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A Sip of Love for Mom: The Alley Offers Mother’s Day Drink Deal May 10–11

Issue # 0403

Author

Joshua Tjia
08 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏗️⛳️ Irvine Company Plans to Replace Oak Creek Golf Course with New Residential Village

🎻🎼 Last Chance to Audition for Orange County Youth Symphony – Apply by May 14

🍱🍡🍣 Taiko Irvine Offers Special Mother’s Day Menu May 9–11

🧋🦌 A Sip of Love for Mom: The Alley Offers Mother’s Day Drink Deal May 10–11

📚👧🏻 Stories and Songs in Korean & English for Little Learners – May 14

🤧 How to Manage Spring Allergies: Tips for Relief and Prevention

🌼 Bush Sunflower: A Drought-Tolerant Native Powering Southern California Ecosystems

🎻 Live Cello and Music Fun for Kids at Katie Wheeler Library on May 16

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐈‍⬛ Irvine Animal Care Center Seeks Foster and Transport Volunteers to Support Animals in Need

⚾️ UC Irvine Baseball Rallies to Defeat California Baptist 9–8

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ IVC Soccer's Isaiah Ponce Commits to UC Santa Cruz

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What kind of car does a cat drive?

A Furrari.

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

Irvine Company Plans to Replace Oak Creek Golf Course with New Residential Village

The Irvine Company announced plans to redevelop the 235-acre Oak Creek Golf Course and nearby commercial properties into a new residential village near the Irvine Spectrum District. The proposed neighborhood, located near Innovation Office Park and about a mile from the Great Park, will include both single-family homes and multifamily housing. The project aims to support Irvine’s efforts to meet state housing requirements.

Last Chance to Audition for Orange County Youth Symphony – Apply by May 14

Auditions for the 2025–26 Orange County Youth Symphony (OCYS) and String Ensemble (OCYSE) have been extended to Wednesday, May 14 at 11:59 PM PT. Open to student musicians in grades 5–13 across nearly 60 schools in Orange County, these programs promote orchestral music and school music participation.

For full audition details and to apply, visit the Philharmonic Society of Orange County’s website here

Taiko Irvine Offers Special Mother’s Day Menu May 9–11

Taiko Japanese Restaurant in Irvine invites guests to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend, May 9–11, with a special menu designed to honor moms. The restaurant will offer a variety of Japanese dishes served in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.

A Sip of Love for Mom: The Alley Offers Mother’s Day Drink Deal May 10–11

Celebrate Mom with a sweet treat from The Alley this Mother’s Day! On May 10–11, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday), buy any drink and get a free topping of your choice. More details on their page to come.

Stories and Songs in Korean & English for Little Learners – May 14

Families are invited to a special Bilingual Korean Storytime at Irvine Heritage Park Library on Wednesday, May 14, from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM. This event features engaging stories, songs, and fingerplays presented in both Korean and English. Designed for children from birth to age 11, it's a fun and educational experience for all ages.

How to Manage Spring Allergies: Tips for Relief and Prevention

Spring brings flowers and sunshine—but also pollen and allergy symptoms for many. Here’s how to reduce exposure and stay comfortable this season:

🌸 Common Pollen Types by Season

  • Tree pollen – Early spring

  • Grass pollen – Late spring/summer

  • Weed pollen – Late summer/fall

🌬 How Pollen Affects You

  • Triggers immune responses like sneezing, congestion, and fatigue

  • Worst on windy days and during morning/afternoon peaks

📲 Track Pollen Levels

  • Use apps or websites to check daily forecasts

  • Plan outdoor time for early mornings or evenings

🏠 Indoor Prevention

  • Keep windows closed, use A/C

  • Use HEPA filters, clean regularly, wash bedding

  • Shower and change clothes after being outside

🌿 Outdoor Tips & Natural Relief

  • Wear hats/sunglasses

  • Avoid drying laundry outside

  • Use saline rinses, consider herbal aids (with doctor’s advice)

  • Stay hydrated and eat anti-inflammatory foods

🚨 When to Seek Medical Help

  • Persistent or severe symptoms

  • Breathing issues or sinus infections

  • OTC meds aren't enough

For allergy relief, visit Irvine Woodbridge Urgent Care or Costa Mesa Urgent Care.

Bush Sunflower: A Drought-Tolerant Native Powering Southern California Ecosystems

Meet the Bush Sunflower, a vibrant native shrub of Southern California known for its golden-yellow blooms. Thriving in dry, sunny conditions, it's drought-tolerant and plays a vital role in ecosystem restoration. This hardy plant supports local wildlife by attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies and providing seeds as food for birds.

Live Cello and Music Fun for Kids at Katie Wheeler Library on May 16

On Friday, May 16, from 3:00–4:00 PM, families and kids are invited to Music and Movement with Chelsea Wong at the Katie Wheeler Library in Irvine. The in-person event features live cello performances, interactive music, and a hands-on cello experience for children of all ages.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 10th, 4-7:00 PM: Instrumental Music Awards and Reception, NHS Theater

  2. May 16th, 5:30 PM: Jazz at the Oak, NHS Oak

  3. May 21st - 22nd, 7:00 PM: POPS Concerts, NHS Theater

  4. May 30th, 7:00 PM: POPS Gala, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

No upcoming events

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. May 8-9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Instrumental Pops Concerts

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 10, 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Black Box.

  2. May 30, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. May 16, 6:30 - 9:30 PM: Pops Concert (PAC)

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

Irvine Animal Care Center Seeks Foster and Transport Volunteers to Support Animals in Need

The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking compassionate volunteers to join its team as Foster Care or Transport Volunteers. These roles provide critical support by offering safe homes or transportation for animals needing extra care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, visit here to join the Interest List and receive an application.

UC Irvine Baseball Rallies to Defeat California Baptist 9–8

UC Irvine overcame a 6-0 deficit to defeat California Baptist 9-8 on Tuesday night at Totman Stadium. Key performances included Alonso Reyes going 4-for-4 with three RBIs, Colin Yeaman hitting his 13th homer to tie the game, and strong relief pitching from Danny Suarez, Jack Ross, and David Utagawa, who earned his first win. Anthony Martinez and Zach Fjelstad drove in late runs to give UCI the lead in the eighth, while Max Martin secured his 10th save. The Anteaters improved to 35-11 overall (20-4 Big West), finishing their midweek slate 7-3 and remaining undefeated (3-0) all-time vs. CBU. They next face Cal State Bakersfield on May 9 at 6:30 PM.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  • Thur, May 15 – vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, May 16 – vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, May 17 – vs Cal State Fullerton, 1:00 PM

IVC Soccer's Isaiah Ponce Commits to UC Santa Cruz

Irvine Valley College men’s soccer standout Isaiah Ponce, a two-year starter and first team all-Orange Empire Conference player, has committed to play for NCAA Division III UC Santa Cruz while pursuing an engineering degree. A scholar-athlete and reliable holding midfielder, Ponce started 16 games this past season, helping lead IVC to a competitive 8-12-1 record. UC Santa Cruz, competing in the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference, finished 6-2-9 last season and reached the C2C semifinals.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

No upcoming events

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With May Schedule

Northwood High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

No upcoming events

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No upcoming events

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

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

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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

  • Great Park Certified Farmers Market

  • 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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