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This Week: PITCH TORRANCE, Spring Arts and Crafts Faire, CERT Classes and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 11 March 14 - March 20, 2024 Stay in the loop with the Torrance eNewsletter - your go-to source for all the amazing events and opportunities in our community! Published every Thursday at 4 p.m. Sign up or browse archived issues online. Have a question, suggestion, or comment? Email us at eNewsletter@TorranceCA.Gov. Bona fide Torrance-based, non-profit groups may submit events to be included in the Torrance citywide calendar, pending approval. Events must occur within Torrance city limits to be considered. Find out more, and Share Your Event TORRANCE SPOTLIGHT Photo courtesy of @westtorrancelittleleague A few more from Opening Day because it was so much fun! Thanks to all those who volunteered and worked so hard to make it such a successful event. Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them!     WHAT'S NEW Apply for California Competes Tax Credits The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit. Business owners are encouraged to apply for this opportunity, as there is a total of at least $164 million in tax credits available. The application deadline is Monday, March 18, at 11:59 p.m. APPLY TODAY Accessible Walkways Installed at the 3290 Temporary Housing Village Team Torrance has been very active! Our General Services Department, in collaboration with the Community Development and City Manager’s Office, has officially completed accessible walkways and ramps throughout the 3290 Temporary Housing Village. SEE MORE Women of Influence Councilmember Bridgett Lewis and Economic Development Manager Fran Fulton were recipients of the 2024 Women of Influence Award from the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Lewis received the Government Excellence Award, and Fran was honored with the Community Catalyst Award. Congratulations to both of them on this well-deserved recognition! SEE MORE FROM THE AWARD CEREMONY WWII Internment Camp Wall Memorial Advisory Committee Are you a Torrance resident interested in serving your community? Applications are now being accepted to serve on the WWII Interment Camp Wall Memorial Advisory Committee! The committee will consult on the design, construction, and implementation of the new wall memorial planned at Columbia Park. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, March 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. APPLY   AS SEEN ON CITICABLE Cohen Veterans Military Network The Cohen Veterans Network hosted a workshop aimed at helping military couples communicate better with each other. The non-profit conducted a survey that showed 77 percent of military service people and their spouses feel very lonely. The workshops try to bridge the gap between any military service person and their family member. WATCH THE VIDEO   COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   To report coyote activity, please call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or use the Coyote Management Portal to submit a report online. If you see a coyote attacking a person, immediately call 911. For questions regarding the Coyote Management program, email POrenstein@TorranceCA.Gov. VIEW WEEKLY COYOTE REPORT LEARN ABOUT COYOTES COYOTE PREVENTION CHECKLIST MARK YOUR CALENDARS   March 16 Torrance Craftsmen's Guild Spring Arts & Crafts Faire  The Torrance Craftsmen's Guild's annual Spring Arts & Crafts Faire is coming up next weekend. Parking and admission are free so, stop by, support local artists, and pick up some fun and unique crafts! LEARN MORE   March 16 Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture  Join us for a thrilling lecture on the campaign that aimed to bring the Vietnam conflict to an end. LCOL USAF Howard Butcher will give a first hand experience of Linebacker II, the operation that forces the North Vietnamese to bargain in good faith. This lecture is free for members and $15 for non-members. SIT IN ON THE LECTURE   March 17 Los Cancioneros Master Chorale Presents: From Dusk to Dawn  The Los Cancioneros Master Chorale is back with another stellar performance! From Dusk to Dawn features music for all times of the day. Don't miss this beautiful performance! BUY TICKETS March 19 PITCH TORRANCE  We invite all business owners to join us and talk to Team Torrance to pitch your business as a potential vendor. Get face time with City Management to present your products and services. For more information, download the event flyer. PITCH TORRANCE March 22 - 24 CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Classes Learn what to do before, during, and after an area wide emergency. Join the Torrance Fire Department for their upcoming CERT class and acquire skills such as first aid, search and rescue, fire safety, and more. For more information, please call the Community Risk Reduction Division at (310) 618-2973. “Together, we can make our community safer and stronger.’ SIGN UP March 27 State of the District - District #1 You are invited to take part in the State of the District Community Meeting for District #1. Hear from Councilmember Jon Kaji on a number of topics: City Manager’s Office - Civic Center Master Plan City Manager’s Office - El Camino Fire Training Center General Services - Airport and Electric Chargers Transit – Metro C Line update Public Works – update on projects in District #1 (Recycled Water Pipeline) Community Services – Capital Improvement updates in District #1 (Repainting of North Torrance Library; Guenser Park) Torrance Police Department – Crime Stats and Updates on District #1 Torrance Fire Department – Fire and Safety Updates on District #1 You can download the postcard for the meeting. JOIN THE CONVERSATION   ** denotes a City of Torrance Event March 23 In My Own Little Corner March 27 Torrance Travelers are on the Road again! March 28 Novels at Night March 29 S.T.E.M. Day at the Airport  March 30 Risky Business - A Painter’s Forum March 31 Easter Sunday Services April 6 My Cat is Better Than Your Cat April 7 BASANT UTSAV~ Spring Dance Festival April 10 Armchair Traveler Book Group May 18 5K For Freedom DISCOVER EVENTS IN TORRANCE OTHER RESOURCES         CITY OF TORRANCE | 3031 TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90503 Unsubscribe mc@vivinavi.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by enewsletter@torranceca.gov powered by Try email marketing for free today!