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Explore 1,000+ Dazzling Lights at Irvine’s Dream Glow Festival

Issue # 0725

Author

Joshua Tjia
30 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌳🚲 Help Make Yale Avenue Safer: Join Irvine’s Community Pop-Up Event on November 8

🏮🎄 Explore 1,000+ Dazzling Lights at Irvine’s Dream Glow Festival

🏙️📄 Irvine City Council Declines Additional Financial Audits Amid Projected $37 Million Budget Deficit

🌧️🍦 Rainy Day Special: Buy One, Get One Free at Yogurtland

🌳💚 Explore Your Family History for Free at Irvine Public Libraries This October

🤒 Stay Healthy This Season: Free Cold and Flu Workshop in Irvine

🌱🧘🏻 Stretch, Hike, and Unwind at Bommer Canyon’s Fitness Hike and Yoga Event, Nov. 13

🎨🥐 Find Unique Holiday Gifts at Woodbridge’s Arts & Crafts Show and French Artisan Market

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🎃🐈‍⬛ Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Your Cats Happy and Healthy

🏀 UC Irvine Men’s Basketball Defeats Cal State LA 94-58 in Preseason Finale

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Advances to CIF Open Division Semifinals

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🏍️ Irvine Police Arrest Two Los Angeles Men Suspected in Series of Motorcycle Thefts

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Where’s the best place to find bad apples?

In the seedy part of town.

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

Help Make Yale Avenue Safer: Join Irvine’s Community Pop-Up Event on November 8

The City of Irvine invites residents to a Yale Avenue Enhancement Project pop-up event on Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hicks Canyon Trail, near the Yale Avenue crossing on the west side of the street. The project aims to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility along Yale Avenue north of the I-405 Freeway, including Yale Loop. Proposed improvements include protected bike lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, traffic controls, and intersection upgrades. Residents can learn about the plans, explore improvement options, ask questions, and share feedback to help shape the project.

Explore 1,000+ Dazzling Lights at Irvine’s Dream Glow Festival

Celebrate the holiday season at the Dream Glow Festival, happening November 5–December 30 at Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine. Enjoy more than 1,000 handcrafted light displays across three magical worlds: Sweet Dreams, Outer Space, and Christmas Fantasy. The festival also features live performances, interactive activities, a Christmas market, and festive food and drinks.

To celebrate Irvine/Great Park Resident Day on November 12, Irvine and Great Park residents can get 25% off festival tickets for that day by using promo code IRVINE25 at checkout.

Visit dreamglowfestival.com for tickets and details.

Irvine City Council Declines Additional Financial Audits Amid Projected $37 Million Budget Deficit

The Irvine City Council unanimously voted against conducting additional financial audits as the city faces a projected $37 million annual budget deficit by July 2028, potentially rising to $47 million by the end of the decade. Instead, officials plan to address the shortfall through $27 million in spending reductions and $10 million in additional revenue. Proposed audits of federal COVID-19 spending and the Great Park’s Swyft Cities gondola project would have cost $25,000–$140,000, depending on the audit. Council members opted to rely on existing financial reviews, prioritizing resources toward addressing the city's budget challenges while making financial records available for public review.

Rainy Day Special: Buy One, Get One Free at Yogurtland

Yogurtland is offering a Buy One, Get One Free deal on frozen yogurt and ice cream from October 30 to November 1, on rainy days. Grab a friend and enjoy a sweet treat at participating locations, including Southern California. Simply use code RAINYDAY when ordering online or through the Yogurtland app.

Explore Your Family History for Free at Irvine Public Libraries This October

October is Family History Month! Discover your family’s roots with free access to Ancestry Library at Irvine Public Library locations. This genealogy research tool offers historical records, including birth, marriage, and census records, to help you explore your family history. Access is available only inside Irvine Public Library facilities.

Stay Healthy This Season: Free Cold and Flu Workshop in Irvine

Learn how to manage cough, cold, and flu symptoms at a free wellness workshop on Friday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to noon at Heritage Park Community Center. Dr. Manisha Perera of UCI Health will explain the differences between common respiratory illnesses, at-home treatments, when antibiotics are needed, and when to seek medical care.

Register at yourirvine.org

Stretch, Hike, and Unwind at Bommer Canyon’s Fitness Hike and Yoga Event, Nov. 13

Join a five-mile fitness hike and yoga session at Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp on Friday, November 13, from 8–11 a.m. Enjoy scenic canyon views during a moderately challenging hike with rolling hills, followed by beginner-friendly yoga focusing on the hips, legs, core, and relaxation.

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Find Unique Holiday Gifts at Woodbridge’s Arts & Crafts Show and French Artisan Market

Join Woodbridge’s Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and French Artisan Market on Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for unique holiday gifts, handmade crafts, decorations, jewelry, artwork, and more. Find a French market upstairs with items from French artisans and try tasty treats like macarons and other pastries. Admission is free, and the event will take place rain or shine.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Irvine Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  • November 3 - Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, 6:30 PM

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  • October 30 - Fall PHS Band Concert, 7:00 PM

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

Halloween Safety Tips to Keep Your Cats Happy and Healthy

Keep your feline friends safe and comfortable during Halloween. Here are a few simple tips to help keep your furry companions healthy and safe.

  • Keep Candy Away: Chocolate and certain sweeteners can be toxic, while candy wrappers may cause digestive problems. Contact your veterinarian if your cat eats something unsafe.

  • Choose Safe Decorations: Keep pumpkins, corn cobs, cobwebs, and small decorations out of reach. Use battery-powered candles to prevent burns and fires.

  • Create a Quiet Space: Keep your cat in a secure, comfortable room away from visitors and loud noises. Soft music can help them relax.

  • Skip the Costumes: Costumes can be uncomfortable or unsafe for cats. Choose a festive collar or bandana instead.

  • Help Anxious Cats: If your cat becomes stressed, ask your veterinarian about calming products or other safe options.

UC Irvine Men’s Basketball Defeats Cal State LA 94-58 in Preseason Finale

UC Irvine men’s basketball wrapped up its preseason with a 94-58 exhibition victory over Cal State LA, led by Jovan Jester Jr.’s 17 points and Olivier Rioux’s 13 points and eight rebounds. The Anteaters will open their regular season at home against Chapman on November 3.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Tennis

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, 10:30 AM

  • Sat, Oct 31 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Cal Poly, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 31 - vs UC Santa Barbara, 5:00 PM

Baseball

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Arizona State, 2:00 PM

Men’s Water Polo

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Basketball

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Grossmont, 5:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Riverside, 1:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Oct 31 - vs Palomar, 2:00 PM

Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Advances to CIF Open Division Semifinals

Woodbridge High School’s girls flag football team overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Orange Lutheran 26-20 in overtime, advancing to the CIF Open Division semifinals for the first time. Quarterback Delia Stone led the comeback with four touchdowns, while Lauren Gagnier sealed the victory with an interception.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No further upcoming varsity home games for this month.

Irvine Police Arrest Two Los Angeles Men Suspected in Series of Motorcycle Thefts

Irvine Police arrested two Los Angeles men suspected of stealing motorcycles from parking garages over several months by loading them into a van. Following an extensive investigation, Brian Anthony Velasquez, 24, was arrested in Culver City, while Yury Edson Velasquez, 46, was arrested in Santa Barbara with help from local authorities. Both were booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of motorcycle 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!

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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

September 12 - November 1 Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

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

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