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Celebrate the Season: Irvine Spectrum’s Festive Lineup

Issue # 0292

Author

Joshua Tjia
18 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

❄️📰 Explore Winter Programs, City Developments, and Holiday Events in the Latest Inside Irvine

🚓🚲 Unlicensed E-Motorcycle Rider Stopped as Irvine Police Tackle Bike Safety Crisis

🥕🥬 Harvest Adventure Awaits at Tanaka Farms: Pick Fresh Veggies & Meet Barnyard Friends

🎄⛸️ Celebrate the Season: Irvine Spectrum’s Festive Lineup

🌸📖🌸 Dive into Japanese Tales and Crafts – November 20

🩺🏥 Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Comprehensive Care

🌿🌾 Plant Native, Protect Nature: IRC’s Guide to Responsible Gardening

🎨💎 Pottery, Jewelry & More: Winter Art Classes Now Open for Registration in Irvine

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕 Give a Senior Pet a Second Chance—And Find a New Best Friend

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Stays Perfect, Defeats Pepperdine 80-62

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Irvine Valley Men’s Basketball Tops LA Valley 62-55, Improves to 3-1

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🎾⚽️✍🏻 Six Crean Lutheran Athletes Commit to College Sports Programs

🏈🎾 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 sound does a turkey's phone make?

"Wing, wing."

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

Explore Winter Programs, City Developments, and Holiday Events in the Latest Inside Irvine

The winter issue of Inside Irvine is out now at cityofirvine.org/insideirvine, featuring updates on the Irvine Animal Care Center's expansion, holiday celebrations at the Great Park, and the City's plans for the Gateway Preserve. Plus, check out the winter Activity Guide for programs, camps, and events for all ages.

Unlicensed E-Motorcycle Rider Stopped as Irvine Police Tackle Bike Safety Crisis

An Irvine motor officer stopped an unlicensed rider on an unregistered e-motorcycle in the San Diego Creek area of Woodbridge. With the rise in bike collisions, Irvine Police are focused on improving safety through education and enforcement. Residents are reminded to ride e-bikes and e-motorcycles legally and responsibly as officers address community concerns.

Harvest Adventure Awaits at Tanaka Farms: Pick Fresh Veggies & Meet Barnyard Friends

Looking for a fun and educational farm experience? Join Tanaka Farms for U-Pick Wagon Rides! Enjoy a guided wagon tour of the farm, learn about its history, and pick three seasonal vegetables to take home. After the tour, stop by the barnyard to meet and greet friendly farm animals.

This event runs every weekend in November and December, with additional dates on November 25, 26, 27, and 29. Reserve your spot today here!

Celebrate the Season: Irvine Spectrum’s Festive Lineup

Get in the holiday spirit at Irvine Spectrum! Here’s what’s coming up: 

- Palm Lights, Musical Delights: Nightly starting November 22

- Black Friday Frenzy: November 29

- Nightly Tree Lighting: Nightly starting November 29 at 5 PM

- Selfies with Santa: Weekends 12 PM–4 PM, starting November 30

- Selfies with Santa (BONUS DAYS): November 29, December 23 & 24

- Silent Night Disco: November 30 & December 14

- Skate with Santa: December 7

- 12 Days of Giveaways: Daily starting December 1

Dive into Japanese Tales and Crafts – November 20

Japanese Storytime: Enjoy an hour of stories, songs, crafts, and fun in Japanese at Irvine Heritage Park Library. Perfect for kids ages 0-11 and families. Join on Wednesday, November 20, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Comprehensive Care

Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder, affecting 10 million people globally. While there’s no cure or way to stop its progression, early diagnosis is crucial for managing symptoms and accessing optimal treatments, including clinical trials.

  • UCI Health neurologist Dr. Claire Henchcliffe emphasizes that understanding the disease helps patients navigate symptoms and seek timely intervention, which can prevent further disability.

  • Parkinson’s affects movement through dopamine loss in the brain, with symptoms like tremors, coordination issues, and rigidity.

  • Factors such as age, genetics, and lifestyle can influence progression. While no proven methods exist to slow the disease, exercise, healthy diets, and emerging therapies offer hope.

  • Resources like the Parkinson’s Foundation and Michael J. Fox Foundation provide vital support for patients and their families.

