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Enjoy an Evening of Bluegrass, Country, and Traditional Music at Concordia University's Fall Concert

Issue # 0730

Author

Joshua Tjia
06 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

❤️🤍💙 Join Irvine on November 11 to Celebrate and Honor Our Veterans

🐈🎄 Make the Holidays Brighter for Irvine’s Shelter Animals

🍂🧋 Celebrate Pumpkin Season with a Sweet Drink Deal at 85°C Bakery Cafe This November

💵 Smart Money for Teens: Free Financial Literacy Workshop at Katie Wheeler Library, Nov. 7

🌳🚶🏻‍♀️ The Benefits of Walking: Better Mood, Stronger Bones, and a Healthier Heart

🌱🧤Learn How to Create a Native Plant Garden at Irvine’s Native Seed Farm, Nov. 14

🎵🪕 Enjoy an Evening of Bluegrass, Country, and Traditional Music at Concordia University's Fall Concert

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Meet Sam and Dorothy: Two Loving Cats Looking for Their Forever Home Together

🎾 UCI Men’s Tennis Advances to Singles and Doubles Quarterfinals at SoCal Championships

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🦷 Orange County Man Arrested in Connection with Nationwide Dental Office Fraud Scheme

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

🌟🏪🎉Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why cats are afraid of trees?

Because of their bark!

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

Join Irvine on November 11 to Celebrate and Honor Our Veterans

The City of Irvine invites the community to honor veterans and their families at its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. The ceremony will recognize the service and sacrifices of military members, with special recognition for local veterans and military organizations. The event is free and open to all.

Woodbridge Invites Musicians of All Skill Levels to Join Folk Circle Club Interest List

The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to support animals in need through its Holiday Donation Drive, November 15 –January 15. Donations help provide specialized veterinary care, foster homes, and additional support for animals preparing for adoption through four special programs: Enhanced Care, Foster Care, Third Chance for Pets, and Rescue Support. Since 1999, the Third Chance for Pets program has helped nearly 14,500 animals find homes after being rescued from overcrowded shelters and difficult circumstances.

Residents can also participate by downloading and decorating a holiday ornament and returning it to the center at 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine, for a festive holiday display.

Celebrate Pumpkin Season with a Sweet Drink Deal at 85°C Bakery Cafe This November

Throughout November, 85°C Bakery Cafe is offering app members a Buy One, Get One 50% Off deal on select pumpkin drinks, including Pumpkin Milk Tea, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Pumpkin Matcha Oat Latte. Customers can mix and match medium or large drinks, hot or iced. The offer is valid November 1–30, through the 85°C app for in-store or online orders.

Smart Money for Teens: Free Financial Literacy Workshop at Katie Wheeler Library, Nov. 7

Teens are invited to Smart Money for Teens: Bite of Reality, an interactive financial workshop on Saturday, November 7, from 1–3 p.m. at the Katie Wheeler Library. Through a hands-on simulation, participants will experience managing a job, income, expenses, and real-world financial decisions while learning how to live within a budget.

The Benefits of Walking: Better Mood, Stronger Bones, and a Healthier Heart

Walking is a simple, low-impact exercise that can improve your overall health and well-being. An eight-year study of 13,000 people found that walking 30 minutes daily was linked to a significantly lower risk of premature death.

Benefits of Walking:

  • Improves mood and strengthens bones.

  • Helps burn calories and manage weight.

  • Lowers blood pressure.

  • Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes or helps manage it.

Tips for Walking Safely:

  • Keep your head up, back straight, and arms swinging naturally.

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing.

  • Warm up with five minutes of slow walking.

  • Walk at a brisk but comfortable pace without becoming overly breathless.

  • Cool down with five minutes of slower walking.

  • Stretch your major muscles to help prevent stiffness and injury.

  • Start slowly, gradually increase your walking time, and aim for at least five days a week.

Learn How to Create a Native Plant Garden at Irvine’s Native Seed Farm, Nov. 14

Join “Exploring Your Native Garden” on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Native Seed Farm in Irvine. This beginner-friendly, two-hour activity offers inspiration and practical guidance for creating a home garden with native plants that support the local ecosystem.

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Enjoy an Evening of Bluegrass, Country, and Traditional Music at Concordia University's Fall Concert

Concordia University's Americana Ensemble, directed by Nico Co, will perform a fall concert on Friday, November 13, from 7:30–8:30 p.m. The all-acoustic group will perform a lively mix of bluegrass, old-time, country, gospel, Romani, and other traditional string band music.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Meet Sam and Dorothy: Two Loving Cats Looking for Their Forever Home Together

The Irvine Animal Care Center is looking for a loving home for Sam and Dorothy, two bonded cats who must be adopted together. As part of the center’s Fall into Fur-ever promotion, their adoption fees have been waived. Anyone interested in welcoming this adorable duo into their family can learn more at cityofirvine.gov/animals.

UCI Men’s Tennis Advances to Singles and Doubles Quarterfinals at SoCal Championships

UC Irvine men’s tennis players Greg Gamal and Alex Guajardo advanced to the singles quarterfinals at the SoCal Intercollegiate Championships, while Guajardo and Holland Snell also reached the doubles quarterfinals.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Basketball

  • Sat, Nov 7 - vs San José State, 7:00 PM

Baseball

  • Sat, Nov 7 - vs UCLA, 1:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Sat, Nov 7 -vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Basketball

  • Fri, Nov 6 - vs IVC Classic, TBA

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Nov 6 - vs Saddleback, 2:30 PM

  • Fri, Nov 13 - vs Orange Coast, 2:30 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Nov 7 - vs El Camino , 1:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Nov 10 - vs Golden West, 2:30 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Tue, Nov 10 - vs Cypress, 6:00 PM

  • Thu, Nov 12 - vs Saddleback, 6:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2026

Monday, November 9

  • Water Polo, Girls - vs Tesoro, 4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 10

  • Water Polo, Girls - vs Canyon/Anaheim, 4:30 PM

Orange County Man Arrested in Connection with Nationwide Dental Office Fraud Scheme

Irvine Police arrested Quan “David” Hoang Vu, 31, of Orange County, who allegedly posed as a dental office professional to steal thousands of dollars from dental practices across the country. After allegedly carrying out the scheme, Vu fled to Hawaii, but detectives continued their investigation and arrested him when he returned. He was booked into Orange County Jail on outstanding warrants and charges of identity theft and grand theft.

Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 50% - 60% open rate. Our newsletter is a great way to reach Irvine residents.

  • 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

November 1 - December 12 Holiday Toy Drive

November 6 - 7 Idina Menzel 8 PM

November 7 Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day 8 AM - 12 PM

November 7 Holiday Faire 10 AM - 4 PM

November 8 Barber, Beach & More 3 PM

November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony 11 AM - 12:30 PM

November 12 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

November 13 IRWD Green Dome Community Tour 10 AM - 2 PM

November 14 – 15 Modern Makers Mart: Woodbury Town Center 10 AM - 4 PM

November 22 PSYCB: Let's Dance! 1 PM

November 22 PSSS: What We Inherit 7 PM

November 24 PSYO: 1911 7 PM

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