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City of Irvine to Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

Issue # 0724

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Joshua Tjia
29 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

❤️🤍💙 City of Irvine to Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

🥕🌱🧡 Love Irvine's Citywide Serve Day Returns November 7

🎶🎤 Idina Menzel Takes the Stage at Segerstrom Concert Hall November 6–7

🎃 85°C Bakery Cafe’s Pumpkin Bread Is Back for Fall

🚌🚦 Working Together for Safer School Days: Helpful Safety Tips from IUSD

🕸️🍹 From Pumpkin Spice Mocktails to Spider Web Cookies: Three Festive Fall Treats

🌳🌅 Enjoy a Scenic Sunset Hike Through Irvine’s Orchard Hills on November 11

💌 Art Celebrate Gratitude and Creativity at Heritage Park Library’s Nov. 2 Craft Workshop

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕 Playful, Big-Hearted Pup Is Ready to Find His Forever Home

⚽️ UCI Soccer's Shane Kaemerle Named Anteater of the Week After Game-Winning Goal

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏐 Portola Girls Volleyball Advances to CIF Division 4 Semifinals for First Time in School History

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔📦 Irvine Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspected Package Thief in Northwood Park

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do short-sighted ghosts wear?

Spooktacles.

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

City of Irvine to Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11

The City of Irvine invites the community to honor veterans and their families at its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. The ceremony will recognize the courage, service, and sacrifices of military members, with special recognition for local veterans and military organizations. This free event is open to everyone. In case of rain, the ceremony will move to the nearby Irvine City Hall.

Love Irvine's Citywide Serve Day Returns November 7

The City of Irvine and Love Irvine invite the community to participate in the sixth annual Citywide Serve Day on Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can choose from more than 20 service projects, including harvesting produce, making blankets for Marines, supporting pollinator gardens, preparing gratitude baskets for Irvine Police, and sorting food for local families. The day begins with a 7:30 a.m. kickoff at Woodbridge Village Center, followed by volunteer activities at various locations. Residents of all ages are encouraged to join and make a positive difference in the community.

To view projects and register, visit loveirvine.org/serveday.

Idina Menzel Takes the Stage at Segerstrom Concert Hall November 6–7

Award-winning singer and actress Idina Menzel, best known for her roles as Elphaba in Wicked and Elsa in Disney’s Frozen, will perform at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on November 6–7. The concert will feature orchestral selections from Wicked, Hercules, Enchanted, and The Wizard of Oz, followed by Menzel performing some of her celebrated hits.

85°C Bakery Cafe’s Pumpkin Bread Is Back for Fall

85°C Bakery Cafe has brought back its seasonal Pumpkin Bread, a soft and fluffy treat filled with pumpkin puree and a hint of cinnamon. Shaped like a mini pumpkin and topped with a chocolate stick, this festive bread is freshly made in small batches daily. It’s available for a limited time at participating locations, while supplies last.

Working Together for Safer School Days: Helpful Safety Tips from IUSD

The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is encouraging families and students to help keep school communities safe during busy drop-off and pick-up times.

🚦 General Safety Reminders:

  • Drivers: Slow down, put phones away, and stay focused on the road.

  • Pedestrians: Use designated crosswalks and follow crossing guards.

  • School Zones: Be extra mindful of students walking or biking, especially near campuses and parking lots, and follow school staff directions.

  • Cyclists: Always wear a helmet, follow traffic rules, and remember that only one rider is allowed per e-bike.

🏫 E-Bike and E-Scooter Guidelines by Grade Level:

  • Elementary School: Students are not permitted to ride e-bikes or e-scooters to school.

  • Middle School: E-scooters are not allowed. Students riding e-bikes must complete IUSD's required safety and registration program.

  • High School: E-bike riders must complete the safety and registration program. E-scooter riders must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license or permit.

  • Parents and Families: Review safe driving habits with teen drivers.

