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Bring the Whole Family to CicloIrvine—Free Fun on Campus Drive on May 3

Issue # 0399

Author

Joshua Tjia
02 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚓⚠️ Irvine Police Determine No Threat After Student Found With 3D-Printed Toy Gun

🫖🍰 Join the Inaugural Mother-Scout Tea & Luncheon — May 17 at Trabuco Center

🌳🚡 Great Park Board Approves Talks for New Electric Aerial Transit System

🍞 85°C Bakery Debuts Walnut Crumble Bread with Cream Filling and Nutty Topping

🛴🚲 Bring the Whole Family to CicloIrvine—Free Fun on Campus Drive on May 3

🏥🌟 UCI Health Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Patient Safety with 20th Consecutive ‘A’ Grade

🌱🧤 Join OC Waste & Recycling for a Free Compost Pickup Event

🛍️🧶 Irvine's Joann Fabric Store Offers Major Deals Before Closing

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶🦷 Understanding Puppy Teething and Chewing: Facts and Tips

🎾 Zamora Named Big West Player of the Year as UCI Men’s Tennis Dominates All-Conference Awards

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

⚾️ Woodbridge Baseball Defeats Portola 14–3, Edges Closer to CIF Playoff Berth

🏈🎾 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

Why did the tea break up with the coffee?

It found the relationship too brew-tal.

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

Irvine Police Determine No Threat After Student Found With 3D-Printed Toy Gun

Irvine Police received a report about an elementary student appearing to carry a firearm in public. The Youth Services Unit, working with IUSD, found the student and determined the object was a non-functional 3D-printed toy gun. It was solid, lacked any moving parts, and posed no threat. No crime occurred, and officers, along with the school and family, counseled the student. A circulating screenshot of the toy raised concerns, but police confirmed there were no threats. Authorities thank the community for reporting and reaffirm their commitment to student safety.

Join the Inaugural Mother-Scout Tea & Luncheon — May 17 at Trabuco Center

The Orange County Council invites families to a heartwarming afternoon honoring the incredible moms and mother figures who support Scouts every step of the way. The first-ever Mother-Scout Tea & Luncheon will bring together Scouts and their moms (or mother figures) from all levels of Scouting across the council. Families from every level — Cubs, Troops, and Crews — are encouraged to attend.

Date: May 17, 2025
Location: Trabuco Center
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/039-MothersDay

Attendees will enjoy:

  • Freshly brewed tea, dainty sandwiches, and delectable sweet treats

  • Quality time with fellow Scout families

  • A silent auction featuring unique items perfect for gifting or indulging

Auction Highlights Include:

  • Garden Lover’s Gift Set

  • Coffee Connoisseur Basket

  • One-of-a-Kind Experiential Offerings

Proceeds from the event will benefit Investment in Character, ensuring all youth have access to the life-changing opportunities of Scouting.

The OC Council hopes this event marks the beginning of a cherished annual tradition - where celebrating food, friendship, and a shared love for Scouting come together in celebration.

Great Park Board Approves Talks for New Electric Aerial Transit System

The City of Irvine is moving forward with preliminary steps to explore a new transportation system called Whoosh, a fully electric, autonomous aerial transit concept proposed by Swyft Cities.

  • The Great Park Board has authorized staff to begin negotiations with the company to assess the feasibility of implementing the system, which would connect key Great Park locations such as the Sports Complex, Balloon, Visitors Center, and future Canopy shopping area.

  • A public preview of the project will be available during the State of the Great Park event on Tuesday, May 6, from 4–7 p.m. at Great Park Live, which includes city updates, live music, and refreshments.

  • Additional details are available at stateofthegreatpark.org.

85°C Bakery Debuts Walnut Crumble Bread with Cream Filling and Nutty Topping

85°C Bakery Cafe has introduced its newest item—Walnut Crumble Bread. This soft, cream-filled loaf is topped with walnut crumbles and almond paste for a rich, flavorful experience. Stop by your nearest 85°C location and treat yourself to a comforting new favorite that’s perfect any time of day.

Bring the Whole Family to CicloIrvine—Free Fun on Campus Drive on May 3

CicloIrvine returns this Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Campus Drive, offering a full day of free family fun.

  • Highlights include: a Bubble Zone, crafts, interactive art, live music and DJs, and photo ops.

  • At noon, don’t miss the Pep Rally with Peter the Anteater, free popsicles for the first 100 guests, a welcome from Mayor Larry Agran, and a bike giveaway at the UCI | UCI Health Main Stage.

  • Visit cityofirvine.org/cicloirvine for the full schedule and parking info.