Plant Native, Protect Nature: IRC’s Guide to Responsible Gardening

A beautiful plant isn’t always a beneficial one! Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) encourages the use of native plants to support the restoration of Orange County’s wildlands and protect local ecosystems.

  • Non-native species, such as Pampas Grass, Fountain Grass, and Olive Trees, can spread rapidly, outcompete native plants, and disrupt natural habitats.

  • Native plants, however, are water-efficient, prevent erosion, and provide vital food and shelter for local wildlife—all while being easier to maintain.

  • For native plant options, visit local nurseries like Tree of Life Nursery or Roger’s Gardens, and explore resources like CalScape.

Pottery, Jewelry & More: Winter Art Classes Now Open for Registration in Irvine

Get creative this winter! Registration is now open for adult ceramics and jewelry-making classes at the Irvine Fine Arts Center—spots fill fast, so reserve yours today.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Thu, November 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Vocal Music Winter Concert

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu, December 5, 7:00 PM: A Winter Celebration at 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. Thurs, December 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra

  2. Fri, December 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Fri, December 6, 7:00 PM: Winter Celebration Concert at 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. Wed, December 18, 6:00-10:00 PM: IM Winter Concert

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

Give a Senior Pet a Second Chance—And Find a New Best Friend

Seniors Helping Seniors Program: The Irvine Animal Care Center waives adoption fees for individuals 62+ who adopt senior pets, though licensing fees may still apply. Senior pets, often from previous homes, face stress in shelters, making timely adoptions vital. These animals are typically housebroken and lower energy, offering ideal companionship for seniors. Look for the green "senior" stamp on kennel cards. Call 949-724-7740 for more details.

UC Irvine Men's Basketball Stays Perfect, Defeats Pepperdine 80-62

UC Irvine (4-0) defeated Pepperdine 80-62, led by Devin Tillis' career-high 25 points and first double-double of the season (11 rebounds). The Anteaters excelled in free throws (14-14) and dominated the boards (48-29). Bent Leuchten grabbed a career-best 15 rebounds, and UCI held Pepperdine to 27 second-half points. Coach Russell Turner praised the team's depth and defense. Next game: UCI begins a four-game road trip at Weber State on Nov. 22 at 6 PM PT, streaming on ESPN+.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Volleyball

  1. Thu, Nov 21: vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Nov 23: vs Hawai'i, 4:00 PM

  3. Wed, Nov 27: vs First Round TBA (Big West Championship)

  4. Fri, Nov 29: vs Semifinals TBA (Big West Championship)

  5. Sat, Nov 30: vs Championship TBA (Big West Championship)

Irvine Valley Men’s Basketball Tops LA Valley 62-55, Improves to 3-1

Irvine Valley’s men’s basketball team secured a 62-55 road win against LA Valley, improving to 3-1 on the season. The Lasers never trailed, leading by as many as 14 points and finishing with a strong second-half performance. Key contributions came from the bench, which outscored LA Valley’s reserves 32-10. Freshmen Yanis Aldeguer and Matt Mowers led with 12 points each, with Mowers adding eight rebounds. Starting guards Allen Moser and Ammon Allan also chipped in with nine points each.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Basketball

  1. Wed, Nov 20: vs Southwestern, 5:00 PM

  2. Wed, Nov 27: vs El Camino, 5:00 PM

Six Crean Lutheran Athletes Commit to College Sports Programs

Six Crean Lutheran High School athletes signed college letters of intent, celebrating their commitment to continuing their athletic careers. The signees are:

  • Mia Johnson (soccer, Saint Mary’s College/Notre Dame)

  • Malaina Duro (soccer, UC Irvine)

  • Veronica Barber (tennis, Saint Francis University)

  • Ethan Chavez (baseball, Hamline University)

  • Micaela Hanning (basketball, Vanguard University)

  • Cayden Wang (tennis, Vanderbilt University)

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2024  

Monday, November 18 

  • 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls VR vs. Troy at Irvine High School Game Gym

Tuesday, November 19 

  • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Alta Loma at Woolett Pool

Thursday, November 21 

  • 03:30 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Aliso Niguel at Woolett Pool

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

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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

November 1 - December 14 Annual Holiday Toy Drive

November 18 PSYO: Escapades 7 PM

December 5 - 7 Art of the Spanish Guitar 8 PM

December 7 - 15 Holiday Makers Mart 10 AM - 4 PM

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