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Anteaters' Initiative Battles Senior Loneliness in Orange County Through Weekly Visits and Activities

Issue # 0123

Author

Joshua Tjia
19 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

👵🤝💛 Anteaters' Initiative Battles Senior Loneliness in Orange County Through Weekly Visits and Activities

💜🧸🍼 Support Southern California's Healing Rooms with Essential Items for Victims and Families

🦆🛑 Duck Mating Season Advisory: Irvine Police Share Important Wildlife Tips

🍜🥢 Sizzling Selections: Irvine's Must-Visit Hot Pot Restaurants

💃🎶 Energize Your Week: Free Hip-Hop Cardio Dance Every Tuesday Night

🔷🧒🔶 Family Fun Every Friday: Lego Block Party at Irvine University Park Library

🏥👨‍⚕️ Advancing Colon Cancer Treatment: Exclusive Insights from Dr. Parra at Upcoming Lecture

🚶‍♂️🌳 Discover the Beauty of Limestone Canyon on a Strenuous Sunrise Hike

🎍📖✒ Bowers Museum Unveils Largest Exhibition of Asian Comics in History

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐇🐁🐕 Local Animal Shelter Celebrates a Big Win: 27 Adoptions in Just One Week

🏐 UC Irvine's Hilir Henno Wins Big West Offensive Player of the Week

⚾ UCI's Nick Pinto Shuts Down UC Davis, Earns Big West Pitcher of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐⛱ Irvine Valley Women's Volleyball Secures 4-1 Victory Over Riverside

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮‍♂️⚠ Irvine Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Armed Suspect in Hotel Robbery Attempt

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the caterpillar break up with the butterfly?

Because he just felt like the the butterfly had changed too much.

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

Anteaters' Initiative Battles Senior Loneliness in Orange County Through Weekly Visits and Activities

A group of Anteaters from the Patient Project, an undergraduate club, visit senior centers in Orange County weekly to combat loneliness among the elderly through activities like bingo. Originally supporting individuals in hospital waiting rooms, the club now engages with residents of five senior living communities in conversations, games, arts and crafts, and music. Volunteers, including students from health-related majors, cherish the personal connections made, highlighting the importance of care, empathy, and compassion in their future medical careers. The project aims to expand its volunteer base and continue fostering meaningful interactions with seniors, emphasizing the lasting impact of these experiences on both the students and the elderly.

Support Southern California's Healing Rooms with Essential Items for Victims and Families

Crime survivors is seeking donations for five new Healing Rooms in Southern California to support victims, crime survivors, and their families. Needed items include blankets, toys, personal care products, undergarments, snacks, and gift cards. Contact at 844-853-HOPE, [email protected], or visit www.crimesurvivors.org/donate-now for contributions.

Duck Mating Season Advisory: Irvine Police Share Important Wildlife Tips

It's duck mating season, and here are key points from Animal Services Officers:

  • Mallard ducks eat a varied diet; avoid feeding them bread due to poor nutrition.

  • Their nests are federally protected, with incubation lasting 25-30 days.

  • Ducks may wander citywide, even away from water bodies.

  • Relocation isn't allowed, but assistance is available for ducklings in danger or injured ducks.

Sizzling Selections: Irvine's Must-Visit Hot Pot Restaurants

Top Hot Pot Spots to Try

  • Dpot in Woodbridge Village Center: Offers a Korean take on shabu-shabu with customizable, all-you-can-eat options, multiple broths, meat choices, and sides like steamed short-rib or pork-belly stackers, complemented by beer, sake, and soju.

  • Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot in Culver Plaza: Specializes in Chengdu-style chuan chuan (fragrant skewers) with a variety of broths from mild to very spicy, premium meats, and a wide range of self-serve ingredients, toppings, and sauces for a unique dining adventure.

  • Biryani Pot Express in Los Olivos Marketplace: Inspired by Hyderabad's clay-pot cuisine, this spot offers fast service with a menu featuring signature dishes like Hyderabadi goat and chicken dum biryani, alongside a selection of curries, vindaloos, masalas, and vegetarian options.

Energize Your Week: Free Hip-Hop Cardio Dance Every Tuesday Night

Tuesday Night Dance returns this April with a fun, all-ages hip-hop cardio workout at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. No dance experience needed, free with a Plaza Pass.

Family Fun Every Friday: Lego Block Party at Irvine University Park Library

The Lego Block Party is a weekly event every Friday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at the Irvine University Park Library, starting March 22. It's designed for children of all ages, offering both big and small Lego blocks for different age groups. The event caters to kids aged 6-11, toddlers, and tweens up to 14 years old, encouraging creative play and building.

Advancing Colon Cancer Treatment: Exclusive Insights from Dr. Parra at Upcoming Lecture

Dr. Valery Vilchez Parra, a specialist in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery for colon and rectum diseases, will discuss the latest advancements in colon cancer treatment in the Medicine In Our BackYard lecture series. This free event is co-hosted with the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Register at https://bit.ly/3VgeFdG.

Discover the Beauty of Limestone Canyon on a Strenuous Sunrise Hike

Join a challenging, fast-paced 8-mile cardio hike with a 1000+ foot elevation change in Limestone Canyon, Irvine Ranch Open Space, on Sat, March 30, from 6:30-9 AM. This hike is for experienced, fit hikers ready for steep climbs and offers panoramic views and wildlife sightings. Participants must be prepared with 100 oz. water, trail snacks, sturdy shoes, and other essentials.

