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Irvine Opens First Universal Playground for All Ages and Abilities at Sweet Shade Park

Issue # 0286

Author

Joshua Tjia
07 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

💵🔬 UC Irvine Secures $6M DoD Grant to Revolutionize Navy Thermal Systems

🎶🎵 Live Tunes & Good Times: November Music Lineup at Spectrum

🚰💧 From Drain to Marsh: Discover Water Recycling at IRWD's Tour on Nov. 15

🌳🛝 Irvine Opens First Universal Playground for All Ages and Abilities at Sweet Shade Park

📚✏️ Make Homework Easier with Free Help at Heritage Park Library

😷 Effective Treatments for Ear Infections: What You Need to Know

🦝🐾 Behind the Scenes: Wildlife Caught on Camera at Irvine Ranch

🫖🎨 Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Annual Ceramics Sale Starts November 16

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐾 Fetch a Friend for Life: Meet Bella the Senior Husky

⚽️ UC Irvine Men's Soccer Defeats Cal State Fullerton 1-0, Advances to Big West Semifinals

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Irvine Valley Men's Basketball Opens Season with Dominant 84-63 Win Over College of the Desert

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Northwood High Football Prepares for CIF Division 6 Playoffs with Strong Momentum

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓 Irvine Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Three Fraud Suspects

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What happens if you eat too much pumpkin pie?

You get autumn-y ache.

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

UC Irvine Secures $6M DoD Grant to Revolutionize Navy Thermal Systems

Yoonjin Won, associate professor of mechanical & aerospace engineering at UC Irvine, has secured a $6M Department of Defense grant to enhance thermal management systems for Navy power applications. Her project, “Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Phase Change Heat Transfer,” leverages machine learning and computer vision to tackle the complex physics of liquid-vapor phase change. Collaborating with experts from Stanford, MIT, and UIUC, the team aims to develop cutting-edge, physics-based models for designing advanced energy systems.

Live Tunes & Good Times: November Music Lineup at Spectrum

Experience live music at Irvine Spectrum Center every weekend evening from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM near H&M. Enjoy performances by talented local artists on the following dates:

  • - Nov 8: Priya Mani

  • - Nov 9: Ashley Dylan  

  • - Nov 10: Sebastian Romero

  • - Nov 15: Avery Brostrom  

  • - Nov 16: Jules Martinez  

  • - Nov 17: Oleha Music

  • - Nov 22: Vienna

  • - Nov 23: Chloe DeMore

  • - Nov 24: Anastasia Lynne Music  

  • - Nov 29: Drew Ninmer Horns

  • - Nov 30: Jules Martinez 

  • - Nov 30: Brooke Ramel (near Old Navy)

Perfect for families, friends, or date nights. Don’t miss out!

From Drain to Marsh: Discover Water Recycling at IRWD's Tour on Nov. 15

Join IRWD's final community tour of the year on Nov. 15 from 10 am - 2 pm to explore the water recycling process and San Joaquin Marsh. The free tour (for IRWD customers) includes a 3-mile walk, microscope demos, a visit to the Michelson Water Recycling Plant, wildlife sanctuary, and more. Lunch is provided, and registration is required.

Irvine Opens First Universal Playground for All Ages and Abilities at Sweet Shade Park

Celebrate the grand opening of Irvine's first universal playground at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park (15 Sweet Shade, Irvine) on Thursday, November 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This space offers features like adaptive swings, Bankshot Basketball, a sensory garden, and family restrooms, designed for individuals with disabilities and their families. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/universalplayground.

Make Homework Easier with Free Help at Heritage Park Library

Students in grades K-8 are invited to attend free in-person homework help sessions at Irvine Heritage Park Library. Led by dedicated teen volunteers, these sessions provide the support students need to tackle challenging assignments. Participants should bring their own supplies to maximize the learning experience.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 12
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Effective Treatments for Ear Infections: What You Need to Know

Family Care Centers in Irvine, Fountain Valley, and Costa Mesa offer comprehensive treatment for earaches and infections, common in children but affecting adults too. Services include daily urgent care, online reservations, on-site labs, virtual visits, and free parking. They treat various causes like infections, earwax buildup, and referred pain, with options such as antibiotics, observation, or pain management. Prompt care is advised for severe symptoms to prevent complications like hearing loss or mastoiditis. Visit or reserve online for professional, compassionate care.

