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Hot Days Ahead: Remember to Hydrate, Avoid Sparks, and Stay Water Safe

Issue # 0652

Author

Joshua Tjia
12 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

❤️🤍💙 Irvine's Field of Valor Returns July 1–31 to Honor Service Members

💃🏻🎉 Bingo, Line Dancing, and More at Irvine's Free Better Together Event

📖📚 Irvine Public Library's Summer Reading Program Returns June 13–July 31

🥭🍉 Fresh, Fruity, and Frosty: Meet SUL & BEAN's Seasonal Bingsoo

🚲⚠️ Orange County Officials Highlight Growing Concern Over Children's E-Bike Injuries

☀️💧 Hot Days Ahead: Remember to Hydrate, Avoid Sparks, and Stay Water Safe

🌳🚶🏻‍♀️ Enjoy an Easy Morning Nature Walk at Quail Hill on June 20

✍🏻🎨 Relax and Recharge at Heritage Park Library's Free Adult Color Break Event

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ From Vet Visits to Litter Boxes: A New Cat Owner's Guide

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Adds Top California Prospect Josiah Johnson

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ IVC Soccer's Nikki MacDonald Signs with Missouri Valley College

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏊🏻‍♀️🌟 IUSD Student-Athletes and Coaches Earn Top Orange County Honors

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💥 Irvine Police Seek Driver After Fatal Pedestrian Collision at Alton Parkway

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why was the sun always invited to parties?

Because it brightened up every room!

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

Irvine's Field of Valor Returns July 1–31 to Honor Service Members

The City of Irvine, in partnership with the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, will host the Field of Valor — America 250 from July 1–31 on the Irvine Civic Center Lawn. Community members are invited to visit the patriotic flag display honoring veterans, active-duty military personnel, and fallen service members. Those wishing to honor a loved one may sponsor a flag with proceeds supporting the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee. Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and submissions are due by Friday, June 19.

Bingo, Line Dancing, and More at Irvine's Free Better Together Event

The City of Irvine is inviting the community to Better Together, a free intergenerational event on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Senior Center. Open to ages 10 and older, the event offers a fun morning of bingo, line dancing, a self-defense demonstration, an opportunity drawing, and plenty of opportunities for older adults, families, and neighbors to connect, make new friends, and enjoy quality time together.

Find more information here

Irvine Public Library's Summer Reading Program Returns June 13–July 31

Irvine Public Library's "Your Summer Story Awaits!" Summer Reading Program returns June 13–July 31, inviting readers of all ages to make reading part of their summer fun. Track your reading on Beanstack to earn prizes and grand prize raffle tickets, with children and teens rewarded for reading time and adults earning raffle entries for completed books plus a free tote bag after reading five books. You can also collect extra raffle tickets by joining special summer activities and community adventures.

Fresh, Fruity, and Frosty: Meet SUL & BEAN's Seasonal Bingsoo

Sul & Beans is serving up two refreshing seasonal bingsoo flavors perfect for summer. The Watermelon Bingsoo features juicy, crisp watermelon for a light and cooling treat, while the Mango Bingsoo highlights sweet, tropical mango with bright, fruity flavor. Both are available for a limited time, making them a delicious way to beat the heat this season.

Orange County Officials Highlight Growing Concern Over Children's E-Bike Injuries

A sharp rise in pediatric e-bike injuries is prompting renewed safety reminders for Orange County families. The Orange County District Attorney shared that CHOC treated just one child for an e-bike injury in 2021, but that number grew to 201 cases in 2025, making e-bike crashes the leading cause of trauma visits at the hospital's trauma center. He reminded parents that e-bikes and e-motorcycles are motorized vehicles, not toys, and encouraged them to make sure their children wear properly fitted helmets and practice safe riding habits to help prevent serious injuries and save lives.

Hot Days Ahead: Remember to Hydrate, Avoid Sparks, and Stay Water Safe

As temperatures climb across California, CAL FIRE is encouraging residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves and those around them. Extreme heat can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, wildfire activity, and water-related incidents, making it especially important to stay prepared and aware.