Bowers Museum Unveils Largest Exhibition of Asian Comics in History

Over the last 20 years, the Bowers Museum has been a significant showcase for Asian artifacts, including notable exhibitions on Tibetan treasures, Japanese samurai art, Silk Road relics, and Terra Cotta warriors. Its latest exhibition, "Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form," curated by Paul Gravett and developed by the UK's Barbican Centre, marks a departure by focusing on the contemporary cultural impact of Asian comics. This largest-ever collection of Asian comic art, first shown outside Europe in a museum setting, features around 400 pieces from 22 countries, highlighting the diversity and creativity in Asian visual storytelling, particularly influenced by Japanese manga. The exhibition explores themes from historical influences to modern-day issues, alongside immersive multimedia installations that demonstrate the influence of comics on other media. Running through September 8, this exhibition not only showcases the artistry and variety of Asian comics but also examines their global influence and cultural significance, moving beyond traditional views to appreciate the unique storytelling traditions across Asia.

For more details, contact the Bowers Museum at 714-567-3600 or visit bowers.org.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for March.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  2. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  3. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for March.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  2. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  3. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  4. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  5. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  6. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  7. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

  8. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  9. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  10. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

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

Local Animal Shelter Celebrates a Big Win: 27 Adoptions in Just One Week

Between March 11 and March 17, a total of 27 animals found new homes: 18 dogs, 6 cats, 2 rabbits, and 1 mouse. Additionally, 1 tortoise was sent to rescue, and 4 dogs were reunited with their owners. For more details on adoption or to view animals, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.

UC Irvine's Hilir Henno Wins Big West Offensive Player of the Week

UC Irvine's Hilir Henno was named Big West Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time this season, marking his seventh career award. The junior outside hitter excelled with an average of 5.17 kills and 6.25 points per set in two victories against UC Santa Barbara, showcasing remarkable efficiency with a .410 hitting percentage and 31 kills. Henno, leading the nation with 4.78 kills and 5.55 points per set, has consistently delivered double-figure kills in every match this season. Following their recent successes, the Anteaters have climbed to No. 4 in the national rankings and will next compete on March 29 at CSUN.

UCI's Nick Pinto Shuts Down UC Davis, Earns Big West Pitcher of the Week

Nick Pinto was named Big West Pitcher of the Week after pitching eight shutout innings with three hits and seven strikeouts against UC Davis, despite a no-decision in UCI's 1-0 win. This achievement marks his fifth career honor and moves him to sixth in program history with 265 strikeouts. Pinto's award is UCI's first pitching honor of the season, following three Field Player of the Week awards.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  1. Fri, Mar 22: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 23: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

  3. Sun, Mar 24: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Sat, Mar 23: vs Gonzaga, 11:00 AM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Sat, Mar 30: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  1. Sun, Mar 24: vs CSUN, 12:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Tue, Mar 26: vs Brown, 4:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Women's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Irvine Valley Women's Volleyball Secures 4-1 Victory Over Riverside

Irvine Valley's women's volleyball team defeated Riverside 4-1 at home, improving their record to 8-4 overall and 7-0 in conference play. The team saw victories from pairs Marocco-Dews, Brandlin-Fowler, Bennett-Bertolone, and Kiefer-Bonus. Their next matches are against Fullerton and Orange Coast on Friday.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Baseball

  1. Thu, Mar 21: vs Cypress, 2:00 PM

  2. Tue, Mar 26: vs LA Harbor, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  1. Tue, Mar 19: vs Fullerton, 2:00 PM

  2. Tue, Mar 26: vs Riverside, Tentatively rescheduled for 3/26 or 3/27, 2:00 PM

  3. Thu, Mar 28: vs Gustavus Adolphus, 2:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  1. Fri, Mar 15: vs Santiago Canyon *, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Mar 29: vs Golden West *, 6:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2024

Tuesday, 19

  • 3:30 PM - Golf, Boys VR vs. Laguna Hills

  • 5:15 PM - Volleyball, Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, 20

  • 3:30 PM - Softball, VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Softball Field

  • 3:30 PM - Baseball, VR vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Baseball Field

  • 7:00 PM - Lacrosse, Boys VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

Thursday, 21

  • 2:00 PM - Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Crean Lutheran at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis, Boys VR vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Friday, 22

  • 5:00 PM - Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, 25

  • 7:00 PM - Lacrosse, Boys VR vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, 26

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis, Boys VR vs. University at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 3:30 PM - Baseball, VR vs. University at Irvine High School Baseball Field

Wednesday, 27

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving, Boys VR vs. Northwood High School at Woollett Pool

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving, Girls VR vs. Northwood High School at Woollett Pool

Thursday, 28

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis, Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 3:30 PM - Golf, Boys VR vs. Sage Hill

Friday, 29

  • 3:30 PM - Baseball, VR vs. University at Irvine High School Baseball Field

Irvine Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Armed Suspect in Hotel Robbery Attempt

On Feb 16, a man armed with a rifle attempted to rob another at the La Quinta Inn but failed when the victim walked away. The suspect, believed to be a Hispanic male aged 20-30 with black shoulder-length hair, fled in a maroon Lexus ES350. Irvine PD seeks identification help via email at [email protected].

#FelonyFriday #Irvine #RobberyAttempt

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