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: Online regarding "more information" on the Contact Us page or call (310) 320-6054.

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

OTNA will host a presentation on the Del Amo Blvd. Extension Project. Craig Bilezerian, PE, Engineering Manager, for the City's Public Works Dept. will update us on the progress of this project. Save the date!

This project is well under way, and when finished, it will complete the missing segment of Del Amo Blvd. between Crenshaw Blvd. and Maple Ave. and will widen the existing segment of Del Amo Blvd. between Maple Ave. and Prairie Ave. When constructed, Del Amo Blvd. will be a four-lane divided roadway within the project limits and provide an additional east-west route throughout the City. Construction also includes a new bridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks, drainage improvements and relocation of existing utilities.

For additional information, visit the City of Torrance page: http://www.torranceca.gov/9980.htm For Facebook users, check out these pictures.

Also, OTNA will introduce Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. -- the new business going into the old Pacific Telephone building on the corner of Arlington Ave. & Torrance Blvd. (2154 Torrance Blvd.). In 2009, the 19,309 square foot office space underwent a facade renovation and the interior was demolished to shell condition. The newly renovated facility now serves as Corporate Headquarters for the company, and features a green roof, solar power, and many energy efficient technologies.

Michael Steinbach, Special Project Administrator for Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., will highlight the building's "green" features (solar panels, photo harvesting solar control system, etc.) and will briefly discuss the company's mission statement and nationwide presence.

We will be electing new officers for 2012 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 or call (310) 320-6054, or to any of the email addresses of the nomination committee. The nomination commitee is Debbie Hays, Trish Stewart and Keri Gilbert.

This month, the OTNA sponsor is Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi's -- the soon-to-be-opened pizzeria located at 1437 Marcelina Avenue. The owner of this establishment, Gary Zimmerman, will look familiar to you, as he and his family are also the proud owners of the WWII Store and the Old Torrance Coffee & Tea -- all three are located in the heart of Old Torrance on Marcelina!

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.

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 -- 2012 marks our 31st consecutive year in doing so! It has become a tradition in our neighborhood. In fact, people that used to come to this event as children are now bringing their children.

On Easter Sunday, April 8th, 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:

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.

(held the third Thursday in July)

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.

When: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Lcation:Torrance Historical Society & Museum, 1345 Post Avenue at Cravens
Cost: Free and open to the public - donations accepted. Nominal fee for food and beverages.

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

A 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 1956 when Albert Isen was Mayor of Torrance. This free event 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, and local car owners.
• Bop to 50s music.
• Dine on burgers from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon (burgers served from 5:30 PM - 7:30 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" Nominal fee for shakes.
• Check out high school yearbooks -- the Torrance Historical Society has the biggest collection
• Enter the hula hoop, bubble gum blowin', and pie eating contest

The fee is TBA for cheeseburger/burger, chips and soda or for grilled cheese sandwich, chips and soda. Milk shakes (chocolate, vanilla or strawberry) are available at TBA.

Tickets for either a milk shake or items from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon can be purchased at the "burger desk" on the Museum lawn during the event. Cash or personal check, made payable to the Torrance Historical Society will be accepted. Sorry no credit cards are accepted. Exact change is appreciated.

Burgers and cheese sandwiches will be available until 7:00 p.m. or until sold out. Milk shakes will be made until sold out. Please arrive early due limited availability.

The Bartlett 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 Torrelle's -- 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, Old Torrance Neighborhood Association. Additional sponsors to be announced.

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.

Past OTNA Events