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Eggs, Eats & Farmyard Fun—Easter Celebration Returns to Tanaka Hilltop

Issue # 0594

Author

Joshua Tjia
23 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍽️🏬🛒 Canopy at Great Park to Feature Mix of Dining, Retail, and Grocery Options

🚌✏️ Irvine Valley College Expands Teacher Preparation Efforts Amid Statewide Shortage

🎶🕯️ Candlelit Concert: Notos Quartet Presents Walton, Mozart, and Schumann Works

🌷🥚🌷 Eggs, Eats & Farmyard Fun—Easter Celebration Returns to Tanaka Hilltop

🫘🥑 Boost Your Microbiome: Simple Nutrition Tips + Gut-Friendly Recipes

🌳🧘🏽‍♂️ Hike, Stretch, and Recharge: Spring Fitness Hike + Yoga Returns to Bommer Canyon

🚌🎨 Irvine City Hall Hosts High School Art Exhibition April 6–May 15

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕 Irvine Animal Care Center Seeks Foster Volunteers for Recovering Pets

🤽‍♀️ UCI Women's Water Polo Defeats Harvard 12–10 in Regular-Season Home Finale

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾 IVC Men’s Tennis Sweeps Fullerton 9-0, Clinches OEC Title

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

⚾️ Woodbridge Baseball Tops Northwood 7–1, Extends League Win Streak to Four

🏈🎾 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

When does a horse talk?

Whinney wants to!

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

Canopy at Great Park to Feature Mix of Dining, Retail, and Grocery Options

The Canopy at Great Park in Irvine, a new 12-acre retail and dining destination, will feature a mix of established and emerging food and lifestyle brands. Confirmed tenants include Chicha San Chen, Philz Coffee, Osen Urban Table, JJANG Yakiniku, Social House, The Taco Stand, Shootz, and In-N-Out, along with retail shops like Rylee + Cru, Free People Movement, and Solestage. The center will be anchored by T&T Supermarket, a large Asian grocery chain, and is designed to serve as a community-focused space for shopping, dining, and gathering.

Irvine Valley College Expands Teacher Preparation Efforts Amid Statewide Shortage

Irvine Valley College’s Teacher Preparation Pathway is helping students like Rebecca Pineda pursue careers in education through guidance and practical experience. After enrolling at IVC in 2024, Pineda became involved in the Aspiring Educators Club and now serves as its president while also contributing to broader education initiatives. As California works to address a teacher shortage, IVC is expanding its program with hands-on learning opportunities, planned paid apprenticeships, and partnerships that support the transition from community college to credentialing programs. Additional funding and resources, including lab classrooms and professional development opportunities, are further supporting students as they prepare for careers in teaching.

Candlelit Concert: Notos Quartet Presents Walton, Mozart, and Schumann Works

Experience an intimate candlelit concert with the Notos Quartett on March 26 at 7:00 PM in the Samueli Theater. Known for their expressive and dynamic performances, the ensemble will present a rich program featuring Walton’s Piano Quartet in D minor, Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, and Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 47.

Eggs, Eats & Farmyard Fun—Easter Celebration Returns to Tanaka Hilltop

Celebrate Easter at Tanaka Farms Hilltop on April 5 from 10 AM–2 PM with a festive luncheon featuring a buffet of smoked tri-tip, pineapple glaze ham, maple chicken, vegan options, and fresh strawberries for dessert. Families can also enjoy a kids egg hunt, barnyard animal visits, scenic photo ops, and fun games.

Boost Your Microbiome: Simple Nutrition Tips + Gut-Friendly Recipes

Taking care of your colon health can start right in your kitchen. Experts say simple lifestyle choices—like eating more fiber (25–30g daily), choosing mostly plant-based foods, staying hydrated, moving your body, and limiting processed foods—can make a big difference in supporting your gut and lowering cancer risk. Here are two recipes are packed with ingredients that help digestion and reduce inflammation.

