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This Week: Coastal Cleanup Day, Car Seat Checkup, Ukulele Festival, and more! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here. VOLUME 13 | ISSUE 38 SEPTEMBER 21 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 NORTH TORRANCE LIBRARY RELAUNCHES HOMEWORK CENTER The North Torrance Library is excited to announce the relaunch and reopening of their Homework Center, an important resource for students of all ages and abilities. City officials, staff and community members helped celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, September 18. FULL PRESS RELEASE NOISE POLICY REVIEW The FAA wants to hear from you! There is still time to head over to the Noise Policy Page of the Federal Aviation Administration website to submit your comments for consideration. Deadline is September 29. For more information and to submit your comments visit www.FAA.Gov/NoisePolicyReview STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Mayor George K. Chen delivered his second State of the City Address on Thursday, September 15. See the video of the speech, transcript and more at www.TorranceCA.Gov/CityCouncil. TORRANCENOW SIRENS SURVEY Did you hear it? The TorranceNOW Sirens were audibly tested on Thursday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Please take this survey describing your experience. We will use this survey to better understand the reach of these sirens. TorranceNOW SIRENS SURVEY   Over the past couple weeks, the island of Maui suffered a devastating wildfire. The community can join relief efforts by donating to various organizations. Any amount helps those in need. DONATE SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOTS OF THE CITY! Use #TorranceCA so we can find your shots and share them Pug At Wilson Park Courtesy of @sweetpeathepuggy ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Grab a ride to see your favorite football team this season courtesy of Torrance Transit! Park for free at the Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center and enjoy a quick ride to SoFi for a low price! One-way trips to SoFi cost $2 and round-trip costs $4. What a deal! Learn more about how to use the Mary K. Giordano Regional Transit Center at Transit.TorranceCA.Gov. MARY K. GIORDANO REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER TRENDING IN TORRANCE Check out the latest topic that is Trending in Torrance! Hear from Torrance Mayor George K. Chen and Torrance Police Department Chief Jay Hart regarding public safety at www.TrendingInTorrance.com TRENDING IN TORRANCE 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 September is National Preparedness Month. This year's theme is focused on overcoming potential obstacles and increasing resilience by taking control in 1, 2, 3. By the year 2035, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that there will be more Americans over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. Over the next decade, it is imperative that the growing older adult population become more aware of their risks and better prepared for them. Reaching out to family, friends and neighbors can help you build a support network that can support you before, during and after a disaster or emergency. And also have a plan for any pets you may have. Disasters can happen anywhere at anytime. It is important to stay prepared. Learn more at Ready.Gov. A fresh set of questions are available for the month of September! Help us gain a better understanding of you, assist in our ability to provide better services, and understand what you think, Makes a Great Life in Torrance. We encourage you to take a moment to provide your input and help us Shape Torrance Together! 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 9/22 Free Car Seat Checkup 9/22 - 9/24 2023 Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival 9/23 Coastal Cleanup Day 9/23 Happy Hours @ KGL: Lego at the Library 9/23 College Prep Workshop Series: Addressing the College Essay Topics 9/23 Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole 9/24 NUE - Nā ‘Ukulele ‘Ekolu More details on upcoming events are below! COMING UP LATER THIS MONTH 9/25 Light Up Fireflies 9/26 Happy Hours @ KGL: Noontime Yoga 9/26 City Council Meeting 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 PROPERTIES, PERMITS, AND RECORDS SEARCH Are you looking for permits, records, or property information? The Community Development Department makes it easy with their Public Permit Portal. All you need to do is head over to the Properties, Permits, and Records page and follow these instructions.   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!     Learn more about the process of obtaining a Sidewalk Vending Permit and some of the regulations necessary to help you operate safely and successfully in the City of Torrance. Check out the City’s Safe Sidewalk Vending Guide. Learn about what Torrance is doing to address homelessness in the City at TorranceCA.Gov/Homeless. This video also explains the process on helping people experiencing homelessness and taking steps towards securing permanent housing. HOMELESS SERVICES AND AWARENESS     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. What are the last 4 digits of the Torrance Police non-emergency number? Email your answer to TorranceCA@TorranceCA.Gov now! Last week's answer: Coyote     TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL MEETING The public is invited to attend the next regularly scheduled Torrance City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 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.   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... 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. Please visit Library.TorranceCA.Gov for more information! 