Past OTNA Events
Events in 2007
- OTNA Meeting, November 14th
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Note: this month's meeting was held on November 14th instead of November 21st due to the Thanksgiving holiday that week.
The Community Development Department is forming focus groups to get input from residents, businesses and other groups. Linda Cessna, Deputy Community Development Director, and Carolyn Chun, Senior Planning Associate, from the Redevelopment & General Plan Division, will meet with us to get our input as to what we believe is most important from the perspective of our neighborhood, as well as the City in general.
See the Meeting Flyer and our President's Letter for details.Our November, 2007 mailing is sponsored by Street Faire Antiques
1317 Sartori Avenue
Old Torrance (310) 328-6107
email: FourSunday@aol.com
They've been in business for nine years and are the producers of the Antique Street Faire that is held the 4th Sunday of every month in downtown. Owners Julie Randall and Miguel Salazar were kind enough to donate a $10 gift certificate as a door prize for our meeting.
- Saturday, November 3rd Neighborhood Cleanup Day No. 6
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Note: OTNA Neighborhood Cleanup Days are usually the Saturday prior to the OTNA meeting! This cleanup has been moved to November 3 due to scheduling conflicts.
When: Saturday, November 3, 8:45 - 11:00 AM
Where: Rendezvous at 1318 Engracia Ave, at Cravens
RSVP: Not required, but would be appreciated. Sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page, or call (310) 328-7549.
Area to be cleaned:TBA
Wear comfy clothes, sturdy, comfortable shoes, gloves and sunblock!
The City will provide orange vests, trash bags, and will pick up the bags after the clean-up is complete.
Water and a special treat will be provided for our volunteers.
On June 7th, 2007 OTNA was recognized by the Environmental Quality Control Commission with a Green Pride in Torrance Award for our clean-up efforts in the City -- a "Pay it Forward" challenge set forth by Mayor Frank Scotto last fall.
Once again, acting upon the Mayor's challenge, OTNA will host its 6th Neighborhood Clean-up Day!
We hope that you can spare a couple of hours to "Pay it Forward" and make a difference in our community!
- September 19, 2007 OTNA September Meeting
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State of the City Recap
Mayor Frank Scotto has been in office now for a year-and-a-half. As a resident, a business owner, council member, and as Mayor, he has seen what it takes to maintain Torrance as a balanced city. Mayor Scotto provided a State of the City recap and expounded upon his efforts to maintain this balance. He also gave an update on exciting new projects within the City - green recycling, a new paramedic unit, Pay It Forward initiatives, and more.
Our September, 2007 mailing was sponsored by
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- September 15th Neighborhood Cleanup Day No. 5
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When: Saturday, September 15, 8:45 - 11:00 AM
Where: Rendezvous at 1318 Engracia Ave, at Cravens
RSVP: Not required, but would be appreciated. Sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page, or call (310) 328-7549.
Area to be cleaned: "Irving Gill Bridge" area near Torrance Blvd. / Western Ave.
Clean-up will focus on the trackage and adjacent areas near the Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge (Irving Gill, Architect, 1913) on Torrance Blvd. --from Western Avenue to Cabrillo, and the surrounding area. Since the bridge is the gateway to the City, and highly visible to our visitors, it is important that this area always look nice.Wear comfy clothes, sturdy, comfortable shoes, gloves and sunblock!
The City will provide orange vests, trash bags, and will pick up the bags after the clean-up is complete.
Water and a special treat will be provided for our volunteers.
On June 7th, 2007 OTNA was recognized by the Environmental Quality Control Commission with a Green Pride in Torrance Award for our clean-up efforts in the City -- a "Pay it Forward" challenge set forth by Mayor Frank Scottto last fall.
Once again, acting upon the Mayor's challenge, OTNA will host its 5th Neighborhood Clean-up Day!
We hope that you can spare a couple of hours to "Pay it Forward" and make a difference in our community!
- July 14th Neighborhood Cleanup Day No. 4
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When: Saturday, July 14, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Rendezvous at 1318 Engracia Ave, at Cravens
RSVP: Not required, but would be appreciated. Sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page, or call (310) 328-7549.
Area to be cleaned: TBA
Wear comfy clothes and shoes.
The City will provide orange vests, trash bags, and will pick up the bags after the clean-up is complete.
Water and a special treat will be provided for our volunteers.
- July Special Event - "Rock Around the Block"
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Burger wagon available. Burger wagon will close earlier if food is sold out
Free event - donations to Torrance Historical Society & Museum accepted. See below for charge for food.
Fee $6.25 for cheeseburger/hamburger, potato chips and soda, or for cheese sandwich, chips and soda. Food coupon must be presented to the IN-N-OUT burger wagon and may be purchased at the "burger desk" in front of the Museum at the event. Burgers and cheese sandwiches will be made and sold until they are sold out, or until 7:00 p.m. Please arrive early due to limited availability.
OTNA in conjunction with the Torrance Historical Society & Museum , will celebrate Torrance's All America City award of the 1950's for the third time.
View vintage cars on display along Post Avenue, courtesy of the Cruisin' 50's Car Club. Dance in the street to 50's music, and munch burgers or cheese sandwiches from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon. View museum exhibits featuring the original congratulatory telegram from President Eisenhower, along with the All America City button and logo. And check out the Torrance High School yearbooks and other special exhibits. Sign up to participate in the special Hula Hoop, bubble gum blowing and pie eating contests and watch and listen to the "USO style" entertainment. Call the Museum at (310) 328-5392 or see www.torrancehistoricalsociety.org for more information.
