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Explore 500+ Acres of the Great Park Today, with 300 More Coming Soon

Issue # 0223

Author

Joshua Tjia
09 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌳🏞️ Explore 500+ Acres of the Great Park Today, with 300 More Coming Soon

🍞🥪 Sessions West Coast Deli Celebrates 10 Years of Success in Irvine

🚜🚧 Irvine Takes the Heat Off with Cool New Street Coating

🩰 Join ABT’s Exclusive 2-Day Ballet Workshop with Top Instructors

☀️🤕 Essential Tips for a Safe and Injury-Free Summer

🔧💦 Free IRWD Workshop to Help You Spot Leaks and Prep for Fall Planting

🎨🧑‍🎨 Get Ready to Paint, Sculpt, and Create: Art Classes at Irvine Fine Arts Center Open for Registration on August 15

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐱🐶 Don’t Miss Out: Comedy Fundraiser for Irvine Animals Happening September 17

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Signs Talented Guard Torian Lee for 2024-25 Season

🏃🏽‍♂️ UC Irvine Gears Up for Success with 10 Dynamic Newcomers in Track & Field"

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚨 Tragedy in Irvine: Officers Kill Man as He Fatally Stabs His Mother

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Where do you learn to make ice cream?

Sundae school.

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

Explore 500+ Acres of the Great Park Today, with 300 More Coming Soon

Over 500 acres are currently open at the Great Park, with an additional 300 acres planned for future development. Explore the park’s amenities and attractions, both present and upcoming, using an interactive map available at greatparkframework.org, where you can also take a virtual tour to see the park's future.

#GreatPark #WeAreIrvine

Sessions West Coast Deli Celebrates 10 Years of Success in Irvine

Ten years ago, surfers Matt Meddock and Max Schlutz founded Sessions West Coast Deli, aiming to create a better sandwich with premium ingredients. Now with six locations, their Woodbridge Village Center spot is the busiest. Their top seller, the Summer Zephyr sandwich, combines fresh mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, basil aioli, and arugula on a French roll. The deli also offers popular items like their simple burger and Brussels sprouts. Schlutz draws inspiration from global food cultures for new creations, making Irvine a perfect fit with its vibrant, family-friendly environment.

Irvine Takes the Heat Off with Cool New Street Coating

Irvine is the first city in Orange County to apply DuraShield Solar Reflective Grey pavement coating, a new technology that extends the life of streets and reduces ground-level heat. The coating is being applied on San Juan and San Leon until August 9 as part of a pilot program. This innovative pavement helps lower surface and ambient air temperatures while protecting against UV and heat damage. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/coolpavement.

Join ABT’s Exclusive 2-Day Ballet Workshop with Top Instructors

Join the RAISING THE BARRE: The Art of the Port de Bras workshop with ABT William J. Gillespie School Artistic Director, Susan Brooker, on August 31-September 1 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. This 2-day event features lectures and demonstration classes with top instructors.

Essential Tips for a Safe and Injury-Free Summer

To avoid common summertime injuries:

  • Stay hydrated by drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily, especially for children and the elderly.

  • Wear proper safety gear like helmets and life vests for activities, and use sunscreen with at least SPF 30, applying it regularly.

  • Keep allergies under control by closing windows and using air conditioning.

  • Prevent foodborne illnesses by keeping perishable foods cool and washing hands frequently.

  • Protect yourself from bugs and pests by wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent; if stung by a bee, remove the stinger quickly and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

Free IRWD Workshop to Help You Spot Leaks and Prep for Fall Planting

Join IRWD for a free workshop on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10-11:30 a.m. at their headquarters. Learn how to check your home for leaks and prepare for the fall planting season, with expert guidance from IRWD and Cool Irvine.

Get Ready to Paint, Sculpt, and Create: Art Classes at Irvine Fine Arts Center Open for Registration on August 15

Registration for Irvine Fine Arts Center classes opens on August 15 at 6 a.m. offering a wide range of art classes for all ages, including painting, ceramics, culinary arts, and more. Adult jewelry and ceramics courses have a separate registration opening on August 16 at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., respectively. Don't miss out—mark your calendar and sign up online at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine. 

#FineArtsClasses #GetCreative #IrvineFineArts #ArtHappensHere

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

Don’t Miss Out: Comedy Fundraiser for Irvine Animals Happening September 17

Get ready to laugh for a cause at Comedy Unleashed on Tuesday, September 17, at Irvine Improv! This annual fundraiser supports the Irvine Animal Care Center, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for dinner, followed by a comedy show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55, and all proceeds benefit pets in need. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a hilarious evening while helping animals find their forever homes. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

UC Irvine Men's Basketball Signs Talented Guard Torian Lee for 2024-25 Season

UC Irvine men's basketball has signed freshman guard Torian Lee for the 2024-25 season. Lee, a standout from Orangeville Prep and Semiahmoo, led his teams to consecutive Provincial Championship appearances, earning MVP and First Team Provincial All-Star honors. Head coach Russell Turner praised Lee's defensive energy, shooting skills, and academic commitment, calling him a perfect fit for UCI. Over the summer, Lee showcased his talents with the Canadian U18 National Team, winning bronze at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup. He joins a strong recruiting class and will play alongside his sister, Déja Lee, a standout on UCI's women's basketball team.

UC Irvine Gears Up for Success with 10 Dynamic Newcomers in Track & Field"

The UC Irvine men's track & field team has added 10 newcomers for the 2024-25 season, enhancing depth across various events. The recruits include standout athletes like Angel Cordero, a distance runner with multiple league titles; Cole Dinkler, a pole vaulter with a CIF-SS Division 4 championship; and Jake Jensen, a sprinter with state titles in the 200m and 4x100 relay. Other key additions are Omar Reyes, a distance runner with state-level experience, and Anthony Taylor, a hurdles champion. This diverse group strengthens UC Irvine's competitive edge for the upcoming season.

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.

Tragedy in Irvine: Officers Kill Man as He Fatally Stabs His Mother

Irvine police officers responded to a distress call on Thursday afternoon in a residential neighborhood near Green Tree and Coral Tree lanes, where they encountered a man actively stabbing a woman outside a home. The officers intervened by shooting the man, who, along with the woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Early reports suggest that the suspect was the adult son of the victim. This tragic event marks the second fatal officer-involved shooting in Irvine this week, an unusual occurrence in a city consistently ranked among the safest in the country.

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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