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Explore Nightlife at Peters Canyon: Interpretive Hike on August 10th

Issue # 0461

Author

Joshua Tjia
08 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍣🦪🥗 Savor Irvine: An Alphabetical Guide to the City’s Top Dining Spots

🎶🎤 Enjoy Free Live Music with DW3 at Irvine’s Summer Concerts on August 9

🚓🚲 Ride Smart: Irvine Police to Host E-Bike Training on August 13

🍌🧋🍌 Tastea Serves Up Real Banana Bliss in Two New Drinks

🫘🍊 Fueling Young Minds: Second Harvest Shares Top Back-to-School Foods

🏥 Hoag Urgent Care Offers Fast, Convenient TB Testing

🌙🦝 Explore Nightlife at Peters Canyon: Interpretive Hike on August 10th

🍚🥢 Spice Up Your Cooking Skills with Irvine’s Chinese Cuisine Workshop

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐹🧈 Sweet & Snuggly: Meet Butter the Guinea Pig

⚽️ UCI Women’s Soccer Captain Perez Named to 2025 Preseason All-Big West Team

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏊 Nation’s Top Junior Swimmers Shine at U.S. Junior Nationals in Irvine

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔 Community Tips Lead to Arrest in Irvine Grand Theft Case

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Did you know…?

A group of owls is called a “parliament,” and a flying group of owls, though rare to see, is called a “silence”!

We hope this fun fact brings a smile to your day! 😁

Savor Irvine: An Alphabetical Guide to the City’s Top Dining Spots

The Irvine Standard’s 2025 Dining Guide wraps up with restaurants from N to Z, spotlighting even more of the city’s standout flavors. From refined Japanese omakase to fiery Korean street food, there’s no shortage of culinary variety in Irvine.

  • Nara Thai Kitchen – Thai cuisine with vibrant presentations and signature dishes like Bangkok-style papaya salad.

  • O Fine Japanese Cuisine – Elegant omakase, fusion sashimi, and seafood specialties.

  • Panini Kabob Grill – Mediterranean plates, kabobs, and pasta with plenty of vegetarian choices.

  • Quiche – Try varieties from Pandor, La Boulangerie, and Paris Baguette.

  • Robata Wasa – Contemporary Japanese spot known for fresh sushi, black cod, and bento boxes.

  • Shake Shack – Burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun shakes from a cult-favorite chain.

  • Taco Rosa – Mexico City-inspired fare with ancestral recipes and elaborate margaritas.

  • Urban Plates – Casual, chef-driven dishes from steak and salads to vegan combos.

  • Village Market – Gourmet deli, fresh sandwiches, pastries, and specialty snacks.

  • Wagyu Meat and Grill – Premium wagyu beef plates, burgers, and market cuts.

  • Xiao Long Bao – Try Ja Jiaozi for Kurobuta pork varieties, Northern Cafe for pork or pork-and-crab, and Kuan Zhai Alley for pork XLB with vinegar.

  • Yup Dduk – Korea’s famously spicy rice cakes, with heat levels from mild to “challenge.”

  • Zov’s Bistro – Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a modern twist from a beloved OC chef.

Enjoy Free Live Music with DW3 at Irvine’s Summer Concerts on August 9

Join the City of Irvine for a fun and free concert on August 9 featuring DW3, bringing R&B, Soul, and Old-School Funk to the stage. The family-friendly event kicks off at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first-come, first-served, so don’t forget to bring your low-back chairs or blankets.

Ride Smart: Irvine Police to Host E-Bike Training on August 13

The Irvine Police Department will host its first hands-on e-bike training on Wednesday, August 13, at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School.

  • The two-hour session includes a safety presentation and a riding course simulating real-life scenarios.

  • Students must bring their own e-bike, helmet, and a parent or guardian.

  • Space is limited—register by emailing [email protected] or calling 949-724-7021.

