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Irvine Animal Care Center Welcomes New Batch of Adorable Puppies Ready for Adoption

Issue # 0126

Author

Joshua Tjia
22 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

📄🧬 UC Irvine Spearheads Revolutionary Study on Muscle Control with $15M NSF Grant

🌷⛲️🌷 Irvine Seniors Invited to an Excursion to The Huntington Botanical Gardens on April 25

🌎🌱 Quail Hill Community Center Hosts Earth Day Activities: Guided Hikes, Solar Power Insights, and Composting Demo

🏫📚 Irvine High School Announces Open Position for Engineering Teacher; Applications Open Until April 14

🩰 Step Up Your Dance Game: 50% Off at Focus Dance Center Until March Ends

🍙🥗 Combat IBS: Discover Gut-Friendly Recipes Free from Common Triggers

🗻🌊 From Mountain Peaks to Community Streets: Volunteer Opportunities Abound at Irvine Ranch

🔹🔺🔹 Join Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Introduction to Mosaic Art Workshop on April 6

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶🐾 Irvine Animal Care Center Welcomes New Batch of Adorable Puppies Ready for Adoption

🏃🏽‍♂️💨 UCR Spring Classic Update: Robinson and Davis Among Top Contenders After Day One

🏀⛹🏽‍♀️ Underdog UC Irvine Eyes Upset Against Gonzaga in High-Stakes NCAA Tournament Opener

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚾️ Irvine Valley Baseball Slams Cypress 8-3, Dominates Orange Empire Conference Match

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮🚙 Irvine Police Thwart Cross-Border Car Theft Scheme; Two Arrested

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What animal takes up the most square feet?

A groundhog!

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

UC Irvine Spearheads Revolutionary Study on Muscle Control with $15M NSF Grant

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $15 million grant to the University of California, Irvine's Integrative Movement Sciences Institute for a six-year project under the NSF’s Biology Integration Institutes program. Led by Monica Daley, the research focuses on understanding muscle control during rapid movements in complex environments, crucial for insights into animal diversity, human athletic performance, and health. The project involves collaboration with experts from 21 institutions, aiming to integrate mechanical, neural, and sensory systems studies for better agility understanding. The research will explore muscle dynamics, neuromechanical control, and other areas, with potential applications in biotechnology, movement therapies, and rehabilitation. The initiative also emphasizes interdisciplinary training for over 450 trainees, contributing to the UCI's Brilliant Future campaign and its role in academic and economic excellence.

Irvine Seniors Invited to an Excursion to The Huntington Botanical Gardens on April 25

Irvine adults 50+ are invited to visit The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens on April 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy the gardens in full bloom, explore at your leisure for about five hours, and have lunch at on-site eateries. The trip includes deluxe coach transportation. More info and registration at yourirvine.org. 

#WeAreIrvine #IrvineOlderAdults #CityOfIrvine

Quail Hill Community Center Hosts Earth Day Activities: Guided Hikes, Solar Power Insights, and Composting Demo

Visit Quail Hill Community Center for Earth Day activities including:

  • Irvine Ranch Conservancy guided hikes at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (registration required)

  • a Solarize Irvine presentation at 11:45 a.m. to learn about solar options,

  • a compost demo at 12:30 p.m

Partnered with OC Goes Solar and other agencies, these events aim to educate and engage. For details, visit cityofirvine.org/earthday or call 949-724-7669.

Irvine High School Announces Open Position for Engineering Teacher; Applications Open Until April 14

Irvine High School is seeking an engineering teacher to join their dedicated faculty team. Apply by April 14, 2024. For more details or to apply, visit bit.ly/3Pwf3Ry.

Step Up Your Dance Game: 50% Off at Focus Dance Center Until March Ends

Get 50% off registration at Focus Dance Center until the end of March. Perfect opportunity to gift dance classes to someone special to you.

#focusfam21 #focusdancecenter

Combat IBS: Discover Gut-Friendly Recipes Free from Common Triggers

Eating the right foods can significantly help manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), affecting 10%-15% of Americans. Avoiding triggers like caffeine, alcohol, fatty and spicy foods, dairy, wheat, and artificial sweeteners is key. For recipes that support gut health and avoid these triggers, visit https://bit.ly/3TqYqYD.

#colorectalhealth #coloncancerawarenessmonth

From Mountain Peaks to Community Streets: Volunteer Opportunities Abound at Irvine Ranch

Irvine Ranch Conservancy offers diverse volunteer opportunities to shape the future of Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, including leading tours, guiding trails, maintaining habitats, and stewardship projects. No experience needed for some roles. More info at bit.ly/3IvDpa4.

Join Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Introduction to Mosaic Art Workshop on April 6

Learn mosaic art at the Irvine Fine Arts Center on April 6, 1:30-4:30 p.m. This workshop covers choosing materials, cutting techniques, and creating a personal project. Register at yourirvine.org.

