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Cycle Your Way Through Scenic Trails at the Great Park This National Bike Month

Issue # 0159

Author

Joshua Tjia
08 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏫📈🌟 Irvine High School's Economics Team Makes National Finals, Aims for Top Spot in NYC

🚴🏻‍♂️🌳 Cycle Your Way Through Scenic Trails at the Great Park This National Bike Month

🌺🎶 Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with 'The Pa'akai We Bring' at Samueli Theater

🚰💧 From Tap to Sanctuary: Experience IRWD's Comprehensive Water Recycling Process

☀️💦 Explore, Learn, and Grow This Summer at Crean Lutheran's Youth Camps

🧘🏻 🌬️ Managing Respiratory Health This Summer: Essential Tips and Advice

🪻 Discover the Stunning Longleaf Bush Lupine, a Native Gem of Southern California’s Coast

🌳🎨 Experience the Beauty of California: Great Park Gallery Hosts "California Landscapes: Then & Now" Exhibition

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🦜🕊️ Protect Your Feathered Friends from Toxic Cookware Hazards

⚾️ UC Irvine Baseball: Anteaters Clinch Seventh Consecutive Win Over UCLA, 9-6

🏌🏻 UCI’s Harashima and Zhao Swing into 2024 All-Big West Men's Golf Team

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 Irvine Valley’s Beach Volleyball Duos Excel in Regional Playoffs, Advance to State Tournament

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏃🏼‍♀️ Empire League Champions: Crean Lutheran Girls Track Team Celebrates Undefeated Season

🏈🎾 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 is a whale’s favorite sandwich?

Krilled-cheese!

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

Irvine High School's Economics Team Makes National Finals, Aims for Top Spot in NYC

Irvine High School's team excelled in the National Economics Challenge semi-finals, ranking 16th out of 6,500 teams. Advancing to the finals in New York City, they'll compete for the national title after succeeding in the State competition and a challenging 45-question quiz in the semi-finals. The team, featuring juniors Eugene Ong, Ishaan Gaikwad, Ryan Lee, and sophomore Lennon Coffin, is participating in the competition for the first time. Congratulations and good luck at nationals! More details are available at iusd.org/NEC2024.

Cycle Your Way Through Scenic Trails at the Great Park This National Bike Month

Celebrate National Bike Month at the Great Park, featuring scenic trails suitable for all cycling levels. Enjoy the beauty of reflecting ponds and rolling meadows as you ride. Ready your bike and visit the Great Park for an ideal cycling escape. For more trail details, visit here

#NationalBikeMonth #YourGreatPark #BikeTrails #GetOutdoors #ExploreByBike #WeAreIrvine

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with 'The Pa'akai We Bring' at Samueli Theater

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Samueli Theater from May 11-12 with "The Pa'akai We Bring," a performance that explores the Native Hawaiian relationship with pa‘akai (salt). This original production, created by Honolulu Theatre for Youth in partnership with Bishop Museum and cultural leaders, showcases the life of Kauai salt farmers through stories, hula, live music, and songs, encouraging audience participation. Suitable for all ages, the event also offers free pre-show activities, including hula dance lessons and creative one-line drawing, starting an hour before the show.

Event details and tickets: here

From Tap to Sanctuary: Experience IRWD's Comprehensive Water Recycling Process

Participants are invited to explore the Michelson Water Recycling Plant and the San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine. They will gain insights into water recycling, efficiency, and environmental stewardship through various activities including:

  • Microscope demonstrations

  • Discussions on water efficiency

  • Tours of the recycling plant and wildlife sanctuary

  • Exclusive access to the Biosolids & Energy Recovery Facility

  • Informative videos and a Q&A session

The tour entails 3 miles of walking; attendees should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes. A lunch will be provided at the San Joaquin Marsh Learning Center. The event is complimentary for IRWD customers, although registration is necessary.

Explore, Learn, and Grow This Summer at Crean Lutheran's Youth Camps

Crean Lutheran High School provides summer youth camps in Athletics, Academics, and Arts for children in grades K-8. The camps run weekly from June to August. For details on offerings, pricing, and registration, visit their website at creanlutheran.org/admissions-calendar/youth-camps.

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2

Managing Respiratory Health This Summer: Essential Tips and Advice

As summer arrives, managing respiratory health becomes crucial due to the negative effects of higher temperatures, increased humidity, and declining air quality. These conditions can exacerbate respiratory issues like asthma, COPD, and allergies by causing airway inflammation, promoting allergen growth, and irritating the respiratory system. To effectively manage these conditions, it's essential to:

  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water and eat hydrating foods.

  • Monitor Weather and Air Quality: Avoid exposure during poor air quality.

  • Manage Allergens: Reduce exposure to pollen, mold, and dust mites.

  • Plan Outdoor Activities: Opt for cooler times and less polluted areas.

  • Practice Breathing Techniques: Such as pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing.

  • Dress Appropriately: Use breathable clothing and protective gear in polluted areas.

  • Seek Medical Advice: Consult healthcare professionals for severe symptoms.

