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This Week: South Bay Quilt Show, Western Museum of Flight, DINO-LIGHT and more! EXPLORE Our Website DOWNLOAD MyTorranceCA app REGISTER For TorranceAlerts CONNECT With Us Volume 14 | Issue 7 February 15 - February 21, 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 @whsgirlsbball A BIG congratulations to our West High School Warriors for getting 2nd place in this past week’s tournament. Going 3-1, West fought a tough battle against Mira Costa tonight. Share your favorite shots of the City! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them! BE PREPARED   TorranceAlerts When there is an emergency, get the information first with TorranceAlerts, the City of Torrance's early warning notification system. Be informed and register for TorranceAlerts today.   More Rain Coming... There is more rain in our forecast. Make sure you are prepared for a disaster, no matter what kind. BE PREPARED Download the myTorranceCA App You can report downed trees, damaged signs, potholes ,and more on the myTorranceCA app. DOWNLOAD OUR APP   WHAT'S NEW     Homeowners' Tax Exemption Torrance residents, you may be eligible to qualify for the Homeowners’ Exemption (HOX) Program, which reduces your property's taxable assessed value by $7,000. Homeowners need only apply once to receive these savings each year. The deadline to apply is today! Homeowners can apply after the February 15 deadline for a prorated amount of savings. LEARN MORE   Public Works Route Reviews In accordance with SB 1383 regulations, the City and its contractors will conduct random visual audits of curbside refuse, recycling, and organics carts. These audits will allow us to provide real-time, actionable feedback through cart tags on audited carts. Importantly, these inspections are purely educational, and NO enforcement actions will be taken. The insights gained from these route reviews will assist us in developing educational outreach material aimed at improving proper recycling practices. VIEW NOTICE TO RESIDENTS   New GIS Open Data Portal Welcome to the City of Torrance GIS Open Data Portal – your key to a wealth of geospatial information. Committed to transparency and innovation, we provide seamless access to geographic data for the community, researchers, and businesses. Explore datasets, maps, and tools to unlock the potential of spatial information. Join us in harnessing the power of geospatial data for a vibrant Torrance. Welcome to a world of possibilities at the intersection of technology and geography! EXPLORE THE GIS OPEN DATA PORTAL   AS SEEN ON CITICABLE Torrance Celebrates Lunar New Year 2024 Lunar New Year began on Saturday, February 10th, and lasts for 10 days. Dozens of people watched the Lion Dance at the Del Amo Fashion Center and families played games, dang songs, and enjoyed learning about Chinese culture at NiHao Chinese School located in Torrance. WATCH THE VIDEO In Case You Missed It... Restaurant Appreciation Week may have passed, but that doesn't mean you cant still show local restaurants some love. Go out and support a local restaurant today! Torrance CitiCABLE highlighted a few local eateries that participated in the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Appreciation Week: The Loft Red Car Brewery & Restaurant MoMo Paradise Torrance Tavern Gaetano’s Restaurant   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 MATING SEASON MARK YOUR CALENDARS February 17 and February 18 South Bay Quilters Guild Show Attention quilt enthusiasts! This is the event for you! There will be over 150 quilts on display, auctions, an opportunity drawing and more! Admission is $12 but you can get a discount by visiting the website. GET DISCOUNT   February 17 Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture Join us for an exciting lecture about the world's only dedicated astronomical research aircraft, SOFIA. NASA research pilot, Colonel O'Mara, will teach us all about this magnificent machine that collects data across the entire range on the electromagnetic spectrum. This lecture is free for members of the Western Museum of Flight and $15 for non-members. JOIN THE LECTURE   February 18 DINO-LIGHT What happens when a famous scientist brings a friendly dinosaur to life? You can find out at Dino-Light! This performance received the Jim Henson Foundation Grant for being an innovative work of contemporary puppet theater. Don't miss the lights, puppetry, and amazing story. BUY TICKETS   February 19 Presidents' Day City Hall and all Torrance Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents' Day. Monday refuse and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, February 20th. There will be no street sweeping on Monday. PRESIDENTS' DAY   February 21 and February 22 Torrance Civic Center Master Plan Pop-Up Tent at LA Galaxy Sports Complex and the Plunge Come out and learn about the Torrance Civic Center Master Plan at the following locations and dates: LA Galaxy Sports Complex 555 Maple Ave. 2/21/24 4 - 6 p.m. Victor E. Benstead Plunge 3331 Torrance Blvd. 2/22/24 3:30 - 5 p.m. Participate in our survey and let us know how you currently utilize the Civic Center and share ideas for future improvements. LEARN ABOUT THE CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN February 24 South Bay's Got Talent Join us for a night full of the region's top talents! This competition is open to performers of all ages. Best of all, the audience helps decide the winner! BUY TICKETS   ** denotes a City of Torrance Event February 17 Love the Bones You're With** February 17 Baby Bushka February 18 Armchair Traveler Book Group** February 20 City Council Meeting - DARK** February 21 Celebrate Black History Month: Film Series** February 24 Harbor Regional Center Hiring Event February 24 Pop-Up Botanical Garden** February 27 City Council Meeting ** 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!