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From Broadway Hits to Classical Favorites: Pacific Symphony's November Lineup

Issue # 0728

Author

Joshua Tjia
04 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🧸🎁 Irvine Launches Annual Holiday Toy Drive to Support Marine Families Through December 12

🎶🎻 From Broadway Hits to Classical Favorites: Pacific Symphony's November Lineup

🚗  KEWPIE Food Truck Coming to Irvine Spectrum Center on November 7

🏃🏽💨 Meet Junho Eo: Irvine's 12-Year-Old Runner Making Strides on the National Stage

🚶🏃🏽‍♂️ Movement as Medicine: How Exercise Can Help People Living with Parkinson’s

🌱🧤 Lend a Hand at Quail Hill: Join a Morning of Plant Care and Conservation, Nov. 18

☕️🎨 Get Creative This Holiday Season: Make Your Own Mugs and Ornaments at The Artist Lab

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈 Cat Litter Guide: Understanding the Different Types and Their Benefits

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 92–66 Win Over Chapman

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💊 Irvine Man Arrested for Garage Burglary and Drug Possession

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the bear dissolve in water?

Because it was polar.

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

Irvine Launches Annual Holiday Toy Drive to Support Marine Families Through December 12

The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to help brighten the holidays for Marine families at Camp Pendleton. Residents can donate new, unwrapped toys for children ages 12 and younger through December 12.

  • Drop-off locations: Irvine City Hall, Irvine Police Department, Great Park Visitors Center, Heritage Park Library, Katie Wheeler Library, University Park Library, and select community centers.

  • Donation deadline: Saturday, December 12.

  • Drive-thru drop-off events: December 6 and 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Irvine Civic Center near Deanna Manning Stadium.

  • Drive-thru instructions: Keep donations in your trunk or backseat. Staff will collect them while you remain in your vehicle.

  • More information: Visit Irvine211Marines.org or call 949-724-6600.

From Broadway Hits to Classical Favorites: Pacific Symphony's November Lineup

Pacific Symphony has an exciting lineup of concerts this November, featuring Broadway stars, classical favorites, and talented young musicians. Here's what's coming up:

KEWPIE Food Truck Coming to Irvine Spectrum Center on November 7

The KEWPIE Food Truck is stopping by Irvine Spectrum Center near Dave & Buster’s on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free KEWPIE mayonnaise samples, shop tour merchandise, take photos with the KEWPIE mascot, and enter for a chance to win a trip to Japan.

Meet Junho Eo: Irvine's 12-Year-Old Runner Making Strides on the National Stage

Junho Eo, a 12-year-old seventh grader at Lakeside Middle School in Irvine, has quickly found success in competitive running after starting with neighborhood jogs alongside his father. In less than a year, he earned All-American honors with a sixth-place finish at the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. He continued his success in 2026, placing second in the 3,000 meters, sixth in the 1,500 meters, and helping his team win the 4×800-meter relay at the National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Now training for future national competitions, Junho hopes to attend West Point and use his love of running to inspire and encourage others.

Movement as Medicine: How Exercise Can Help People Living with Parkinson’s

Staying active can make a big difference for people living with Parkinson’s disease. According to Theresa Stern, neuroscience director at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, regular exercise can help improve movement, balance, strength, brain health, and mood while supporting independence and everyday activities. Here are some helpful ways to stay active:

  • Keep Moving: Walking, swimming, and cycling can improve endurance and heart health.

  • Build Strength: Light weights and resistance bands can help strengthen muscles and improve posture.

  • Improve Balance: Stretching and balance exercises can reduce stiffness and help prevent falls.

  • Support Brain Health: Regular movement may improve memory, coordination, and emotional well-being.

  • Set a Weekly Goal: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, based on individual abilities and medical advice.

