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Irvine Firefighters Contain Garage Blaze, No Injuries Reported

Issue # 0227

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Joshua Tjia
15 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚒🔥 Irvine Firefighters Contain Garage Blaze, No Injuries Reported

🧑🏻‍⚕️🩺 UC Irvine’s Summer Camp Prepares Teens for Nursing Careers Amid Growing National Shortage

🚎🌊 Enjoy a Free, Hassle-Free Ride from Irvine to Laguna Beach with Irvine CONNECT and Summer Breeze Shuttle

🛑🚓 Understanding Traffic Breaks: How They Keep You Safe on the Road

👟 Mastering Shoelaces: A Fast and Fun Way to Teach Kids in Under a Minute

🔬🧪 Ensure Workplace Safety with FCCMG's Comprehensive Drug Screening Services

🌿🥾 Hike Like a Pro: Essential Trail Etiquette Tips

🦊 Origami Fun for Kids: Join the Fox-Folding Workshop at Irvine Katie Wheeler

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

📆🐱 Make Your Pet a Calendar Star and Support Irvine's Animals

⚽️ From Underdogs to Contenders: How UCI Women's Soccer Is Set to Surprise Again in 2024

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️🏈⚾️ IVC's Top 10 Sports Stories Countdown Begins August 16

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🍦 Irvine PD Seeks Public's Help to Identify Ice Cream Maker Thief

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

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They prefer to stay rooted in reality!

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

Irvine Firefighters Contain Garage Blaze, No Injuries Reported

Irvine firefighters quickly contained a garage fire at a two-story house, preventing it from spreading to the living area. Everyone safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The Red Cross is assisting four displaced adults, and fire investigators are determining the cause. Irvine Police also assisted on scene.

UC Irvine’s Summer Camp Prepares Teens for Nursing Careers Amid Growing National Shortage

UC Irvine’s summer nurse camp offers high school students hands-on experience in nursing, including CPR training and mentorship. The program, led by nursing professor Leanne Burke, aims to prepare teens for a career in nursing by providing practical skills and early exposure to the profession. The camp, which quickly filled its slots, highlights the growing need for nurses, with California facing one of the largest projected shortages. Activities like practicing shots on hot dogs and learning to use protective equipment make the camp both educational and engaging. The program hopes to expand to middle schoolers by 2025.

Enjoy a Free, Hassle-Free Ride from Irvine to Laguna Beach with Irvine CONNECT and Summer Breeze Shuttle

Getting to Laguna Beach from Irvine is easy and cost-effective! Take the Irvine CONNECT shuttle to Alton Parkway and Laguna Canyon Road, then walk 5–10 minutes to the parking lot at 16355 Laguna Canyon Road. From there, hop on the free Summer Breeze trolley, which leaves every hour and half-hour, offering a scenic ride to art festivals and downtown Laguna Beach. The service runs Fridays through Sundays, with Irvine CONNECT riders waiting up to 30 minutes for the connection. Track your ride and get route details at irvineconnect.org or lagunabeachcity.net/summerbreeze.

#IrvineCONNECT #SummerBreeze #LagunaBeach

Understanding Traffic Breaks: How They Keep You Safe on the Road

Have you ever seen a police vehicle weaving across lanes with lights and sirens? This is called a traffic break—a method used to slow or stop traffic for safety. Always stay 300ft or more behind the patrol vehicle (21706 CVC) and never pass it. Traffic breaks help remove hazards, assist stalled vehicles, protect crash scenes, and preserve evidence.

#californiahighwaypatrol #safetyservicesecurity #trafficbreak

Mastering Shoelaces: A Fast and Fun Way to Teach Kids in Under a Minute

Teach your child to tie their shoes in just 60 seconds with a simple, game-changing technique! This method is easy to learn and will boost your child's confidence and independence as they master this essential skill. Start with a basic knot, loop the laces around your fingers, and use a quick pinch-and-pull motion to complete the tie. Practicing together will turn your little one into a shoe-tying pro in no time. Perfect for back-to-school prep, this quick trick is a must-know for every kid!

See how to tie in this video

Ensure Workplace Safety with FCCMG's Comprehensive Drug Screening Services

FCCMG provides drug screening services tailored to your needs, supporting a safe and productive work environment with options from pre-employment to random testing. Visit their Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, or Woodbridge Irvine locations or reserve your spot online. Learn more here.

#DrugTesting #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeWellness #OrangeCounty #ExpertCare

Hike Like a Pro: Essential Trail Etiquette Tips

Stay safe and courteous on the trails with these tips!

