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Free Grocery Food Boxes Available for Eligible Irvine Residents June 11

Issue # 0648

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Joshua Tjia
08 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

📦🥬🫜 Free Grocery Food Boxes Available for Eligible Irvine Residents June 11

🌌🔭 Explore the Night Sky With Free Family-Friendly Stargazing in Irvine

🀄️ Spend Thursday Afternoons Playing Mahjongg and Making New Friends

🍨🍧 Celebrate Graduation with a Free Froyo Treat from Yogurtland

🤹🏼🎶 Irvine Public Library Brings Family Fun with Juggling and Music Events This June

🏫🩺 UC Irvine Develops Wearable Sensor That Monitors Health Through Sweat

🌳🥾 Quail Hill Morning Trek Returns June 18 with Scenic 7.5-Mile Hike

🎨🌱 Celebrate Local Creativity at Woodbury's Monthly Artisan Markets, June 13–14

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

💧🐕 Help Your Pets Beat the Heat with Plenty of Fresh Water This Summer

⚽️ UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Welcomes Goalkeeper Sara Paul to the 2026 Roster

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 IVC Women’s Basketball Standout Kivonni Williams Commits to Barton College

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚙💵 Irvine Police Warn of Distraction Theft After $14,000 Stolen from Vehicle

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do you call a pig with three eyes?

A piiig.

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

Free Grocery Food Boxes Available for Eligible Irvine Residents June 11

Eligible Irvine residents can receive a free grocery food box on Thursday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Great Park Parking Lot 2. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, each approximately 30-pound box may include fresh produce, dried beans, canned and frozen vegetables, juice, milk, cheese, nuts, and, when available, meat, poultry, or fish.

Explore the Night Sky With Free Family-Friendly Stargazing in Irvine

The universe is a little closer than you might think. OC Telescope's free stargazing events at Jeffrey Open Space Trail allow visitors to observe the moon, planets, star clusters, and galaxies through advanced telescopes in one of Irvine's best viewing locations.

  • Held monthly at Jeffrey Open Space Trail during optimal moon-viewing conditions, these community stargazing events feature powerful telescopes, astrophotography equipment, and opportunities to learn from experienced astronomers.

  • Visitors may spot the moon, Jupiter, Venus, distant galaxies, star clusters, and other celestial objects depending on the season.

  • Upcoming stargazing nights are scheduled for June 20 and July 18 from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Spend Thursday Afternoons Playing Mahjongg and Making New Friends

Looking for a fun way to stay mentally active and connect with others? The free Intermediate American Mahjongg Club offers a welcoming opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of strategy, skill, and socializing through the popular tile-based game. Players who have a Mahjongg set and current-year Mahjongg card are encouraged to bring them to help ensure enough games are available for each session. The club meets year-round every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Woodbridge Community Center.

Interested participants can sign up through rec.wva.org or email [email protected] with questions.

Celebrate Graduation with a Free Froyo Treat from Yogurtland

Graduates from the Class of 2026 can celebrate with a free 8 oz frozen yogurt cup at participating Yogurtland locations on June 11. High school and college graduates can bring proof of graduation, such as a class ring, Class of 2026 shirt, graduation medal, diploma, or certificate with their name, to take advantage of this sweet celebratory treat.

Irvine Public Library Brings Family Fun with Juggling and Music Events This June

The Irvine Public Library is bringing laughter, music, and interactive entertainment to the community with two special events this June.

  • 🎪 Wacky Juggling Show with Michael Rayner
    June 20 | Rancho Senior Center
    Enjoy an afternoon of juggling tricks, goofy stunts, and plenty of laughs in this fun-filled show designed for kids and adults alike.

  • 🎵 Music & Dance Party with Kevin Schatz
    June 27 | Trabuco Center
    Sing, laugh, and dance along to upbeat, family-friendly songs performed by songwriter and entertainer Kevin Schatz.

UC Irvine Develops Wearable Sensor That Monitors Health Through Sweat

UC Irvine researchers have developed a lightweight, wearable sensor that uses sweat to provide continuous health monitoring. Designed to track biomarkers related to hydration, stress, metabolism, and disease, the battery-free device can operate for up to three weeks thanks to a self-regenerating sensing surface. Researchers say the technology could support chronic disease management, athletic performance monitoring, early disease detection, and remote healthcare, while offering a more convenient and comfortable way to gather real-time health information. While still being refined before commercial use, the innovation highlights the growing potential of wearable technology to support personalized health monitoring.

Quail Hill Morning Trek Returns June 18 with Scenic 7.5-Mile Hike

Join a challenging and scenic morning trek at Quail Hill on Thursday, June 18, from 7:30–11 a.m. This level-4 guided hike covers 7.5 miles with approximately 1,700 feet of elevation gain, taking participants along the Quail Trail and Shady Canyon singletrack trails. Hikers will be rewarded with panoramic views of Laguna Canyon and surrounding Irvine landscapes.

Celebrate Local Creativity at Woodbury's Monthly Artisan Markets, June 13–14

Makers Markets are returning to Woodbury Town Center this summer, bringing together more than 30 local artisans offering unique, handcrafted goods and one-of-a-kind finds. Held on the second weekend of each month from June through September, the markets celebrate local creativity and small businesses. The most upcoming event take place Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, from 3–8:30 p.m.

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

Help Your Pets Beat the Heat with Plenty of Fresh Water This Summer

As temperatures rise, the Irvine Animal Care Center reminds pet owners to keep fresh, clean water available for their pets at all times, as warm weather can lead to dehydration more quickly than many people realize.

Summer Pet Care Tips

  • 💧 Keep fresh, clean water available at all times.

  • 🔄 Refill water bowls regularly throughout the day.

  • 🌳 Place water bowls in shaded or cooler areas.

  • 🏡 Keep water easily accessible both indoors and outdoors.

  • 🐶 Check on your pets more often during hot weather for signs of dehydration.

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Welcomes Goalkeeper Sara Paul to the 2026 Roster

UC Irvine women’s soccer has added graduate transfer goalkeeper Sara Paul, becoming the program’s 17th newcomer this offseason. Paul previously played at LA Valley College, where she started all 21 matches in 2023, recorded 109 saves and six shutouts, and earned academic honors before transferring to Cal State Bakersfield.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

IVC Women’s Basketball Standout Kivonni Williams Commits to Barton College

Irvine Valley College women’s basketball standout Kivonni Williams has committed to play at NCAA Division II Barton College in North Carolina. The sophomore helped lead the Lasers to an Orange Empire Conference championship, a No. 7 state ranking, and a state tournament appearance this season while earning First Team All-Conference and Defensive Player of the Year honors.

🏐⚽🏀 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 Police Warn of Distraction Theft After $14,000 Stolen from Vehicle

Irvine Police are reminding residents to stay alert after a recent distraction theft resulted in the loss of $14,000. After withdrawing cash from a bank, a victim discovered a flat tire that had been intentionally punctured with a hollow metal spike. While the victim was distracted addressing the tire, a suspect stole the cash from the vehicle. Police encourage anyone carrying large amounts of cash to travel directly to their destination, remain aware of their surroundings, secure valuables, and be cautious of unexpected situations or strangers that may be used as a distraction.

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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