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Discover & Support Local Artists – ‘Metamorphosis’ Exhibition Open Now

Issue # 0362

Author

Joshua Tjia
12 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏠🏗️ Luxury Senior Living Community, The James of Irvine, Breaks Ground for 2027 Opening

🍧🍨 Double the Gelato Delight: Bacio di Latte and Gelatissimo Open in Irvine

🍚🥢 Manaao Thai Comfort Food Coming Soon to Irvine Spectrum Center

🚌 Earn College Credits in High School! Join the Early College Program Info Night

🏓🤕 Common Pickleball Injuries and When to Seek Urgent Care

🌳🥾Epic Views & Steep Climbs: Test Your Limits on This Scenic 6-Mile Hike

🎨🖌️ Discover & Support Local Artists – ‘Metamorphosis’ Exhibition Open Now

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈💉 Affordable Pet Vaccines Coming to Irvine – Reserve Your Spot Now

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Sets School Record with 14th Road Win in 97-88 Victory Over UCSB

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ IVC’s Jamie Eijpenn Commits to Whittier College Soccer

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 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 happens when it rains cats and dogs?

You have to be careful you don’t step on a poodle.

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

Luxury Senior Living Community, The James of Irvine, Breaks Ground for 2027 Opening

The James of Irvine, a luxury senior living community, recently broke ground on a 3.03-acre site on Gates Avenue, marking the area's first upscale rental-based senior community. The event drew 80+ attendees, including city officials and developers. Set to open in summer 2027, the eight-story complex will feature 350 studio, one- and two-bedroom residences for independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with modern amenities and a walkable lifestyle. Owned by the P3 Foundation, it is developed by Harbert South Bay Partners and managed by Momentum Senior Living, with additional partners handling design and construction.

Double the Gelato Delight: Bacio di Latte and Gelatissimo Open in Irvine

Bacio di Latte and Gelatissimo have both opened new locations in Irvine—Bacio di Latte at Irvine Spectrum Center and Gelatissimo at University Center.

  • Bacio di Latte, founded by two Milanese brothers, crafts “gelato puro” daily using traditional Italian recipes and locally sourced ingredients, including organic dairy from Sonoma County. Signature flavors include Pistacchio, Giandujotto, and 3 Cioccolati.

  • Meanwhile, Gelatissimo, started in Australia, brings its award-winning gelatos like Mango and Salted Macadamia Dulce de Leche to Irvine, with the local store run by Rey and Sarah Maninang, whose family has deep roots in the ice cream industry.

Manaao Thai Comfort Food Coming Soon to Irvine Spectrum Center

Manaao Thai Comfort Food is set to open soon at Irvine Spectrum Center (Suite 771), bringing authentic Thai comfort food to Orange County. Offering lunch, dinner, and catering it’s conveniently located near Old Navy with easy parking access. Stay updated on their grand opening and exclusive offers by subscribing to their newsletter. A new go-to spot for Thai food lovers is on the way!

Earn College Credits in High School! Join the Early College Program Info Night

Get a Head Start on College! IUSD, in partnership with Irvine Valley College, offers incoming 9th graders a chance to earn up to two years of transferable college credits while completing high school. This four-year program saves time and tuition, setting students up for success. Join the virtual info night on March 12 at 6 p.m. to learn more! Apply by April 15, 2025.

Zoom link here

Common Pickleball Injuries and When to Seek Urgent Care

Pickleball is a great way to stay active, but injuries like sprains, strains, tennis elbow, shoulder and knee issues, Achilles tendon problems, blisters, and concussions are common. Seek urgent care if you experience:

  • Severe pain, swelling, or bruising

  • Joint instability or inability to move the affected area

  • Signs of infection (redness, warmth, pus)

  • Concussion symptoms (dizziness, confusion, nausea, or loss of consciousness)

Prevent Injuries By:

  • Warming up with stretches and light cardio

  • Using proper gear like supportive shoes and a well-suited paddle

  • Practicing good technique to avoid overexertion

  • Staying hydrated to prevent fatigue-related injuries

  • Taking breaks when feeling tired or strained

If injured, Hoag Urgent Care – Sand Canyon offers fast, professional treatment to help you recover and get back on the court safely. Location: 16205 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA

Epic Views & Steep Climbs: Test Your Limits on This Scenic 6-Mile Hike

Join the Hangman’s Tree Monument Hike at Orchard Hills for a scenic but challenging 6-mile trek up Loma Ridge, featuring steep climbs and nearly 1,800 feet of elevation gain with breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline, San Gabriel peaks, and Santa Ana Mountains. Bring water, proper attire, and closed-toe shoes.