  • - Alert others to your presence to avoid surprises.

  • - Stick to designated trails to prevent erosion and habitat damage.

  • - Share the trail and give the right of way when needed.

  • - Keep headphone volume low to stay aware of your surroundings.

  • - Be kind and offer tips gently to fellow hikers.

Origami Fun for Kids: Join the Fox-Folding Workshop at Irvine Katie Wheeler

On Sunday, August 25, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Irvine Katie Wheeler Branch will host Origami Hour. Children of all ages are invited to join and learn how to fold a paper fox, making it a great event for young craft enthusiasts.

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

Make Your Pet a Calendar Star and Support Irvine's Animals

Make your pet a star and support animals in need with the Irvine Animal Care Center Photo Fundraiser! Submit a photo of your pet by August 31 for a chance to be featured in the 2025 wall calendar. Photos with at least five votes will be included, and each $1 vote helps fund the care of animals in need. Encourage your network to vote and make a difference!

#IrvineAnimalCareCenter #PhotoFundraiser #SupportLocalAnimals

From Underdogs to Contenders: How UCI Women's Soccer Is Set to Surprise Again in 2024

UCI has made history by becoming the first team to upset a 1-seed and reach the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. The Anteaters have also joined an elite group of seven programs that have reached the last two Sweet 16s. As they enter their 10th season under the coaching trio of Scott Junpier, P.J. Woolridge, and Danielle de Seriere, UCI looks strong with returning talents like Kiera Smeenge and Emilie Castagna. The team returns over 50% of last season's scoring and is bolstered by key players like Savanna Arruda and Ashley Naylor. Despite a fourth-place preseason ranking, UCI is set to challenge top teams, with a new substitution rule in place for the final 15 minutes of regulation. Upcoming matches against Saint Mary’s and Stanford will test the team, with the Gaels holding an edge in their history and Stanford returning as the 2023 national runners-up.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Soccer

  • Sat, Aug 17: vs LMU (Exhibition), 6:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  • Thu, Aug 22: vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Thu, Aug 29: vs San Francisco, 4:00 PM

Women's Volleyball

  • Sat, Aug 24: vs Cal Poly Pomona (Exhibition), 12:00 PM

Men's Soccer

  • Thu, Aug 29: vs Vermont, 7:00 PM

IVC's Top 10 Sports Stories Countdown Begins August 16

The Irvine Valley College (IVC) athletic department is counting down the top 10 sports stories from the previous school year, a tradition since 2014 that highlights the achievements of IVC teams, coaches, and student-athletes. The countdown kicks off on Friday, Aug. 16, leading up to the start of the 2024-25 sports season, with the first games featuring women's soccer on Aug. 23 and women's volleyball under new head coach Alissa Blevins on the same day.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women’s Soccer

  1. Fri, Aug 23: vs Pasadena City, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Aug 30: vs Los Angeles

Women’s Volleyball

  1. Wed, Aug 28: vs Canyons, 5:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With August Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

August 2024

  • Wednesday, August 16

    • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Mission Viejo at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Friday, August 18

    • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Millikan at Woolett Pool

  • Tuesday, August 20

    • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Capistrano Valley at Irvine High School Heritage Park

    • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Crean Lutheran at Woolett Pool

  • Thursday, August 22

    • 04:30 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Poly/Long Beach at Woolett Pool

  • Friday, August 23

    • 06:00 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Varsity Alumni at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Tuesday, August 27

    • 03:00 PM: Tennis, Girls VR vs. Crean Lutheran at Irvine High School Heritage Park

    • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Beckman Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Wednesday, August 28

    • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 04:15 PM: Water Polo, Boys VR vs. Beckman Arnold at Woolett Pool

  • Thursday, August 29

    • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. El Modena at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Friday, August 30

    • 07:00 PM: Football (11 person), Boys VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer, VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

September 2024

  • Tuesday, September 3

    • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Alumni at Oak Creek Golf Course

  • Wednesday, September 4

    • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Northwood at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Thursday, September 5

    • 05:15 PM: Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Friday, September 6

    • 07:00 PM: Football (11 person), Boys VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer, VR vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Monday, September 9

    • 03:30 PM: Flag Football, Girls VR vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

    • 04:00 PM: Golf, Girls VR vs. Woodbridge - Alumni Game at Oak Creek Golf Course

Irvine PD Seeks Public's Help to Identify Ice Cream Maker Thief

Irvine PD is seeking help to find a man who stole an ice cream maker from a doorstep on July 21 around 6 p.m. in the 2300 block of Nolita. If you have information, please contact [email protected].

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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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