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This Week: Eco Gardener Workshop, Make a Difference Day, Halloween Spooktacular Family Movie Night and more! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here. VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 43 OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2023 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Tuesday, October 31 The City of Torrance wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Halloween! For safety tips on how to keep safe on the big night out, listen to the latest installment of Torrance Community Radio's Candid Conversations. Torrance Police Department's Sergeant Ron Salary offers tips that will help adults and children stay safe, be aware, and enjoy Halloween. Head over to TorranceCA.Gov/CandidConversations and take a listen! HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Saturday, October 28 | 5 - 9 P.M. | FREE Charles H. Wilson Park, Softball Fields #1 and #2 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard Get ready for a spine-tingling night of Halloween fun at Wilson Park, brought to you by The City of Torrance Community Services Department! Join us on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 5 – 9 p.m. for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Movie in the Park family night. Wear your spookiest, most creative costumes and bring your blankets and chairs for a special viewing of the 1985 hit film 'THE GOONIES' rated PG. This is a free event with seating on a first come, first served basis, so get there early! Please be advised that the event may be canceled due to inclement weather. For updates, visit the Halloween Movie in the Park page or call (310) 618 - 2930. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night of Halloween excitement! NEW SIDEWALK FOR VICTOR PARK Earlier this week, the Public Works Department helped coordinate the new sidewalk at Victor Park, along with a new ADA curb ramp. This project was coordinated with the help of the Public Works Department, the Community Services Department, and the Parks Services Division.   SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOTS OF THE CITY! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them "Afternoon at La Carretera Park with Winter and Zoe." Used with permission from @karryrae TOUCHDOWN WITH TORRANCE TRANSIT Who wants to be gridlocked on their way to the gridiron? Leave the car at Torrance Transit and let us call the audible on your way to SoFi! Watch the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Chicago Bears this Sunday, October 29, 2023! With an unbeatable price of just $4 roundtrip, you'll win big before you get to the field! Line 10X will begin service from the Mary K. Giordano Transit Center approximately three (3) hours before game time and continues up to 90 minutes after the game. See you at the game! MARY K. GIORDANO REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER TRENDING IN TORRANCE Check out the latest topic that is Trending in Torrance! Learn about Torrance joining the lawsuit opposing the new zero-bail protocol at www.TrendingInTorrance.com TRENDING IN TORRANCE Follow the City’s progress toward achieving our Strategic Plan goals, enhancing Torrance as a premier place to work, live, and play at www.TorranceCA.Gov/StrategicPlanDashboard STRATEGIC PLAN DASHBOARD PLAN YOUR ROUTE AHEAD! Our interactive map provides up-to-date information on lane closures and traffic impacts so you can plan accordingly. Check it out at www.TorranceCA.Gov/TrafficImpacts There is still time to take this month's community survey! Help us gain a better understanding of you, assist in our ability to provide better services, and understand what you think, and makes a great life in Torrance. We encourage you to take a moment to provide your input and help us Shape Torrance Together!  A new survey will be published next week for the month of November TAKE THE SURVEY 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. COMING UP THIS WEEK Oct. 26 Metro Board Committee Meeting in Los Angeles Oct. 27 Helping Elders Live Productively H.E.L.P. Presents: CARE Class Series Oct. 28 Make a Difference Day Oct. 28 Eco Gardener Workshop Oct. 28 Halloween Spooktacular Family Movie Night Oct. 28 - 29 Special Event: Art Exhibition - TRYST/NOMAD II Oct. 31 City Council Meeting - DARK Oct. 31 YMCA Haunted Halloween Carnival More details on upcoming events are below! COMING UP LATER THIS MONTH Nov. 2 Torrance In Action Community Meeting Nov. 3 Veterans Appreciation Event Nov. 4 Brain Games for Adults Nov. 4 Tape Face Nov. 6 Tissue Paper Snail Nov. 7 City Council Meeting - DARK Nov. 11 Torrance Craftsmen's Guild 53rd Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Faire  Submit your events 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 CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! There are multiple ways to protect yourself online. Take advantage of Multifactor Authentication Learn to spot Phishing Attempts Use strong passwords and learn how to organize them Stay up-to-date on the latest software Learn more at CISA.Gov/Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month.   Download the digital postcard to see what Torrance is doing. We have an app! Download the myTorranceCA app on your smartphone. Submit a request, make a payment, peruse City services, and more. #WhyTorrance Discover why so many businesses choose to partner with Torrance and explore the locations, activities, and opportunities that set Torrance apart. 