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Help Fight Hunger in Orange County with Second Harvest This September

Issue # 0706

Author

Joshua Tjia
10 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍊🍽️ Help Fight Hunger in Orange County with Second Harvest This September

🎡🍧 Irvine Spectrum Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its New SunWheel

💬☕️ Heritage Park Library Hosts Weekly ESL Conversation Club on Sundays

🚌🚒 Join IUSD for Family Activities and Safety Education at Sweet Shade Park, Sep. 29

🥝🍉 Eat Right for Better Sight: Foods That Support Eye Health

🦆🌱 Explore Local Birds with Sea and Sage Audubon’s Beginner Birding Workshop

🎨 Join Crafternoon for an Afternoon of Creativity and Crafts in Irvine

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ Laugh for a Good Cause at Comedy Unleashed in Irvine

🏐 UCI Volleyball’s Taylor Boice Named Anteater of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Opens League Play With 59-12 Win Over Northwood

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓⛳️ Irvine Man Turns Himself In Following Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course Incident

🍏🥭🍑 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! 😁

Help Fight Hunger in Orange County with Second Harvest This September

Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine is inviting the community to take part in Hunger Action Month this September, with volunteer opportunities, fundraising activities, and events aimed at raising awareness of food insecurity in Orange County. The organization reports that 1 in 6 Orange County children experiences food insecurity.

Upcoming ways to get involved:

  • Sept. 10: Help spread awareness using Second Harvest’s social media toolkit.

  • Sept. 11: Join special 9/11 commemorative volunteer shifts at the distribution center or Harvest Solutions Farm.

  • Sept. 13: Participate in a hunger awareness event at Wild Rivers.

  • Sept. 17: Support the effort by rounding up grocery purchases at Ralphs/Food 4 Less.

  • Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m.: Attend Second Harvest’s truck pull fundraising event.

Find details here

Irvine Spectrum Celebrates the Grand Opening of Its New SunWheel

Join the Spectrum SunWheel Grand Opening on Saturday, September 19, at Irvine Spectrum Center for a full day of live music, entertainment, treats, giveaways, and special activities. The first 300 guests will receive a complimentary SunWheel ride, with pop-ups from Auntie Anne’s, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, and Dave & Buster’s throughout the celebration.

Heritage Park Library Hosts Weekly ESL Conversation Club on Sundays

Join the ESL Cafe Conversation Club every Sunday from 3–4 p.m. at Heritage Park Library to practice English speaking and communication skills with other adult learners in a friendly, supportive setting.

Join IUSD for Family Activities and Safety Education at Sweet Shade Park, Sep. 29

Join “Communities Come Together, Irvine” on Tuesday, September 29, from 5–7 p.m. at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park. Hosted by IUSD Special Education in partnership with Irvine Police and the Orange County Fire Authority, this family-friendly event will offer safety education, activities, and opportunities to meet local community helpers.

  • Learn important safety skills, including safe street crossing

  • Safety support and education for adults with special needs

  • Meet police officers and firefighters

  • Enjoy snacks and family activities

RSVP here

Eat Right for Better Sight: Foods That Support Eye Health

Eating a balanced diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats can help protect vision at every age. Nutrients such as vitamins A, C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and other antioxidants support the retina, help protect against oxidative damage and may reduce the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and dry eyes. Good nutrition is especially important for children as their eyes and vision continue to develop.

Eye-Healthy Recipes

  • Turkey Zucchini Burgers with Zesty Lemon Yogurt Sauce: Zucchini provides lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin C, while turkey adds zinc and vitamin B12. Herbs, spices and lemon provide additional antioxidants and nutrients that support long-term eye health.

  • Frozen Watermelon & Kiwi Skewers with Chili-Lime Salt: Watermelon provides lycopene, beta-carotene and hydration, while kiwi is rich in vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin. Together, they make a refreshing, kid-friendly snack packed with nutrients.

Find recipes here

Explore Local Birds with Sea and Sage Audubon’s Beginner Birding Workshop

Sea and Sage Audubon Society is offering a 10-week introductory birding workshop led by Sylvia Gallagher for beginners and anyone looking to improve their bird identification skills. Starting October 6–8, the program includes weekly Zoom classes and four guided Orange County field trips, with Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday sections available.

Find more information here

Join Crafternoon for an Afternoon of Creativity and Crafts in Irvine

Young artists can get creative at Crafternoon at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with hands-on activities using different colors, textures, and craft techniques. Upcoming classes are October 21, November 18, and December 2, from 3:30–5 p.m., with each session offering a new project for participants to create.

Learn more here

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No 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 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 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 events scheduled for this month.

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

Laugh for a Good Cause at Comedy Unleashed in Irvine

Comedy Unleashed returns to the Irvine Improv on Tuesday, September 15, featuring live comedy, dinner, and an online auction. Proceeds from ticket sales support Irvine Animal Care Center programs and services that care for shelter pets and help them find loving homes.

Find tickets here

UCI Volleyball’s Taylor Boice Named Anteater of the Week

Freshman Taylor Boice was named Anteater of the Week after recording double-digit kills in all three matches at the Bulldog Invitational, including 18 kills against New Mexico State and a .714 hitting percentage against Southern Utah.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Thur, Sep 10 - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Sun, Sep 13 - vs UNLV, 6:00 PM

Men’s Waterpolo

  • Fri, Sep 11 - vs UCLA, 2:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 11 - vs LMU, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Sep 12 - vs Utah Tech, 1:00 PM

  • Sun, Sep 13 - vs San José State, 12:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Santa Ana, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 23 - vs Santiago Canyon, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 25 - vs Pasadena City, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 30 - vs Riverside, 6:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Rio Hondo, 4:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Sep 22 - vs LA Valley, 3:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 29 - vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

Woodbridge Girls Flag Football Opens League Play With 59-12 Win Over Northwood

Woodbridge girls flag football opened Pacific Coast League play with a 59-12 win over Northwood, improving to 9-4 overall. Quarterback Delia Stone led the Warriors with 307 passing yards, 109 rushing yards, multiple touchdowns and two interceptions.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2026

Thursday, September 10

  • Tennis, Girls - 3:15 PM vs University

Irvine Man Turns Himself In Following Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course Incident

Irvine Police reported that 58-year-old Irvine resident Dean Melmoth turned himself in following efforts by officers to contact him at his residence. He was booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with an August 29 incident at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course, where a golfer was allegedly struck in the head with a golf club.

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

September 10 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

September 12 Catfish Fishing Derby 6 AM - 1 PM

September 12 Concordia University: Salastina 6 - 7:30 PM

September 12 - 13 Modern Makers Mart: Woodbury Town Center 3 - 8:30 PM

September 13 E-Bike and E-Moto Buy Back 10 AM - 1 PM

September 13 Fiesta Latina en Irvine 11 AM - 4 PM

September 15 My Hero Academia in Concert 7:30 PM

September 25 Healthy Living Expo 9 AM - 12 PM

September 25 The Mākaha Sons 8 PM

September 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 5 - 9:30 PM

September 30 5 - 7 PM Communities Come Together Irvine

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