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Irvine Global Village Festival Returns October 11 at Great Park

Issue # 0492

Author

Joshua Tjia
08 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

☕️ 9 Must-Try Cafés for Every Coffee Lover in Irvine

✈️🔧 UCI Students Recreate Historic WWI Biplane for Great Park Museum

🌎🎉 Irvine Global Village Festival Returns October 11 at Great Park

🧋🌸🧋 Anime Meets Milk Tea: The Alley Launches Demon Slayer Collaboration

🚸🚌 Watch for Young Walkers and Riders: Extra Patrols Out for Walk and Roll Day

🏥 UCI Health Among Nation’s Top Five in Vizient 2025 Ambulatory Quality Rankings

🌱🥾 Explore Bommer Canyon’s Beauty on a Thursday Morning Hike, Oct 9

🍄‍🟫🥐 Whisk, Bake, and Taste: Hands-On French Cuisine Class, Oct. 14

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕 New Beginnings for Irvine’s Furry Friends: 22 Adoptions

🏌🏻‍♀️ UCI Women’s Golf Finishes Sixth in Kansas

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Men’s Soccer: Irvine Valley Earns 5–3 Win Over Saddlebacknyon in Straight Sets

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Crean Lutheran Football Stays Perfect with 40-14 Win Over Foothill

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓💊 Irvine Police Seize Meth, Phones, and Pipe During Walmart Arrest

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the pumpkin pie get promoted?

Because it was filling a very important role!

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

9 Must-Try Cafés for Every Coffee Lover in Irvine

From stylish cafés to cozy neighborhood hangouts, Irvine’s coffee scene has something for everyone. Whether you’re meeting friends, studying, or grabbing a morning pick-me-up, here are some of the city’s top spots to explore:

  • Roosevelt Coffee – Modern café near Cypress Village; cappuccino and ham & cheese croissant.

  • The Mugs – Northwood favorite with plenty of seating; try the flat white or matcha latte with their signature “croffle.”

  • Febe Coffee – Local gem in Trabuco Plaza offering Asian-inspired drinks and tasty breakfast sandwiches.

  • Moongoat Coffee – Popular near UCI; known for iced Americanos and deluxe avocado toast.

  • Coffee Dose – Try the Goldie latte or chi chi breakfast burrito.

  • Blk Dot Coffee – Vietnamese-style coffee and dessert drinks like the iced Neapolitan at the Spectrum Center.

  • Kit Coffee – Minimalist café near MacArthur; oat milk lattes, avocado toast

  • Tru Bru Organic Coffee – Organic roaster offering fresh meals, acai bowls, and vanilla chai lattes.

  • Press & Moka Coffeehouse – European-style café with espresso, crepes, and classic breakfast items.

UCI Students Recreate Historic WWI Biplane for Great Park Museum

UC Irvine graduate students from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering are constructing a full-scale replica of the 1917 Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” biplane as part of a collaboration with the Flying Leathernecks Heritage Foundation.

  • The project supports the upcoming Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, planned to open at the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in early 2027.

  • Using original blueprints, historic components, and modern engineering methods, the team aims to produce a Smithsonian-quality reconstruction that will be displayed in the museum’s main rotunda.

  • More information is available at flyingleathernecks.org and greatparkframework.org.

Irvine Global Village Festival Returns October 11 at Great Park

The Irvine Global Village Festival will be held Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Great Park. The annual event highlights Irvine’s cultural diversity with live performances, art displays, international cuisine, and family-friendly activities.

  • Visitors can explore the Textiles & Traditions exhibit, view a global fashion show, sample dishes from around the world with a $5 tasting menu, and participate in hands-on crafts and games for kids.

  • Additional information is available at cityofirvine.org/festival.

Anime Meets Milk Tea: The Alley Launches Demon Slayer Collaboration

The Alley USA has recently launched its Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle collaboration, offering collectible cups, stickers, and limited-time mochi drinks inspired by characters from the series.

Menu highlights include:

  • Tanjiro’s Avocado Mochi Milk

  • Nezuko’s Strawberry Yogurt Mochi

  • Zenitsu & Inosuke’s Mango Coconut Mochi Milk

  • Hashira’s Oreo Boba Mochi Milk.

Watch for Young Walkers and Riders: Extra Patrols Out for Walk and Roll Day

Today, October 8, Irvine celebrates National Walk and Roll to School Day! Expect to see more students walking and biking to class as part of this event promoting healthy habits and safe transportation.

  • Drivers are reminded to stay alert, slow down, and follow the 25 MPH school zone speed limit when children are present.

  • The Irvine Police Department has additional officers on patrol this morning to help ensure a safe trip for all students.

UCI Health Among Nation’s Top Five in Vizient 2025 Ambulatory Quality Rankings

UCI Health was named one of five health systems nationwide recognized by Vizient® in its 2025 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Ranking for excellence in outpatient care.

  • The award evaluates performance in areas such as access, quality, efficiency, and continuity of care.

