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Final Weeks to Experience the Visionary World of Paul Gardner at City Hall

Issue # 0114

Author

Joshua Tjia
06 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚧⚠ Upcoming Park and Trail Closures for Maintenance

📝♿🚴‍♀️ Survey Open for the All-Wheeled Plaza Development at Great Park

🍜 🍡 Dumplings, Spicy Delights, and French Pastries: Irvine's Culinary Landscape Expands

🥚🐇🌷 Empower Crime Survivors This Easter: Join Springtime Celebration of Hope and Healing

🎠💐 Ride Through Irvine's History on the Newly Enhanced Great Park Carousel

🧒👕 Westpark's Kindness Week Future Career Day: Dress for Success and Snack Healthy

🏥😷 Urgent Care Clinics Offer Rapid Relief for Skin Rashes in Irvine

🚶‍♀️🌤 Elevate Your Evening: Scenic Hike at Irvine Open Space Preserve

🖼 Final Weeks to Experience the Visionary World of Paul Gardner at City Hall

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶😸 Local Animal Shelter Celebrates a Busy Week with Numerous Happy Adoptions

🎾 UC Irvine Men's Tennis Team Sweeps Villanova 7-0 in a Dominant Home Victory

⚾ UC Irvine Baseball Secures Narrow Victory Over California Baptist, Extends Winning Streak to 16 Games

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽ Lennart Granzow Signs with UNC Asheville After Stellar Soccer Career at Irvine Valley

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔⚠ Irvine PD Shares Crucial Tips to Combat Clever Parking Lot Thieves

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the woman open her purse in the park?

She expected to find some change in the weather!

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

Upcoming Park and Trail Closures for Maintenance

Upcoming community closures to note:

  • David Sills Lower Peters Canyon Park parking lot will be closed March 4-8 for rehabilitation.

  • West Irvine and parts of Peters Canyon Trail will undergo tree maintenance, causing closures: West Irvine Trail on March 4-6

  • Peters Canyon Trail (El Camino to Viewpark) on March 11-15.

Affected trail sections will close during work hours but reopen by 3 p.m. daily. Your patience is greatly appreciated during these maintenance efforts.

Survey Open for the All-Wheeled Plaza Development at Great Park

The organizers are grateful to all participants of the All-Wheeled Plaza Town Hall held last week. They are currently soliciting feedback for a concept development and feasibility study of the All-Wheeled Plaza at the Great Park. Participants are encouraged to complete a survey by March 31 at bit.ly/3wJx1tp, which will contribute to shaping the concept designs for the plaza. This space aims to become a premier destination for wheeled action sports, including biking, skateboarding, scootering, and wheelchair activities. Further information about the All-Wheeled Plaza can be found at cityofirvine.org/greatparkframework.

#WeAreIrvine #GreatParkDevelopment #YourGreatPark

Dumplings, Spicy Delights, and French Pastries: Irvine's Culinary Landscape Expands

Three new dining options are now available in Irvine.

  • Northern Café in Westpark Plaza celebrates 20 years with a second location in Irvine, offering a variety of dumplings, including their signature xiao long bao.

  • Hanshin Pocha in Quail Hill serves spicy and saucy Korean dishes, with a menu created by celebrity chef Baek Jong-won.

  • Paris Baguette, located in Woodbury Town Center and soon opening another at Campus Plaza, is South Korea's top bakery, surprising many with its high-quality pastries, sandwiches, and desserts, despite its French-inspired name.

Empower Crime Survivors This Easter: Join Springtime Celebration of Hope and Healing

Easter Springtime Celebration 2024 aims to support crime survivors and their families through donations. Options include sponsoring a family for $50, various sponsorship levels from $250 to $2,500, and a corporate challenge to fund a special Easter day.

Donations of any amount are welcome via Venmo (@CrimeSurvivors) or text (HOPE to 22525). For more info, contact (844) 853-HOPE or [email protected]. Visit www.crimesurvivors.org.

Ride Through Irvine's History on the Newly Enhanced Great Park Carousel

The Great Park Carousel in Irvine has been renovated with new, vintage-inspired artwork by local artist Sandra Cisneros, reflecting the park's history, recreation, and landscapes. The artwork, created during the 2020 Stay at Home order, is now displayed on durable metal panels. Additionally, 12 animals and the carousel floor have been repainted. Visitors are invited to enjoy the updated carousel and its artwork, creating memories with loved ones. For more info, visit the City of Irvine's website.

