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BOGO Sale on Yellow Watermelon: Healthier and Packed with Beta-Carotene

Issue # 0235

Author

Joshua Tjia
27 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚔💥🏍️ High-Speed Motorcycle Accident on 5 Freeway Kills Two in Irvine

🎠🎈 Don’t Miss Out: Free Rides, Tribute Bands, and Fresh Produce at Great Park This Week

🍉💛 BOGO Sale on Yellow Watermelon: Healthier and Packed with Beta-Carotene

🏀 Score Big This Fall: Youth Basketball Training Starts Soon at Great Park

🩸 Donate Blood at UCI Blood Drive on September 11: Help Save Lives in Orange County

🌾🧤 Weed, Learn, and Grow: Volunteer at the Native Seed Farm This September

❤️🖍️ Relax and Color: Sunday Event for All Ages

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐱🐈‍⬛ Irvine Pets Find Forever Homes: Weekly Adoption Highlights

⚾️ 18 UC Irvine Anteaters Thriving in Professional Baseball Across MLB, Minor, and Independent Leagues

🤽🏼‍♂️ UC Irvine Men's Water Polo Adds Eight New Players to 2024 Roster

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Beckman Football Wins 35-0: Coach Giuliano Eyes Areas for Growth Ahead of Santa Barbara Matchup

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚨  Irvine Police Recovers Tesla Model S Purchased with Stolen Identity

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the lion spit out the clown?

Because he tasted funny!

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

High-Speed Motorcycle Accident on 5 Freeway Kills Two in Irvine

Two motorcyclists, a 23-year-old man from Colton and a 31-year-old man from West Covina, were killed in a crash on the northbound 5 Freeway at Culver Drive in Irvine early Sunday morning, Aug. 25. The crash occurred around 12:15 a.m., with reports indicating one rider was down in the middle lane. While around 50 motorcyclists were present at the scene, only two were involved in the collision. A SigAlert closed the northbound lanes from 12:21 a.m. until 4 a.m. One of the motorcyclists was reportedly traveling at high speed before the crash.

Don’t Miss Out: Free Rides, Tribute Bands, and Fresh Produce at Great Park This Week

Enjoy a week of fun at Great Park from August 26–September 1

  • with free rides on the Great Park Balloon and Carousel (Thursday–Sunday)

  • live music at Irvine Nights featuring Michael Jackson and Jimmy Buffett tribute bands (August 29–30)

  • and the Great Park Certified Farmers Market on Sunday, September 1, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

  • Find more classes and activities at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

#YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine

BOGO Sale on Yellow Watermelon: Healthier and Packed with Beta-Carotene

Enjoy a BOGO sale on yellow watermelon at Tanaka Farms from 8/26 to 8/30 and learn fun facts about yellow watermelon!

Yellow watermelons, grown before the red variety over 5,000 years ago, are healthier with less sugar and contain more beta-carotene than red watermelons.

#YellowWatermelon #BOGOsale #TanakaFarms

Score Big This Fall: Youth Basketball Training Starts Soon at Great Park

Sign up now for 3x3 Youth Basketball Lessons at the Great Park, where kids ages 6–13 can learn skills, spacing, and ball movement while having fun and making friends. Classes start September 5 and run through October. Register at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine 

#YourGreatPark #GreatParkSports #WeAreIrvine

Donate Blood at UCI Blood Drive on September 11: Help Save Lives in Orange County

Join the City of Irvine and UCI Health for a blood drive on Wednesday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Irvine Civic Center. Your donation will support UCI Health in meeting the needs of patients in Orange County. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and book your appointment at cityofirvine.org/blooddrive.

Weed, Learn, and Grow: Volunteer at the Native Seed Farm This September

Get involved at the Native Seed Farm on Tuesday, September 10! Join for an evening of learning about local plant species, helping with weeding, and connecting with nature and your community.

Relax and Color: Sunday Event for All Ages

Join a relaxing All Ages Coloring Time at Irvine Heritage Park Library on Sunday, September 1, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. All supplies are provided, making it a perfect family-friendly event to unwind and enjoy some creative therapy.

