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Events in 2010

2010

Taste of Old Torrance

What: OTNA's Second Annual Taste of Old Torrance - sample sumptuous sensations from many local within-walking-distance eateries
When: Wednesday, November 17th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Food sampling begins at 7:15PM

Location: Bartlett Center - 1318 Cravens (2nd floor)
Open: To all who live, work, and play in Torrance
Cost / Bring: Please bring a non-perishable food item or canned food to support our local food bank -- "Food for Kids" or make a $2.00 per person cash donation.

About Food for Kids: The Volunteer Center's new "Food For Kids" program was created to provide food to Title One elementary schoolchildren for the weekends. Title One schoolchildren are given meals at school only during the school week. For the Food For Kids program, backpacks are filled with nonperishable food items that the children take home on Fridays. This provides food for the family for the weekend. Then they return the empty backpacks on Mondays to be refilled. Food donations are provided by private and corporate sectors of the community. The goal is to expand the program to help many more families. For more information, call The Center or email volopps@volctr-sobay.org.

Opportunity Tickets: available for purchase to win restaurant gift certificates for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Special Bonus for current and New OTNA members only: Anyone who joins or renews their OTNA 2011 membership at the Taste of Old Torrance will receive 3 Opportunity Tickets in addition to all the usual perks of OTNA membership. Annual memberships are $10.00 per household. Memberships are renewable in January.

Participating restaurants include:

A flyer for ths event is available.

The new President's Letter for November is now available.

Neighborhood Clean-up - Saturday, September 18th - Our 19th Clean-up Day

When: Saturday, September 19th, 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
Location:Rendezvous at 1318 Engracia Ave., 8:30AM
1318 Engracia, Torrance
RSVP:Charles Payne - 310-328-7549, or sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page.
Clean-up Area: The focus will be on the railroad tracks beneath the Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge on Torrance Blvd. -- from Western Avenue to Cabrillo, and the surrounding area. It is important that this area always look nice, since the bridge is the gateway to the City, and highly visible to our visitors.
What to Wear: Old clothes, sturdy, comfortable shoes, gloves and sunscreen

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 in 2006. Once again, acting upon the Mayor's challenge, OTNA will host another Neighborhood Clean-up Day!



OTNA Meeting, Wednesday, September 15th

See our Meeting Flyer for details!

In an effort to keep our neighorhood crime-free we've invited officers from the Torrance Police Department to discuss the latest crime trends within our city and to provide us with safety tips and crime prevention techniques.

7:00 PM - Refreshments and meet your neighbors
7:30 PM - Meeting & Presentation
Location: Bartlett Center - 1318 Cravens (2nd floor)
Info: Online regarding "more information" on the Contact Us page or call (310) 320-6054

The new President's Letter for September is now available.

Our sponsor this month is Tortilla Cantina, 1225 El Prado, 310-533-9609. Tortilla Cantina is a local sports bar that features hand made tortillas and slow cooked meats. They offer a variety of tacos that include their specialty "Tri-Tip Taco" to Cajun Mahi Mahi tacos. Offering a variety of draft and bottled beer -- it's the perfect place for the entire family to enjoy any sporting event.



Neighborhood Clean-up - Thursday, July 15th - Our 18th Clean-up Day

When: Thursday, July 15th, 9:00 AM - ?
Location:Rendezvous at Torrance Historical Society & Museum, 1345 Post Avenue at Cravens, 9:00AM.
RSVP: (preferred, but not required) with Charles Payne - 310-328-7549, or sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page.
Clean-up Area: Clean-up will focus on the half block or so on the N, S and E streets of the Museum of Cravens and Post. This is to ensure the area looks good for Rock Around the Block.
What to Wear: Old clothes, sturdy, comfortable shoes, gloves and sunscreen

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 in 2006. Once again, acting upon the Mayor's challenge, OTNA will host another Neighborhood Clean-up Day!



Rock Around the Block

When: Thursday, July 15th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Torrance Historical Society & Museum, 1345 Post Avenue
Cost: Free & open to the public - minimal fee for food and beverage
Info: If you have any questions or would like additional information, please visit ww.torrancehistoricalsociety.org or call the Museum at (310) 328-5392.

Note: OTNA teams with the Torrance Historical Society to celebrate our 50's All-America City Award -- party starts at the Museum - 1345 Post Avenue. This is a fund raiser for the Torrance Historical Society & Museum.

