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Eat Fresh, Eat Local: Tanaka Farms' CSA Program Brings Fresh Veggies to Your Doorstep

Issue # 077

Author

Joshua Tjia
12 Jan

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

💥🏃‍♂️🦸‍♂️ Action-Packed Fun for a Cause: Join the Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk

⚖📃 Open Investigative Positions in Economic, Insurance, and Real Estate Fraud at DA’s Office

📦🥕🍅 Eat Fresh, Eat Local: Tanaka Farms' CSA Program Brings Fresh Veggies to Your Doorstep

🚧⚠ Jamboree Road Closure and Construction: Overhaul Starts January 16

👧🌸💅 Westpark's Girl Talk: Empowering Young Girls with Laughter and Learning

🩸💉 Make a Difference This January: Donate Blood at UCI and Receive a Special Gift

🔍🌺🍯 Discover Some of Hummingbirds' Astonishing Abilities

🐾🥾Join the Exciting Fremont Canyon Animal Tracking Expedition – Limited Spots Available

🧁🥄 Teen Culinary Workshop: Master Cupcake Making at Irvine Fine Arts Center

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🥛♻ Milk Lovers: Recycling Tips for Your Milk Jugs and Cartons

🏃‍♀️ UC Irvine Women's Track & Field Team Gears Up for 2024 Season Opener at Spokane Indoor Challenge

🎾 UC Irvine Men's Tennis Team Eyes Victory in Upcoming 2024 Season with Strong Lineup

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Faces State Champs Orange Coast in Conference Opener

⚽🏆 Irvine Valley Soccer Stars Granzow and Miller Sweep Awards in Stellar Season

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Varsity Athletics: Football Face-offs and Sports Calendar

💐🏈 Irvine High School to Host Memorial for Esteemed Football Coach Terry Henigan

👮‍♂️🚔 Police Seek Information on Man in Mercedes Linked to Assault on Senior Citizen

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why was the cat so good at video games?

Answer: Because it had nine lives!

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

Action-Packed Fun for a Cause: Join the Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk

The Orange County Superhero 5K Run Walk Health & Safety Expo is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024. This family-friendly event includes:

  • 5K Run/Walk, Health & Safety Expo

  • Food

  • Entertainment

  • Fundraising opportunities to support the Crime Survivors Resource Center.

  • It offers both live and virtual race options, with registration fees supporting victims of crime.

  • The event also seeks sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and in-kind donations.

For more information or to participate, visit www.superherorunwalk.org or contact (844) 853-HOPE.

Open Investigative Positions in Economic, Insurance, and Real Estate Fraud at DA’s Office

The District Attorney’s Office is hiring individuals for investigative roles in enforcing criminal and civil laws, focusing on serious offenses. Positions are available in the Economic Crimes Unit, Insurance Fraud Unit, or Real Estate Fraud Unit, dealing with complex fraud cases. Interested and qualified candidates should apply here.

Eat Fresh, Eat Local: Tanaka Farms' CSA Program Brings Fresh Veggies to Your Doorstep

Tanaka Farms offers a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program to easily add more vegetables to your diet.

  • Choose from two sizes, weekly/biweekly options, and pick-up/delivery. .

  • New subscribers get $15 off the first box with code "Csahealthy24" until January 31st.

  • Sign up on their website

#SupportLocalFarm #HealthyEating #TanakaFarms #CSAProgram

Jamboree Road Closure and Construction: Overhaul Starts January 16

Roadwork on Jamboree Road, between Michelle Drive and the railroad tracks, starts January 16, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expect a two-month closure of Jamboree's northbound Walnut off-ramp and southbound Walnut on-ramp. The project, finishing this summer, includes replacing curbs, gutters, ramps, sidewalks, and installing utility protections, water valves, signal detections, and striping. More details at cityofirvine.org/roadconstruction.

Westpark's Girl Talk: Empowering Young Girls with Laughter and Learning

Join the "Girl Talk" event on January 16 from 5:30 to 8 pm at Westpark MPR, for 5th-grade girls and their female guardians. Dress in Barbie-inspired outfits for a fun, informative evening about adolescence. Voluntary donations ($10-$20) appreciated via Venmo or Zelle. RSVP and upload a baby photo via Google Form. Open to all 5th-grade girls regardless of donation.