2022 Year in Review Browse the City's Year in Review, highlighting City services and accomplishments from the prior calendar year. Homeless Services Read through Torrance's plan to prevent and combat homelessness. Discover ways you can help. TorranceCA.Gov Find a host of information on our website, including debunked rumors that circulate in the City. TorranceAlerts Register for TorranceAlerts. When there is an emergency, get the information first on the City's early warning notification system. Trending in Torrance Get an overview of some of the most pressing topics within the City of Torrance. See what's trending! Discover Torrance Torrance is home to a variety of breweries, eateries, shopping centers, and hotels. Discover what our City has to offer!     SB 1383: California Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Reduction Law is a statewide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It is meant to minimize contamination in our landfills by separating waste into 3 containers: Organics: Food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste Recycling: Plastic bottles/jugs/tubs, aluminum, metal cans, glass bottles/jars, paper, and cardboard Trash: If it doesn’t fit in either category, to the landfill it goes. This includes plastics bags and Styrofoam. Let’s reduce the emissions of climate pollutant by correctly sorting our organic and recyclable waste from regular trash. For more information about the law and how to comply, visit www.TorranceCA.Gov/PublicWorks You are invited to take part in this Torrance In Action: City Updates and Pension Workshop on Thursday, November 2 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.! Learn more about important City updates such as: Sister City & Friendship City Relations Veterans Day Celebration Illegal Sidewalk Vendors & Cannabis Operations Major Developments & Housing Dashboard Public Safety Updates Measure SST Updates Pension Workshop - CalPERS Returns and What it means for Torrance       DOWNLOAD THE myTorranceCA APP TODAY! Have you downloaded the myTorranceCA app? With this app, you can easily report various non-emergency issues like coyote sighting, illegal dumping, unpermitted sidewalk vendors, graffiti, and more - all at your fingertips! Download the myTorranceCA App on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Scan the QR code to visit the City's Mobile Application Page.   CITY OF TORRANCE WEBSITE QUESTION OF THE WEEK Become more familiar with our website and the services the City offers with our Question of the Week. Tip: Navigate or search through the City of Torrance website to find the answer! Let's see how savvy you are! Maybe you'll learn something new about the City. Head over to TorranceCA.Gov and search through each department to see if you can answer this week's question. When is the last day for Veterans and their guests to RSVP for the Veterans Appreciation event on Friday, November 3rd at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center? Email your answer to TorranceCA@TorranceCA.Gov now! Last week's answer: 1921     TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The public is invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the LeRoy J. Jackson Council Chambers. Council meetings can be viewed via CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on www.TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @CityofTorranceCAGovernment, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE.    TORRANCE TODAY Tune in to CitiCABLE’s program TORRANCE TODAY. The 15-minute live news broadcast airs Monday through Thursday at 4 p.m. Get your daily news and information related to the City of Torrance. Featured segments include stories about health, wellness, safety, education, economic development, and local issues. TORRANCE TODAY can be viewed via CitiCABLE Channel 3 (Spectrum) and Channel 31 (Frontier), streaming on www.TorranceCA.Gov, Facebook @CityofTorranceCAGovernment, and YouTube Channel TorranceCitiCABLE. Check out the latest episode!   TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY The Torrance Public Library has a brand-new logo. Our new logo, designed by Library staff member, Rachel Hydro, first debuted during this year’s Summer Reading Program. With a sun rising over a stack of books, the logo shows off the Library’s core service and gives you that warm feeling of being surrounded by great people, great programs, and great collections – just like being at the Torrance Public Library! Torrance libraries are a great place to find a variety of programs for all ages. Events include storytimes, craft workshops, movies and music, book groups and so much more at all of the six public libraries. To see what's coming up, check the Library Calendar... WACKY WENDEE'S MUSICAL MADNESS Saturday, October 28 |3 P.M. | FREE Southeast Library 23115 Arlington Avenue Join Wacky Wendee for a fun concert that you don't want to miss!   VISIT A CALIFORNIA STATE PARK WITH YOUR TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD Did you know the Torrance Public Library has parking passes that let you into most California State Parks – FOR FREE? The most powerful card you have, your TORRANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD, is all you need to pick up one of the California State Park passes at any of the six Torrance Public Libraries. The pass will allow you to park free at most of California’s beautiful and historic State Parks. When you pick up your pass, don’t forget to also check out a California State Park backpack filled with things like binoculars, field guides, and other resources to help you enjoy your time in some of California’s most amazing areas. For more information and a list of participating parks visit California State Library Parks Pass Participating and Nonparticipating Parks. Don’t have a Torrance Public Library card? Apply online at www.Library.TorranceCA.Gov Staff at the Torrance Public Library can be reached at (310) 781-7599, Monday and Wednesday from 12 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., or via email at LibraryReference@TorranceCA.Gov.   