On Thursday, July 15th, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM the Torrance Historical Society is hosting the sixth annual 1950s-style family summer event in celebration of Torrance's All-America City Award -- one of America's original and most prestigious community recognition awards. The City received this award for "Growth without strain" back in the 1956 when Albert Isen was Mayor of Torrance.

This free event, sponsored by Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, is open to the public and will be held in front of the Museum (1345 Post Avenue). Post Avenue will be blocked off from Cravens to Sartori, so guests can . . .

View vintage cars on display along Post Avenue, courtesy of Cruisin' 50s Car Club, local car owners Bop to 50s music

Munch on burgers from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon (burgers served from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, nominal fee for food & beverages)

See special exhibits featuring the original congratulatory telegram from President Eisenhower, along with the All-America City button & logo

Slurp milk shakes made with vintage machines by real "soda jerks"

Check-out high school yearbooks -- the Torrance Historical Society has the largest collection

Donate blood in the Providence Little Co. of Mary Medical Center's Bloodmobile from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Enter the hula hoop, bubble gum blowin', cake walk and pie eating contests - there are prizes!

The Bartlett Senior (over 50) Center will also be hosting an Open House this same night -- you can dine on their patio and listen to The South Bay Strummers (ukulele group)! The Torrance Woman's Club will also have their 1950s Club scrapbook available for viewing. Also, the Torrelles -- a group of City employees who sing 50s and 60s songs in a cappella, will entertain guests.

This FREE 1950s-style family event is hosted in partnership with the City of Torrance, CitiCABLE 3, Costco, Torrance Bakery, Old Torrance Neighborhood Assoc., and is sponsored by Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call the Museum at (310) 328-5392 or visit www.TorranceHistoricalSociety.org.



Neighborhood Cleanup Day -- Saturday, May 22nd -- Our 17th Clean-up Day

When: Saturday, May 22nd, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Where: Rendezvous at 1318 Engracia Ave, at Cravens, 8:30am.
RSVP: Charles Payne - 310-328-7549. Or sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page.
Area to be cleaned: Clean-up will focus on the tracks beneath 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.

Before we start, we'll meet at the home of OTNA's former Co-President, Charles Payne, at 8:30 AM.

Wear comfy old clothes, sturdy, comfortable shoes, gloves and sunscreen!

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 in 2006.

Once again, acting upon the Mayor's challenge, OTNA will host another Neighborhood Clean-up Day!



OTNA Meeting, Wednesday, May 19th

How Does Your Garden Grow?
with guest speaker Greg George, Landscape Architect

7:00 PM - Refreshments and meet your neighbors
7:30 PM - Meeting & Presentation
Location: The Bartlett Center, 2nd floor - 1318 Cravens Ave. - Old Torrance
Info: Online regarding "more information" on the Contact Us page or call (310) 320-6054

See our Meeting Flyer for details!



Neighborhood Clean-up - Saturday, April 3rd, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Meet at 8:30 AM at the home of former OTNA Co-President, Charles Payne
1318 Engracia, Torrance
RSVP: (310) 328-7549 or sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page.
Clean-up Area: El Prado Park in preparation for Easter in El Prado Park.
What to Wear: Old clothes, sturdy, comfortable shoes, gloves and sunscreen

All who live and play in Torrance are invited to volunteer a couple of hours to "Pay it Forward" and make a difference in our community.



Easter in El Prado Park - Sunday, April 4th

You are invited to Easter In El Prado Park! The Old Torrance Neighborhood Association was founded in 1981. And . . . since its inception, OTNA has sponsored Easter in El Prado Park -- 2010 marks our 29th consecutive year in doing so! It has become a tradition in our neighborhood. In fact, people that used to come to this event as a child are now bringing their children.

On Easter Sunday, April 4th, at 10AM, Mr. & Mrs. Bun will arrive at El Prado Park in the bright blue "Bunny Mobile." Both will greet the 100+ kids, pose for Kodak(tm) moments, and then . . . Mr. Bun will lead the children in the Bunny Hop. After that, the Easter "egg" (candy) hunt begins - the kids LOVE it! (The parents love it too, 'cause they're outta there by 10:30 AM.)

Bags will be handed out to each child prior to Mr. & Mrs. Bunny's arrival. If your child (niece, nephew, grandson and/or granddaughter) would prefer to bring their Easter basket to collect the candy, they are more then welcome to do so.