Westpark's Kindness Week Future Career Day: Dress for Success and Snack Healthy

Westpark is celebrating Kindness Week with daily themes and challenges to promote joy and understanding. Wednesday is Future Career Day; participants are encouraged to wear college shirts or dress for their dream job and enjoy a healthy snack.

Urgent Care Clinics Offer Rapid Relief for Skin Rashes in Irvine

Irvine Urgent cares offers prompt and effective treatment for skin rashes, which can indicate underlying conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis. Open daily, including holidays, they provide one-on-one care, fast diagnosis with in-house labs, accepts most insurance, and offers online check-in. They treat various rashes, including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, intertrigo, and ringworm, and offer specialized care for babies and children. Treatment may include antibiotics, antifungal medicines, steroids, or medicated creams. For comprehensive skin rash treatment, visit or call their clinics.

Elevate Your Evening: Scenic Hike at Irvine Open Space Preserve

An Evening Hike on Hicks Haul Road is scheduled in the Irvine Open Space Preserve for March 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This event promises a tranquil 3.5-mile round trip hike at an easy pace, showcasing breathtaking views, unique rock formations, and the aroma of native plants.

Final Weeks to Experience the Visionary World of Paul Gardner at City Hall

March is the last chance to see “Paul Gardner: A Retrospective” at City Hall, showcasing the impactful work of Paul Gardner on the Orange County art scene. Known for his ability to elevate the mundane into the extraordinary, Gardner also contributed to the community by teaching at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The exhibition, highlighting his influence and unique artistic vision, is open until March 24, with visiting hours from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Mon–Thu) and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Fri). Visit cityofirvine.org/artatcityhall for more info.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

  2. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://timbmusic.org/events/

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. March 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

  2. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for March.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  2. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  3. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for March.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

  2. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

  3. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  4. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  5. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  6. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  7. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  8. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  9. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

  10. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  11. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  12. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html

Local Animal Shelter Celebrates a Busy Week with Numerous Happy Adoptions

Between February 26 and March 3, a total of 15 animals were adopted from our shelter, including 9 dogs , 5 cats , and 1 guinea pig (Cookie). Additionally, 1 cat was sent to rescue, and 6 animals (4 dogs and 2 cats) were reunited with their owners. For more details on adoption and viewing hours, visit irvineanimals.org/adopt.

UC Irvine Men's Tennis Team Sweeps Villanova 7-0 in a Dominant Home Victory

The UC Irvine men's tennis team achieved a decisive 7-0 victory over Villanova without losing a single set, improving their record to 6-3 overall and maintaining a perfect 5-0 at home. The match featured strong performances in both doubles and singles, with notable wins from Brandon Park and Matthew Sah, as well as Andy Nguyen and Hiroki Sakagawa in doubles. Singles victories included Andy Nguyen's dominant win, Lawee Sherif's match cut short by his opponent's injury, and Ali Amiri clinching the match. Additional straight-set wins from Rithvik Krishna, Rahul Dhokia, and Enrique Luque Rico contributed to the sweep. UC Irvine is set to face 31st-ranked UCLA next.

UC Irvine Baseball Secures Narrow Victory Over California Baptist, Extends Winning Streak to 16 Games

UC Irvine baseball secured a narrow 5-4 victory over California Baptist at Anteater Ballpark, maintaining their unbeaten streak with a 10-0 record for the season and marking their 16th consecutive win, the second-longest in the program's history. The game featured a scoreless first five innings until UCI broke through in the third inning with all five runs. Despite a four-run response from California Baptist in the fourth, UCI's bullpen held strong, ensuring the win. Key players included Woody Hadeen and Thomas McCaffrey, who contributed significantly to the scoring, while starter Brandon Luu and closer Ricky Tibbett delivered crucial pitching performances. The win also highlighted individual streaks, such as Caden Kendle's 53-game on-base streak and notable hitting and on-base streaks from other players. UCI is set to play away games against Fresno State and Columbia next.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  1. Wed, Mar 13: vs UConn, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Mar 15: vs UC Davis, 6:00 PM