Lend a Hand at Quail Hill: Join a Morning of Plant Care and Conservation, Nov. 18

Join a volunteer morning at Quail Hill Loop Trail on Wednesday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will help care for native plants by watering, weeding, and maintaining seedlings. No experience is needed, and the activity involves about one mile of easy walking.

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Get Creative This Holiday Season: Make Your Own Mugs and Ornaments at The Artist Lab

Join The Artist Lab in Irvine for a fun and festive Holiday Ceramic Workshop. Ages 10 and up can create their own ceramic mug and four Christmas ornaments across three hands-on sessions on November 11, 18, and December 2, from 3:45–5:15 p.m.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Irvine Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Cat Litter Guide: Understanding the Different Types and Their Benefits

Choosing the right cat litter can make a big difference in your cat’s comfort and your daily cleaning routine. Here’s a simple guide to help cat owners understand the different options:

  • Natural Litter: Made from materials like corn, wheat, pine, or recycled paper. Often eco-friendly, lightweight, and low in dust, but sometimes more expensive.

  • Clay Litter: Affordable, absorbent, and good at controlling odors, but can be dusty, heavy, and less environmentally friendly.

  • Crystal Litter: Made from silica, absorbs moisture and controls odors well, but may feel uncomfortable on sensitive paws.

  • Clumping Litter: Forms solid clumps for easy scooping and everyday cleaning.

  • Non-Clumping Litter: Absorbs moisture but usually needs more frequent replacement.

Helpful Tip: Choose litter based on your cat’s comfort, health needs, and your cleaning preferences. If your cat has allergies or respiratory sensitivities, consider low-dust options, and always introduce new litter gradually.

UC Irvine Men's Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 92–66 Win Over Chapman

UC Irvine men’s basketball opened the 2026–27 season with a 92–66 win over Chapman. Luke Isaak led with 16 points, while Olivier Rioux added 13 points and 12 rebounds as six Anteaters scored in double figures.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Basketball

  • Sat, Nov 7 - vs San José State, 7:00 PM

Baseball

  • Sat, Nov 7 - vs UCLA, 1:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Sat, Nov 7 -vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Volleyball

  • Wed, Nov 4 - vs Orange Coast, 6:00 PM

  • Tue, Nov 10 - vs Cypress, 6:00 PM

  • Thu, Nov 12 - vs Saddleback, 6:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Nov 7 - vs El Camino , 1:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Nov 10 - vs Golden West, 2:30 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Nov 5 - vs Ventura, 7:00 PM

  • Fri, Nov 6 - vs IVC Classic, TBA

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Nov 6 - vs Saddleback, 2:30 PM

  • Fri, Nov 13 - vs Orange Coast, 2:30 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2026

Monday, November 9

  • Water Polo, Girls - vs Tesoro, 4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 10

  • Water Polo, Girls - vs Canyon/Anaheim, 4:30 PM

Irvine Man Arrested for Garage Burglary and Drug Possession

Irvine Police arrested William J. Quigley, 55, of Irvine, after security camera footage helped identify him as a suspect in a garage burglary at an apartment complex that had experienced several break-ins. Officers found him in a nearby parking lot and used the video and stolen property to connect him to the crime. Police also found suspected drugs in his possession. He was taken to Orange County Jail on burglary and drug possession charges.

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

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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

November 1 - December 12 Holiday Toy Drive

November 4 IUSD Band Spectacular 7 - 9 PM

November 6 - 7 Idina Menzel 8 PM

November 7 Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day 8 AM - 12 PM

November 7 Holiday Faire 10 AM - 4 PM

November 8 Barber, Beach & More 3 PM

November 11 Veterans Day Ceremony 11 AM - 12:30 PM

November 12 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

November 13 IRWD Green Dome Community Tour 10 AM - 2 PM

November 14 – 15 Modern Makers Mart: Woodbury Town Center 10 AM - 4 PM

November 22 PSYCB: Let's Dance! 1 PM

November 22 PSSS: What We Inherit 7 PM

November 24 PSYO: 1911 7 PM

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