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Concordia University Irvine Celebrates 50 Years With Two Special Concerts

Issue # 0712

Author

Joshua Tjia
18 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

📢 Announcement

🚔💥 Investigation Continues Following Fatal Irvine McLaren Collision

🎻🎶 Concordia University Irvine Celebrates 50 Years With Two Special Concerts

🚸🚦 Community Workshops Set for Yale Avenue and Venta Spur Trail Improvements

🀄️🧵🪡 Connect and Have Fun at Woodbridge Community Clubs

🚓📖 Meet Irvine Police Officers at a Special Library Storytime

🏃🏽‍♂️🎗️ UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge Returns Oct. 10 with 5K, Cycling Rides and Festival

🌳🚲 Explore Irvine’s Open Space on a Challenging Mountain Bike Adventure

🩰 Houston Ballet Brings Chopin-Inspired Ballet to Segerstrom Hall, Oct. 15–18

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🍂🐕 Simple Fall Safety Tips for Dog Owners

⚽️ UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Shuts Out UC Riverside, 2-0

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔👚 Irvine Police Arrest Woman in Irvine Spectrum Shoplifting Case

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What kind of apple throws the best parties?

Gala apples.

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

We will be taking a short break until October 13 when we shall resume our routine schedule. Thank you so much for your understanding and continued support; we appreciate all your comments and feedback and look forward to seeing you back here very soon!

-Irvine Insider Staff

Investigation Continues Following Fatal Irvine McLaren Collision

The Irvine Police Department has identified the two people who died in the Sept. 13 collision at Culver Drive and Deerfield Avenue as James Wesley Simon Wehr, 27, of Irvine, and Alexis Helena Kramer, 22, of Florida. Investigators confirmed Wehr was driving and Kramer was the passenger. IPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the vehicle’s speed, roadway and vehicle conditions, and other possible contributing factors. The investigation is expected to take several months.

Concordia University Irvine Celebrates 50 Years With Two Special Concerts

Concordia University Irvine will kick off its 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend with the first concerts in the newly renovated CU Center. On Friday, October 2 at 2 p.m., the Concordia Symphony Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, followed on Saturday, October 3 at 2 p.m. by a Fall Festival of Hymns Celebration Service featuring the Concordia Choir, Master Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Orchestra. The two-day celebration honors 50 years of music, worship, and community at Concordia.

Find more information here

Community Workshops Set for Yale Avenue and Venta Spur Trail Improvements

The City of Irvine is seeking community feedback on potential improvements to Yale Avenue north of the I-405 Freeway and street crossings along the Venta Spur Trail, with a focus on improving safety, accessibility, and mobility. Residents can learn more and share feedback at these upcoming workshops:

  • Thursday, September 24 | 6:30–8 p.m. — Heritage Park Community Center

  • Monday, September 28 | 5–7 p.m. — Northwood Community Center

  • Wednesday, October 14 | 5–6:30 p.m. — Virtual via Zoom

Connect and Have Fun at Woodbridge Community Clubs

The Woodbridge Community Center offers several clubs for residents looking to connect with others and enjoy shared interests.

  • The Mahjongg Club meets every Thursday from 12–3:30 p.m.

  • The Village Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. 

  • The Needle Arts Club meets on the first Thursday from 6–9 p.m 

Those interested in joining can sign up through the Woodbridge Village Association website.

Meet Irvine Police Officers at a Special Library Storytime

The Irvine Police Department will join Irvine Public Library for a special Community Helpers Storytime on September 22 at University Park Library and September 23 at Heritage Park Library, with sessions at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Officers will read a story, answer questions, and give children a tour of a police vehicle.

UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge Returns Oct. 10 with 5K, Cycling Rides and Festival

UC Irvine’s Anti-Cancer Challenge celebrates its 10th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 10. Participants can run, walk or bike to raise money for cancer research, followed by a family-friendly festival with live music, lunch and awards.

Find more information here

Explore Irvine’s Open Space on a Challenging Mountain Bike Adventure

Join an advanced mountain biking adventure through Bommer Canyon, Nix, and Shady Canyon on Friday, Sept. 25. This challenging 15-mile, docent-led ride features about 3,000 feet of climbing, steep and technical singletrack, fast descents, and scenic views through Irvine’s Open Space Preserve and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

Houston Ballet Brings Chopin-Inspired Ballet to Segerstrom Hall, Oct. 15–18

Houston Ballet makes its first appearance at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with Sons de L’âme (Sounds of the Soul), running October 15–18 at Segerstrom Hall. Choreographed by Stanton Welch and making its West Coast debut, the ballet features 20 Houston Ballet dancers performing to live Chopin piano music by pianist George Li.

Find tickets here

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  • October 14 - 15 - Fall Concert, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  • October 22 - Fall Concert, 7:00 PM

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

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  • October 14 - VAQUERO JR. VOICES!, 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

No events scheduled for this month.

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

Simple Fall Safety Tips for Dog Owners

Fall is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, but seasonal changes can bring a few extra risks. Here are some simple safety tips for your autumn adventures:

  • Fleas & ticks: Continue year-round prevention, as parasites remain active in fall.

  • Dirty water: Don’t let your dog drink from puddles or standing water, which can contain harmful bacteria.

  • Wild animals: Watch for wildlife on trails or near your home.

  • Rodent poison: Keep your dog away from rodenticides around homes and yards.

  • Snakes: Stay alert on warm rocks and trails where snakes may be basking.

  • Night walks: Use a flashlight and reflective collar, leash or clothing.

  • Cold weather: Limit prolonged exposure to cold or wet conditions.

UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Shuts Out UC Riverside, 2-0

UC Irvine men’s soccer defeated UC Riverside 2-0 Thursday night, with Zac Smuck scoring both goals. The win improved UCI to 3-3-1 overall and 2-0 on the road.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Thu, Sep 24 - vs California Baptist, 6:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 25 - vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Santa Ana, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 23 - vs Santiago Canyon, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 25 - vs Pasadena City, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 30 - vs Riverside, 6:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Rio Hondo, 4:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Sep 22 - vs LA Valley, 3:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 29 - vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2026

Friday, September 18

  • Football- 7:00 PM vs Kennedy/La Palma

Irvine Police Arrest Woman in Irvine Spectrum Shoplifting Case

Irvine Police arrested a 65-year-old Lake Forest woman after officers say she stole more than $1,200 in merchandise from multiple stores at the Irvine Spectrum. Police were initially contacted by Lululemon loss prevention and used surveillance footage to locate the woman at Anthropologie. Dung Xuan Pham was arrested and booked at Orange County Jail on suspicion of felony shoplifting.

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

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

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    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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September 25 Healthy Living Expo 9 AM - 12 PM

September 25 The Mākaha Sons 8 PM

September 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 5 - 9:30 PM

September 30 5 - 7 PM Communities Come Together Irvine

October 1 - 3 Mahler's Resurrection 8 PM

October 4 Snarky Puppy 7 PM

October 17 H2O Show & Tell 9 - 11 AM

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