- June 9th, 2007 Clean-up
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Saturday, June 9th, OTNA, in cooperation with the Eagle Scouts and the City, worked to clean up and beautify the public parking lot adjacent to Time Warner on Cravens Avenue in Old Torrance.
- May, 2007 Meeting
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The May OTNA meeting was May 16th. The guest speakers were Carolyn Chun, Sr. Planning Associate and Kevin Joe, Planning Associate, from the Community Development Department. They gave members and guests a preview of the City's new voluntary Architectural Design Guidelines. The predominant architectural styles of the early to mid-20th century can be found in Old Torrance, and are represented in the guidelines. These guidelines are in a booklet form and include color photos, as well.
Our May meeting sponsor was PiggyArt. PiggyArt is art fun for your little one! PiggyArt is all about art exploration and discovery, developing creativity and fine motor skills, increasing self-esteem, making new friends, developing listening skills, following instructions and just plain having FUN! PiggyArt classes are held at Saint Andrew's Church - 1432 Engracia Ave., Torrance, 90501. PiggyArt classes include . . .
- - Playdough station
- - Gluing station
- - Lacing station
- - Painting station
- - Scribble-Doodle table
- - Collage & Assemblage station
- - Explore famous paintings
- - Storytime AND a surprise craft project!
$7 - for Thursday open studio classes (no pre-registration required)
$30 - for a three-week session (pre-registration required on a monthly basis) of Friday art/craft classes
$12 - Single art/craft classes, when space is available
Enrollment in PiggyArt art classes for children is limited and pre-registration is required so reserve your child's spot now by calling (310) 486-5769 or by emailing piggyart@piggyfund.com.
- Neighborhood Cleanup Day No. 3
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When: Saturday, May 5, 2007, 9:00 - 11:30 AM.
Where: Rendezvous at 1318 Engracia Ave, at Cravens
RSVP: Not required, but would be appreciated. Sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page, or call (310) 328-7549.
Area to be cleaned: TBA
Wear comfy clothes and shoes. Water and a special treat will be provided for our volunteers.
- March, 2007 Meeting
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The March OTNA meeting was held March 21st. Linda Cessna, Torrance Deputy Community Development Director, presented regarding the City Strategic Plan Update. Here's the Meeting Flyer.
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
7:00 PM - Refreshments
7:30 PM - Meeting & Presentation
Where: The Barlett Center, 1318 Cravens Ave., Torrance
Our March mailing was sponsored by Angara Indian Restaurant in Old Torrance.
Angara is located at 2170 Torrance Bl. (south side of Torrance Bl. between Cota and Arlington). Free parking is located behind the restaurant.
Open 7 days
Lunch - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Phone 310-320-9090
Angara Indian Restaurant is a family-run business which opened in October 2006. It offers generous portions which are ideal to share. The chef will prepare dishes from mild to spicy to meet your individual taste. You can dine in, take out or have meals delivered locally. Wine and beer are served, and a $7.95 buffet is a lunch-time option. Off-site catering is available. There is a large selection of traditional Indian dishes plus many unique dishes. The owner, Fazlul Haque, and his attentive staff look forward to serving you.
- Easter Sunday, April 8th, 10:00-11:00 AM - Easter in El Prado Park
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Mr. & Mrs. Bunny arrived at El Prado Park (corner of El Prado & Arlington Ave.) on Easter Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for the 26th Annual Easter Candy Hunt and Bunny Hop Bop. Seeing the children having so much fun was a great way to start the day. Paper sacks were provided for gathering goodies for those who didn't bring their own baskets.
Children were divided into three groups; one for toddlers 3 years of age and younger, one for ages 4-7 and one for ages 8-11. Note: The candy hunt was for children 11 years and younger only.
There was a special section called "Peggy's Patch" for children 3 and under. This area is dedicated to OTNA's past President, Peggy Basile, who passed away on Easter, 2006. However, before she received her angel wings, she was there to watch over the little bunnies as they searched for treats that morning.
One of the goals of the OTNA is to foster an atmosphere of community spirit and neighborliness, and we strive to preserve a positive atmosphere in the center of Old Torrance through activities such as Easter in El Prado Park.
The OTNA thanks our corporate sponsor for the 26th Annual Easter in El Prado Park,
Del Amo Fashion Center Mall. -
Neighborhood Cleanup Day No. 2
When: Saturday, Feb 10th 9:00 - 11:30 AM.
Where: The Old Torrance Downtown area, this time with emphasis on Border Avenue in particular. Water and a special treat was provided for our volunteers.
- January, 2007 Meeting
Wednesday, January 17th - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Our featured speaker was LM Pacific Properties. We heard an overview of their plans to develop the property located at 2154 Torrance Blvd., which currently consists of the Pacific Bell office building and the adjacent parking lot on the east side of Arlington. The plan includes demolition of the existing building and construction of approximately 15,000 square feet of neighborhood retail shopping and office space, split between both lots. The project will be designed to complement the architectural style of downtown Old Torrance and offer a new gateway to our neighborhood.
New officers were elected for 2007.
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