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City Bike Trails Reopen After Rain, Open Space Trails Stay Closed

Issue # 084

Author

Joshua Tjia
24 Jan

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🧪👩‍🔬 University High's Ocean Science Bowl Team Dominates Regional Competition

👁⚕ UC Irvine's Ophthalmology Department Wins Prestigious $575K Research Grant

🌧☔🚴‍♂️ City Bike Trails Reopen After Rain, Open Space Trails Stay Closed

🍓💮 Delicious Strawberries at Tanaka Farms, Now Available in Eco-Friendly Packaging

🏒🌟 Youth Sports Spotlight: Jacob #77 Earns Player of the Week at The Rinks Irvine Inline

👶🏈 Pretend City's Baby Bowl: A Morning of Developmental Fun for Toddlers and Parents

🍴🥗 Join Dr. Sonali Iyer for a Masterclass in Cognitive Health and Diet at UCIHealth's Cooking Event

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Lace Up for Fitness: Irvine's 4-Mile Run and Push-Up Challenge

✂❤ Crafting Kindness: Card-Making for Seniors on January 27th

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐇🤚 Volunteer with Irvine's Rabbits and Injured Wildlife Today

🏀 UC Irvine Women's Basketball to Face Long Beach State and CSUN in Upcoming Big West Games

🏐 Volleyball Rivalry Heats Up: UC Irvine Takes On BYU in Anticipated Matchup

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽ Irvine Valley Soccer Defender Gabriel Velasco Signs with Western Illinois University

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 Northwood Secures Forfeit Victory; Irvine and Woodbridge Triumph in PCL Boys Basketball Showdowns

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮‍♂️🚨 Irvine Police Take DUI Suspect into Custody, Recover Stolen Firearm

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How do you catch a unique rabbit?

Answer: Unique up on it!

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

University High's Ocean Science Bowl Team Dominates Regional Competition

University High School's Ocean Science Bowl team won all 9 rounds at the regional competition in Pasadena, facing 7 schools. The event covered topics like chemistry, physics, math, biology, and Latin. Team members include seniors Maia Kopylova, Julianne Wu, Claudia Kahana, and sophomores Angelina Yan and Matthew Feng. Congratulations to the students and their supportive teachers!

#IUSD #IUSDSTEM #OceanScienceBowl

UC Irvine's Ophthalmology Department Wins Prestigious $575K Research Grant

The University of California, Irvine School of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology received a $575,000 Unrestricted Grant from Research to Prevent Blindness for a five-year period. This grant will enhance eye research and support faculty projects. UCI is one of 29 institutions nationwide to receive this grant, awarded based on the department's research quality, equipment, and staff, as assessed by RPB's Scientific Advisory Panel.

City Bike Trails Reopen After Rain, Open Space Trails Stay Closed

City bike trails have reopened post-rain cleanup, Open Space trails still closed due to mud. Check athletic field status at cityofirvine.org/mudd.

Delicious Strawberries at Tanaka Farms, Now Available in Eco-Friendly Packaging

Tanaka Farms offers delicious strawberries at the Produce Market Stand, now in new eco-friendly packaging as part of reducing single-use plastics. Remember to bring reusable bags for shopping!

#supportlocal #ecofriendly #strawberries

Youth Sports Spotlight: Jacob #77 Earns Player of the Week at The Rinks Irvine Inline

The Rinks Irvine Inline honors Jacob #77 as the Youth Rec Practice Player of the Week, recognizing his exceptional performance and effort. Post-practice, Jacob also shared his love for pizza.

#inline #hockey #youthsports #rollerhockey #inlinehockey #TheRinks #youthhockey #roller #inlineoverice

Pretend City's Baby Bowl: A Morning of Developmental Fun for Toddlers and Parents

Pretend City hosts its 3rd Annual “Baby Bowl” on February 11 from 8-9:30 am, catering exclusively to infants and young toddlers (0-18 months). The event offers a football-themed photo booth and an obstacle course, aimed at helping parents understand their baby’s developmental milestones. Attendance is limited to this age group, excluding older siblings. The fee is $12, though it's free for infants and Pretend City members. Pre-registration is mandatory as walk-ins are not permitted.

#babysteps #irvinemoms #babydevelopment

Join Dr. Sonali Iyer for a Masterclass in Cognitive Health and Diet at UCIHealth's Cooking Event

Join the Plant-Based Cooking Workshop with UCIHealth experts, including Dr. Sonali Iyer, on Jan. 31 from 12-1:30 p.m. to learn about dieting for healthy aging and cognitive health. The session includes DIY meal prep dressings and salad combinations. RSVP here

Lace Up for Fitness: Irvine's 4-Mile Run and Push-Up Challenge

Run OC is hosting a 4-mile run and push-up session on the Jeffrey Trail on Wednesday, 1/24 at 6pm. Post-run dinner will be at The Stand in Irvine, with additional dining options nearby.

#runoc #fitness #irvine #wednesday

Crafting Kindness: Card-Making for Seniors on January 27th

Make cards for seniors at Irvine University Park on January 27 from 2:30-4:00 PM. All materials provided, and the OC Office on Aging will distribute the cards. Open to all ages.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 6, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Band (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  2. March 7, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Orchestra (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  3. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

  4. 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. February 1 & 2: LEGENDS CONCERT at 7:00 PM.

