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Fiesta Latina en Irvine Returns to Great Park September 13

Issue # 0700

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Joshua Tjia
01 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🥬🍋 Free Grocery Food Boxes Available in Irvine September 10

🥯🫐 Proof Bagels Brings Fresh Bagels and Cream Cheese to Irvine

🏓 Get on the Court With Woodbridge Live Ball Pickleball Clinics

💃🏻🎊 Fiesta Latina en Irvine Returns to Great Park September 13

🤕🥗 UCI Health Expert Offers Advice Amid Summer Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

☀️🥾 High Heat on the Trails: What Hikers Should Know

🎷🎺 Battle of the Bands Brings Big Band Jazz to Irvine Barclay Theatre Sept. 16

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐕 Irvine Animal Care Center Celebrates 25 Adoptions in One Week

🎾 Irvine’s Learner Tien Reaches US Open Second Round for First Time

⚽️ UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Pacific 3-0 on the Road

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 University Football Improves to 2-0 With 43-19 Win Over Bolsa Grande

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🏬 Irvine Police Arrest Two After Shoplifting Incident at Spectrum

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What is it called when a tree takes some time off?

Paid leaf.

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

Free Grocery Food Boxes Available in Irvine September 10

The City of Irvine will offer free grocery food boxes to eligible residents on Thursday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Great Park, Parking Lot 2. Each box weighs about 30 pounds and may include fresh produce, beans, canned and frozen vegetables, juice, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, and nuts. Boxes are distributed once a month on a first-come, first-served basis.

Proof Bagels Brings Fresh Bagels and Cream Cheese to Irvine

Proof Bagels is bringing its freshly made bagels and flavorful cream cheese spreads to local weekend farmers markets. On Saturday, September 5, find them at Mariners Church in Irvine from 8 a.m.–noon. Pre-orders are now open, with choices including French Onion, Everything, Plain, Blueberry, and Sesame bagels. As a thank-you for ordering ahead, customers who order six or more bagels will receive one bagel free.

Get on the Court With Woodbridge Live Ball Pickleball Clinics

Pickleball players are invited to join Woodbridge’s live ball clinics for a mix of games, friendly match play, and skill-building drills. The clinics are best for intermediate to advanced players at the 3.0–4.5 level, with activities adjusted based on the number of participants. Visit rec.wva.org to register and enjoy some time on the court!

Fiesta Latina en Irvine Returns to Great Park September 13

Fiesta Latina en Irvine returns to the Great Park on Sunday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will feature live music, art, crafts, vendors, and food trucks, while highlighting the traditions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

UCI Health Expert Offers Advice Amid Summer Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

With several foodborne illness outbreaks reported this summer, UCI Health infectious disease expert Dr. Shruti Gohil is encouraging people to take a few simple precautions when eating at home or dining out. To reduce the risk of illness, make sure meat and other animal proteins are thoroughly cooked, consider cooking or ordering meat well done, choose pasteurized eggs in sauces and dressings, avoid lukewarm buffet foods, and speak up if food appears spoiled or unsafe. If something doesn’t look or seem right, it may be best to avoid eating it.

High Heat on the Trails: What Hikers Should Know

Hot weather can make hiking and outdoor activities more challenging. Here are some tips for when the weather is particularly hot.

  • Go during cooler hours: Head out early in the morning or near dusk and avoid peak heat.

  • Choose cooler locations: Coastal or shaded areas may be more comfortable than hotter inland trails.

  • Bring plenty of water: Plan for at least one liter per hour of activity, and consider electrolytes.

  • Dress for the heat: Wear lightweight, breathable clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunscreen.

  • Know the warning signs: Dizziness, headache, nausea, heavy sweating, or confusion can signal heat exhaustion. Stop, find shade, hydrate, and cool down.

  • Watch for wildlife: Snakes may be more active during hot weather. Stay on designated trails, watch your step, and give wildlife plenty of space.

  • Protect the land: Avoid unnecessary off-trail activity, especially during extreme heat, when plants and wildlife are already under stress.

Battle of the Bands Brings Big Band Jazz to Irvine Barclay Theatre Sept. 16

The Irvine Barclay Theatre presents Battle of the Bands on Wednesday, September 16 at 8 p.m., featuring The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra led by music director Shelly Berg. Inspired by the big band battles of the 1930s and ’40s, the concert will feature music associated with jazz legends including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson. Musicians will face off through lively solos and musical duels, while audience members vote throughout the evening to help choose the winning ensemble.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No 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 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 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 events scheduled for this month.

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Celebrates 25 Adoptions in One Week

The Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated 25 adoptions from August 24–30, including 2 dogs, 22 cats, and 1 bird finding new homes. The center also transferred a chameleon and cat to rescue, while a dog and turtle were reunited with their owners.

Irvine’s Learner Tien Reaches US Open Second Round for First Time

Irvine’s Learner Tien defeated Nuno Borges to reach the US Open second round for the first time. The 20-year-old also became just the fifth American in the Open Era to win matches at all four Grand Slam tournaments before turning 21.

UC Irvine Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Pacific 3-0 on the Road

UC Irvine men’s soccer earned a 3-0 road win over Pacific, with goals from Gage Lyons, Marcus Lee and freshman Javier Bedolla Vera. The Anteaters return home Saturday, Sept. 5, to face Missouri State.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Sat, Sep 5 - vs Missouri, 6:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 8 - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Thur, Sep 10 - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 4 - vs MiraCosta, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Santa Ana, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 23 - vs Santiago Canyon, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 25 - vs Pasadena City, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 30 - vs Riverside, 6:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Rio Hondo, 4:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Sep 22 - vs LA Valley, 3:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 29 - vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

University Football Improves to 2-0 With 43-19 Win Over Bolsa Grande

University football improved to 2-0 with a 43-19 home win over Bolsa Grande. The Trojans will next play at Portola on Friday.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2026

Tuesday, September 1

  • Water Polo, Boys - 4:30 PM vs Valley View

Wednesday, September 2

  • Flag Football, Girls - 3:30 PM vs Laguna Beach

  • Golf, Girls - 4:00 PM vs Estancia

Friday, September 4

  • Football - 7:00 PM vs Woodbridge

Irvine Police Arrest Two After Shoplifting Incident at Spectrum

Irvine Police arrested two women, ages 20 and 24, suspected of taking more than $917 in merchandise from Brandy Melville at the Irvine Spectrum Center last Wednesday. Police said the pair ran from store employees and tried to hide on the top level of a parking structure, where an IPD drone located them and guided officers to their location. Both were arrested and booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of shoplifting.

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

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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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