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From Matcha Bingsoo to Nutella Mochi Waffles, Heybings Has Your Dessert Plans Covered

Issue # 0631

Author

Joshua Tjia
13 May

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚎🚏 Irvine Connect’s Free Shuttle Service Continues to Grow Across the Community

🎻🎶 Experience an Evening of Legendary Music with Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band, May 17

🍦☀️ Celebrate the Start of Summer With Music and Food Tastings at Irvine Spectrum Center

🍧🧇🍨 From Matcha Bingsoo to Nutella Mochi Waffles, Heybings Has Your Dessert Plans Covered

☀️🛟 Summer Safety Tips for Irvine Families as School Lets Out

🍱💤 Sleep-Friendly Meals Packed With Nutrients and Designed to Support Better Sleep

🚲 Learn Mountain Biking Basics at Irvine’s Fundamental Skills Clinic on May 23

🌷🪡 Get Crafty at Teen Felt & Florals at University Park Library, May 26

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

✂️🐾 Simple Grooming Tips to Help Pets Stay Comfortable This Summer

⛳️ UCI Golf’s Rei Harashima Named Second-Team All-Big West for Third Straight Year

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 IVC Basketball's Alexis Price Heads to NCAA Division II Cal State San Marcos

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💵 Three Arrested After Woman Robbed of $5,000 Outside Irvine Bank

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the pod excuse itself from the dinner table?

It had to pea!

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

Irvine Connect’s Free Shuttle Service Continues to Grow Across the Community

Irvine Connect continues to grow as a popular free shuttle service connecting riders across the community, with about 85 stops including Irvine Spectrum Center, schools, parks, hospitals, Irvine Station, and a senior center. Driver Richard Parker says riders of all ages use the service for work, shopping, school, and social outings, with many surprised the shuttle is completely free; the service currently runs every 20 minutes on weekdays from 6 a.m.–8 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m.–10 p.m., with plans to expand the fleet and possibly its routes in the future.

Experience an Evening of Legendary Music with Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band, May 17

The Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band will wrap up its season with PSYCB: Of Myths & Legends on May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Led by conductor Angela Woo and guest conductor Frances Cisneros, the free concert will feature works inspired by folklore and storytelling, including selections from Peer Gynt Suite, Loch Lomond, Arabian Dances, and more, performed by the Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band and Youth Saxophone Ensemble.

Celebrate the Start of Summer With Music and Food Tastings at Irvine Spectrum Center

The Irvine Spectrum Center will host its Kick-Off to Summer Celebration on May 23 from 1–9 p.m., featuring a full day of free family-friendly entertainment, live music, DJs, a silent disco, face painting, photo booths, giveaways, and food tastings from favorites like Handel’s Ice Cream, Shake Shack, and Blk Dot. Guests can also enjoy special promotions and activities throughout the center near stores including H&M, Sephora, Old Navy, and Regal, with all events open to the public while supplies last.

From Matcha Bingsoo to Nutella Mochi Waffles, Heybings Has Your Dessert Plans Covered

If you are looking for a refreshing dessert spot to cool down this week, check out Heybings Desserts & Coffee in Irvine. This cozy dessert café is known for its Korean-style bingsoo made with fluffy shaved ice, fresh fruit, house-made purées, mochi, and creative flavors.

  • Some favorites to try include the Classic Injeolmi with red bean and mochi, Strawberry Cheesecake Bingsoo, Matcha Romance, and the Choco Oreo Crunch for chocolate lovers.

  • Their mochi waffles are also a must-try, especially the Nutella Mochi Waffle and Ube Mochi Waffle, along with drinks like the Matcha Latte, Black Sesame Latte, and refreshing Yuzu Honey Refresher.

Whether you are stopping by for dessert with friends, a late-night sweet treat, or a fun café date, Heybings is a great spot to try something unique and refreshing.

Summer Safety Tips for Irvine Families as School Lets Out

Summer break is here, and IUSD is encouraging families to keep safety in mind while enjoying time outdoors during the warmer months.

Summer Safety Tips:

  • Water Safety: Always keep a close eye on children near water, make sure pools are properly secured with barriers, and consider enrolling children in swim lessons to help build water safety skills.

  • Bike & E-Bike Safety: Wear a helmet, follow traffic laws, use bike locks, and make sure bikes fit properly.