  2. March 7, 8, 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

  3. 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 January.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

  2. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

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

  4. 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 January.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Fri & Sat, Jan. 26 & 27: Weekend Singers & Canta Bella at Pilgrim Pines.

  2. Th-Sat, Feb. 1-3, All day: CA All-State Choir Weekend (Any Student) in Sacramento, CA.

  3. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

  4. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

  5. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  15. 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

Volunteer with Irvine's Rabbits and Injured Wildlife Today

The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking volunteers for their Rabbit Care team and for transporting injured wildlife. Interested individuals can visit irvineanimals.org/volunteer to join the Interest List and apply.

#IrvineAnimalCareCenter #Volunteer

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UC Irvine Women's Basketball to Face Long Beach State and CSUN in Upcoming Big West Games

UC Irvine's women's basketball team is set to play Long Beach State on Jan. 25 and CSUN on Jan. 27. They boast a strong defensive record and have been successful in the Big West conference since 2020. Key players include Diaba Konate and Amelia Scharpf, with notable contributions from Déja Lee and Moulayna Johnson Sidi Baba. Their next opponents, Long Beach State and CSUN, are currently struggling, and UCI has a positive recent record against them. The team's last game saw a significant win over UC Davis, highlighting their defensive strength and effective bench contributions. Upcoming games include matches against Cal Poly and Hawai'i.

Volleyball Rivalry Heats Up: UC Irvine Takes On BYU in Anticipated Matchup

UC Irvine (7th ranked) will play against BYU (8th ranked) in volleyball on Jan. 26 and 27. Both teams are performing strongly this season, with UC Irvine holding a 3-1 record and BYU at 5-1. The matches are a part of a longstanding rivalry, with BYU currently leading the all-time series. The games will be held at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse and broadcast on BYU TV. UC Irvine excels in blocks and hitting percentage, with key players Hilir Henno and Maxim Grigoriev leading in various national statistics.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Basketball

  1.  Sat, Jan 27th: vs CSUN, 7:00 PM

Men's Volleyball.

  1.  Wed, Jan 31st: vs UCLA, 6:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball

  1.  Thurs, January 25th: vs Long Beach State, 11:00 AM

Men's Tennis

  •  Fri, January 26th: vs BYU, Time TBA

  •  Sat, January 27th: vs San Diego State, Time TBA

Baseball

  1.  Sat, January 27th: vs Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

Irvine Valley Soccer Defender Gabriel Velasco Signs with Western Illinois University

Gabriel Velasco, a defender from Irvine Valley men's soccer team, has signed with Western Illinois University, a Division I school. He contributed to the team's strong performance over two years, including a 12-4-6 record this season and reaching the So. Cal. Regional Playoff final. Velasco played 15 games this season, assisting once and helping limit opponents to 33 goals in 22 games. Western Illinois University competes in the Ohio Valley Conference.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Feb 7, Wed: vs Riverside at 5:00 PM.

  2. Feb 9, Fri: vs Santa Ana at 6:00 PM.

  3. Feb 15, Thu: vs Santiago Canyon at 5:00 PM.

  4. Feb 23, Fri: vs Cypress at 6:00 PM.

Northwood Secures Forfeit Victory; Irvine and Woodbridge Triumph in PCL Boys Basketball Showdowns

  • Boys Basketball Highlights:

    • Northwood wins by forfeit over Laguna Hills, which couldn't field enough players.

    • Irvine beats Portola 65-39, led by Jaesang An with 21 points.

    • Woodbridge defeats Beckman 64-51, JC Schindler scores 23 points.

    • Sage Hill comes from behind to win 88-81 against University, Sergio Maggette scores 31 points.

    • San Clemente edges Trabuco Hills 45-41, Chase Tolliver contributes 15 points and 17 rebounds.

    • San Juan Hills overcomes Tesoro 61-48, Nate Brosch leads with 25 points.

    • Cypress maintains unbeaten league run with a 65-50 win over Tustin, Michael Wright scores 24 points.

    • Crean Lutheran beats Kennedy 69-41.

  • Girls Basketball Highlights:

    • Portola dominates Irvine 69-43, Kira Watanabe scores 12 points, and Coach Brian Barham celebrates his 100th career win.

    • Sage Hill trounces University 92-22, Emily Eadie leads with 19 points.

    • Crean Lutheran defeats Kennedy 47-33.

    • Sunny Hills wins against Sonora 50-45.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With January Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

January 2024

Wednesday, January 24

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:15 PM vs. Northwood High School at Northwood High School

  •  Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

  •  Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, January 26, 2024

  •  Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 3:15 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • -Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

Irvine Police Take DUI Suspect into Custody, Recover Stolen Firearm

Irvine police arrested a man found passed out in a car near Main St. Equinox, likely due to alcohol. They discovered a stolen Glock pistol in the vehicle and booked him for DUI and possession of the stolen gun.

#IrvinePoliceActivity

  • 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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