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Cool Down with $3 Treats Every Tuesday at Handel’s Alton Square

Issue # 0275

Author

Joshua Tjia
23 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏢📄 Irvine Election Heats Up with $800,000 in Campaign Spending Two Weeks Before Election Day

🚔⚠️ Wildlife in Irvine: 10-Year-Old Suffers Minor Coyote Bite While Riding Bike

🚜🏫 Concordia University Irvine Embarks on $45 Million Campus Renovation, Set for 2026 Completion

🍨🍧 Cool Down with $3 Treats Every Tuesday at Handel’s Alton Square

🎊🧒🏻 Join the Fun at Irvine's Costume Parade with Crafts, Face Painting, and Storytime

😷 Headaches vs. Migraines: Key Differences and When to Seek Help

🔥🧯 October Is Fire Prevention Month: Essential Tips to Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfires

🎹 Two-Piano Concert Featuring Matthew Aucoin and Conor Hanick with World Premiere Performance

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐱💊 Keep Your Pet Safe: The Importance of Checking Medication Expiry Dates & Disposal Tips

🎾 Noah Zamora Finishes Runner-Up at ITA Southwest Tennis Regional, Qualifies for NCAA Singles

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Rallies for 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Orange Coast

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Beckman Girls Volleyball Wins Sixth Consecutive League Title, Eyes CIF Playoffs

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚲 Suspect Arrested for Stealing $3,000 E-Bike Tracked to Santa Ana

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the ghost starch his sheet?

He wanted to scare people stiff.

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

Irvine Election Heats Up with $800,000 in Campaign Spending Two Weeks Before Election Day

As Irvine approaches Election Day, major spending has ramped up in one of the city’s most pivotal elections, influenced by the shift to district voting. Big contributors include the county firefighter union, the Lincoln Club, and McDonald's franchise owners, collectively pouring nearly $800,000 into supporting their preferred candidates. Notably, Councilwoman Tammy Kim leads the mayoral race fundraising, with over $300,000 in support, while her opponents have raised smaller amounts. In City Council races, top fundraisers include Melinda Liu, William Go, and Mike Carroll, with significant backing from unions and political action committees.

Wildlife in Irvine: 10-Year-Old Suffers Minor Coyote Bite While Riding Bike

A 10-year-old was bitten by a coyote while riding a bike near Pathway last morning. The child sustained minor injuries, and Irvine's Animal Services Unit is collaborating with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to investigate the incident and locate the coyote. Coyotes are native to the area, and residents are encouraged to take precautions, such as:

  • supervising pets outdoors

  • considering making pets indoor-only

  • avoiding retractable leashes

  • keeping yards free of fallen fruit and pet food

Concordia University Irvine Embarks on $45 Million Campus Renovation, Set for 2026 Completion

Concordia University Irvine is progressing with a $45 million campus renovation, focusing on two major projects: a new fitness and training center and the expansion of the worship center. The renovations are part of a larger Vision 2025 initiative, aimed at enhancing student experience and attracting top athletes. The worship center will increase seating and improve acoustics, while the new fitness center will offer extensive facilities for athletes and students alike. The project is expected to be completed by 2026, in time for the university's 50th anniversary, with $38 million already raised. Additionally, Concordia is expanding its nursing programs at a newly acquired Spectrum Campus facility, addressing local healthcare workforce needs.

Cool Down with $3 Treats Every Tuesday at Handel’s Alton Square

Enjoy $3 scoops every Tuesday at Handel's Ice Cream in Alton Square until December 24. Get a small dish or cone for just $3, available all day. This offer is valid for a limited time at the Alton Square location only.

Join the Fun at Irvine's Costume Parade with Crafts, Face Painting, and Storytime

Join the Costume Parade at Irvine University Park Library on Wednesday, October 30, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Enjoy crafts, a face painter to enhance your costume, and a special family storytime at 5:30 PM. This event is open to all ages, including kids, teens, and families.

Headaches vs. Migraines: Key Differences and When to Seek Help

Headaches and migraines are often confused, but understanding the key differences can improve management and treatment.

  • Headaches, typically caused by tension or blood flow changes, are characterized by mild to moderate pain affecting both sides of the head.

  • Migraines, however, involve complex brain interactions, causing severe, throbbing pain on one side, often with symptoms like nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances.

Migraines last longer and can be debilitating, unlike most headaches. Recognizing triggers and when to seek medical help, especially for frequent or severe headaches, is crucial for proper care.

October Is Fire Prevention Month: Essential Tips to Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfires

Wildfire preparedness starts at home. Create defensible space by clearing flammable materials in three zones: Immediate (0-5 feet), Intermediate (5-30 feet), and Extended (30-100 feet).