HAPPY HOURS @ KGL Various Dates | FREE Katy Geissert Civic Center Library 3301 Torrance Boulevard We invite you to join the Torrance Public Library for their Happy Hours @ KGL program! It’s a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family in the beautiful Katy Geissert Civic Center Library courtyard. You won't miss out on any of the fun because the program runs every week! So be sure to mark your calendars and join us for any of the upcoming sessions. Noontime Yoga -Tuesday, October 31 at 12 p.m. COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   Call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or fill out the Coyote Sighting Survey to report a coyote sighting or incident. Prefer to use your mobile device? Download the myTorranceCA app, available on iTunes and Google Play Store. Always, if there is an immediate threat, call 911.   WEEKLY COYOTE REPORTS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE Data collection and tracking coyote activity are critical components of an effective coyote management plan. The purpose of monitoring human-coyote interactions is to document where coyotes are frequently seen and to identify locations where increased potential for encounters may occur. Gathering specific data on incidents allows for targeting educational campaigns in a timely manner to specific areas where increased coyote activity is reported. By educating members of the community, residents can make informed decisions to safeguard their pets and family and avoid unwanted coyote interactions. Residents and the community at-large play a critical role providing their feedback to the City’s Coyote program. Reporting through official City channels helps staff record and track coyote sightings and incidents. View Weekly Coyote Activity Reports by clicking here. See a coyote? Report activity through official City of Torrance channels: · Web: www.TorranceCA.gov/coyotes · 24-Hour Hotline: (310) 618-3898 · Animal Control, for sick, injured or deceased animals: (310) 618-3850 · Mobile App: MyTorrancaCA · Call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. PREVENT NUISANCE COYOTE BEHAVIOR IN YOUNG COYOTES Coyote pups born in spring are now approximately six months old. As coyote pups mature, they become independent and venture further from their home-range. At this time of year, young coyotes begin to leave their family pack. These juvenile coyotes are inexperienced when compared to older coyotes. Hazing fledgling coyotes is essential to keeping them wild, in the wild and afraid of people. How does hazing young coyotes prevent problem behavior? Deters development of bad habits. Family pack elders teach pups how to hunt and forage. If adult coyotes feel comfortable going through trash in someone’s backyard, it will teach pups to do the same. Reinforces fear of people. Hazing a skittish coyote creates even more unease around people. Reverse the notion that humans are quiet observers; there is no risk. Wild animal should perceive humans as an avoidable risk. And so to protect themselves, they should avoid humans as much as possible. It’s easier to train a canine than re-train learned behavior. The phrase ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ is applicable to canines, especially the undomesticated coyote. Creates an uncomfortable environment near residential areas. If a young coyote encounters hazing in a park or backyard with people, it might think twice about stepping foot in the area again. Hazing works best when it’s a community-wide effort. Let your neighbors know if you see a coyote. Talk to neighbors about how to react during an encounter. Learn how to minimize coyote visits in your back yard. For more information about hazing, watch the City of Torrance video. Visit our website www.TorranceCA.gov/coyotes for resources and to report coyote activity. The Coyote Management Portal is experiencing technical difficulties. To report coyote activity call the 24-hour Coyote Hotline at (310) 618-3898 or email POrenstein@TorranceCA.Gov. Please use the Microsoft Edge Browser to access the Coyote Portal to submit a report online.    DANGEROUS CORNER Now through Saturday, October 28 | $30 Thursdays - 7 P.M. Friday and Saturdays - 8 P.M. Saturday (Varies) and Sundays - 2 P.M. Torrance Theatre Company 1316 Cabrillo Avenue The Torrance Theatre Company presents "Dangerous Corner." Dangerous Corner is a thrilling tale set at a stylish country retreat where Freda and Robert Caplan host a dinner party for their colleagues, friends, and all executives at a transatlantic publishing company. Secrets, passion, and lies intertwine, setting the stage for a fun evening of suspense as the truth behind the suicide of Robert's brilliant but reckless brother emerges. Purchase your tickets at TorranceTheatreCompany.com or call (424) 243-6882 SALSA DANCING FOR SENIORS Every Monday and Friday until December 15 | 10 - 11 A.M. Bartlett Senior Center 1318 Cravens Avenue Dancers of all skill levels are welcome to hop