  • 💧 Stay hydrated and check in on family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

  • 🔥 Help prevent wildfires by avoiding all activities that can create sparks or ignite dry vegetation.

  • 🌊 Practice water safety by staying alert to changing conditions and supervising children around water.

  • ☀️ Take heat seriously and make smart choices to help keep yourself and your community safe during periods of extreme temperatures.

Enjoy an Easy Morning Nature Walk at Quail Hill on June 20

Join a family-friendly Morning Walk at Quail Hill Loop on Saturday, June 20, where participants can enjoy a slow-paced, one-mile guided hike while learning about the area's natural history and ongoing habitat enhancement efforts. The level-2 walk is suitable for ages 5 and older and features minimal elevation gain, making it a great option for beginners.

Relax and Recharge at Heritage Park Library's Free Adult Color Break Event

Join Heritage Park Library for Adult Color Break on Wednesday, June 17, from 6–7 p.m., where adults can relax, recharge, and enjoy an hour of mindful creativity. Coloring has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety while promoting mindfulness, and the library will provide a variety of coloring sheets and materials. Participants are also welcome to bring their own favorite supplies for this calming and creative evening.

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

From Vet Visits to Litter Boxes: A New Cat Owner's Guide

Thinking about bringing home a new cat? It can feel a little overwhelming at first, but don't worry — a few simple steps can help your new furry friend settle in and thrive.

  • 🏠 Start with routine and patience: Give your cat a quiet, safe area with food, water, a litter box, and a cozy place to rest. Keep their world small at first so they can adjust without feeling overwhelmed.

  • 🩺 Schedule a vet visit early: Book a checkup as soon as possible. If you can, bring a stool sample so the vet can screen for worms or parasites and discuss your cat's overall health needs.

  • 💉 Cover the basics: Ask your veterinarian about vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick prevention, heartworm protection, microchipping, pet insurance, and spay/neuter recommendations.

  • 🐾 Introduce good habits right away: Show them where the litter box is, provide scratching posts to protect your furniture, and encourage positive behaviors from the start.

  • 🎾 Make time for play and socialization: Gentle interaction, toys, and regular playtime help build confidence and strengthen your bond while supporting healthy development.

  • ❤️ Don't stress: The first few weeks are all about learning together. Be patient, stay consistent, and remember — you've got this!

UC Irvine Men's Basketball Adds Top California Prospect Josiah Johnson

UC Irvine men's basketball has signed guard Josiah Johnson, a four-star recruit from Mayfair High School in Long Beach. Ranked No. 6 in California by 247Sports, Johnson committed to UC Irvine after considering several major programs and will be part of an Anteater squad that has captured three of the last four Big West regular-season titles.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

IVC Soccer's Nikki MacDonald Signs with Missouri Valley College

Irvine Valley women's soccer standout Nikki MacDonald has committed to Missouri Valley College. The Edison High graduate helped lead IVC during the 2024 and 2025 campaigns and now joins a Missouri Valley program that won the Heart of America Athletic Conference and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

IUSD Student-Athletes and Coaches Earn Top Orange County Honors

Irvine Unified School District celebrated several student-athletes and coaches who earned major Orange County honors for their outstanding performances during the 2025–26 season. Highlights included Irvine High's Summer Wilson setting a new U.S. national record in the 3-mile run, Northwood's Natalie Keith and Andrew Maksymowski receiving top athlete awards, and Woodbridge's James Hickson being named the Orange County Register Girls Swim Coach of the Year.

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 Police Seek Driver After Fatal Pedestrian Collision at Alton Parkway

The Irvine Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred around 8:54 p.m. on June 10 at the intersection of Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive, where a pedestrian was struck while crossing in a marked crosswalk and later died at the hospital. Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about the incident or the possibly dark-colored vehicle involved, which may have front-end damage, to contact Detective Hank Gallegos at (949) 724-7024 or [email protected] to assist with the ongoing investigation.

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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  • 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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