We have three areas ribboned-off in the park, so the younger kids are separate from the older kids (this event is for children 11 years of age, or younger). Two areas have one golden egg hidden amongst the candy. Whoever finds the golden egg, takes it straight to Mr. Bun, and exchanges it for an Easter basket brimming with trinkets and treats!

There is a special section called "Peggy's Patch" that is for children ages 3 and under. This area is dedicated to OTNA's past President, Peggy Basile, who received her "angel wings" on Easter Sunday, four years ago.

Here are the details:

What: Easter in El Prado Park
When: Easter Sunday, April 4th
Location: El Prado Park (corner of El Prado & Arlington)
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost: Free!
Ages: This event is for children 11 years of age and younger, only

Easter in El Prado Park is sponsored by ExxonMobil -- they made a gracious donation to fund this special event for our neighborhood kids.



City of Torrance Environmental Fair

When: Saturday, March 27th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Madrona Marsh - 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
Cost: Free & Open to the Public

Note: OTNA will have a "Let's Talk Trash" booth - come learn about Living Green in Torrance and take the Living Green Pledge to help make our City, and our world, a better place.



OTNA-Hosted Candidates' Forum, Wednesday, March 24th, 7-9PM

Candidates Forum

When: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Meeting Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: The Bartlett Center, 2nd floor - 1318 Cravens Ave. - Old Torrance
Cost: This Forum is free, and open to the public
For more info: Debbie - 310.320.6054
Light Refreshments: Courtesy of Sam's Club

Mayor Frank Scotto, three City Councilmen (Tom Brewer, Cliff Numark and Bill Sutherland), our City Clerk and our City Treasurer are up for re-election. All candidates who will be running for these offices have been invited to the Forum. The election is Tuesday, June 8, 2010.

Be thinking of questions you'd like to ask. We'll take written questions, so come early and submit yours. If you would like to submit a question in advance (no personal information required), please go to our Contact Us page and select the topic Candidates Forum Questions.

If you can't attend this forum, several additional forums are being held prior to the election. See our Community Issues & Affairs page for a list of locations and dates.


OTNA Meeting, Wednesday, January 20th, 7-9PM

State of the City With Mayor Frank Scotto

See our Meeting Flyer for details!

7:00 PM - Refreshments and meet your neighbors
7:30 PM - Meeting & Presentation
Location: The Bartlett Center, 2nd floor - 1318 Cravens Ave. - Old Torrance
Info: 310.320.6054

Join the Old Torrance Neighborhood Association as Mayor Frank Scotto gives an update on the State of the City. In May 2009, the Mayor presented his 2009 State of the City Address at the Torrance Marriott. He noted that while the state and the nation have been experiencing an uncertain economic climate, Torrance is in a good position to continue withstanding the challenges presented to us.

That was eight months ago. So where does Torrance stand, today? Join us, and find out.

Election of Officers for 2010

We will be electing new officers for 2010 during the business portion of the meeting. If you want to serve or have a nomination, please submit suggestions or nominations on our website via the Contact Us page at www.oldtorranceneighbors.org. Todd Hays, Janet Payne and Dolores Sutherland are members of the nominating committee.

The new President's Letter for January is now available.

Our sponsor this month is Century 21 Amber Realty. Guido Jenniges of Century 21 Amber Realty has been serving the South Bay Real Estate market since 1990, and has been a top producer for one of the top offices in the South Bay since then. With over 19 years experience in the buying and selling process, Guido can help you buy and sell real estate, answer questions regarding financing and refinancing, as well as tax re-assessment and loan modification with unmatched quality of service. Guido can be contacted at:

Century 21 Amber Realty
Guido Jenniges - Real Estate Broker - Century 21 Hall of Fame
23705 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite #100, Torrance, CA 90505
Email: gjenniges@aol.com
Phone: 310.874.6872
Fax: 310.534.0325

Neighborhood Clean-up - Saturday, January 23rd, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where: Meet at 8:30 AM at the home of former OTNA Co-President, Charles Payne
1318 Engracia, Torrance
RSVP: (310) 328-7549 or sign up online regarding Events on the Contact Us page.

What to Wear: Old clothes, sturdy, comfortable shoes, gloves and sunscreen

All who live and play in Torrance are invited to volunteer a couple of hours to "Pay it Forward" and make a difference in our community.



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