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From Marine Mammal Savior to Bee Protector: The Remarkable Journey of 13-Year-Old Audrey Kim

Issue # 094

Author

Joshua Tjia
07 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🗣️ ✊🏾 🖤Discover Resilience and Inspiration at IVC's Black History Events

📊 💼 New Career Opportunity: Accounting Support Specialist at OCFA

🚧⏰ Weekend Travel Alert: Northbound I-5 to I-405 Connector Closed for 55 Hours 

🚧⏰ 💧 Community Notice: Stay Safe - Flooding Forces Closure of Popular Trails and City Fields

🧠🏅🌍From Marine Mammal Savior to Bee Protector: The Remarkable Journey of 13-Year-Old Audrey Kim

⚕ 💡🍏 Facing IBD? Gain Hope and Knowledge at UCI Health's Informative Session on Feb. 24

🌳🚶‍♀️ Illuminate Your Night: Join Our Starlit Hike on Hicks Haul Road This February 20th

💃🎭 UCI Faculty Members Lead the Way in Celebrating African Americans' Contributions to the Arts for Black History Month 2024

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

⛳🏌️‍♂️ UC Irvine Men's Golf Springs into Action at Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚾ Player Spotlight: Caden Byers Named Athlete of the Week for Outstanding Performance

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🤽‍♀️ Historic First for Crean Lutheran Girls at CIF - Battling Calabasas High at Northwood

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How do you wrap a cloud?

Answer: With a rainbow!

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

Discover Resilience and Inspiration at IVC's Black History Events

Celebrate Black History Month at Irvine Valley College (IVC)

  • Event 1: Career Connections Panel: Black Excellence at Work

    • Date: February 21

    • Time: Noon - 1:30 pm

    • Location: IVC Performing Arts Center

  • Event 2: "A Journey of Resilience and Inspiration" by Dr. Yancie Carter

    • Date: February 29

    • Time: Noon - 1:30 pm

    • Location: IVC Performing Arts Center

  • Note: Non-students enter "N/A" for IVC Student ID Number

  • Sign Up: www.ivc.edu/equity/bhm

New Career Opportunity: Accounting Support Specialist at OCFA

OCFA is hiring an Accounting Support Specialist. Apply now at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ocfa 

#JoinOCFA

Weekend Travel Alert: Northbound I-5 to I-405 Connector Closed for 55 Hours

The northbound I-5 to northbound I-405 connector in Orange County will be closed for 55 hours from 10 p.m. on February 9 to 5 a.m. on February 12, with an additional closure on February 8 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for pavement rehabilitation. Detours via Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive will guide drivers. Schedule may change due to various factors. For inquiries, contact [email protected].

Community Notice: Stay Safe - Flooding Forces Closure of Popular Trails and City Fields

Jeffrey Open Space Trail closed at Long Meadow due to flooding.
Closures include:

  • All underpasses on San Diego Creek and Peters Canyon bike trails.

  • Bommer Canyon, Shady Canyon, and Quail Hill open space trails.

  • All City athletic fields.

From Marine Mammal Savior to Bee Protector: The Remarkable Journey of 13-Year-Old Audrey Kim

Audrey Kim, an eighth grader from Irvine, has achieved remarkable feats in environmental and technological innovation from a young age. She designed an X-ray table for marine mammals, developed an AI to protect bees, and won the President’s Environmental Youth Award, leading to a private White House tour. Starting her philanthropic efforts at 6, Audrey raised over $7,000 for marine mammal protection and has been recognized as a top junior innovator in the U.S. for her bee protection device, "BeeHappy." She has won multiple science fair titles, played saxophone at Carnegie Hall, and aspires to attend Yale or MIT to pursue a career in marine biology or environmental engineering, driven by her passion for making the world a better place.

Support Portola Springs Elementary with Every Bite at Islands Burgers Dine Out!

@islandsburgers is the place next week for @portolaspringspta @grizzliesofps DINEOUT!

#portolaspringselementary #portolaspringspta #dineout #islandsfoothillranch

Facing IBD? Gain Hope and Knowledge at UCI Health's Informative Session on Feb. 24

Do you or a loved one suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (#IBD)?

Attend a special event on Feb. 24 hosted by #UCIHealth IBD Program to learn about IBD, including the latest in research, nutrition, and diets to help manage IBD symptoms. Register at https://www.ucihealth.org/events/community-events/ibd-patient-tips

Illuminate Your Night: Join Our Starlit Hike on Hicks Haul Road This February 20th

Looking for something to do on Tuesday night? Come along on February 20th for a Nighttime Hike along Hicks Haul Road 🌟. Experience a leisurely walk, breathtaking scenery, and the delightful aroma of the outdoors. Remember to bring a flashlight for a magical walk under the stars on your way back! 🌌 Sign up today at https://letsgooutside.org/activities/2024/02/20/evening-hike-on-hicks-haul-road-194 

Important Update: Trails in the City of Irvine Open Space Preserve are currently closed due to wet and muddy conditions. We're sorry for any trouble this may cause.