  3. Sat, Mar 16: vs UC Davis, 1:00 PM

  4. Sun, Mar 17: vs UC Davis, 1:00 PM

  5. Fri, Mar 22: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  6. Sat, Mar 23: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

  7. Sun, Mar 24: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Thu, Mar 7: vs Cal Poly, 7:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  1. Sat, Mar 9: vs Cal State Fullerton, 2:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Mon, Mar 11: vs Case Western Reserve, 1:00 PM

  2. Fri, Mar 15: vs Columbia, 10:00 AM

  3. Sat, Mar 23: vs Gonzaga, 11:00 AM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Mar 13: vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Women's Golf

  1. Mon, Mar 11: vs Silicon Valley Showcase, 8:00 AM

Women's Tennis

  1. Fri, Mar 15: vs Dartmouth, 2:00 PM

  2. Sun, Mar 24: vs CSUN, 12:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Fri, Mar 8: vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 9: vs Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

  3. Wed, Mar 13: vs Concordia Irvine, 6:00 PM

  4. Tue, Mar 26: vs Brown, 4:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Women's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Lennart Granzow Signs with UNC Asheville After Stellar Soccer Career at Irvine Valley

Lennart Granzow, a standout defender from Irvine Valley College, has committed to play for NCAA Division I team UNC Asheville after an impressive two-year stint. During his time at Irvine Valley, Granzow earned numerous accolades, including defensive player of the year in the Orange Empire Conference, first team all-conference, all-state, all-West Region, and second team All-American. He played a key role in leading his team to a 12-4-6 record and a deep playoff run to the So. Cal. Regional Final in 2023. Granzow, who hails from Germany, also shined in the 2022 season, securing first-team all-conference and all-state honors as Irvine Valley posted an 11-7-5 record and made the playoffs. He now joins UNC Asheville, a competitive team in the Big South Conference that reached the championship game of their conference tournament last season.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Baseball

  1. Sat, Mar 09: vs Orange Coast, 12:00 PM

  2. Thu, Mar 14: vs Santa Ana, 2:00 PM

  3. Thu, Mar 21: vs Cypress, 2:00 PM

  4. Tue, Mar 26: vs LA Harbor, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  1. Thu, Mar 14: vs Orange Coast, 2:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 16: vs Bakersfield, 10:00 AM

  3. Tue, Mar 19: vs Fullerton, 2:00 PM

  4. Tue, Mar 26: vs Riverside, Tentatively rescheduled for 3/26 or 3/27, 2:00 PM

  5. Thu, Mar 28: vs Gustavus Adolphus, 2:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  1. Wed, Mar 06: vs San Diego Mesa, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Mar 08: vs Xavier University, 11:00 AM

  3. Fri, Mar 15: vs Santiago Canyon *, 6:00 PM

  4. Fri, Mar 29: vs Golden West *, 6:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2024

Wednesday, 6th

  • 03:00 PM: Baseball Varsity (VR) vs. Laguna Hills at Irvine High School Baseball Field

  • 07:00 PM: Lacrosse, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

Thursday, 7th

  • 03:15 PM: Tennis, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Friday, 8th

  • 07:00 AM: Track & Field, Boys and Girls Varsity (VR) Invitational at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 05:45 PM: Volleyball, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Bolsa Grande at Irvine High School Game Gym

Saturday, 9th

  • 07:00 AM: Track & Field, Boys and Girls Varsity (VR) Invitational at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 09:00 AM: Softball Varsity (VR) vs. Poly/Long Beach at Irvine High School Softball Field

Monday, 11th

  • 03:15 PM: Tennis, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Santa Margarita at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Irvine PD Shares Crucial Tips to Combat Clever Parking Lot Thieves

In the past year, Irvine reported seven incidents of distraction thefts in parking lots, involving a tactic where thieves use substances like ketchup to lure victims out of their cars to steal their valuables. Recently, an off-duty officer prevented such a theft in Orange County.

  • To stay safe, the Irvine Police Department advises:

  • staying in your car and locking doors if approached

  • checking your vehicle safely

  • maintaining distance from strangers

  • securing your purse

  • not leaving purses in shopping carts

  • reporting suspicious activities

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