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Explore Irvine's Summer Events, Outdoor Adventures, and Family Fun

Issue # 0662

Author

Joshua Tjia
09 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏊‍♂️☀️🌱 Explore Irvine's Summer Events, Outdoor Adventures, and Family Fun

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

🚧 Overnight Lane Closures Planned on Jamboree Road

🌳🏕️ Family Campout Returns to South Lake Beach Club July 17–18

👀 UCI Health Expert Shares Simple Tips to Help Support Healthy Vision

🧤🌱 Help Restore Local Habitats at Irvine's Native Seed Processing Workday

❤️🤍💎 Create a Patriotic Keepsake at Irvine's Sparkle & Shine Bracelet Station

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛☀️ Summer Cat Care: Easy Ways to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

⚽️ UCI Soccer's Gustavo Gonzalez Selected for U.S. U-19 National Team Camp

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do you do if your dog chews a dictionary?

Take the words out of his mouth.

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

Explore Irvine's Summer Events, Outdoor Adventures, and Family Fun

Enjoy summer with outdoor concerts, movies, hiking, fishing, wildlife, and family-friendly activities throughout Irvine and nearby destinations.

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.

Overnight Lane Closures Planned on Jamboree Road

Westbound Jamboree Road will have overnight lane closures today July 9 near I-5 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews continue work on the I-5 Improvement Project. The northbound I-5 off-ramp at Jamboree will also be closed

Family Campout Returns to South Lake Beach Club July 17–18

Spend a summer night under the stars at the South Lake Beach Club Family Campout from Friday, July 17, at 6 p.m. to Saturday, July 18, at 8 a.m. Families can pitch a tent, enjoy an evening outdoors, swim in the lagoon until dusk, and wake up to complimentary coffee, orange juice, and pastries.

UCI Health Expert Shares Simple Tips to Help Support Healthy Vision

Nearsightedness (myopia) is becoming more common worldwide, and UCI Health pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Donny Suh says both genetics and everyday habits can play a role. Children with nearsighted parents may have a higher risk, while factors such as increased screen time, prolonged close-up work, limited time outdoors, and urban environments may also contribute. To help reduce digital eye strain, Dr. Suh recommends following the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

Help Restore Local Habitats at Irvine's Native Seed Processing Workday

Join the City of Irvine for a volunteer Seed Processing Workday at the Native Seed Farm on Monday, July 13, from 2–5:30 p.m. Volunteers will help clean, sort, and bag native seeds that support local habitat restoration projects, helping provide high-quality seeds for future conservation efforts.

Create a Patriotic Keepsake at Irvine's Sparkle & Shine Bracelet Station

Celebrate America 250 by creating a commemorative bracelet at the Sparkle & Shine Bracelet Station on Monday, July 13, at 5 p.m. Participants can design a keepsake bracelet using patriotic-colored beads and festive charms.

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

Summer Cat Care: Easy Ways to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Hot weather can be tough on cats, but a few simple steps can help them stay safe and comfortable throughout the summer.

  • 💧 Provide plenty of fresh water, with multiple bowls or a cat water fountain to encourage drinking.

  • 🐱 Brush your cat regularly to remove loose fur and reduce heat retention. Long-haired cats may also benefit from summer grooming.

  • ❄️ Keep your home cool with fans, air conditioning, or safe airflow from secured windows, and make sure your cat has shaded, cool places to rest.

UCI Soccer's Gustavo Gonzalez Selected for U.S. U-19 National Team Camp

UC Irvine men's soccer defender Gustavo Gonzalez has been selected to the U.S. U-19 Men's National Team training camp in Arizona after an impressive freshman season with the Anteaters. He started 16 matches, helped the team record nine shutouts, earned Big West All-Freshman Team honors, and will train alongside some of the nation's top young players.

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

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

July 9 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

July 10 2026 Super Swim Lesson 5:30 PM

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