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Early Voting Underway as Irvine Vote Centers Open for Primary Election

Issue # 0642

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Joshua Tjia
29 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍧🌎🍨 Travel the World One Scoop at a Time with Wanderlust Creamery in Irvine

🗳️ Early Voting Underway as Irvine Vote Centers Open for Primary Election

⚽️🌱 Great Park Readies Championship Soccer Stadium for U.S. Men’s National Team

🍵🧵🪡 Registration Open for Irvine Summer Camps and Youth Enrichment Programs

🎧🎶 Dance the Night Away at Irvine Spectrum’s Silent Disco on May 30

🪩🎉 Join Woodbridge Village Center’s Free Family Community Celebration on June 6

👩🏼‍🦳 UCI Health Dermatologist Shares Insights on Gray Hair and Healthy Lifestyle Habits

🌱🧤 Pick Up Free Compost for Your Garden This Saturday in Irvine

🎻🎵 Enjoy an Evening of Live Music at the UCI Symphony Orchestra’s End-of-Season Concert

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🌾🐕 Dogs Eating Grass: Causes, Risks, and Tips for Owners

🏃🏾‍♀️ UC Irvine’s Jazzmine Davis Advances to NCAA West Quarterfinals in 100m Hurdles

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🥎 Irvine Softball Wins CIF Division 6 Championship with 15-2 Victory

🏈🎾 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 did the baby corn call his dad?

Pop-corn!

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

Travel the World One Scoop at a Time with Wanderlust Creamery in Irvine

Wanderlust Creamery co-founder Adrienne Borlongan turned her background in food science into an ice cream business inspired by desserts and ingredients from around the world. Since launching the company in 2015, Wanderlust Creamery has expanded to nine California locations, including its first Orange County shop in Irvine’s Walnut Village Center. Known for flavors like Sticky Rice + Mango, Ube Malted Crunch, and Japanese Neapolitan, the creamery combines cultural storytelling with creative ice cream making. Borlongan says Irvine was a natural choice for the brand’s Orange County debut because of its diverse community and the strong support it had already received from local fans.

Early Voting Underway as Irvine Vote Centers Open for Primary Election

Early voting is now underway in Irvine for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election, giving residents multiple ways to cast their ballots before Election Day on June 2.

• The Irvine Civic Center and Los Olivos Community Center Vote Centers are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, June 1.

• All Vote Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2.

• Additional Vote Centers open Saturday, May 30 at:

  • Cypress Community Park

  • Deerfield Community Center

  • Great Park Artist Studios

  • Harvard Community Center

  • Irvine Valley College

  • Las Lomas Community Center

  • Northwood Community Center

  • Portola Springs Community Center

  • Quail Hill Community Center

  • UCI Gateway Study Center

  • University Community Center

  • William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center

• A drive-thru ballot drop-off option is available at the Irvine Civic Center.

• Registered voters may also return completed ballots at 11 secure Ballot Drop Box locations throughout Irvine.

• For Vote Center locations, hours, and Ballot Drop Box information, visit cityofirvine.gov/election or ocvote.gov.

Great Park Readies Championship Soccer Stadium for U.S. Men’s National Team

The City of Irvine and Great Park are putting the finishing touches on the Championship Soccer Stadium ahead of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s arrival. Crews have completed major field upgrades, including new FIFA-aligned Tahoma 31 turf, improved soil and drainage systems, and maintenance to ensure top-level playing conditions to support the national team as it gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Registration Open for Irvine Summer Camps and Youth Enrichment Programs

The City of Irvine is offering a variety of summer camps and enrichment programs for middle and high school students designed to keep them engaged, learning, and having fun.

  • Opportunities include college campus tours, youth leadership training, speech and debate, volunteer-focused crochet classes, creative camps like Slime and Stories, and a Matcha Masterclass.

  • These programs help students build leadership, communication, critical thinking, and other valuable skills while exploring new interests throughout the summer.

Registration is available at yourirvine.org.

Dance the Night Away at Irvine Spectrum’s Silent Disco on May 30

Get ready to dance at Irvine Spectrum Center’s Silent Disco on select Saturday evenings near Old Navy. From 6–9 p.m., guests can choose from different DJs, listen through wireless headphones, and enjoy a fun outdoor dance party with friends and family. The next Silent Disco takes place Saturday, May 30.