UCI Health Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Patient Safety with 20th Consecutive ‘A’ Grade

UCI Medical Center has once again earned an 'A' grade in the Spring 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, marking its 20th top rating since 2014. This recognition places it in the top 30% of hospitals nationwide and reflects UCI Health's strong, ongoing commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Join OC Waste & Recycling for a Free Compost Pickup Event

Orange County residents can get free compost this Saturday, May 3, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at three locations:

  • Bee Canyon Greenery (Irvine)

  • Valencia Greenery (Brea)

  • Capistrano Greenery (San Juan Capistrano)

Bring your own shovel and container to Irvine or San Juan Capistrano.

Irvine's Joann Fabric Store Offers Major Deals Before Closing

Joann is holding a Going Out of Business Sale with everything marked 50% to 70% off. The massive clearance includes fabrics, yarn, crafts, sewing machines, and more.

Visit the Irvine location at 2170 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606.

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

  1. May 1-2, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks!, Big Theater

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 2, 7:00-10:00 PM: WHS Warrior Dance Company Spring Show

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 2, 7:30 PM: Music Under the Stars (MUTS), Irvine Amphitheater

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

Understanding Puppy Teething and Chewing: Facts and Tips

Puppies naturally use their mouths to explore their surroundings, especially during the teething stage. While this often results in unwanted chewing and biting, it’s a normal developmental phase. With proper guidance, owners can help their puppies form healthy habits and protect their dental health. Here’s a summary of key points about teething, chewing, and dental care:

  • Teething Timeline: Puppies begin teething around 3 weeks old and typically have all adult teeth by 6 months.

  • Chewing Behavior: Chewing relieves teething discomfort and helps puppies interact with the world. It’s especially common in “mouthy” breeds.

  • Toy Safety: Puppies should be given soft, bendable chew toys. Hard objects like bones, antlers, or nylon toys can damage teeth and should be avoided.

  • Retained Baby Teeth: Smaller and short-nosed breeds are prone to baby teeth that don’t fall out, which may require veterinary removal.

  • Discouraging Inappropriate Chewing: Owners should redirect chewing to toys, avoid rough play with hands, and keep tempting objects out of reach.

  • Chewing Duration: Most excessive chewing subsides by 18 months, though moderate chewing is a lifelong behavior for many dogs.

  • Dental Care Routine: Starting tooth brushing early with dog-safe products helps prevent future dental problems.

Veterinary guidance is recommended for toy selection, training strategies, and establishing a dental care routine.

Zamora Named Big West Player of the Year as UCI Men’s Tennis Dominates All-Conference Awards

UC Irvine men's tennis celebrated major honors in the 2025 All-Big West awards.

  • Senior Noah Zamora was named Big West Player of the Year, finishing 21-8 in singles and undefeated in conference play. He clinched UCI’s second-straight Big West title and reached the NCAA Singles Championship.

  • Mike Saunders earned Coach of the Year for the third time, leading the team to 18 wins—the most since 2015.

  • Andy Nguyen earned first-team honors in singles and doubles, continuing a 15-match win streak and a 16-2 record.

  • Rithvik Krishna and Max Fardanesh earned honorable mentions in singles, both contributing key postseason wins.

UCI will play in the NCAA Championship on Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. against No. 7 San Diego.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Track & Field

  • Fri, May 2 – vs Steve Scott Invitational, TBA
    Sat, May 3 – vs Steve Scott Invitational, TBA

Women's Track & Field

  • Fri, May 2 – vs Steve Scott Invitational, TBA

  • Sat, May 3 – vs Steve Scott Invitational, TBA

Baseball

  • Fri, May 2 – vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, May 3 – vs UC San Diego, 1:00 PM

  • Sun, May 4 – vs UC San Diego, 1:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Flat Football

  • Fri, May 2 – vs National University, 5:00 PM

Woodbridge Baseball Defeats Portola 14–3, Edges Closer to CIF Playoff Berth

Woodbridge High School's baseball team moved closer to clinching the final automatic CIF playoff spot with a 14–3 win over Portola during a special night game at Ryan Lemmon Stadium. Junior Vince DeMarco led on the mound with five strong innings and also contributed at the plate, helping the Warriors notch 18 hits. Despite the dominant win, Woodbridge must beat Portola again on Friday to secure fourth place outright due to a league tiebreaker formula. Portola can clinch the spot with a win, aiming for its first CIF appearance. Senior night was a big morale boost for Woodbridge, with standout performances from multiple players including Nolan Stottlemyer, Caden Camacho, and Henry Uhrik. Portola briefly rallied in the third but couldn’t overcome Woodbridge’s offense. The rematch will determine who advances.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With May Schedule

Northwood High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

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Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

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