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Irvine Breaks Ground on First Municipal Gym, Set to Open in 2026

Issue # 0440

Author

Joshua Tjia
10 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

📖📚 Celebrate Irvine’s Library Grand Opening with Fun for the Whole Family – August 3

🤸‍♀️🏋️‍♂️ Irvine Breaks Ground on First Municipal Gym, Set to Open in 2026

🩰 Celebrate Young Talent at Dance Precisions’ Brilliance in Motion Concert

🍑🧋🍑 Tangy Fresh Peach Slush Returns to JamJam Tea Lab

🛟💦 Keep Kids Safe in the Water: Essential Summer Swimming Tips for Parents

🩸 Woodbridge Community Center to Host Blood Drive on July 30

🌳🌱 Irvine Ranch Conservancy Leads Native Oak Restoration in 1.16-Acre Baker Canyon Site

🎨 Shop Local Treasures at Woodbury’s Summer Makers Markets – July 12 & 13

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕‍🦺 New Beginnings: 20 Irvine Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes This Week

⚽️ UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Announces 2025 Season Schedule

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 Five IVC Men's Volleyball Players Earn All-Region Honors After 15-8 Season

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔 Storage Unit Burglary Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Property in Irvine

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What word looks the same upside down?

Swims

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

Celebrate Irvine’s Library Grand Opening with Fun for the Whole Family – August 3

Celebrate a new chapter for Irvine’s libraries on Sunday, August 3 with grand reopening events at Heritage Park Library (1–4 p.m.) and University Park Library (2–5 p.m.). Enjoy ribbon-cutting ceremonies, live entertainment, crafts and activities for all ages, and the opportunity to sign up for a library card and explore library materials. Free and open to the public.

For more info, visit irvinepubliclibrary.org.

Irvine Breaks Ground on First Municipal Gym, Set to Open in 2026

The City of Irvine has officially broken ground on its first municipal gym, the Irvine Fieldhouse, located in the Irvine Business Complex.

  • This 110,000-square-foot facility will include 10 multiuse courts, 10 badminton courts, a food court, and a multipurpose room.

  • Designed to address the growing demand for indoor recreation, it will be one of the largest indoor athletic centers in the region.

  • The Fieldhouse is expected to open in 2026.

  • Learn more at cityofirvine.org/irvinefieldhouse.

Celebrate Young Talent at Dance Precisions’ Brilliance in Motion Concert

Join the 37th Annual Summer Concert presented by Dance Precisions, titled Brilliance in Motion. Taking place on Sunday, July 20, this showcase celebrates the dedication and creativity of dancers ranging in age from 2 to 18.

  • The 11:00 AM performance will feature students of all levels in a vibrant and diverse display of movement.

  • Later, the 5:00 PM performance will spotlight Dance Precisions’ competitive programs, Premiere and The Company, known for their technical skill and stage presence.

  • Doors open one hour before each show, and tickets will be available starting July 14 at 10:00 AM via thebarclay.org.

Tangy Fresh Peach Slush Returns to JamJam Tea Lab

JamJam Tea Lab's popular Tangy Fresh Peach Slush made its return. This icy, caffeine-free drink features a refreshing blend of fresh white peach, peach jam, and agar boba for a fruity, chewy twist.

Keep Kids Safe in the Water: Essential Summer Swimming Tips for Parents

Swimming is a great way for kids to stay active and cool during the summer, but it’s important to stay aware of safety risks. Here are key tips to keep your children safe around water:

  • Sun Protection: Apply sunscreen before swimming, reapply every 2 hours, and use sun-protective clothing. Avoid sunscreen on babies under 6 months.

  • Prevent Swimmer’s Ear: Use alcohol-vinegar ear drops after swimming, dry ears thoroughly, and avoid aggressive wax removal.

  • Stay Out if Sick: Avoid swimming with colds or diarrhea to prevent health risks and pool contamination.

  • No Headfirst Diving: Teach kids to enter feet-first in shallow water and to dive under—not into—ocean waves.

