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Get Ready for Global Adventures: Irvine’s Cultural Festival Kicks Off Saturday

Issue # 0260

Author

Joshua Tjia
02 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏥💵 UC Irvine Receives $20M Gift for Medical Innovation Building from Falling Leaves Foundation

🚒🐾 OCFA Celebrates National Fire Pup Day, Honoring Heroic Canines

🎼🎶 October Lineup at Barclay Theatre: Hawaiian Music, Jazz, Comedy, and Culinary Arts Take Center Stage

🌎🍡 Get Ready for Global Adventures: Irvine’s Cultural Festival Kicks Off Saturday

🚌🌟 IUSD Named Best School District in Orange County and Among Top 100 Nationwide

❤️🍎 Study Reveals Critical Gap in Post-Heart Attack Care: Nutritional Counseling Lacking

🌕 Experience Nature Under the Full Moon – Sign Up Now for Hicks Haul Road Hike

🎨📒 Discover the Beauty of Belgian Bookbinding on October 5

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕‍🦺🐾 Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week: October 1-7

🏌🏽‍♀️UC Irvine Golf Ties for Fourth at Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational, Avery Shines in Top 10 Finish

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Women's Soccer Strike in the 90th Minute for a Hard-Fought Win Over East Los Angeles

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Joseph Harper Shifts to Middle Linebacker, Eyes Big Finish at Northwood

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔📦 Detective Arrests Suspect in Centerpointe Apartments Package Thefts

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why was the robot couple’s anniversary in the fall?

They were autumn mated.

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

UC Irvine Receives $20M Gift for Medical Innovation Building from Falling Leaves Foundation

Dr. Robert A. Mah and Dr. Adeline Yen Mah, through their Falling Leaves Foundation, have donated an additional $20 million to UC Irvine, bringing their total support to $53 million. This contribution will fund the Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building, a 200,000-square-foot research facility set to open in 2025, and establish research funds for two centers of excellence: the Robert A. Mah Molecular Innovation Center and the Adeline Yen Mah Vaccine Center. These centers will focus on cutting-edge drug design, therapeutic development, and vaccine research to advance global health.

OCFA Celebrates National Fire Pup Day, Honoring Heroic Canines

Yesterday was National Fire Pup Day! The OCFA celebrated its amazing canines that serve our community in various ways. Search and rescue dogs help during natural disasters and find missing persons, while Freedom, the accelerant detection K9, is trained to locate ignitable liquids used by arsonists. Pax, the peer support canine, offers comfort to first responders. These incredible dogs are true assets to the team.

#OCFA #InServiceOfOthers

October Lineup at Barclay Theatre: Hawaiian Music, Jazz, Comedy, and Culinary Arts Take Center Stage

Enjoy a variety of entertainment at the Irvine Barclay Theatre this October:

- Oct 4: Masters of Hawaiian Music featuring George Kahumoku Jr, Led Kaapana, & Jeff Peterson

- Oct 5: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater – A family-friendly comedic performance with talented pets

- Oct 6: Trio Barclay performs Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 – A captivating classical music experience

- Oct 12: SFJAZZ Collective – An unforgettable night of modern jazz

- Oct 13: Yotam Ottolenghi – Culinary insights from the renowned chef and author

- Oct 27: National Theatre Live Screening: Fleabag – A brilliant one-woman show on the big screen

Get Ready for Global Adventures: Irvine’s Cultural Festival Kicks Off Saturday

Join the Irvine Global Village Festival this Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Great Park for a day of fun, culture, and community celebration. Explore local artisans' handcrafted goods at the Global Marketplace, enjoy international cuisine, and experience live music and performances from diverse cultures. Try new activities at the Sports & Games Arena, all with free admission and parking. Bring family and friends to celebrate! More details at cityofirvine.org/festival.

#IrvineGlobalVillageFestival #WeAreIrvine #ThingsToDoInIrvine

IUSD Named Best School District in Orange County and Among Top 100 Nationwide

IUSD has been ranked the No. 1 school district in Orange County, 20th in California, and among the top 100 in the U.S. by Niche for 2025! This recognition highlights IUSD's excellence in academics, arts, athletics, diversity, and student wellness.

Study Reveals Critical Gap in Post-Heart Attack Care: Nutritional Counseling Lacking

Research shows that fewer than 1 in 4 heart attack patients receive essential nutritional counseling within 90 days post-event. According to Geeta Sikand, director of nutrition at UCI Health Cardiology Services, counseling involves more than just a heart-healthy diet—it focuses on identifying and addressing barriers that hinder patients from adopting healthier habits. Sikand works closely with UCI Health cardiologists to create personalized action plans, incorporating nutrition, physical activity, and other steps to reduce future cardiac risks.

Experience Nature Under the Full Moon – Sign Up Now for Hicks Haul Road Hike

Join the Full Moon Hike on Hicks Haul Road on Wednesday, October 16, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a peaceful 2.5-mile round-trip hike at a level-2 difficulty, featuring scenic views and the beauty of nature under the full moon. This hike is suitable for ages 12 and up, with limited spots available. Register now to secure your place for this unique evening adventure!

Discover the Beauty of Belgian Bookbinding on October 5

Discover the art of Belgian bookbinding at a one-day workshop at the Irvine Fine Arts Center on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn the unique techniques and terminology to create books with a distinctive thread pattern on the cover and spine. No prior experience is required. Sign up at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 8, 7:00-8:00 PM: Vocal Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  2. Wed, October 9, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

  3. Thu, October 10, 7:00-8:30 PM: Instrumental Music Fall Concert at NHS Theater.

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu & Fri, October 17 & 18, 7:00 PM: Songs & Stories at Big Theater.