#MosaicWorkshop #ArtClass #IrvineFineArts

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for March.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  2. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  3. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for March.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  2. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  3. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  4. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  5. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  6. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  7. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

  8. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  9. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  10. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Welcomes New Batch of Adorable Puppies Ready for Adoption

Irvine Animal Care Center has adorable, energetic puppies ready for adoption. While the current batch has found homes, more are available. Adopting a puppy is a rewarding but significant commitment, requiring time for training, socialization, and care. Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Learn about the adoption process and see available pets at irvineanimals.org/adopt. Visit the center weekdays (except Tuesdays) from noon to 5 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

#Puppies #AdoptDontShop #IrvineAnimals #WeAreIrvine

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UCR Spring Classic Update: Robinson and Davis Among Top Contenders After Day One

At the UCR Spring Classic Multis heptathlon, juniors Jolie Robinson and Jazzmine Davis are in the top five after the first four events. Robinson is third with 3,089 points, trailing the leader by 154 points, and Davis is fourth with 2,981 points. Senior teammates Chaselyn Amos and Laura Sangiacomo are ninth and eleventh, respectively. Robinson excelled in Thursday's events, achieving a season-best in the high jump and matching her best in the shot put, along with a personal record in the 200m. Davis shined with a lifetime-best in the 200m, a personal record in the shot put, and a strong performance in her first outdoor season high jump. Amos and Sangiacomo also set personal bests in various events. The team will compete in the final three events of the heptathlon, starting with the long jump.

Underdog UC Irvine Eyes Upset Against Gonzaga in High-Stakes NCAA Tournament Opener

In the NCAA First Round, 13th-seeded UC Irvine (23-8) is set to face off against 4th-seeded Gonzaga (30-3) on Saturday, March 23, at 4:30 p.m. PDT in Spokane, WA. The match, broadcast on ESPN2, features UC Irvine, who recently clinched their second Big West tournament title, making their first NCAA appearance since 1995. They're on a six-game winning streak, led by Big West Player of the Year, Déja Lee. Gonzaga, entering its seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament, boasts a high-scoring offense. This game pits UC Irvine's stout defense against Gonzaga's dynamic offense, promising an exciting clash as both teams aim for a spot in the second round.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  1. Fri, Mar 22: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 23: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

  3. Sun, Mar 24: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Sat, Mar 23: vs Gonzaga, 11:00 AM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Sat, Mar 30: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  1. Sun, Mar 24: vs CSUN, 12:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Tue, Mar 26: vs Brown, 4:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Women's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Irvine Valley Baseball Slams Cypress 8-3, Dominates Orange Empire Conference Match

Irvine Valley's baseball team defeated Cypress 8-3 in an Orange Empire Conference game, thanks to a pivotal five-run inning and standout performances by Kade Murray and Jimmy Zakhar. Zakhar's home run and Murray's RBI double were key moments. Pitcher Caden Byers earned the win, improving his record to 4-2, while Cypress's Hunter Drake took the loss, moving to 4-3.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Baseball

  1. Tue, Mar 26: vs LA Harbor, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  1. Tue, Mar 26: vs Riverside, Tentatively rescheduled for 3/26 or 3/27, 2:00 PM

  2. Thu, Mar 28: vs Gustavus Adolphus, 2:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Golden West *, 6:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2024

Friday, 22

  • 5:00 PM - Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, 25

  • 7:00 PM - Lacrosse, Boys VR vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, 26

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis, Boys VR vs. University at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 3:30 PM - Baseball, VR vs. University at Irvine High School Baseball Field

Wednesday, 27

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving, Boys VR vs. Northwood High School at Woollett Pool

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving, Girls VR vs. Northwood High School at Woollett Pool

Thursday, 28

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis, Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 3:30 PM - Golf, Boys VR vs. Sage Hill

Friday, 29

  • 3:30 PM - Baseball, VR vs. University at Irvine High School Baseball Field

Irvine Police Thwart Cross-Border Car Theft Scheme; Two Arrested

Two men were arrested for attempting to take a stolen vehicle into Mexico, following a scam involving a Facebook Marketplace ad. The victim, from Oxnard, was tricked into bringing their car to Irvine, where it was stolen under the pretense of needing it to pick up cash. Irvine Police, predicting the car might be headed to Mexico based on similar incidents, worked with the CHP and CBP to intercept the vehicle at the San Ysidro border. The suspects, Abel Cortes (21) and Christopher Hernandez (20), both from Tijuana, were detained and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. This scam, targeting primarily the Spanish-speaking community, has been noted across Southern California. The Irvine PD advises caution when responding to job ads, prompt reporting of scams, and providing accurate information to the police.

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