  • This recognition builds on UCI Health’s ongoing record of national honors, including prior Vizient awards, Leapfrog “A” safety grades, and Magnet® designations for nursing quality.

Explore Bommer Canyon’s Beauty on a Thursday Morning Hike, Oct 9

Step into Irvine’s beautiful Bommer Canyon Preserve for a refreshing 7-mile morning hike on Thursday, October 9, from 7:30–11:00 a.m. Enjoy sweeping ocean views, peaceful trails, and a touch of local history along this scenic loop. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes, and register ahead to join the adventure.

Whisk, Bake, and Taste: Hands-On French Cuisine Class, Oct. 14

Learn classic French cooking techniques at the French Cuisine: Carte du Jour class on Tuesday, October 14, from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.

  • Participants will prepare a complete menu featuring a Mushroom and Comté Quiche, a fresh green salad, and a decadent chocolate lava cake, then enjoy the meal together.

  • This hands-on workshop offers a fun, confidence-building experience for home cooks.

  • Register at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. November 5, 5-9 PM: Band Spectacular, Irvine HS

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. October 16, 6-8 PM: Fall Orchestra & Vocal Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. October 16, 7 PM: Fall Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. October 9, 16, 23, 3:30-4:30 PM: Vaquero JR Voices Rehearsals

  2. October 30, 7 PM: Vaquero JR Voices Concert

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

New Beginnings for Irvine’s Furry Friends: 22 Adoptions

It was a busy and heartwarming week at the Irvine Animal Care Center from September 29–October 5, with many pets finding homes and others reunited with their families.

  • 3 dogs adopted: Aurora, Hermoso, Jellybean

  • 19 cats adopted: Audi, Luna, Pebbles, Zayn, and others

  • 4 dogs reunited with their owners

  • 4 dogs sent to rescue: Teddy, Apricot, Beau, Twix

Visit cityofirvine.org/animals for adoption details and hours.

UCI Women’s Golf Finishes Sixth in Kansas

UC Irvine finished sixth at the Marilyn Smith Sunflower Invitational in Kansas with a total score of 899.

  • Sophomore Katelyn Kong led the Anteaters with a sixth-place finish and an even-par 71 in the final round.

  • Kiana Briggs and Katherine Gerbing tied for 25th, while Jenny Chang and Alona Avery rounded out the lineup.

  • UCI wraps up its fall season at the Golf Iconic Classic in New Mexico, October 13–15.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Water Polo

  • Fri, Oct 10 – vs UC Davis, 6:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Oct 10 – vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Oct 11 – vs CSUN, 5:00 PM

Men’s Water Polo

  • Sat, Oct 11 – vs Ted Newland Alumni Game, 11:00 AM

Men’s Basketball

  • Sun, Oct 12 – vs Arizona State (Exhibition), 12:00 PM

Men’s Soccer: Irvine Valley Earns 5–3 Win Over Saddleback

Irvine Valley men’s soccer earned its second straight win and opened conference play with a 5–3 victory against Saddleback.

  • Armin Tehrani scored a hat trick in the first 12 minutes, with Andrew Roldan and Adam Scales adding goals.

  • Goalkeeper Sansiro Murata made five saves as the Lasers improved to 4–4 overall and 1–0 in conference play.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 10 – vs Cypress, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 17 – vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 24 – vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 31 – vs Santa Ana, 1:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Oct 14 – vs Santiago Canyon, 3:00 PM

  • Tue, Oct 21 – vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

  • Tue, Oct 28 – vs Saddleback, 3:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Oct 23 – vs Chaffey (Scrimmage), 5:30 PM

Crean Lutheran Football Stays Perfect with 40-14 Win Over Foothill

Crean Lutheran opened Epsilon League play with a 40-14 victory over Foothill in Tustin.

  • QB Caden Jones went 19 of 23 for 370 yards and four touchdowns, connecting with Ty Johnson (2), Luca Amaya, and Damari Hall, who also had an 80-yard score.

  • Caleb Bey and Lucas Wong added rushing TDs, while the Saints’ defense, led by Aaron Nicasio and Anthony Jones, kept Foothill quiet until late.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2025

Wednesday, October 8

  • Girls Flag Football – 3:30 PM vs. Rosary Academy at Irvine High School Stadium

Thursday, October 9

  • Girls Volleyball – 5:15 PM vs. University

Monday, October 13

  • Girls Golf – 3:30 PM vs. Rosary Academy

Wednesday, October 15

  • Girls Golf – 3:30 PM vs. Portola

  • Girls Flag Football – 6:30 PM vs. Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Stadium

Wednesday, October 22

  • Girls Tennis – 3:30 PM vs. St. Margaret’s Episcopal

Irvine Police Seize Meth, Phones, and Pipe During Walmart Arrest

While patrolling at Walmart on Sunday night, Irvine police officers noticed a man acting suspiciously. Upon investigation, they discovered he was on probation for drug sales.

  • A search of his vehicle revealed methamphetamine, multiple phones, and a pipe.

  • The 60-year-old Santa Ana man was arrested for drug sales and booked into Orange County Jail.

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