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6th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day Returns November 7

Issue # 0713

Author

Joshua Tjia
13 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🩵🤲🏼 6th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day Returns November 7

🧋🐆 Auntea Jenny Opens New Tea Shop Near UC Irvine

🌳🚧 Irvine Seeks Community Feedback on Yale Avenue Improvements

🍔📚 Irvine Kids Can Earn Free In-N-Out Meals Through Library Reading Program

🍊 Orange Juice May Help Improve Mental Health

🥾🌾 Explore Irvine’s Open Space Trails During Bommer Canyon Access Day, Oct. 17

🎃 Bring Your Friends for a Pumpkin Painting Workshop on October 18

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ Understanding Your Cat’s Body Language: Helpful Tips for Pet Owners

🏌🏻‍♀️ UC Irvine Women’s Golf Sits in 15th Place After Two Rounds at Illini Invitational

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Men's Soccer Defeats Fullerton 4-1 in Big Road Win

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Wins League Championship with Undefeated Record

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🚦 Irvine Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Following High-Speed Driving Incident

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

🌟🏪🎉Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match?

He let his gourd down.

We hope this joke brings some laughter to your day! 😁

6th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day Returns November 7

Join your neighbors for the 6th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day on Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. This community-wide event brings residents together for hands-on volunteer projects throughout Irvine. Last year, more than 750 volunteers participated in 30 projects across the city. This year, there are currently over 20 projects planned, with more than 500 volunteer opportunities available. Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to sign up and make a positive difference in the community.

To volunteer, visit loveirvine.org/serveday.

Auntea Jenny Opens New Tea Shop Near UC Irvine

Auntea Jenny has officially opened a new location near UC Irvine, bringing its popular selection of refreshing milk teas, fruit teas, and specialty drinks to students and the local community. The new shop offers a convenient spot to grab a drink between classes, meet up with friends, or enjoy a sweet treat.

Popular menu favorites include the Classic Mango Pomelo Sago, Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk Tea, Strawberry Jasmine Fresh Milk Tea Daifuku, and Grape Crystal Jasmine Tea.

Irvine Seeks Community Feedback on Yale Avenue Improvements

The City of Irvine invites residents to a virtual community workshop on Wednesday, October 14, from 5–6:30 p.m. to learn about proposed improvements along Yale Avenue north of the I-405 Freeway. Participants can review improvement options and share feedback on ways to enhance safety, accessibility, and mobility.

Irvine Kids Can Earn Free In-N-Out Meals Through Library Reading Program

Now through November 14, children ages 4–12 can earn a free In-N-Out hamburger, cheeseburger, or grilled cheese by reading five books or 300 minutes through the Irvine Public Library reading program. Participants can earn up to three Achievement Award cards, track their progress through the Beanstack app or irvine.beanstack.org, and redeem their awards at a library children’s service desk. Reward cards can be used at any In-N-Out location, including the new Great Park restaurant.

Orange Juice May Help Improve Mental Health

A new study suggests that drinking orange juice may offer mental health benefits. UCI Health dietitian Amber Isenhart explains that flavonoids in orange juice are processed by gut bacteria, potentially improving communication between the gut and brain and supporting mental well-being. While more research is needed, Isenhart says enjoying a daily glass of orange juice can be part of a healthy diet. She recommends choosing juice without added sugars and keeping daily added sugar intake within 25–36 grams, depending on individual energy needs.

Explore Irvine’s Open Space Trails During Bommer Canyon Access Day, Oct. 17

Enjoy a day of self-guided hiking and mountain biking at Irvine’s Bommer Canyon Wilderness Access Day on Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore trails throughout the southern Irvine Open Space Preserve, including normally restricted trails in Shady Canyon and Bommer Canyon. No registration is required, and free parking is available at Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp.

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Bring Your Friends for a Pumpkin Painting Workshop on October 18

Celebrate fall with a pumpkin-painting workshop hosted by The Artist Lab on Sunday, October 18, from 1:30–3 p.m. at Parkview Center. Create your own pumpkin design with real pumpkins and all art supplies included. Registration is $39 per pumpkin, drops to $15 per pumpkin when you bring one new friend, and is free for everyone when you bring two or more new friends.

To register, call or text (949) 293-2380.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  • October 14 - 15 - Fall Concert, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://timbmusic.org/events/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  • October 22 - Fall Concert, 7:00 PM

  • October 29 - IUSD High School Vocal Festival, 7:00 PM

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  • October 14 - VAQUERO JR. VOICES!, 7:00 PM

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html 

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No events scheduled for this month.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.phsmusicbooster.org/buy-ticket

Understanding Your Cat’s Body Language: Helpful Tips for Pet Owners

Cats have their own special ways of telling us how they feel. Sometimes, even the friendliest cats need a little break from petting or playtime. The Irvine Animal Care Center shares a few simple signs to help you understand when your furry friend needs some space.

Signs Your Cat Needs a Break:

  • Tail flicking or swishing: Your cat may be getting annoyed.

  • Ears turning sideways or backward: Your cat may feel uncomfortable.

  • Staring intensely: Your cat may be feeling tense or upset.

  • Fur moving or twitching: Your cat may be overstimulated.

  • Body becoming stiff: Your cat may be ready to swat or scratch.

  • Watching birds or other animals: Excitement from outdoor activity can also cause overstimulation.

Learn more here

UC Irvine Women’s Golf Sits in 15th Place After Two Rounds at Illini Invitational

UC Irvine women’s golf is in 15th place after two rounds of the Illini Women’s Invitational, with Veronica Man leading the team in 45th place and recording her first career eagle. The Anteaters will compete in the final round today, Tuesday, October 13.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Wed, Oct 14 - vs San Diego State, 6:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Sat, Oct 17 - vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men's Soccer Defeats Fullerton 4-1 in Big Road Win

Irvine Valley College men's soccer team earned a 4-1 road victory over Fullerton on October 6, improving its record to 5-4-1 overall and 2-1 in conference play. Andrew Roldan scored twice, while Rayan Heyati and Carlos Alcala added one goal each.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Oct 13 - vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

  • Tue, Oct 20 - vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 16 - vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 23 - vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Oct 16 - vs Fullerton, 4:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Tue, Oct 20 - vs San Diego City, 1:30 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Oct 22 - vs El Camino and Chaffey, TBA

  • Thu, Oct 22 - vs San Diego City, TBA

Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Wins League Championship with Undefeated Record

Woodbridge High School’s girls flag football team won the Pacific Coast League championship with a perfect 8-0 league record after defeating University High School 44-13, improving their overall record to 24-4. Quarterback Delia Stone led the Warriors with six total touchdowns.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2026

Tuesday, October 13

  • Tennis, Girls - 3:15 PM vs Rosary Academy

  • Water Polo, Boys - 4:00 PM vs University

Friday, October 16

  • Football - 7:00 PM vs El Toro

Irvine Police Arrest 19-Year-Old Following High-Speed Driving Incident

Irvine Police arrested Darrin Walshe, 19, of Costa Mesa, following a speeding and traffic violation incident early Sunday morning. An officer observed a BMW running a red light and traveling over 100 mph near Irvine Center Drive and Yale Avenue. When officers later located the vehicle at a nearby shopping center, the driver reportedly fled an attempted traffic stop. Police identified Walshe as the suspected driver and arrested him at his residence later that day. He was booked into Orange County Jail on a felony evading charge, and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

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  • Manassero Farmers

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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