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Grab Your Binoculars and Join a Morning Bird Walk at Peters Canyon on July 15

Issue # 0663

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Joshua Tjia
10 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍿🎬 Movie Night by the Lake: Bring the Family for a Free Outdoor Showing of Zootopia 2

🚓🚨 Irvine Continues Investment in Police Drone Response Program

🎡 New Spectrum SunWheel Set to Debut at Irvine Spectrum Center

🥭🥥 Cool Off with 85°C Bakery Cafe’s New Tropical Summer Sips

🌳🐎 Step Back in Time and Discover the Pioneer Journey at Irvine Public Library on July 14

🫖🛌 Better Sleep Starts on Your Plate: 11 Foods to Try and Healthy Bedtime Habits

🪶🦆 Grab Your Binoculars and Join a Morning Bird Walk at Peters Canyon on July 15

🏀🎨 Great Park Hosts Free Basketball & Art Celebration on July 26

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐕 14 Pets Find Loving Homes at Irvine Animal Care Center

⚽️ Women's Soccer Returns to Anteater Stadium for an Exciting 2026 Season

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 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 cat who works in business?

A purrfessional.

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

Movie Night by the Lake: Bring the Family for a Free Outdoor Showing of Zootopia 2

Enjoy a free outdoor showing of Zootopia 2 on Friday, July 17, at the grass area by the North Lake Gazebo. The movie begins at dusk around 7:45–8:00 p.m. Bring a low-back beach chair, blanket, and your favorite snacks for a fun family movie night under the stars.

Irvine Continues Investment in Police Drone Response Program

Irvine Police continued expanding their drone program over the past year, recording more than 4,300 drone flights and over 850 hours of flight time, up from about 2,900 flights and 700 hours the previous year. The city spent nearly $200,000 maintaining its drone fleet while growing its Drone as First Responder program, which launched 1,250 times to provide officers with real-time information before they arrived on scene. The program currently operates from nine locations, with plans to expand coverage citywide.

New Spectrum SunWheel Set to Debut at Irvine Spectrum Center

A new Spectrum SunWheel is arriving at Irvine Spectrum Center this summer, replacing the original Ferris wheel that welcomed guests in 2002. Like its predecessor, the new wheel was handcrafted in Italy and is currently being installed. The original became a local landmark after featuring thousands of lights, including an LED upgrade in 2015, and the new SunWheel is set to continue the tradition for a new generation of visitors.

Cool Off with 85°C Bakery Cafe’s New Tropical Summer Sips

85°C Bakery Cafe has introduced two limited-time Summer Sips inspired by the popular Filipino dessert Halo-Halo. The new Mango Coconut Smoothie features mango chunks, mini crystal boba, coconut cream, and mango purée, while the Ube Coconut Smoothie blends ube and coconut with lychee and mango jelly for a creamy, tropical treat.

Step Back in Time and Discover the Pioneer Journey at Irvine Public Library on July 14

Step back in time at the Irvine Public Library on Tuesday, July 14, from 6–7 p.m. for a special America 250 program exploring the pioneer journey from the Midwest to California. Learn how families prepared for months-long wagon trips, what they packed, the food that sustained them, and the small comforts they brought to make life on the trail feel more like home.

Better Sleep Starts on Your Plate: 11 Foods to Try and Healthy Bedtime Habits

Quality sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. It gives your body and mind time to rest and recover, supporting everything from brain function and mood to heart health, metabolism, and your immune system. Small, healthy lifestyle choices can make a meaningful difference in getting the restful sleep your body needs.

  • 😴 Adults should aim for at least 7 hours of sleep each night.

  • 🍌 Sleep-friendly foods include bananas, tart cherry juice, dairy, nuts, chamomile tea, broccoli, eggs, kiwi, avocados, pineapple, and oatmeal.

  • 🌙 These foods contain nutrients such as melatonin, tryptophan, serotonin, calcium, and folate that may support better sleep.

  • 🛏️ Keep a consistent bedtime, create a quiet and dark bedroom, and avoid screens before bed.

  • ☕ Limit caffeine after noon and avoid heavy meals or alcohol close to bedtime.

  • 🏃 Stay physically active during the day to help promote better sleep.

  • 👩‍⚕️ If sleep problems persist despite healthy habits, consider speaking with a healthcare provider.

Grab Your Binoculars and Join a Morning Bird Walk at Peters Canyon on July 15

Join a free guided bird walk at Peters Canyon Regional Park on Wednesday, July 15, from 7:30–9:30 a.m. Explore the park with an experienced OC Parks volunteer while spotting birds in the trees and surrounding scrub habitat. Bring your binoculars, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes for a fun morning outdoors.

Great Park Hosts Free Basketball & Art Celebration on July 26

Join Arts in Irvine on Sunday, July 26, from 1–3 p.m. at the Great Park for GAME! Dunk Show, Demos & Basketball Giveaway. Enjoy basketball demo stations led by coaches, a professional dunk show, live music from a DJ, and interactive activities on the newly transformed courts designed by Katy Ann Gilmore in collaboration with Project Backboard. This free event is open to all ages, with no registration required. The first 300 participants will also receive a free custom basketball.

Find more information here

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

14 Pets Find Loving Homes at Irvine Animal Care Center

The Irvine Animal Care Center helped 14 pets find new homes between June 29 and July 5, including 6 dogs and 8 cats. During the same week, 5 cats were transferred to rescue organizations, and 1 dog was reunited with its owner.

To learn more about pet adoption opportunities and shelter hours, visit the Irvine Animal Care Center's website.

Women's Soccer Returns to Anteater Stadium for an Exciting 2026 Season

UC Irvine women's soccer opens the 2026 season with a home exhibition on August 5 before beginning regular-season play. The Anteaters welcome 17 newcomers, return several key players, and will look to compete for another Big West championship under head coach Scott Juniper.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

🏐⚽🏀 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’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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  • 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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