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Carpenter Wagon Program Returns to Torrance
TORRANCE, Calif., July 8, 2008 - After a three year hiatus, the City of Torrance has brought back the Carpenter Wagon Program to the youth of Torrance.
On Saturday, June 28, 2008, the brand new Carpenter Wagon arrived at El Retiro Park and had a successful turn out of 55 kids in attendance. The Carpenter Wagon program was re-established as a partnership with the Torrance Home Depot, which provided materials to enable children to create a variety of wood craft projects. The Home Depot staff also assisted participants with their wood projects.
Children ages 6-14 years of age made tool boxes, bird houses, CD cases and much more, as they learned how to properly hammer nails, sand and paint.
Carpenter Wagon Program will continue offering classes throughout July and August. Classes are limited to 20 children per class, and are offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration is taken at the park site 10 minutes prior to the start of each class with a limit of one class per person. Classes are free for all participants.
Classes will be offered on Saturdays at 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.; 1:00 - 1:50 p.m.; and 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. All locations will be in the City of Torrance. The dates and locations are as follows:
July 12, 2008 McMaster Park 3624 Artesia Blvd
July 19, 2008 La Romeria Park 19501 Inglewood Avenue
July 26, 2008 Walteria Park 3855 242nd Street
August 9, 2008 Sur La Brea Park 23610 Cabrillo Avenue
August 16, 2008 Paradise Park 5006 Lee Street
For more information, please contact John Jones at (310) 618-2937 or via email at JJones@torrnet.com.
Mayor Scotto's 2008 State of the City (May 15, 2008)
TORRANCE, Calif., May 15, 2008 - On Thursday, May 15, 2008, Mayor Frank Scotto presented his 2008 State of the City Address at the Torrance Marriott. Mayor Scotto's recorded 2008 State of the City Address will begin cablecasting on Torrance CitiCABLE Channel 3, May 28th through June 24th at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.; and June 25th through July 23rd at 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. read more (PDF)>>
Watch Mayor Scotto's 2008 State of the City below and click HERE to view a copy of the transcript.