Behind the Scenes: Wildlife Caught on Camera at Irvine Ranch

Camera traps at Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks have been capturing the secret lives of local wildlife. The footage showcases animals like raccoons and other elusive creatures in their natural habitats, offering a rare glimpse into their behaviors.

Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Annual Ceramics Sale Starts November 16

The Irvine Fine Arts Center’s Annual Ceramics Sale kicks off on November 16, featuring handmade ceramic bowls, cups, and vases crafted by studio volunteers and technicians, plus donations from local artisans. Items will be available in the Art Center Store through December or while supplies last. Visit cityofirvine.org/arts for details.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Thu, November 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Vocal Music Winter Concert

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu, December 5, 7:00 PM: A Winter Celebration at Big Theater.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. Thurs, December 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra

  2. Fri, December 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Fri, December 6, 7:00 PM: Winter Celebration Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. Wed, December 18, 6:00-10:00 PM: IM Winter Concert

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

Fetch a Friend for Life: Meet Bella the Senior Husky

Meet Bella, a senior Husky with a gentle, friendly nature who loves companionship and quiet moments by your side. While shy at first, she quickly warms up, making her a perfect mellow companion. Interested in adopting Bella? Visit cityofirvine.org/animals to learn more.

UC Irvine Men's Soccer Defeats Cal State Fullerton 1-0, Advances to Big West Semifinals

UC Irvine men’s soccer edged past Cal State Fullerton 1-0 in a tense Big West First Round match at Anteater Stadium. The game saw early chances for both teams, with UCI’s Misael Gonzalez scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute from a tight angle off Brady Treinen's assist. Despite Fullerton’s 12-8 shot advantage, UCI's defense held firm, securing a shutout for goalkeeper Luke Pruter. The win advances UCI to the semifinals against No. 2 seed UC Santa Barbara on Nov. 9 at 7 PM. This marks UCI's 11th semifinal appearance and third straight matchup with UCSB in the semis.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Thu, Nov 7: vs Pepperdine, 11:00 AM

  2. Mon, Nov 11: vs William & Mary, 2:00 PM

  3. Sat, Nov 16: vs Saint Mary's, 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Sat, Nov 16: vs Pepperdine, 7:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Nov 8: vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Nov 9: vs Long Beach State, 4:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  1. Fri, Nov 8: vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Nov 9: vs Whittier College, 5:00 PM

  3. Fri, Nov 15: vs Long Beach State, 7:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men's Basketball Opens Season with Dominant 84-63 Win Over College of the Desert

Irvine Valley College men's basketball opened the 2024-25 season with an 84-63 home win over College of the Desert, marking new coach Jason Garey’s first victory. IVC led 42-29 at halftime, shooting 45.5% overall and 50% from three. Sophomore Ammon Allan led with 19 points and six assists, while three others scored in double figures. The Lasers' defense held COD to 34.5% shooting.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men's Soccer

  1. Fri, Nov 8: vs Santiago Canyon, 3:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  1. Fri, Nov 15: vs El Camino, 7:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Tues, Nov 12: vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Nov 15: vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

Northwood High Football Prepares for CIF Division 6 Playoffs with Strong Momentum

Northwood High’s football team enters the CIF Division 6 playoffs with strong momentum after defeating Dana Hills 22-7, finishing 3-2 in league play. Coach JC Clarke praised his players for their hard work and resilience, highlighting standout performances by seniors Cole Hidalgo (two interceptions), Joseph Harper (150 rushing yards, key tackles), and Donald Longo (team leader in tackles). Despite two close losses to Laguna Beach and Orange, the Timberwolves (8-2 overall) are optimistic as they host Ayala (2-8) Friday at 7 p.m. at Irvine Stadium. The winner advances to face the victor of the Murrieta Mesa-Ontario Christian matchup in round two.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2024  

Wednesday, November 18

  • 03:30 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Tesoro at Woolett Pool

Monday, November 19

  • 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls VR vs. Troy at Irvine High School Game Gym

Tuesday, November 21

  • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Alta Loma at Woolett Pool

Thursday, November 21

  • 03:30 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Aliso Niguel at Woolett Pool

Irvine Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Three Fraud Suspects

Irvine Police need help identifying three suspects involved in a fraud case. Suspects 1 and 2 withdrew $7,600 using a stolen credit card, while Suspect 3 used a stolen driver's license to create a fake ID and perform a SIM card swap at a Long Beach T-Mobile. If you have any info, contact [email protected].

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