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Celebrate Father's Day at Tanaka Farms with Breakfast and Free Tractor Rides

Issue # 0656

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Joshua Tjia
18 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

☀️🎉 Summer Sunsets Returns June 23 with Live Music and Family Fun at The Market Place

❤️🤍💙 Independence Day Bingo Brings Patriotic Fun to Irvine Seniors on June 30

🎸🎶 Spend a Summer Evening by the Lake with Live Classic Rock on June 27

🐓🎊 Treat Dad to Free Crispy Chicken This Father's Day at Cha For Tea

🥞🍳 Celebrate Father's Day at Tanaka Farms with Breakfast and Free Tractor Rides

🏄‍♂️ Stay Safe in the Surf: Injury Prevention Tips for Surfers of All Ages

🌳🚶🏻‍♀️ Spot Hawks and Mule Deer: Family-Friendly Round Canyon Hike Returns June 27

🩰 ABT Gillespie School to Hold Open Auditions for 2026–27 Dance Program on June 20

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕 Big Grins and Goofy Energy: Buster Is Ready for His Forever Family

🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️ UC Irvine Track and Field Duo Earns All-America Honors at NCAA Championships

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚨 Irvine Police Arrest Burglary Suspect and Recover Stolen Property

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do cats eat for breakfast?

Mice Krispies.

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

Summer Sunsets Returns June 23 with Live Music and Family Fun at The Market Place

Kick off the season at Summer Sunsets on Tuesday, June 23, from 5–7 p.m. at Paradise Park near Regal Edwards at The Market Place. Enjoy a laid-back summer evening featuring live music, lawn games, and plenty of space to relax and connect with friends and family.

Independence Day Bingo Brings Patriotic Fun to Irvine Seniors on June 30

Irvine residents ages 50 and older are invited to kick off the America 250 celebrations at Independence Day Bingo on Tuesday, June 30, at 12:45 p.m. Enjoy a festive afternoon of patriotic fun, friendly competition, and community connection.

Spend a Summer Evening by the Lake with Live Classic Rock on June 27

Enjoy a relaxing summer evening at Woodbridge's Concerts on the Lake series at the North Lake Gazebo. On Saturday, June 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., local band The Answer will perform a set of classic rock favorites. Bring a picnic, gather with friends and neighbors, and enjoy live music by the lake.

Treat Dad to Free Crispy Chicken This Father's Day at Cha For Tea

Celebrate Father's Day with a tasty treat at Cha For Tea on Sunday, June 21. Dads can enjoy a Buy One, Get One Free Crispy Chicken Appetizer offer at any Cha For Tea location. The promotion is valid for walk-in orders and is limited to one BOGO deal per customer.

Celebrate Father's Day at Tanaka Farms with Breakfast and Free Tractor Rides

Tanaka Farms is inviting families to celebrate Father's Day with a farm-fresh breakfast on Sunday, featuring made-to-order pancakes topped with fresh strawberries, eggs cooked to order, and a free tractor ride for guests. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the last tractor ride departing at 9:45 a.m. No reservations are needed—just walk in and enjoy a memorable morning with Dad and Grandpa.

More information here

Stay Safe in the Surf: Injury Prevention Tips for Surfers of All Ages

Surfing is a fun way to stay active and enjoy the ocean, but it also comes with risks ranging from cuts and shoulder strain to concussions and sun damage. The good news is that many common surf injuries can be prevented by knowing your limits, using proper technique, staying aware of ocean conditions, and taking simple safety precautions before you paddle out.

  • Surf within your skill level: Beginners, children, surfers in crowded conditions, and those attempting waves beyond their abilities face a higher risk of injury.

  • Respect the ocean: Swim at beaches with lifeguards, understand rip currents, and if caught in one, stay calm and swim parallel to shore until you're free.

  • Protect your head: Concussions can happen from hitting your board, the seafloor, or another surfer. Return to surfing gradually and only after medical clearance.

  • Prevent board-related injuries: Keep a safe distance from others, avoid crowded breaks, use beginner-friendly board guards, and learn how to wipe out safely.

  • Take care of your shoulders and knees: Use efficient paddling technique, strengthen supporting muscles, stretch regularly, and build up slowly to more advanced maneuvers.

  • Look after your ears: Surf-specific earplugs, drying your ears after sessions, and avoiding aggressive ear cleaning can help prevent surfer's ear and infections.

  • Don't forget sun protection: Wear SPF 30–50 sunscreen, reapply often, use UV-protective clothing, and limit exposure during peak sun hours.

Spot Hawks and Mule Deer: Family-Friendly Round Canyon Hike Returns June 27

Enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors with a Family Hike in Round Canyon on Saturday, June 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Families will explore Irvine Ranch Open Space on an easy-paced, family-friendly 2.5-mile hike featuring gentle terrain, 370 feet of elevation gain, and opportunities to spot wildlife like red-tailed hawks and mule deer.

ABT Gillespie School to Hold Open Auditions for 2026–27 Dance Program on June 20

Aspiring dancers can take the next step with the ABT Gillespie School's 2026–27 Open Audition on June 20 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Students ages 8 and older can audition in person or by video, while children under 8 may enroll beginning June 22 without an audition. Summer classes and camps are also still accepting registrations for young dancers looking to stay active this season.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Big Grins and Goofy Energy: Buster Is Ready for His Forever Family

Buster, an adoptable dog at the Irvine Animal Care Center, is full of curiosity, charm, and playful energy. From his goofy grin to his expressive personality, he brings plenty of heart and fun wherever he goes. The center is looking for a home that will appreciate Buster as his unique personality shines through.

Visitors can meet him during weekday adoption hours from noon to 5 p.m. and learn more about Buster and other adoptable pets at https://cityofirvine.gov/irvine-animal-care-center

UC Irvine Track and Field Duo Earns All-America Honors at NCAA Championships

Jolie Robinson and Joy Anderson earned All-America honorable mention honors in the heptathlon at the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, marking the first All-America recognition of their careers. Anderson capped a standout freshman season with a 19th-place finish after winning the Big West title, while Robinson closed out an accomplished career with a 22nd-place finish and leaves as one of the most decorated heptathletes in UC Irvine history.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

Irvine Police Arrest Burglary Suspect and Recover Stolen Property

An Irvine resident returned home Monday to find their sliding glass door open and a man fleeing the property. Irvine Police officers quickly searched the area and located the suspect in a nearby parking lot with the victim's stolen belongings. Harrison Johnson, 41, of Los Angeles, was arrested on suspicion of burglary, and the recovered property was returned to the resident.

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!

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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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