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Explore 377 Acres of Serene Trails and Natural Beauty at Peters Canyon

Issue # 0226

Author

Joshua Tjia
14 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🥚🍳 Breaking Brunch News: Broken Yolk Cafe Opens Its Doors in Irvine

🎶🎙 Symphony in the Cities: Free Concert at Great Park on August 18

☀️🔋 Discover Solar Solutions: Irvine Hosts Workshop on Solar Power Benefits

👨‍👦🎉 Father-Son Event: Learn About Growing Up at Guys Night on August 29th

🚕👶 Pediatric Heatstroke Alert: Simple Steps to Prevent Tragedy—Lock, Look, and Remember

🩸 Help Save Lives! Join UCI Health's Blood Drive on August 20

🌳🌿 Explore 377 Acres of Serene Trails and Natural Beauty at Peters Canyon

🎨🎁 Showcase Your Art: Final Days to Join Irvine’s Holiday Faire

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕 Making Families Whole: 38 Pets Adopted, 9 Reunited with Owners in Irvine Last Week

🏅🥉 UCI Athletes Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics with Gold and Bronze Wins

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💊💵 Irvine Police Arrest Man with Stolen Gun, Drugs, and Cash at Gas Station

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do you call friends you like to eat with?

Tastebuds!

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

Breaking Brunch News: Broken Yolk Cafe Opens Its Doors in Irvine

Broken Yolk Cafe has officially opened its new location in Irvine at 3988A Barranca Pkwy. Stop by to enjoy a delicious breakfast or brunch, with favorites like fluffy pancakes, savory omelets, and avocado toast. Don’t miss out on this new must-visit eatery!

#Irvine #BrokenYolkCafe #IrvineEats #GrandOpening

Symphony in the Cities: Free Concert at Great Park on August 18

Mark your calendar for Symphony in the Cities on Sunday, August 18, at Great Park Live in Irvine. Enjoy a free outdoor concert by the Pacific Symphony, featuring popular classics, pop tunes, and patriotic songs. Pre-concert activities for kids start at 5:30 p.m., with picnic options and gourmet treats available. Don't miss this chance to connect with your community under the summer sky. More info at cityofirvine.org/summer.

Discover Solar Solutions: Irvine Hosts Workshop on Solar Power Benefits

City of Irvine is hosting a free Solarize Irvine workshop at Las Lomas Community Park on September 10, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. The event will help residents learn about the benefits of going solar, including reducing energy bills and improving home value. Attendees can meet with experts, access group discounts for solar installations, batteries, and EV chargers, and learn about the 30% Federal Tax Credit. Register at ocgoessolar.org.

Father-Son Event: Learn About Growing Up at Guys Night on August 29th

Guys Night is happening on August 29th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM, offering 5th-grade boys a chance to spend a fun evening with their father or another trusted adult role model. The event will focus on learning about adolescence, growing up, and the changes they will experience, with a special guest speaker, Shawn Gillespie. To join, RSVP by August 23rd by emailing Jami at [email protected], including your child’s name, teacher, and a baby photo for a fun game.

Pediatric Heatstroke Alert: Simple Steps to Prevent Tragedy—Lock, Look, and Remember

Pediatric vehicular heatstroke is a leading cause of non-crash deaths for children under 14. Always check for children before leaving your vehicle, lock the doors, and never leave a child alone in a car, even for a minute. Make it a habit to check the back seat every time you exit and keep keys out of reach. For more information, visit here.

Help Save Lives! Join UCI Health's Blood Drive on August 20

Join UCI Health at the Honda Center on August 20 for a vital blood drive. Donors will receive a $10 gift card and a chance to win a signed Ducks puck and ice-skating passes. Register now to make a difference!

#DonateBlood #SaveLives

Explore 377 Acres of Serene Trails and Natural Beauty at Peters Canyon

Peters Canyon Regional Park offers a serene 377-acre escape perfect for getting your daily steps while immersing yourself in nature. With diverse trails winding through willows, eucalyptus, and cottonwoods, hikers can easily lose themselves in the sensory delights of the landscape, turning a simple 10,000-step goal into a calming experience. The park, generously preserved by Irvine Company, provides a beautiful setting to unwind and appreciate nature's subtle wonders.

For those seeking more adventures, consider joining the Full Moon Hike on August 19 for a peaceful, 2.5-mile trek under the night sky.

Showcase Your Art: Final Days to Join Irvine’s Holiday Faire

Applications for the Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Faire and Holiday Market close in two days! Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your handcrafted artwork and connect with a community of shoppers in a festive setting. Apply by Friday, August 16 at 10:55 p.m. PT at cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center/special-events.

#SupportLocalArtists #WeAreIrvine

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Making Families Whole: 38 Pets Adopted, 9 Reunited with Owners in Irvine Last Week

Between August 5–11, 10 dogs, 27 cats, and 1 hamster found new homes, while 6 dogs and 3 cats were reunited with their owners. Congrats to the new pet families! For more info on adoption and hours, visit the Irvine Animal Care website.

UCI Athletes Shine at 2024 Paris Olympics with Gold and Bronze Wins

Former UC Irvine men's volleyball players Kevin Tillie and David Smith made headlines at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with Tillie winning gold for France and Smith earning bronze for the USA. UCI was one of 49 schools to secure two or more medals and one of only two non-football Division I schools in that group. The Big West conference ranked sixth in total medals, with UCI being the only school in the conference to win gold. In women's water polo, Tara Prentice narrowly missed a medal after two heartbreaking losses. Current UCI student-athlete Hilir Henno also made an appearance, playing a ceremonial role in the games. Overall, UCI athletes have a historic tally of eight gold, 16 silver, and three bronze medals across all-time Olympic participation.

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 calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Irvine Police Arrest Man with Stolen Gun, Drugs, and Cash at Gas Station

Last Thursday, Irvine police arrested 38-year-old Thanh Tran after finding him parked without license plates at a gas station near Red Hill and MacArthur. Tran, who was on probation with a felony warrant, was found with a stolen gun, over five grams of fentanyl, prescription pills, and a large amount of cash. He was booked at Orange County Jail on multiple felony charges, including possession of narcotics for sale and carrying a loaded firearm.

#dontcommitcrimeinirvine #irvinepd #orangecounty

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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