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Irvine Pets Find Forever Homes: Weekly Adoption Highlights

During the week of August 19-25, 24 cats, 9 dogs, and 1 bird found new homes through adoption. Notable adoptions included cats like Bandit, Basil, and Zebra; dogs such as Arctic, Champ, and Sugar; and the bird, Mahana. Additionally, 5 dogs and 2 cats were returned to their owners. More information on adoption and operating hours can be found at irvineanimals.org/adopt.

18 UC Irvine Anteaters Thriving in Professional Baseball Across MLB, Minor, and Independent Leagues

UC Irvine Anteaters are making waves in professional baseball, with 18 players across various leagues. Andre Pallante is solidifying his spot in the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation, while Calvin Faucher has become a key reliever for the Miami Marlins. Troy Taylor recently made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners, and Keston Hiura returned to the majors with the Los Angeles Angels. Royce Lewis continues to impress with the Minnesota Twins despite injuries, and several others are climbing the ranks in the minors, including Nathan Church, Trenton Denholm, and Christian Koss. Independent leagues and international teams also feature Anteater alumni, such as Ben Fitzgerald and Jo Oyama, showcasing the global reach of UCI talent.

UC Irvine Men's Water Polo Adds Eight New Players to 2024 Roster

UC Irvine men's water polo head coach Dan Klatt has announced the addition of eight new players to the 2024 roster. The new recruits include Blake Borders, a junior goalkeeper transferring from Long Beach CC, and Alex Lopez, a sophomore attacker from Mt. SAC CC, both bringing strong experience and accolades. The roster also features incoming freshmen like Vincent Vega, a top goalkeeper from La Jolla HS, and attackers Cole Francisco, Ethan Spoon, Jayson Hubbard, Maddox McEwen, and Keegan McGann, each with impressive high school and USA Water Polo achievements. Several freshmen will redshirt for the 2024 season.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Soccer

  • Thu, Aug 29: vs San Francisco, 4:00 PM

Men's Soccer

  • Thu, Aug 29: vs Vermont, 7:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women’s Soccer

  1. Fri, Aug 30: vs Los Angeles

Women’s Volleyball

  1. Wed, Aug 28: vs Canyons, 5:00 PM

Beckman Football Wins 35-0: Coach Giuliano Eyes Areas for Growth Ahead of Santa Barbara Matchup

Beckman High School’s football team secured a 35-0 win over Santa Ana Valley in their season opener, but Coach Marcello Giuliano emphasized the need for improvement, citing too many penalties and defensive adjustments as areas to work on. Despite these challenges, the offense performed well, with multiple players contributing and quarterback Noah Nam making effective plays. The defense also held strong, with standout efforts from middle linebacker Miles Park and outside linebacker Zak Hazboun. The team is preparing for a challenging matchup against San Marcos of Santa Barbara next weekend, which will test their focus and adaptability.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With August Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

August 2024

  • Tuesday, August 27

    • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Crean Lutheran at Irvine High School Heritage Park

    • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Beckman Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Wednesday, August 28

    • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Beckman Arnold at Woolett Pool

  • Thursday, August 29

    • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. El Modena at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Friday, August 30

    • 07:00 PM: Football (11 person), Boys VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer, VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

September 2024

  • Tuesday, September 3

    • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Alumni at Oak Creek Golf Course

  • Wednesday, September 4

    • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Northwood at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Thursday, September 5

    • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Friday, September 6

    • 07:00 PM: Football (11 person), Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer, VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Monday, September 9

    • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Woodbridge - Alumni Game at Oak Creek Golf Course

Irvine Police Recovers Tesla Model S Purchased with Stolen Identity

A fraud investigator has been working on a major identity fraud case for the past year. Recently, with the help of her team, the Investigations Bureau recovered a Plaid-edition Tesla Model S that was fraudulently purchased using someone else's identity.

#irvine #irvinepolice #police #tesla #cityofirvine #teslaplaid #spaceballs

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.

Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 55% - 60% open rate. Our newsletter is a great way to reach Irvine residents.

  • 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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