#GirlTalk2024 #memorablemoments

Make a Difference This January: Donate Blood at UCI and Receive a Special Gift

Donate blood at UCI Blood Donor Center in Orange during January, #NationalBloodDonorMonth, and get a $10 gift card. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3Bjb69w.

Discover Some of Hummingbirds' Astonishing Abilities

Did you know that Hummingbirds are:

  • Uniquely able to hover

  • have a high heart rate of up to 1,260 beats per minute

  • migrate up to 3,000 miles

  • can flying backward.

More info on wildlife at bit.ly/3L9R0Wu.

Join the Exciting Fremont Canyon Animal Tracking Expedition – Limited Spots Available

Join an animal tracking adventure in Fremont Canyon, part of Irvine Ranch Open Space, on January 13 from 9 am to 12 pm. This 3-hour, level-3 difficulty activity is ideal for older children and adults.

  • Learn basic tracking skills to identify signs of local wildlife like mule deer, bobcats, and mountain lions.

  • Wear comfortable, dust-friendly clothes and closed-toe shoes. Bring water, first aid, and other safety gear.

  • Pre-registration is mandatory.

The event, led by IRC and OC Parks, covers 3 miles with a 580-foot elevation change. Suitable for ages 12 and up, with only 2 spots left.

Teen Culinary Workshop: Master Cupcake Making at Irvine Fine Arts Center

Join the Teen Culinary Workshop on January 24, 4–6 p.m., at Irvine Fine Arts Center to learn how to make cupcakes from scratch. This class covers batter making, frosting techniques, flavor exploration, and decorating skills. It's a chance to meet fellow baking enthusiasts and create delicious cupcakes. Sign up at yourirvine.org. 

#TeenBaking #Cupcakes #WorkshopFun #GetCreative #WeAreIrvine #IrvineFineArts #ArtHappensHere

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. January 12, 2024: Symphony Irvine Collaboration Concert (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

  2. March 6, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Band (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  3. March 7, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Orchestra (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

  4. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

  5. 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

  1. February 1 & 2: LEGENDS CONCERT at 7:00 PM.

  2. March 7, 8, 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

  3. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

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 January.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. January 17th-22nd: WHS Music Department Disney World Trip

  2. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

  3. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  4. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  5. 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 January.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Fri & Sat, Jan. 26 & 27: Weekend Singers & Canta Bella at Pilgrim Pines.

  2. Th-Sat, Feb. 1-3, All day: CA All-State Choir Weekend (Any Student) in Sacramento, CA.

  3. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

  4. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

  5. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

  6. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  7. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  8. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  9. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  10. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  11. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  12. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

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

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

  15. 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

Milk Lovers: Recycling Tips for Your Milk Jugs and Cartons

Remember to recycle milk jugs. Check if milk cartons are recyclable in your area at iRecycleSmart.com.

#NationalMilkDay

UC Irvine Women's Track & Field Team Gears Up for 2024 Season Opener at Spokane Indoor Challenge

The UC Irvine women's indoor track & field team will start their 2024 season at the Spokane Indoor Challenge, Jan. 12-13, at The Podium in Spokane, Washington. The team, with 25 athletes competing in 12 events, includes 20 returning letterwinners and 12 new members, featuring nine freshmen.

- Three Spokane meets this season, with a notable trip to Albuquerque for the Dr. MLK Jr. Invitational.

- 14 returning athletes are already top-10 in UCI history in various events.

- Senior Deandra Tyler is a top contender in shot put and weight throw, with impressive personal records.

- Junior Sameen Andar holds two school records in distance events.

- Newcomers in sprints/hurdles include promising freshmen and a state champion.

- In multis & jumps, UCI features recent heptathlon state champions and record holders.

- Next, the team will compete in the Dr. MLK Jr. Invitational in Albuquerque on Jan. 20.