Discover & Support Local Artists – ‘Metamorphosis’ Exhibition Open Now

The Lynk Collective's Metamorphosis: Mending the Wound exhibition at Central Gallery showcases diverse printmaking techniques, including monoprints, lithographs, and collagraphs, with canvas totes available for purchase at the Art Center Store.

  • Formed in 2017 through the Irvine Fine Arts Center’s printmaking program, the collective highlights local artistic talent.

  • Learn more about the store and vendor opportunities at cityofirvine.org/arts.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 15 : Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine HS

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. May 1-2, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks!, 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. March 13, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Orchestra Music Festival Concerts, Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. March 21, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert, 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. March 13, 6:30 PM: Festival Concert, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  2. March 15, All Day: Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine High School Campus.

  3. March 18, 7:00 PM: District Jazz Festival, Woodbridge HS Performing Arts Center.

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

Affordable Pet Vaccines Coming to Irvine – Reserve Your Spot Now

Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic – March 25! The Irvine Animal Care Center and HEART are hosting a low-cost cat and dog vaccine clinic on Tuesday, March 25, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine (mobile clinic in the parking lot). Reservations are required. Keep your pets healthy and protected—visit www.heart4pets.org for vaccine details, pricing, and to schedule an appointment.

UC Irvine Men's Basketball Sets School Record with 14th Road Win in 97-88 Victory Over UCSB

UC Irvine secured a record-setting 14th road win with a 97-88 comeback victory over UC Santa Barbara, overcoming a 17-point deficit. The Anteaters dominated the second half, outscoring UCSB 67-45 on 74% shooting. Jurian Dixon led with a career-high 23 points, while Devin Tillis added 21 points and six rebounds. Justin Hohn was pivotal in the second half with 17 points and nine assists. UCI finished the regular season 27-5 (17-3 Big West), marking their best win total since 2018-19. With five straight wins, they now head into the Big West Championship as the No. 2 seed, playing next on March 14 at 8:30 PM.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Tennis

  • Wed, Mar 12 – vs Lehigh, 2:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  • Thu, Mar 13 – vs Navy, TBA

  • Fri, Mar 14 – vs Yale, TBA

Women's Water Polo

  • Wed, Mar 12 – vs Concordia, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Mar 14 – vs CSUN, 12:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  • Fri, Mar 14 – Challenge Cup, 1:00 PM

Women's Track & Field

  • Fri, Mar 14 – Challenge Cup, 1:00 PM

IVC’s Jamie Eijpenn Commits to Whittier College Soccer

Irvine Valley sophomore men's soccer player Jamie Eijpenn has committed to NCAA Division III Whittier College. Over two seasons with the Lasers, he played in 32 matches, starting 17, and recorded one assist in 2023. Eijpenn contributed to IVC's 12-4-6 record and SoCal Regional playoffs appearance in 2023, followed by an 8-12-1 finish this past season. He now joins a Whittier College team competing in the SCIAC, which finished 6-7-3 overall and 4-7-1 in conference play last season.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Mar 12 – vs Golden West, 6:00 PM

Baseball

  1. Fri, Mar 14 – vs Santa Ana, 1:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  1. Sat, Mar 22 – vs El Camino, 10:00 AM

  2. Sat, Mar 22 – vs Concordia University, Irvine, 1:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Wed, Mar 26 – vs Linfield College, 10:00 AMv

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With March Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2025

Wednesday, March 12

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving (Boys, VR) vs Sage Hill, Rosary Academy, Servite at Woolett Pool

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving (Girls, VR) vs Sage Hill, Rosary Academy, Servite at Woolett Pool

  • 4:00 PM - Lacrosse (Boys, VR) vs Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

Thursday, March 13

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis (Boys, VR) vs Portola at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 3:30 PM - Beach Volleyball (Girls, VR) vs Laguna Beach at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

Friday, March 14

  • 3:30 PM - Baseball (VR) vs Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Baseball Field

  • 5:00 PM - Lacrosse (Girls, VR) vs El Dorado at Irvine High School Stadium

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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

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