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. Lego at the Library - Saturday, September 23 at 10 a.m. Noontime Yoga - Tuesday, September 26 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.   Teaching Kids Coyote Safety Most kids love animals. There is, however, a difference between domesticated animals, like a child’s beloved dog, and wild canines, like an urban coyote. Animals, including pets, are unpredictable and can unknowingly injure a child. Parents concerned about wildlife safety can teach children good decision-making skills when kids encounter wildlife. Teach children to maintain cautious, respectful distance whenever they might observe wildlife. Tips to keep kids safe during a coyote encounter: Never go near or feed animals you don’t know. What looks like a lost puppy, might be a coyote pup. Kids, and sometimes adults, cannot tell the difference from afar. Stop moving. Don’t run. Canines instinctively chase after anything that runs even if it means no harm. Make yourself big and loud. Yell in a mean, loud voice. Use your hands, a sweater or open your jacket to make yourself look bigger. Back away slowly. Move toward a building or a house for safety. Tell an adult. As soon as you can, tell an adult you know what you saw so they can report it to the City. The adult can better guide you and other kids in the area what to do next. Teaching kid’s safety around animals, especially those they don’t know, is an important skill. Please report coyote activity to one of Torrance’s reporting channels. Sightings or coyote encounters with people or pets: Telephone: 24-Hour Coyote Hotline (310) 618-3898 Web: https://torrancecoyote.customerportal.help/en App: myTorranceCA  Threat to human safety: Telephone: Call 9-1-1 immediately. Report injured, sick or deceased coyote: Telephone: Torrance Animal Control (310) 618-3850.   NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK - FREE CAR SEAT CHECKUP Friday, September 22 | 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. Torrance City Hall 3031 Torrance Blvd. Come out to Torrance City Hall for a free car seat checkup! More than 90% of car seats inspected at checkups are being used incorrectly. Walk-ins are welcome, but there may be a wait time without an appointment. To schedule a checkup appointment, please call 1-800-745-SAFE or visit www.CarSeat.Org. 2023 LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL UKELELE FESTIVAL Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24 | Various times General Admission: $15 | Kids 12 & Under: FREE Torrance Cultural Arts Center 3330 Civic Center Drive Enjoy this opportunity to meet and connect with new people and share your love of the ukulele! With all-day performances, workshops, delicious food, and awesome prizes, there's something for everyone. For more information and ticket availability visit LosAngelesUkuleleFestival.com. COASTAL CLEANUP DAY Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. Meet at Miramar Park 201 Paseo De La Playa Be part of the largest volunteer day on Earth! Join other community members in cleaning up Torrance Beach to keep it beautiful. Students that volunteer can earn up to three hours of community service credit. Online registration has closed, but you could still call (310) 618-5990 to register. For more information, please visit TorranceCA.Gov/CoastalCleanup or check out this flyer. Please be sure to bring gloves, bags, and reusable water bottles. SOPHISTICATED LADY: THE SONGS OF NATALIE COLE Saturday, September 23 | 8 - 10 P.M. | $35 - $45 James R. Armstrong Theatre 3330 Civic Center Drive Join us for unforgettable evening of live music with Nita Whitaker, as she showcases her stunning renditions of Natalie Cole's most beloved hits at the James R. Armstrong Theatre. Be sure to secure your tickets to this fun night. For more information visit TorranceArts.Org. NUE - Nā ‘Ukulele ‘Ekolu & Guests Sunday, September 24 | 2 - 4 P.M. | $35 - $45 James R. Armstrong Theatre 3330 Civic Center Drive Prepare to be transported to the island of Hawaii through the melodies and rhythms of NUE - Nā ‘Ukulele. Bryan Tolentino, Halehaku Seabury and Kama Hopkins will captivate you with their vocal stylings and unique sound. Join the celebration of the beauty and soul of Hawai'ian music and witness NUE - Nā ‘Ukulele showcase their ‘ukulele artistry at the James R. Armstrong Theatre. Reserve your tickets here and visit TorranceArts.Org for more information. CITY OF TORRANCE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING AND PAPER SHREDDING EVENT Saturday, October 14 |8 A.M. - 12 P.M.| FREE Torrance City Hall - Employee Parking Lot Near Torrance Courthouse off Maple Avenue Free Paper Shredding Drop-Off Limit 8 boxes or bags per vehicle (secure information only - no books, 3-ring binders, large clips, or magazines). Free Electronics Recycling Drop-Off TVs, monitors, cell phones, small appliances, and other electronics for safe and responsible recycling. Do NOT bring any hazardous materials to this event. Hazardous waste includes items such as paint, batteries, medications, glues, fluorescent bulbs, and chemicals such as pesticides, cleaners, and insect repellents. These types of items will not be accepted at this event. Proof of Torrance Residency Required. For more information go to TorranceRecycles.Org IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETING FOR C-LINE EXTENSION TO TORRANCE Tuesday, October 24 | 6:30 P.M. Torrance Council Chamber 3031 Torrance Blvd. For more information on the progress for the C-Line extension to Torrance be sure to attend the following in-person meeting at the council meeting on October 24. There will be no virtual option for this meeting. For a list of more meetings with options to participate online and listen over the phone visit Transit.TorranceCA.Gov 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. 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