OTNA Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors -- many of our neighborhood projects would not possible without their contributions and support!

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2008 Sponsors

• Our Sponsor in November is the law firm of Wasserman & Wasserman, LLP. This Torrance law firm was originally founded in 1978 by Ronald T. Wasserman and renamed in 2003 when his son Gavin became a partner. Wasserman & Wasserman LLP offers a wide range of legal services, including:

  • Probate, Wills & Trusts
  • Business Transactions and Corporate formation
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate

  The best time to meet a lawyer is before you need one, so feel free to drop by our office and say hello. We're in the neighborhood at 1230 Crenshaw Boulevard, between Torrance Boulevard and El Dorado.

  Wasserman & Wasserman, LLP
  Attorneys at Law
  1230 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 103
  Torrance, California 90501
  Telephone (310) 212.0735
  Facsimile (310) 212.5024
  gavin@wassermanlaw.com
  

• Our Sponsors in September are Jim & Laura Herren. Jim and Laura are full-time residential Realtors with Prudential California Realty who represent buyers and sellers throughout the South Bay, with an emphasis on the historic Old Torrance area. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply have questions about the current real estate market, feel free to give them a call - they are never too busy to be of assistance to you!

  Prudential California Realty
  2700 Pacific Coast Highway
  Torrance, CA 90505
  Jim Herren - 310.997.5604    Laura Sahagun-Herren - 310.291.6521
  

• Our Sponsor in May is family-owned Torrance Bakery - it's the busiest bakery in Los Angeles, and it's easy to see why. Their expertise and experience shows in the beautiful, finely crafted wedding cakes, the large selection of delicious cakes and fillings, unique wedding cake showroom, and their friendly, personalized service. Stop by and sample a collection of award-winning signature desserts & pastries that have come to make Torrance Bakery one of the "hot spots" in Old Torrance!

• Our sponsor in March is Torrance Produce Market & Deli (1303 El Prado, Old Torrance). Tommy Murakoshi and family took over the former Torrance Neighborhood Market in May 2007, and opened as Torrance Produce Market & Deli, noting, "It is our vision to provide the best available produce to the residents of this 'Mayberry' community at fair and reasonable prices.

  The hot deli serves authentic Mexican cuisine Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The "Grab 'N Go" section includes -- croissant sandwiches, salads, fresh fruit cups, freshly made guacamole and pico de gallo, cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake by the slice, Chinese items such as char siu (BBQ pork), steamed or baked char siu bow (buns), siu mai (steamed pork dumplings), as well as sushi from Sushi Boy.

  The grocery department is constantly being upgraded to reflect the needs of the community. We have added an Asian and Hawaiian department, have maintained the Hispanic department and are gradually adding both healthier, as well as, gourmet products along with some organic offerings. We also now have a limited selection of fresh beef, chicken and pork."

• Our sponsor in January is A&J Antiques located in Old Torrance at 1227 El Prado at the corner of Sartori and El Prado.

  In November, Anthony and Jim celebrated their 12th Anniversary in downtown providing the South Bay with fine antiques, vintage furniture and home furnishings. They also specialize in estate sales and appraisals. Each month they have special drawings, appraisal forums, customer appreciation days and exciting events. Meet Jim and Anthony at our meeting on January 16.

2007 Sponsors

• 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.

• Our September, 2007 mailing is sponsored by ECOTECH RECYCLING - Secure Document Destruction Address: 1926 Del Amo Blvd. Unit D, Torrance, CA 90501
  Phone: (310) 320-7735
  Fax: (310) 212-5266
  Email: silverrecoveryusa@pacbell.net
  Web: http://ca.local.yahoo.biz/documentshredding
  and AAA Certified Destruction
  

  Ecotech Paper Shredding offers the following services --

  • Cross-Cut Shredding of your Documents
  • Witness Shredding by appointment
  • Customer Drop Off
  • Pick-up Service available in our Secure Locked Trucks
  • Microfilm; Litho; X-ray Film Recycling
  • Image removal for Microfilm. Added security/safety from ID theft!

  Mission: To provide affordable witnessed document shredding services to local business and residential customers for the South Bay area.

• Our May, 2007 mailing is sponsored by PiggyArt in Old Torrance.

  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!

  Fees for PiggyArt classes are:

  $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.

• Our March, 2007 mailing is 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.

Special Event Sponsors

• Del Amo Fashion Center Mall
  

  Thanks to our corporate sponsor, Del Amo Fashion Center Mall, for underwriting the OTNA 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th Annual Easter in El Prado Park celebrations on March 27, 2005, April 16, 2006, April 8th, 2007 and March 23, 2008.

Continuing Sponsors

• Minuteman Press
  1820 Carson Street, Ste. 201   Torrance, CA 90501   (310) 328-3055   Fax: 310 328-6734
  E-mail bob@minutemantorrance.com

  Minuteman Press graciously provides the OTNA with print services for newsletter and flyer distribution.

• Bank of America, Torrance
  1255 Sartori Ave   Torrance, CA 90501  (310) 884-1870

  Bank of America provides business banking services to the OTNA.

• IPO Monitor

  IPO Monitor provides a wide range of services, including filings, pricings, reporting and analysis of initial public offerings in the domestic stock markets.

  Web site hosting for the Old Torrance Neighborhood Association is donated by IPO Monitor.

• Torrance Bakery

  Family-owned Torrance Bakery graciously provides Continental breakfast for OTNA's Neighborhood Clean-up crews.

Past Sponsors