  • Trim trees

  • remove dead plants

  • use fire-resistant materials like gravel instead of mulch

  • regularly check for loose shingles

  • clear debris

  • avoid storing flammable items under structures

  • install fire-resistant siding and windows

  • ensure street names and numbers are visible for emergency access

  • have an emergency plan and know two escape routes

  • Stay safe and informed by visiting OC Fire Authority.

Two-Piano Concert Featuring Matthew Aucoin and Conor Hanick with World Premiere Performance

Musicians Matthew Aucoin and Conor Hanick will perform a two-piano concert on November 14, featuring the world premiere of a new work by Aucoin, inspired by the poetry of Ben Lerner. The program also includes Feldman’s "Two Pianos" and Adams’ "Hallelujah Junction." Aucoin, a MacArthur Fellow and co-founder of the American Modern Opera Company (AMOC), is known for pushing artistic boundaries with works like Eurydice and Crossing. Hanick, a celebrated pianist and advocate for contemporary music, has premiered over 200 pieces.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Wed, November 6, 5:00-8:00 PM: Band Spectacular

  2. 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. Wed, November 6, 7:00 PM: IUSD Band Spectacular.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Wed, October 30, 7:00 PM: IUSD High School Vocal Festival at Portola HS.

  2. Tue, November 5, 1:00 PM: Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, TBD.

  3. 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. Tue, October 29, 7:00-9:30 PM: Autumn Serenade

  2. 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

Keep Your Pet Safe: The Importance of Checking Medication Expiry Dates & Disposal Tips

Ensure your pet's medication is not expired, as it may no longer be safe or effective.

  • To dispose of unused or expired medication properly take it to a pharmacy or participate in a local drug take-back day.

  • For at-home disposal, remove pills from the prescription bottle before throwing them away, and follow the label instructions for disposing of liquid medications down the drain or toilet if indicated.

Noah Zamora Finishes Runner-Up at ITA Southwest Tennis Regional, Qualifies for NCAA Singles

Senior Noah Zamora finished as the runner-up at the ITA Southwest Regional Championships in Tempe, Arizona. Despite losing to UCLA’s Spencer Johnson 6-2, 6-3 in the final, Zamora’s performance earned him a spot in the NCAA Singles Championship at Baylor from Nov. 19-24, marking UCI’s first singles qualifier since 2011. Throughout the tournament, Zamora dropped only one set before the final.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Soccer

  1. Sat, Oct 26: vs Sacramento State, 6:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Sun, Oct 27: vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  1. Sat, Oct 26: vs UC Santa Barbara, 12:00 PM

  2. Sun, Oct 27: vs Pepperdine, 1:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Wed, Oct 30: (Exhibition) vs Vanguard, 7:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Rallies for 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Orange Coast

Irvine Valley men's soccer team rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to defeat Orange Coast 2-1 in an Orange Empire Conference match on Friday. After Orange Coast's Brady Powell scored in the 33rd minute, Irvine Valley responded in the second half with goals from Cristian Sanchez in the 50th minute and Luke Newman in the 63rd minute. The win marked IVC’s second consecutive conference victory, improving their overall record to 4-8-1 and 2-3-1 in the conference.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Thu, Oct 24: vs Chaffey/San Diego City (Scrimmage), 4:30 PM

Men's Soccer

  1. Tue, Oct 29: vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Fri, Oct 25: vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Oct 25: vs Orange Coast, 6:00 PM

Beckman Girls Volleyball Wins Sixth Consecutive League Title, Eyes CIF Playoffs

Beckman High School’s girls volleyball team secured their sixth consecutive league title and is heading into the CIF Division 3 playoffs, starting Wednesday at Marina. After moving from the Pacific Coast League to the more competitive Sea View League, Beckman faced tougher opponents but still clinched the title with two matches remaining. Senior Sophia Saad, likely the league MVP, has led the team with consistent play as both attacker and setter. Other key players include seniors Sydney Parker and Kristine Tran, and junior Ari Luna-Rosas. Coach McBain is confident about their playoff opener, despite a previous loss to Marina earlier in the season.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2024  

Thursday, October 24

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. University at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Suspect Arrested for Stealing $3,000 E-Bike Tracked to Santa Ana

A $3,000 Super-73 e-bike was stolen from LA Fitness on Irvine Blvd by a suspect wearing a hoodie with "Crooks" boldly displayed. Thanks to the bike’s tracker, the owner traced it to Santa Ana, where Santa Ana PD found the stolen bike on a rack attached to a vehicle. The suspect, Richard Michael Saucedo, 52, of Westminster, was arrested and booked for grand theft at Orange County Jail. This incident highlights the importance of having a tracker on valuable items like e-bikes. Santa Ana PD is thanked for their quick assistance.

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