on the good foot and boogie! Every Monday and Friday from October 16 - December 15, seniors are invited and encouraged to make it down to the Bartlett Senior Center for an hour of dancing, and just plain old-fashioned fun! Sponsored by the Optimum Life Educational Foundation (OLEF), we're calling all dancers 50+! Please call (424) 271-5523 for more information. VETERANS APPRECIATION EVENT RSVP by Friday, October 27 Friday, November 3 | 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. | FREE Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive The City of Torrance and the Social Services Commission are hosting its annual Veterans Appreciation Event on Friday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The lunch is for veterans and guests only. For more information and to RSVP please call (310) 618-5880 or email SocialServicesCommision@TorranceCA.Gov. Space is Limited. MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Saturday, October 28 | 8:45 A.M. - 12 P.M. | FREE Madrona Marsh and Preserve Center 3201 Plaza Del Amo Come celebrate a day where members of the community work together to Make a Difference! Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine while planting native plant species. This is a fun event for the whole family! Please call (310) 782-3989 to register. For more information, please visit FriendsOfMadronaMarsh.com. TORRANCE MEMORIAL IPA'S 2024 BENEFITS FAIR Saturday, October 28 | 9:30 A.M. - 11 A.M. | FREE Ken Miller Auditorium 3341 Torrance Boulevard Learn about seven Medicare Advantage Plans from Health Plan representatives. Make sure you know which plan is right for you! For more information, please visit TorranceMemorialIPA.org. ECO GARDENER WORKSHOP Saturday, October 28 | 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. | FREE Madrona Marsh and Preserve Center 3201 Plaza Del Amo Turn part of your ordinary landscape into a lush edible garden in a water efficient and environmentally responsible manner. Whether growing in pots, raised beds, or just beginning your gardening journey, this workshop will teach you how to make your crops successful for harvest. Our knowledgeable instructors can answer all your gardening questions and give you many great ideas!  RSVP at www.WRD.org/EcoGardener or contact Jenn Swart at JSwart@WRD.org or call (562) 275-4265 TRADITIONAL JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY Saturday, October 28 | 11 A.M. | FREE Katy Geissert Civic Center Library 3301 Torrance Boulevard Please join us for this unique and special introduction to Chado, or the Way of Tea, and experience a 500-year-old Japanese traditional tea ceremony, presented by Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association. Attendance is free; no registration required. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at (310) 781-7588. A SPECIAL EVENT: ART EXHIBITION - TRYST / NOMAD II Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29 | 12 - 6 P.M. | FREE Del Amo Crossing 21515 Hawthorne Boulevard Over 500 local, national, and international artists come together for 2 major events: TRYST will bring you the World’s LARGEST International Exhibition of alternative and artist-run galleries and the return of NOMAD II, the largest pop-up art event comprised of Southern California based artists. A special VIP Preview will be held on Friday, October 27 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Please visit link for more information: www.TorranceArtMuseum.com/Tryst-Nomad2 THE SALVATION ARMY OF TORRANCE TRUNK OR TREAT Sunday, October 29 | 2 - 4 P.M. | FREE The Salvation Army of Torrance 4223 Emerald Street Join the Salvation Army of Torrance for a spooktacular Trunk Or Treat celebration! Indulge in treats, win prizes, lay games, and capture memorable moments at the photo booth! HAUNTED HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL - YMCA Tuesday, October 31 | 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. | $10 (members) and $15 (non members) Torrance-South Bay YMCA 2900 West Sepulveda Boulevard Bring your kiddos in their Halloween costumes and enjoy fun-filled carnival games, a costume parade through the Y, and trick-or-treat goodies! Open to all kids ages 12 and under…so invite your friends! $10 for Y members, $15 for non-members. We will also have local community partners who will be available to offer information about their businesses and services. Register Here AN AFTERNOON OF JAPANESE DANCE Sunday, November 4 | 2 - 4 P.M. | $20 & $25 North High School Performing Arts Center 3620 W. 182nd Street Nihon Buyo Kai is pleased to announce our first in-person dance event since 2019. Our collaborative program will feature four Japanese classical dance schools: Azuma, Bando, Sanjo, and Wakayagi. Please join us on Sunday, November 4th, at the North High School Performing Arts Center in Torrance to enjoy seven dance classics performed by teachers who have been certified by their headmasters in Japan. For More Information, contact nihonbuyokai@gmail.com An Afternoon of Japanese Dance Flyer PDF Link ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR TORRANCEALERTS? TorranceAlerts is a mass notification system designed to keep Torrance residents and businesses informed of emergencies when a "call-to-action" is required. TorranceAlerts also provides "advisories" on major weather events, traffic, community events, and more. Register here for TorranceAlerts to receive emergency notifications, advisories, and other information.         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!