Join Woodbridge Village Center’s Free Family Community Celebration on June 6

Join the free Family Community Event at Woodbridge Village Center on June 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun, including dance, music, and singing performances as part of FOCUS Dance Center’s Radiance Spring Concert Series. The event will also feature special offers from local businesses, prizes, interactive activities, and a silent auction. It's a great opportunity to enjoy entertainment, connect with the community, and celebrate local talent.

UCI Health Dermatologist Shares Insights on Gray Hair and Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Most hair graying is largely influenced by genetics, with family history often providing the best indication of when it may begin. According to UCI Health dermatologist Jessica Shiu, while there is no proven way to prevent gray hair, maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help support overall hair health. The strongest evidence points to avoiding smoking and managing stress, while getting adequate sleep and eating a balanced, antioxidant-rich diet may also help protect the cells responsible for hair pigment. Researchers have found that graying typically begins in the mid-30s for White populations, late 30s for Asian populations, and mid-40s for Black populations.

Pick Up Free Compost for Your Garden This Saturday in Irvine

Irvine residents can receive up to three free 20-pound bags of compost on Saturday, May 30, starting at 9 a.m. Compost will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. This free event is a great opportunity to pick up nutrient-rich compost for your yard or garden.

Enjoy an Evening of Live Music at the UCI Symphony Orchestra’s End-of-Season Concert

The UCI Symphony Orchestra will close out its 2025–26 season with a special concert on Friday, June 5, at 8 p.m. Led by conductor Geoffrey Pope, the performance offers a chance to enjoy an evening of live orchestral music with family and friends.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 29, 7:00-8:30 PM: Pops Gala Concert, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 29, 7:00 PM: ​Broadway Rocks Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. May 29-30, 7:00 PM: Voices 2026, Irvine High PAC

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  1. May 29, 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Portola High School Pop Concert, PHS Performing Arts Center

  2. May 30, 6:30 – 9:00 PM: Portola High School Spring Instrumental Concert, Portola High School Amphitheater

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

Dogs Eating Grass: Causes, Risks, and Tips for Owners

Eating grass is a common behavior in dogs and is usually nothing to worry about. Dogs may do it for reasons like digestion, boredom, stress, or natural instincts. Just keep an eye on the behavior and check with your veterinarian if your dog seems unwell or has ongoing stomach issues.

  • Most dogs that eat grass are not sick beforehand and do not vomit afterward.

  • Grass may provide fiber that supports healthy digestion and bowel movements.

  • Some dogs eat grass due to boredom, anxiety, loneliness, or to get their owner's attention.

  • The behavior may be linked to natural scavenging instincts passed down from wild ancestors.

  • Toys, puzzle feeders, exercise, and social interaction can help reduce grass eating related to boredom or stress.

  • Grass may contain pesticides, herbicides, or parasites that can be harmful to dogs.

  • Training with treats, praise, or simple commands can help redirect dogs from eating grass.

  • Frequent stomach discomfort or other signs of illness should be evaluated by a veterinarian.

UC Irvine’s Jazzmine Davis Advances to NCAA West Quarterfinals in 100m Hurdles

UC Irvine senior Jazzmine Davis advanced to the NCAA West First Round 100-meter hurdles quarterfinals after finishing third in her heat. The Anteaters also had strong performances across multiple events, with several athletes wrapping up standout seasons, and the team will return Saturday for the final day of competition.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

No further upcoming home games for this month.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

No further upcoming home games for this month.

Irvine Softball Wins CIF Division 6 Championship with 15-2 Victory

Irvine High School’s softball team won the CIF Division 6 championship with a 15-2 victory over Arroyo, earning the program’s first CIF title since 1991. After starting the season 0-7, the Vaqueros turned things around behind a strong team effort, highlighted by pitcher Midori De Los Santos and a powerful offense led by seniors Harper Vandermolen and Katie Liu, and will now advance to the CIF Southern California Regional playoffs.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With May Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No further upcoming varsity home games for this month.

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

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