From Pumpkin Spice Mocktails to Spider Web Cookies: Three Festive Fall Treats

Celebrate the fall season with three festive, nutritious recipes from Jessica VanRoo, executive chef at UCI Health’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Packed with ingredients like pumpkin, ginger, almond flour, and seasonal vegetables, these recipes offer a delicious way to enjoy the season while supporting immune, heart, and brain health.

  • Pumpkin Spice Mocktail: A refreshing, low-calorie drink made with pumpkin puree, apple cider, ginger, pumpkin pie spices, and sparkling water. Rich in antioxidants, this festive beverage supports digestion and immune health.

  • Pumpkin and Chicken Stew: A hearty, comforting dish featuring tender chicken, pumpkin, potatoes, carrots, and seasonal spices. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this stew supports heart and immune health.

  • Spider Web Cookies: Black-and-white cookies made with almond flour, maple syrup, eggs, and cocoa icing. These treats provide protein and nutrients that support brain and nerve health.

Find the recipes here

Enjoy a Scenic Sunset Hike Through Irvine’s Orchard Hills on November 11

Enjoy a sunset hike through Orchard Hills on Wednesday, November 11, from 4:00–6:00 PM. This guided three-mile loop winds around an avocado orchard and offers scenic views of Irvine and the Pacific coastline. The moderate-paced hike features steep climbs, uneven terrain, and an 800-foot elevation change.

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Art Celebrate Gratitude and Creativity at Heritage Park Library’s Nov. 2 Craft Workshop

Heritage Park Library invites adults to enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity at its Create-It-Yourself: Thankfulness Cards workshop on Monday, November 2, from 6–7:30 p.m. Participants can use simple craft materials to make personalized cards for friends and family. Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Irvine Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  • October 29 - IUSD High School Vocal Festival, 7:00 PM

  • November 3 - Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, 6:30 PM

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  • October 30 - Fall PHS Band Concert, 7:00 PM

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

Playful, Big-Hearted Pup Is Ready to Find His Forever Home

Meet Buster, a playful and affectionate dog at the Irvine Animal Care Center looking for a loving home. Although he may be shy at first, he quickly warms up and shows off his fun-loving personality. Buster would thrive with a family that appreciates his energy and can help him improve his manners. Best of all, Buster qualifies for the Fall into Fur-ever adoption promotion, which waives his adoption fee.

Learn more at cityofirvine.gov/animals.

UCI Soccer's Shane Kaemerle Named Anteater of the Week After Game-Winning Goal

UC Irvine junior forward Shane Kaemerle was named Anteater of the Week after scoring his first career goal in a 1-0 win over UC Santa Barbara, helping secure a top-two seed and a home semifinal in the Big West Championship. He also contributed to a 1-0 victory over Cal Poly.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Tennis

  • Thur, Oct 29 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

  • Sat, Oct 31 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Basketball

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Grossmont, 5:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Riverside, 1:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Oct 31 - vs Palomar, 2:00 PM

Portola Girls Volleyball Advances to CIF Division 4 Semifinals for First Time in School History

Portola High School’s girls volleyball team made history by reaching the CIF Division 4 semifinals for the first time in program history after sweeping North Torrance 3-0 in the quarterfinals. The top-seeded Bulldogs will host fourth-seeded Vista Murrieta on Saturday, with the winner advancing to the CIF championship match.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No further upcoming varsity home games for this month.

Irvine Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspected Package Thief in Northwood Park

The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing packages in the Northwood Park neighborhood on September 12. The suspect was captured on doorbell camera footage. Anyone who recognizes the man or has information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact Detective Hillyard at [email protected].

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

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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

September 12 - November 1 Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

November 6 - 7 Idina Menzel 8 PM

November 7 Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day 8 AM - 12 PM

November 7 Holiday Faire 10 AM - 4 PM

November 8 Barber, Beach & More 3 PM

November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony 11 AM - 12:30 PM

November 12 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

November 13 IRWD Green Dome Community Tour 10 AM - 2 PM

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