UC Irvine Men's Tennis Team Eyes Victory in Upcoming 2024 Season with Strong Lineup

UC Irvine's men's tennis team, with a history of 16 Big West championships and four conference tournament titles, is gearing up for the 2024 season. They've recently won the 2022 Big West tournament and made their 12th NCAA Division I Tournament appearance. The team returns seven experienced players, including five from the 2022 squad. Key players have earned All-Big West honors, and the team has been bolstered by two graduate transfers from top-25 programs and a highly ranked freshman recruit. They had a successful fall season with a .641 singles record. The 2024 season starts at home against Westcliff on January 18, with a mix of home and away games, including the Big West opener against UC Davis on March 30. The team aims for another Big West tournament title at the end of April, driven by strong team belief and camaraderie.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Basketball

  1.   Thurs, Jan 18th: vs UC San Diego, 7:00 PM

  2.  Sat, Jan 27th: vs CSUN, 7:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Sat, Jan 13th: vs Princeton, 6:00 p.m.

  2.   Wed, Jan 17th: vs McKendree, 6:00 p.m.

  3.  Wed, Jan 31st: vs UCLA, 6:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball

  1. Sat, January 20th: vs UC Davis, 2:00 PM

  2.  Thurs, January 25th: vs Long Beach State, 11:00 AM

Men's Tennis

  •  Fri, January 26th: vs BYU, Time TBA

  •  Sat, January 27th: vs San Diego State, Time TBA

Baseball

  1.  Sat, January 27th: vs Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Fell To State Champs Orange Coast in Conference Opener

Irvine Valley's women's basketball team, ranked 14th in the state with a 9-5 record, began Orange Empire Conference play at home against 5th-ranked Orange Coast (11-3 record) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Orange Coast, led by top scorers McIntyre, Cassell, Lopez, and Arreola, recently beat East LA 72-55. Irvine Valley, coming off a 77-48 win over Palo Verde, is led by Saiki, Ziska, Tomlinson, and Freeman. Their next game is against Santa Ana.

Irvine Valley Soccer Stars Granzow and Miller Sweep Awards in Stellar Season

Irvine Valley sophomore soccer players Lennart Granzow and Grant Miller received multiple awards. Granzow was named the Orange Empire Conference's defensive player of the year and earned several honors including second team All-American. He scored five goals and started all 19 games, contributing to the team's strong defensive record. Miller, leading the team with 17 goals, was also recognized as an all-state player and Scholar All-American. Both played key roles in Irvine Valley's successful season, finishing second in the conference and reaching the So. Cal. Regional Playoff final.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Fri, Jan 12: vs Fullerton* at 6:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  1. Fri, Jan 12: at Santa Ana* at 7:00 PM

  2. Wed, Jan 17: vs Golden West* at 6:00 PM

  3. Fri, Jan 19: at Fullerton* at 7:00 PM

Irvine High School to Host Memorial for Esteemed Football Coach Terry Henigan

A celebration of life for Terry Henigan, a beloved former football coach at Irvine High School, is set for Saturday, Feb. 24, at the school's gym. The event starts with an informal gathering at 1:30 p.m., followed by a formal remembrance at 2:30 p.m. Coach Henigan, who passed away on Dec. 20, 2023, left a profound impact on many, being remembered not only for his coaching achievements, including a 192-126-6 record and multiple CIF titles, but also as a loving family man and a role model. His legacy is cherished by family, players, and the community.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With January Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

January 2024

Friday, January 12

  • Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Game Gym

Tuesday, January 16

  • Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Stadium

Wednesday, January 17

  • Wrestling, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 6:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Wrestling, Girls Varsity (VR)

  • - 6:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, January 19

  • Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Laguna Hills at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, January 22

  • Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 3:30 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:30 PM vs. Portola at Portola High School

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, January 24

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:15 PM vs. Northwood High School at Northwood High School

  •  Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

  •  Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, January 26, 2024

  •  Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 3:15 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • -Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

Police Seek Information on Man in Mercedes Linked to Assault on Senior Citizen

Irvine, a 65-year-old woman was slapped on the buttocks by a 6-foot-tall black male suspect wearing a gold chain. He attempted to coax her to accompany him and fled in a maroon Mercedes-Benz E-Class (1996-2001 model) with black tape over the license plates. Contact [email protected] with any information.

#irvine #crime #wanted

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