  • Always Supervise: Assign a responsible adult or lifeguard as a “water watcher” who knows CPR and can act quickly.

  • Avoid Floaties: Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets instead of inflatable arm bands for safer flotation.

Woodbridge Community Center to Host Blood Drive on July 30

The Woodbridge Village Association is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center (31 Creek Road). To donate and help save lives, schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org using your zip code, or call 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767).

Irvine Ranch Conservancy Leads Native Oak Restoration in 1.16-Acre Baker Canyon Site

The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is revitalizing local ecosystems by restoring native oak habitats. In a 1.16-acre meadow at OC Parks' Baker Canyon—previously overrun by invasive eucalyptus and grasses—the team began replanting coast live oaks in 2022 using acorns collected nearby. With careful attention from staff and volunteers, including watering, mulching, and wildlife protection, many of the young trees have already grown over four feet tall, signaling a successful return of this vital native species.

Shop Local Treasures at Woodbury’s Summer Makers Markets – July 12 & 13

Woodbury Town Center is hosting its Summer Makers Markets from June 14 to August 10, with upcoming market dates on July 12 and 13 from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Visitors can explore a curated collection of handcrafted goods from local artisans, offering a great chance to discover unique items and support small makers in the community.

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

New Beginnings: 20 Irvine Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes This Week

From June 30 to July 6, the Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated 20 adoptions—3 dogs (Druid, Jonny, Squidette), 16 cats (including Cookie, Danina, and Summer), and 1 rabbit (Thumper). One cat, Basil, was transferred to a rescue organization, while 7 pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 birds) were reunited with their owners.

For adoption info and visiting hours, head to cityofirvine.org/animals.

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Announces 2025 Season Schedule

UC Irvine kicks off the 2025 women’s soccer season with home matches, exciting competition, and family-friendly fan experiences. With 11 home games, top-tier opponents, and promotional giveaways, Anteater Stadium is set for another action-packed fall.

  • UC Irvine Women's Soccer launches its 2025 season with two free-admission exhibition matches at Anteater Stadium on August 4 vs. LMU and August 11 vs. Trinity Western, both at 6:00 PM.

  • The regular season opens August 14 on the road at Grand Canyon, followed by matchups at Arizona and San Diego.

  • The home opener is August 24 vs. Washington, kicking off a strong home schedule that includes 11 matches, four NCAA Tournament opponents, and a promotional slate with giveaways.

  • Key home games include Santa Clara (Sep. 11), Washington State (Sep. 14 - Senior Day), and five Big West matches, starting with UC Riverside on Sep. 21. Conference play wraps Oct. 30 at Hawai‘i, with the Big West Championship beginning Nov. 2.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

Five IVC Men's Volleyball Players Earn All-Region Honors After 15-8 Season

Irvine Valley College's men's volleyball team wrapped up a strong 2025 season with a 15-8 record and five players earning All-Region honors from the Southern California Men’s Volleyball Conference.

  • Freshman Travis Kaufman made First Team All-Southern Region, while Cage Gonzalez and Bryce Nohava were named to the Second Team.

  • Honorable mentions went to Joshua Damianbopoulos and Spencer York.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

We will resume with the high school athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Storage Unit Burglary Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Property in Irvine

Irvine Police Department detectives, while investigating a series of storage facility burglaries, located the suspect at a residence in Huntington Beach. Upon executing their investigation, they recovered all stolen property and uncovered evidence of additional criminal activity, including narcotics, identity theft, and the production of unregistered firearms using 3D-printing technology. The suspect was taken into custody, and the case remains under further investigation.

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

July 12 CorePower Yoga: Summer Yoga on The Lawn 9:30 – 10:30 AM

July 12 Woodbridge Concert on the Lake 5:30 - 7:30 PM

July 12 - 13 Woodbury Town Center: Summer Makers Mart 10:00 – 4:00 PM

July 13 Pop-up Library 1 - 4 PM

July 26 Umami Summerfest 11 AM - 7 PM

July 27 Umami Summerfest 11 am - 6 pm

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