🥕 Rainbow Carrots with Herbs & Pistachios

  • Full of fiber and antioxidants

  • Healthy fats (like olive oil, pistachios, sesame seeds) support gut health

  • Warm spices help with digestion and reduce inflammation

  • Fresh herbs and lemon add a refreshing, immune-boosting touch

🌯 Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchiladas

  • Hearty and satisfying with plant-based protein and fiber

  • Sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and nutrients for gut health

  • Tomatillos and peppers support digestion

  • Pumpkin seeds help nourish the gut and support overall wellness

Hike, Stretch, and Recharge: Spring Fitness Hike + Yoga Returns to Bommer Canyon

Join a Spring Fitness Hike with Yoga at Bommer Cattle Camp on Friday, April 10, from 8–11 AM. This moderate 5-mile hike with rolling hills and scenic views is followed by a relaxing, beginner-friendly yoga session focused on stretching and breath.

Registration opens March 26 at 8 a.m., and the class tends to fills up fast, so be sure to sign up early!

Irvine City Hall Hosts High School Art Exhibition April 6–May 15

The City of Irvine’s annual High School Art Exhibition will be on display at Irvine City Hall from April 6 to May 15, showcasing a wide range of student artwork including digital media, painting, photography, sculpture, and more. A special opening reception will be held on April 23 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. to celebrate these emerging artists.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: IUSD Honor Orchestra Concert

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. March 26, 4:00 PM: WHS Carnival

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. April 7, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert, Segerstrom Concert Hall

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. March 27 - April 2: Hawaii Choir Tour

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  1. March 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: PHS Vocal Concert – Spring Concert

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Seeks Foster Volunteers for Recovering Pets

The Irvine Animal Care Center is seeking compassionate foster volunteers to temporarily care for dogs and cats recovering from injuries or surgery, providing them with a safe and loving space to heal before adoption. Volunteers offer basic care and support while the center provides all training, supplies, and medical care.

Learn how to get involved here

UCI Women's Water Polo Defeats Harvard 12–10 in Regular-Season Home Finale

UC Irvine women’s water polo defeated Harvard 12–10 in its regular-season home finale, using a strong fourth-quarter push to secure the win after a tight, back-and-forth game. Deirdre Murphy led with four goals and Sara Naulty added three.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Tennis

  • Mon, Mar 23 – vs UC Riverside, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  • Thur, Mar 26 – vs Dartmouth, TBA

IVC Men’s Tennis Sweeps Fullerton 9-0, Clinches OEC Title

Irvine Valley College men’s tennis swept Fullerton 9-0 to clinch the Orange Empire Conference title, improving to 9-1 overall and 7-0 in conference while maintaining its No. 1 state ranking. The Lasers dominated both doubles and singles play and will close the regular season Tuesday at home.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Baseball

  • Tue, Mar 24 – vs Orange Coast, 2:00 PM

  • Sat, Mar 28 – vs Orange Coast, 12:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  • Tue, Mar 24 – vs Orange Coast, 2:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  • Wed, Mar 25 – vs San Diego Mesa, 6:00 PM

Woodbridge Baseball Tops Northwood 7–1, Extends League Win Streak to Four

Woodbridge baseball beat Northwood 7–1 to stay undefeated in league play with four straight wins. Alex Johnson led the way by pitching four strong innings and going 3-for-4 with two RBIs.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With March Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2026

Tuesday, March 24

  • Baseball - 3:30 PM vs Woodbridge

  • Beach Volleyball, Girls - 3:30 PM vs Rosary Academy

Wednesday, March 25

  • Beach Volleyball, Girls - 3:30 PM vs Laguna Beach

  • Swimming & Diving, Boys - 3:30 PM vs Woodbridge

  • Swimming & Diving, Girls - 3:30 PM vs Woodbridge

  • Golf, Boys - 4:00 PM vs Northwood

  • Lacrosse, Boys - 4:00 PM vs Northwood

  • Volleyball, Boys - 5:15 PM vs Norco

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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