UCI Faculty Members Lead the Way in Celebrating African Americans' Contributions to the Arts for Black History Month 2024

Black History Month, officially recognized in 1976, celebrates African American contributions, especially in arts and culture, with 2024's theme being “African Americans and the Arts.” UCI's Claire Trevor School of the Arts highlights the legacy of Donald McKayle, a pioneering African American dancer, choreographer, and teacher who made significant contributions to modern American dance and Broadway. McKayle's work, focusing on the African American experience, continues to influence globally. UCI faculty member Coleman Collins, an interdisciplinary artist, extends this legacy through his global exhibitions and research, showcasing the ongoing impact of African Americans in the arts.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 7, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Orchestra (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

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

  3. 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 7, 8, 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 January.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

  2. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

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

  4. 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 January.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  13. 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

UC Irvine Men's Golf Seizes 7th Place in Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate Opener

UC Irvine men's golf ranks seventh in the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate's first round at the Classic Club, scoring 290 (+2). Grand Canyon leads at 9-under 279, with Gavin O'Neill leading individually at 68 (-4). Jin Nakao is tied for 10th with 2-under 70, while Jason Tang ties for 20th with 71 (-1). Rei Harashima and Yaoting Zou follow with scores of 73 and 76, respectively. The team returns for the second round on Feb. 7.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Thu, Feb 8th - vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 10th - vs UC Riverside, 2:00 PM

  3. Sat, Feb 24th - vs UC San Diego, 2:00 PM

  4. Thu, Feb 29th - vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Sat, Feb 17th - vs Cal State Bakersfield, 7:00 PM

  2. Thu, Feb 22nd - vs UC Santa Barbara, 8:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Feb 7th - vs USC, 7:00 PM

  2. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs Concordia, 6:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  1. Thu, Feb 8th - vs UC Riverside, 1 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 10th - vs Santa Clara, 11 AM

  3. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs New Mexico, 2 PM

  4. Wed, Feb 28th - vs Hope International (Calif.), 2 PM

Men's Golf

  1. Mon, Feb 12th - vs Orange County Collegiate Classic

  2. Tue, Feb 13th - vs Orange County Collegiate Classic

Baseball

  1. Fri, Feb 16th - vs North Dakota State, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 17th - vs North Dakota State, 1:00 PM

  3. Sun, Feb 18th - vs North Dakota State, 1:00 PM

  4. Tue, Feb 20th - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Sat, Feb 17th - vs USC, 12 PM

  2. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs TBA

  3. Sat, Feb 24th - vs TBA

  4. Sun, Feb 25th - vs TBAMen's Volleyball.

Player Spotlight: Caden Byers Named Athlete of the Week for Outstanding Performance

Irvine Valley's athlete of the week, Caden Byers, a sophomore baseball player, showcased an impressive performance by pitching seven shutout innings with six strikeouts in a 4-3 victory over San Diego City. Byers, from Murrieta Mesa, allowed seven hits during the game. He also started in the team's first game of the year, pitching 4.2 innings in a 6-4 win against Long Beach City. With a 2.31 ERA in two starts and a total of seven strikeouts in 11.2 innings pitched this season, Byers has been a key player for Irvine Valley. The team is set to play again on Friday against Rio Hondo at home at 1 p.m.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women's Basketball

  1. Wed, Feb 7: Vs. Santa Ana at 7:00 PM.

  2. Tue, Feb 13: Vs. Fullerton at 6:00 PM.

  3. Thu, Feb 15: Vs. Cypress at 7:00 PM.

Men's Basketball

  1. Wed, Feb 7: vs Riverside at 5:00 PM.

  2. Fri, Feb 9: vs Santa Ana at 6:00 PM.

  3. Thu, Feb 15: vs Santiago Canyon at 5:00 PM.

  4. Fri, Feb 23: vs Cypress at 6:00 PM.

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Feb 14: vs Santa Monica 6:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Tue, Feb 13: Vs. Glendale at 2:00 PM

  2. Tue, Feb 20: Vs. Riverside at 2:00 PM

Historic First for Crean Lutheran Girls at CIF - Battling Calabasas High at Northwood

The Crean Lutheran Girls Water Polo Team played their first CIF game against Calabasas High at Northwood yesterday.

"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2024

Sat, Feb 10:

  1. Baseball VR vs. Tustin, 10:00 AM, Baseball Field

Tue, Feb 13:

  1. Softball VR vs. Santa Margarita, 03:30 PM, Softball Field

  2. Tennis, Boys VR vs. Capistrano Valley, 03:15 PM, Heritage Park

Wed, Feb 14:

  1. Softball VR vs. Tesoro, 03:30 PM, Softball Field

Thu, Feb 15:

  1. Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Bell Gardens, 03:00 PM, Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  2. Lacrosse, Boys VR vs. Norco, 07:00 PM, Stadium

Fri, Feb 16:

  1. Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Segerstrom, 05:00 PM, Stadium

Tue, Feb 20:

  1. Tennis, Boys VR vs. Aliso Niguel, 03:15 PM, Heritage Park

  2. Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Dana Hills, 05:00 PM, Stadium

Wed, Feb 21:

  1. Volleyball, Boys VR vs. Santa Margarita, 05:45 PM, Game Gym

Fri, Feb 23:

  1. Swimming & Diving, Boys VR, Irvine City Relays, 03:30 PM, Woolett Pool

  2. Swimming & Diving, Girls VR, Irvine City Relays, 03:30 PM, Woolett Pool

Mon, Feb 26:

  1. Softball VR vs. Laguna Hills, 03:30 PM, Softball Field

Tue, Feb 27:

  1. Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Esperanza, 03:00 PM, Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  2. Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Lutheran/Orange, 05:00 PM, Stadium

  • 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

February 1 - 25 Disney's The Lion King

February 10 Lunar New Year 8 PM

February 16 Schumann Quartet 7:30

February 22 - 24 Beethoven & Shostakovich 8 PM

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