  2. Thu, December 5, 7:00 PM: A Winter Celebration at Big Theater.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. Wed, November 6, 7:00 PM: IUSD Band Spectacular.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Thu, October 17, 7:00 PM: Fall Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

  2. Wed, October 30, 7:00 PM: IUSD High School Vocal Festival at Portola HS.

  3. Tue, November 5, 1:00 PM: Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, TBD.

  4. Fri, December 6, 7:00 PM: Winter Celebration Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. Tue, October 29, 7:00-9:30 PM: Autumn Serenade

  2. Wed, December 18, 6:00-10:00 PM: IM Winter Concert

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

Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week: October 1-7

October 1-7 is National Walk Your Dog Week, a reminder to make regular walks with your pup a part of your routine, whether it’s at the park, beach, or around the block. Walking improves your dog's health and helps reduce boredom, loneliness, and destructive behavior—plus, you’ll enjoy it too! Learn more about the Irvine Animal Care Center at irvineanimals.org.

UC Irvine Golf Ties for Fourth at Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational, Avery Shines in Top 10 Finish

UC Irvine's women's golf team tied for fourth at the Pat Lesser Harbottle Invitational in Tacoma, Washington, with a three-round total of 870, matching their second-best score in program history. Freshman Alona Avery finished 10th, marking her third consecutive Top 10 finish, while fellow freshman Katelyn Kong shot a team-best 70 in the final round, tying for 13th. HaYoung Lee debuted in 28th place, leading the team in the first round. Katherine Gerbing and Alyson Sor both tied for 43rd. UCI concludes the Fall season at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational on October 21-23.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Soccer

  • Wed, Oct 2: vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 12: vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Oct 16: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 26: vs Sacramento State, 6:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  • Thu, Oct 10: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Sun, Oct 13: vs Hawai'i, 6:00 PM

  • Thu, Oct 17: vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  • Sun, Oct 27: vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  • Fri, Oct 11: vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 12: Ted Newland Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 19: vs Westcliff, 12:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 26: vs UC Santa Barbara, 12:00 PM

  • Sun, Oct 27: vs Pepperdine, 1:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  • Wed, Oct 30: (Exhibition) vs Vanguard, 7:00 PM

Irvine Valley Women's Soccer Strike in the 90th Minute for a Hard-Fought Win Over East Los Angeles

Last week, the Irvine Valley women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over East Los Angeles at home. Despite dominating with 32 shots to East LA's 3, the Lasers had to wait until the 90th minute for sophomore forward Jordan Madison to score the game-winner off a cross from freshman defender Lilliana Springer. East LA's goalkeeper, Karen Chen Zhao, made 15 saves, but IVC’s relentless pressure paid off in the end. The win improved IVC’s record to 5-2-0, while the Huskies dropped to 0-5-1.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Fri, Oct 11: vs Long Beach (Scrimmage), 11:00 AM

  2. Thu, Oct 24: vs Chaffey/San Diego City (Scrimmage), 4:30 PM

Men's Soccer

  1. Tue, Oct 8: vs Cypress, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Oct 18: vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  3. Tue, Oct 22: vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

  4. Tue, Oct 29: vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Fri, Oct 4: vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Oct 11: vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

  3. Tue, Oct 15: vs Santiago Canyon, 3:00 PM

  4. Fri, Oct 25: vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Oct 4: vs Santa Ana, 6:00 PM

  2. Wed, Oct 9: vs Saddleback, 6:00 PM

  3. Wed, Oct 16: vs Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  4. Fri, Oct 18: vs Santiago Canyon, 6:00 PM

  5. Fri, Oct 25: vs Orange Coast, 6:00 PM

Joseph Harper Shifts to Middle Linebacker, Eyes Big Finish at Northwood

Northwood High's Joseph Harper, a senior standout, earned All-CIF honors as a defensive end for the second year in a row. This season, he's transitioning to middle linebacker and will also play running back, following in his brother Adam's footsteps. Harper, who set school sack records last season, aims to continue making a significant impact on both sides of the ball. Despite past injuries, he feels ready for a strong final year before pursuing Division 1 football.

Other key players to watch this season include Caden Jones (Woodbridge), Michael Gasper (University), CJ Bertoni (Beckman), and Brandon Figueroa (Irvine).

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2024

Wednesday, October 2 

  • 03:30 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. University at Oak Creek Golf Course

Thursday, October 3 

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Sage Hill at Woolett Pool

  • 07:00 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Northwood at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, October 7 

  • 07:15 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, October 8 

  • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. University at Woolett Pool

Wednesday, October 9 

  • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Rosary Academy at Irvine High School Game Gym

Thursday, October 10 

  • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Woolett Pool

  • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer VR vs. Canyon/Anaheim at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 07:00 PM: Football (11 person) VR vs. Canyon/Anaheim at Irvine High School Stadium

Detective Arrests Suspect in Centerpointe Apartments Package Thefts

A detective investigating package thefts at the Centerpointe Apartments arrested Minh Vo Vuong, 28, of Westminster, on suspicion of burglary after he was linked to a recent package theft from a storage area. Detectives are reviewing evidence to see if Vuong is connected to other cases. To prevent theft, have valuable items delivered to secure locations and promptly collect your packages.

#dontcommitcrimeinirvine #irvine #irvinepolice #police #irvinepd #cityofirvine #arrest #detective

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    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

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October 17 - 19 Classical Spooktacular 8 PM

October 20 Fantastic Symphony 3 PM

October 24 Esmé Quartet 7 PM

October 26 Monster Splash 2024 1 PM - 5 PM

October 26 Songs of the Soul 5 PM

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