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Enjoy Summer Friday Nights at Tanaka Farms With Melon Tours and Market Fun

Issue # 0659

Author

Joshua Tjia
06 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

📦🥬🫜 Free Grocery Boxes Available at Great Park on July 9

🏊‍♂️💧 Woollett Aquatics Center Expansion Underway in Irvine

☀️💡 Join Solarize Irvine to Discover Solar, Battery Storage, and EV Charging Options, July 15

🥯🚓 Connect With Irvine Police Over Bagels on July 8

🍈🍉 Enjoy Summer Friday Nights at Tanaka Farms With Melon Tours and Market Fun

🧴☀️ Beat the Heat: Simple Ways to Stay Cool and Healthy This Summer

🧤🌱 Free Compost 101 Workshop Coming to Irvine on July 11

🎨🎉 Irvine Annual Returns with Contemporary Art Exhibition, Opens July 11

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🐈‍⬛ A Happy Week at Irvine Animal Care Center: 17 Pets Adopted

🎾 Three UC Irvine Tennis Players Shine on Pro Circuit with ATP Points and ITF Success

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🛍️🚓 Two Arrested After $3,000 Lululemon Theft at Irvine Spectrum

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do you get when you cross a dog and a calculator?

A friend you can count on.

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

Free Grocery Boxes Available at Great Park on July 9

The City of Irvine will offer free food boxes to eligible residents on Thursday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at Great Park Parking Lot 2. Each household may receive one monthly box filled with fresh produce, vegetables, dairy products, and other nutritious staples while supplies last.

Woollett Aquatics Center Expansion Underway in Irvine

Construction has begun on a major expansion of the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. The project will add a new pool, splash pad, Ninja Cross obstacle course, locker rooms, bleachers, sports lighting, accessibility improvements, and a new parking lot along Walnut Avenue. The aquatics center and nearby facilities will stay open during construction, which is expected to continue through spring 2028. The upgrades aim to provide more recreation opportunities for residents and help Irvine host future regional, national, and international sporting events.

Join Solarize Irvine to Discover Solar, Battery Storage, and EV Charging Options, July 15

Join the free virtual Solarize Irvine workshop on Wednesday, July 15, from 7–8:15 p.m. to learn about solar energy, battery storage, EV charging, heat pumps, and group-discounted pricing options. Hosted by the nonprofit OC Goes Solar in partnership with the City of Irvine, the workshop will also cover new financing opportunities, including prepaid lease options that may help homeowners access 30% or more in upfront savings. The event is free and open to all residents.

Connect With Irvine Police Over Bagels on July 8

Join the Irvine Police Department for Bagels With a Cop on Wednesday, July 8, from 9–11 a.m. at The Bagel Shack (5405 Alton Parkway, Irvine). Community members are invited to meet local officers, ask questions, and enjoy a snack.

Enjoy Summer Friday Nights at Tanaka Farms With Melon Tours and Market Fun

Tanaka Farms is hosting Sunset Melon Tasting Tours and the Melon Moon Market every Friday from July 17 through August 21. Melon tasting tours are offered at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy an evening of fresh melon tastings and shopping from local vendors.

Find more information here

Beat the Heat: Simple Ways to Stay Cool and Healthy This Summer

Stay cool and make the most of summer by staying aware of the risks of extreme heat. Heat stroke is a serious condition that can happen quickly, but knowing the warning signs and taking a few simple precautions can help keep you and your loved ones safe all season long.

Heat Safety Tips

  • 💧 Drink water regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty.

  • 🌞 If possible, limit outdoor activities between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

  • 👕 Wear lightweight, breathable clothing and seek shade.

  • 🧢 Use a hat and sunscreen when outside.

  • 🏊 Take breaks from the sun, even while swimming.

  • ⚠️ Watch for dizziness, headache, nausea, or muscle cramps.

  • 🌅 Exercise during cooler morning or evening hours.

  • 👀 Check on children, older adults, and neighbors during hot weather.

Free Compost 101 Workshop Coming to Irvine on July 11

Join a free Compost 101 Workshop on Saturday, July 11, from 10–11:30 a.m. at IRWD Headquarters in Irvine. Learn simple composting tips, from balancing greens and browns to creating nutrient-rich compost that helps your garden thrive.

Irvine Annual Returns with Contemporary Art Exhibition, Opens July 11

The 42nd Irvine Annual juried exhibition opens Saturday, July 11, at the Irvine Fine Arts Center with a free artist reception from 2–4 p.m. Showcasing contemporary works by regional and national artists, the exhibition features painting, sculpture, photography, fiber, mixed media, and other innovative material-based practices. The exhibition will be on display through September 5.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

A Happy Week at Irvine Animal Care Center: 17 Pets Adopted

The Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated another successful week from June 22–28, with 17 pets finding new homes, including eight dogs and nine cats. One tortoise was transferred to a rescue organization, while five dogs and three cats were reunited with their owners.

Residents interested in adopting can visit the center's website for adoption information and operating hours.

Three UC Irvine Tennis Players Shine on Pro Circuit with ATP Points and ITF Success

Three UC Irvine men's tennis players have earned ATP points on the 2026 ITF Tour. Recent graduates Noah Zamora and Hiroki Sakagawa, along with rising sophomore Alex Guajardo, have posted strong results this season, highlighted by tournament finals appearances, main-draw wins, and career milestones on the professional circuit.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

Two Arrested After $3,000 Lululemon Theft at Irvine Spectrum

Irvine Police arrested two suspects in connection with a June 15 theft at Lululemon in Irvine Spectrum involving more than $3,000 in stolen clothing. Nasir Jandre Isles, 21, of Compton, and Zahkia Kamillah Ahmad, 23, of Gardena, were arrested in Carson on burglary charges. Detectives later recovered stolen merchandise from multiple Lululemon stores across Los Angeles County during a search of a Los Angeles apartment.

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!

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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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