Page 2 July 17, 2014 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Business Briefs – NON-TEXAS VERSION – “Ask me about the AARP® Auto & Home Insurance Program from The Hartford.” Now available in your area! Since 1988 Debbie Ladina-Parra VERCH INSURANCE SERVICES This auto and home insurance is designed exclusively for AARP members – and is now available through your local Hartford independent agent! The AARP Automobile & Homeowners Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford CT 06155. CA license number 5152. In Washington, the Auto Program is underwritten by Trumbull Insurance Company. The Home Program is underwritten by Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company. AARP does not employ or endorse agents or brokers. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. Paid endorsement. The Hartford pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify. Specific features, credits, and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law. You have the option of purchasing a policy directly from The Hartford. Your price, however, could vary, and you will not have the advice, counsel or services of your independent agent. 107995 2nd Rev Call Today for your FREE, no-obligation quote: +1-310-322-1626 Debbie Ladina-Parra VERCH INSURANCE SERVICES 302 W. Grand Ave. #8 El Segundo, CA 90245 +1-310-322-1626 Debbie@verchinsurance.com www.verchinsurance.com CA License#0G13457 Summerfest Supports Local Disadvantaged Youth On Sunday August 10th, Toberman Neigh-borhood Center and Chef Michael Shafer will be hosting the Summer Fest dinner and fundraiser to benefit their work with at-risk youth. Summer Fest is an extraordinary end-of-Summer block party, where guests enjoy a fun and relaxed atmosphere with delicious gourmet food and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Shafer, a bottomless martini bar, and excellent live music. The Summer Fest supports Toberman’s efforts to protect exposed youth by getting them off the streets and away from gang activity. Now in its 111th year of operation, 28th Annual Gourmet Food & Wine Festival featuring multi-GRAMMY Award winners Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho, with hula performances by Keali`i Ceballos and Hālau Keali`i O Nālani Saturday, August 2, 2014 • 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the grounds of: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (700Van Ness Ave.,Torrance, CA 90501) RESTAURANTS & WINERIES FEATURED INCLUDE: Alpine Village Events Center Costco Wholesale Cuatro Dias Winery Depot/Buffalo Fire Department Disneyland Resort Doubletree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Fresh Brothers Gourmet Grindz & The Good Cookies Honda Classic/PGA Tour Professional Wines Il Fornaio Island Eats Hale Aina Jackson's Food & Drink Kincaid's Nothing Bundt Cakes Ortega 120 Palos Verdes Golf Club Paul Martin's American Grill Red Car Brewery & Restaurant Riboli Family Wine Estates / San Antonio Winery Rock & Brews El Segundo Rock N' Fish Salt Creek Grille Sushi Chef Institute Torrance Marriott South Bay Zinc @ Shade (as of 07/01/14) Tickets $150 each or $250 per pair of tickets To Purchase Tickets 1. Credit Card online: www.TorranceMemorial.org by phone: (310) 517-4703 2. Mail check, including mailing address and indicating # of tickets, payable to: Torrance Memorial Foundation 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505 3. Or visit the Torrance Memorial Foundation offices, 4th Floor West Tower, for any method of payment. Dress code: Elegant Hawaiian attire No one under 21 admitted. Hosted by: All proceeds to benefit: Table Sponsors: 2H Construction A & A Maintenance Association of South Bay Surgeons California State University, Dominguez Hills CH2M Hill Daily Breeze/The Beach Reporter/Palos Verdes Peninsula News Donald & Priscilla Hunt Torrance Memorial Medical Center Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (as of 07/01/14) Toberman Neighborhood Center continues to empower at-risk and gang-involved youth by providing life-skills, mentorship, and education to cope with the challenges they face and make constructive choices and build a future that will benefit themselves and their community. Tickets for Summer Fest are $125 and can be purchased by visiting http://www.toberman. org/summerfest and clicking on the “Buy Now” button at the bottom of the page. Tables of 10 are available at $1000 per ticket - for more information, visit http://www.toberman.org, email summerfest@toberman.org, or call or (310) 832-1145, ext. 131. Parks & Rec Commission Hosts Awards Dinner The City of Torrance Parks and Recreation Commission recently hosted its 57th Annual Awards Dinner to recognize distinguished community members, organizations, and City staff who are exemplary in their efforts to provide recreational opportunities to our residents. Three recipients were honored at this annual awards dinner. The Distinguished Individual Award was presented to Ozzie Vinueza, who has been so generous with his time providing music and DJ services for a multitude of City events for the past 20 years. The Kiwanis Club of Torrance received the Distinguished Organization Award for a long history of community involvement-- they sponsor youth groups at all 5 high schools and provide scholarships to deserving Senior Citizens. In addition, the Torrance Park Services Mowing Crew was presented the Distinguished Staff Award for their Turf Management Plan, which produces Class 1 Sports Turf Fields while still managing and maintaining the 277 acres of Torrance City Parks. Networking at Noon Lunch Held at The Depot The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Networking at Noon lunch was held on July 10 at The Depot Restaurant located at 1250 Cabrillo Avenue in Downtown Torrance. The monthly Networking At Noon is one of the many events available to chamber members giving them an opportunity to experience different restaurants and network with other business owners and professionals. For more information, go to www.torrancechamber.com or call (310) 540-5858. Pictured are (L to R) Businessman David Hadley, TerriAnn Ferren from the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation, The Depot’s Chef Michael Shafer, Heidi Maerker from the Herald Publications and Aurelio Mattucci from Mattucci Real Estate. Photo by Charlene Nishimura. CUPS Frozen Yogurt Opens Franchise in South Bay (L to R) Torrance Mayor-Elect Pat Furey welcomes CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot Owner Jas Ghotra (holding his 2-year old son Jaspreet), Co-Owner Sant Singh and Robert Fix from The Briad Group. Photo by Charlene Nishimura. Sant Singh from CUPS Frozen Yogurt – That’s Hot gets ready to cut the grand opening ribbon in front of the first South Bay store location. Mayor-Elect Pat Furey, Councilman Bill Sutherland, City Clerk Sue Herbers and many representatives from Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce joined in the celebration. Photo by Charlene Nishimura.
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