Tastea Serves Up Real Banana Bliss in Two New Drinks

Tastea introduces Banana Line, featuring two refreshing drinks topped with rich, real banana foam for a creamy tropical twist. Available in Banana Coffee and Banana Matcha, these blends pair smooth flavor with real fruit for an irresistible treat.

Fueling Young Minds: Second Harvest Shares Top Back-to-School Foods

School’s almost back in session, and Second Harvest is making sure kids have the healthy fuel they need to learn and grow. From berries and oranges to lean proteins like eggs and nuts, plus hearty whole grains, these nutritious foods help set students up for success.

You can join in making a difference this back-to-school season by donating at www.feedoc.org/donate.

Hoag Urgent Care Offers Fast, Convenient TB Testing

Hoag Urgent Care provides convenient TB testing for work, school, or travel purposes. The testing is done onsite, offering quick and accurate results within 48–72 hours.

For more information and to find your nearest location in Irvine, visit hoagurgentcare.com.

Explore Nightlife at Peters Canyon: Interpretive Hike on August 10th

Explore the nighttime wonders of Peters Canyon Regional Park on Sunday, August 10, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Search for wildlife, from toads to owls, during this interpretive hike.

  • Dress warmly, wear sturdy footwear, and bring water.

  • Red-tinted flashlights are encouraged.

  • Contact Shelly Marshall at [email protected] for more information.

Spice Up Your Cooking Skills with Irvine’s Chinese Cuisine Workshop

Experience the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine at Irvine’s Cultural Cooking Class with Chef Paul Huang on Friday, August 29, from 3–4:30 p.m. at Lakeview Senior Center.

  • Learn to make easy-to-cook dishes like Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, and Tomato Shrimp, while gaining tips on cooking techniques and food safety.

  • Participants will enjoy a live demonstration, take home recipes, and leave with the skills to recreate these dishes with confidence.

  • Reserve your spot at yourirvine.org or call 949-724-6900.

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

Sweet & Snuggly: Meet Butter the Guinea Pig

Butter, a sweet and social guinea pig at the Irvine Animal Care Center, is looking for a forever home. Gentle, affectionate, and full of charm, he loves fresh veggies and snuggles.

  • Visit between noon and 5 p.m., to meet Butter and other adoptable pets.

  • As part of the Clear the Shelters campaign, adoption fees for guinea pigs are waived.

  • Learn more at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UCI Women’s Soccer Captain Perez Named to 2025 Preseason All-Big West Team

Fifth-year defender and team captain Mihaela Perez has been named to the 2025 Preseason All-Big West Team, as voted by conference coaches. Perez, who has played 59 matches for UC Irvine with multiple clean sheets and eight career points, earned her first goal last season and recently competed with the Guamanian National Team in Asian Cup qualifiers. .

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.

Nation’s Top Junior Swimmers Shine at U.S. Junior Nationals in Irvine

2025 U.S. Junior Nationals brought some of the nation’s fastest 18U swimmers to Irvine’s Woollett Aquatics Center (July 30–Aug. 3), delivering standout performances and record-breaking swims.

  • Boys: 

    • Sean Green set meet records in the 800m and 1500m freestyle

    • Yi Zheng climbed to #7 all-time in the 400 IM (15–16)

    • Charlie Cancelmo moved into the top 10 all-time in both the 100m and 200m fly (15–16)

    • Ian Call swam the #2 all-time 100m breaststroke (15–16)

  • Girls: 

    • Emerson Callis dropped nearly seven seconds to rank #33 all-time in the 400 IM (17–18)

    • Addie Robillard posted a 200m breaststroke time that would place 5th at Nationals

    • Julie Mishler’s 50m free time would place 11th at Nationals

    • Gabi Brito entered the top 40 all-time in the 100m free and 100m fly (15–16).

Three National Age Group relay records also fell during the meet.

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

Community Tips Lead to Arrest in Irvine Grand Theft Case

Irvine Police announced that, following community tips from a #WANTEDWEDNESDAY post, investigators identified the suspect as 25-year-old Sabrina Fan of Costa Mesa. She was located and arrested for grand theft.

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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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