What's New
— Newsletter
April 2010
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Parking: Thank you to the parking committee! They have been out making sure that cars that don't belong in the guest parking are ticketed. Reminder, two cars must be in your garage. If you have a third car you will need to secure a monthly parking permit for $50.00 a month. If you have any questions, please contact Joanne or Tammara at Horizon Management.
Remember Security in SummerWind is everyone's responsibility! If you see vandalism in the pool areas or anywhere on the property, please contact the Torrance Police Department to report it. You can be anonymous when reporting. Please help to keep your SummerWind Community safe.
Drive Safely: Please use caution when you are pulling out of your garage. Look to make sure that a pedestrian or another car is not passing by. Also, please reduce your speed within the community. For the safety of all residents and guests, the speed limit within SummerWind is 10 mph.
Recycling Center: Paint, fluorescent lamps and tubes, computers, batteries, electronic devices and thermostats containing mercury, and other types of hazardous waste should not be placed in trash cans. They should be taken to a recycling center. The Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center is located at 1400 N. Gaffey St. in San Pedro. Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Check out www.OurEarth.org - to find places to recycle cell phones, Ipod's, crayons and more. -
Looking to cut back due to a tight budget or ready to go green? Here are 10 quick and easy tips to accomplish both:
- Unplug appliances and electronics. TVs, computers and kitchen appliances, as well as cell phone and laptop chargers, all use energy when they are plugged in—even if they are turned off.
- Use power strips. "Smart" power strips automatically turn off when electronics are off or when one main unit (like your personal computer) is powered down.
- Turn off lights. When you're not in the room or not in the house, there's no need for all the lights to be on.
- Clean and replace furnace or air conditioner filters. Dirty filters block air flow, increase energy bills and shorten equipment life.
- In the warmer months, keep the shades and blinds down on south-, east- and west-facing windows. In the colder months, open them up and let the sun in.
- Lower the thermostat. Wear a sweater around the house and put an extra blanket on the bed at night.
- Use fans instead of air conditioning when possible or combine their use to turn down the air temperature a bit.
- Close vents and doors to unused rooms.
- Wash your laundry with cold water. It's just as effective.
- Check with the Alliance to Save Energy at www.ase.org for more energy- and money-saving tips or to subscribe to their free online newsletter. -
The Madrona Marsh that is right here in our own backyard? Did you that there are many different types of birds, butterflies and dragonflies that are there? You can walk on the trails in the Marsh. For more information, contact Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Have you been to the Torrance Historical Society? You can learn how your City of Torrance was developed. Walking Tours of Downtown Torrance: Every fourth Sunday of every month, May – October - Tour leaves promptly at 1:30 p.m. and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tour leaves from the front of the Museum. Wear comfy walking shoes. Tour covers about eight blocks. Free - donations accepted. Check out www.TorranceHistoricalSociety.org for more information.
Did you know that Western Museum of Flight is at the Torrance Airport? Check out their web site at www.WMOF.com.
Do you enjoy quilting? Check out the South Bay Quilters Guild at www.southbayquiltersguild.org.