  • Prepare for High Temperatures: Stay in air-conditioned environments and use dehumidifiers.

  • Recognize Heat Stroke Signs: Watch for symptoms like high body temperature and rapid heartbeat.

Consulting healthcare professionals for persistent symptoms is recommended for maintaining respiratory health throughout the summer.

Discover the Stunning Longleaf Bush Lupine, a Native Gem of Southern California’s Coast

The Longleaf Bush Lupine (Lupinus longifolius), native to Southern California's coastal mountains, is recognized for its bushy appearance and silvery-haired leaves. This plant is not only stunning when it blooms with purple/blue clusters, but its deep roots also play a crucial role in preventing soil erosion and supporting local ecosystems.

Experience the Beauty of California: Great Park Gallery Hosts "California Landscapes: Then & Now" Exhibition

The Great Park Gallery proudly presents the "California Landscapes: Then & Now" exhibition, opening Sunday, May 26, with a complimentary reception from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit features a collection of historical California Impressionist artworks from the Irvine Museum and contemporary pieces that depict the state's dynamic landscapes and cityscapes. Visitors will explore how artists across generations have captured the essence of California’s diverse environments. This event is a celebration of California’s rich artistic legacy. Further information is available at yourgreatpark.org/arts.

#CaliforniaArt #GreatParkGallery

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. 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

No events scheduled for May.

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 May.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. 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 May.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

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

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

  3. 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

Protect Your Feathered Friends from Toxic Cookware Hazards

Nonstick cookware, such as Teflon, can release harmful PTFE toxins when overheated, posing severe health risks to birds due to their sensitive respiratory systems. Particularly vulnerable are small birds like parakeets.

  • Symptoms of PTFE poisoning include agitation, difficulty breathing, incoordination, weakness, potential seizures or coma, and lethargy.

  • Prevention tips include avoiding nonstick cookware if you own birds, ensuring good ventilation if using such products, and keeping birds away from cooking areas.

  • Immediate veterinary care is crucial as exposure can quickly lead to death. For emergencies, contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-800-213-6680.

UC Irvine Baseball: Anteaters Clinch Seventh Consecutive Win Over UCLA, 9-6

UC Irvine Baseball celebrated a significant win with a 9-6 victory over UCLA at Anteater Ballpark, completing a season sweep in front of 1,990 attendees on Stroke Awareness Night. The game began strongly for Irvine, with Jo Oyama hitting an RBI double, followed by a record-setting hit-by-pitch that scored Will Bermudez, contributing to a two-run lead in the first inning. Pitchers Danny Suarez and Riley Kelly kept UCLA scoreless over the first two innings, setting a solid foundation. The team extended their lead with a four-run burst in the second inning, highlighted by key hits from Dub Gleed and Bermudez. Despite UCLA's comeback attempt in the fifth inning, Irvine responded promptly to maintain the lead, eventually sealing the game with solid pitching from Ricky Ojeda, who threw 3.2 scoreless innings. This victory marked UCI's seventh consecutive win over UCLA, setting a new record in their historic rivalry. The Anteaters now look forward to their next series starting at Long Beach State.

UCI’s Harashima and Zhao Swing into 2024 All-Big West Men's Golf Team

UC Irvine sophomore Rei Harashima and senior Darien Zhao have been honored in the 2024 All-Big West Men's Golf Team selections. Harashima, with a season scoring average of 73.00 and notable performances including a third-place finish at the Big West Championships, earned a second-team selection. He had previously received honorable mention. Zhao, leading the team with a 72.07 average and multiple top-20 finishes, earned an honorable mention. His highlights include a runner-up finish at the Nick Watney Invitational and setting a school record with a 62 in the second round of the same event. This marks Zhao's third All-Big West accolade.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  1. Tue, May 14: vs Loyola Marymount, 6:00 PM

  2. Thu, May 23: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

  3. Fri, May 24: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

  4. Sat, May 25: vs CSUN, 1:00 PM

Irvine Valley’s Beach Volleyball Duos Excel in Regional Playoffs, Advance to State Tournament

Irvine Valley’s sophomore pairs, Tessa Marocco and Kenzie Dews, along with Natalia Brandlin and freshman Audrey Fowler, performed strongly in the recent volleyball tournaments. Marocco and Dews reached the quarterfinals, eventually securing the fifth seed for the state event after a notable victory against the top-seeded team, Bridget Dorr and Ryan D'Angelo. Brandlin and Fowler won the Orange Empire Conference Pairs Championship and finished 15th in the tournament, also advancing to the state competition. This contributed to Irvine Valley's impressive season record of 15-4 overall and 14-0 in the conference, leading them into the So. Cal. Regional Playoffs.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

No upcoming IVC home games

Empire League Champions: Crean Lutheran Girls Track Team Celebrates Undefeated Season

Crean Lutheran Girls Track and Field team won the Empire League, finishing the season undefeated. Congratulations to the athletes who qualified for CIF finals! Check the Crean Lutheran Athletic Calendar for CIF dates and times.

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With May Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No upcoming home games.

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  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

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