  • Sun Safety: Apply and reapply sunscreen, seek shade when possible, and wear protective clothing and sunglasses.

Sleep-Friendly Meals Packed With Nutrients and Designed to Support Better Sleep

Getting enough sleep can be tough, but certain foods may help support better rest and relaxation. These sleep-friendly recipes by UCI Health are all packed with nutrients such as magnesium, tryptophan, omega-3s, vitamin D, and healthy fats that may help promote melatonin production, reduce stress, stabilize blood sugar, and calm the nervous system.

• Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Walnuts, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Includes vitamin D-rich mushrooms, magnesium and tryptophan from quinoa, and walnuts with melatonin and omega-3s to support relaxation and sleep.

• Salmon and Avocado Nori Wraps
Features salmon, avocado, brown rice, and nori packed with healthy fats, vitamin D, magnesium, and calming nutrients that may help improve serotonin and melatonin levels.

• Cucumber Edamame Salad
A hydrating side dish with cucumbers, edamame, ginger, garlic, and sesame that provides electrolytes, fiber, protein, and anti-inflammatory benefits to support restful sleep.

Learn Mountain Biking Basics at Irvine’s Fundamental Skills Clinic on May 23

The City of Irvine is hosting a Mountain Bike Clinic: Fundamental Skills on Saturday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Irvine Open Space Preserve. The clinic is designed for beginner and intermediate riders ages 12 and up, covering core mountain biking techniques like balance, body position, wheel placement, braking, and bike handling through demonstrations and hands-on practice.

Get Crafty at Teen Felt & Florals at University Park Library, May 26

Teens can get creative at the free Teen Felt & Florals workshop on Tuesday, May 26, from 5–6:30 p.m. at University Park Library in Irvine. Participants ages 13 and up will learn simple felt crafting techniques to design colorful faux plants and greenery to take home.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 15, 5:00-8:00 PM: Jazz at the Oaks, NHS

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 29, 7:00 PM: ​Broadway Rocks Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. May 29-30, 7:00 PM: Voices 2026, Irvine High PAC

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  1. May 14 - 15: PORCHELLA 2026, Portola High Amphitheater

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

Simple Grooming Tips to Help Pets Stay Comfortable This Summer

Here are some helpful grooming tips to keep pets comfortable, healthy, and looking their best as the weather warms up. Regular grooming can help reduce shedding, prevent tangles, and give pet owners a chance to spot skin irritation or unusual bumps early.

  • Brush pets regularly to reduce shedding, hairballs, and tangles.

  • Use the right grooming tools based on your pet’s coat type.

    • Stiff-bristle brushes work best for short-haired pets.

    • Long-toothed metal combs or brushes are better for medium- to long-haired coat

  • Be gentle when removing mats or tangles to avoid hurting the skin.

  • Bathe pets with an unscented, hypoallergenic shampoo recommended by a veterinarian.

  • Long-haired pets may benefit from light summer trims, but enough fur should remain to protect against sunburn.

  • Severe mats or irritated skin should be checked by a groomer or veterinarian.

UCI Golf’s Rei Harashima Named Second-Team All-Big West for Third Straight Year

UC Irvine senior Rei Harashima earned second-team All-Big West honors for the third straight year, marking his fourth career all-conference selection. He led the Anteaters in eight tournaments this season, finished with a team-best 72.61 scoring average, and recorded 16 rounds at or below par during his senior campaign.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  • Thu, May 14 - Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, May 15 - Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, May 16 - Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

IVC Basketball's Alexis Price Heads to NCAA Division II Cal State San Marcos

Alexis Price has signed with Cal State San Marcos after two strong seasons at Irvine Valley College. She helped the Lasers win a conference title and reach the state tournament this season while averaging 13.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

No further upcoming home games for this month.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With May Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No further upcoming varsity home games for this month.

Three Arrested After Woman Robbed of $5,000 Outside Irvine Bank

A woman was assaulted and robbed of $5,000 after withdrawing cash from a bank near Alton Parkway and Culver Drive in Irvine. Following an investigation and surveillance operation, the Irvine Police Department arrested Michael Anthony Goodwin, Raul Santino Lopez, and Keyon Maceo Johnson in connection with the robbery and related conspiracy 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

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