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Irvine Libraries to Reopen August 4 with Summer Programs for All Ages

Issue # 0391

Author

Joshua Tjia
22 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚓🚦 Irvine Police Issue 32 Citations During High Visibility Traffic Operation

📚📖 Irvine Libraries to Reopen August 4 with Summer Programs for All Ages

🌸🍧🌸 Buy One, Get One Free Dirt Cup at Yogurtland for Earth Day – Today, Online Only

🚌🚏 OC Bus Offering Free Rides Today in Honor of Earth Day

💐🫖 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Pretend City’s Paint & Sip Par-tea on May 10

💧 Simple Hydration Habits That Boost Energy, Skin, and Digestion

🌱🥾 Join the After Work Fitness Hike Every Monday on Hicks Haul Road

🎨⭐️ Eight IUSD Artists Recognized as 2025 OC Register Semifinalists in Arts Competition

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕🐈‍⬛ 19 Pets Adopted, Several Reunited in Irvine This Week

🏐 UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball Rallies Past CSUN in Five-Set Victory

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾 Irvine Valley Men’s Tennis Advances to State Final After Upset Win Over Riverside

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🤽‍♀️ Northwood’s Nina Elias Commits to Chapman University for Water Polo

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🚲 Stolen Bike Recovered, Suspect Arrested with Narcotics in Irvine

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the apple skin say to the apple?

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

Irvine Police Issue 32 Citations During High Visibility Traffic Operation

On Thursday, Irvine Police Traffic Bureau carried out a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) operation in the southern part of the city, focusing on road safety. Officers issued 32 citations for violations including distracted driving and disregarding “no right turn on red” signs.

Irvine Libraries to Reopen August 4 with Summer Programs for All Ages

Irvine Libraries are set to reopen on Monday, August 4, with exciting summer programs already lined up for all ages — including book clubs, storytimes, and study halls for children, teens, and adults. Don’t wait to get involved—discover upcoming events and activities at irvinepubliclibrary.org/events.

Buy One, Get One Free Dirt Cup at Yogurtland for Earth Day – Today, Online Only

Celebrate Earth Day with Yogurtland’s online-exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE Dirt Cup offer today, Tuesday, April 22. Use code EARTHDAY at checkout when ordering through yogurtland.com or the Yogurtland app. The deal includes chocolatey Dirt Cups topped with cookies & cream crumbles and gummy worms. Available online only with a limit of one per transaction.

OC Bus Offering Free Rides Today in Honor of Earth Day

Today, April 22, ride any OC Bus for free in celebration of Earth Day! No pass needed—just hop on and go. It’s a great way to get around town while taking part in the day's festivities. Whether you're commuting, exploring, or just out and about, enjoy the convenience of OC Bus without spending a dime.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Pretend City’s Paint & Sip Par-tea on May 10

Celebrate Mother's Day with a creative twist at Pretend City Children’s Museum’s Mother’s Day Paint & Sip Par-tea on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

  • Families can enjoy delicious treats, sip tea, and participate in a fun painting activity to honor the moms in their lives.

  • The event is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

  • Registration here

Simple Hydration Habits That Boost Energy, Skin, and Digestion

Hydration is key to good health—water helps boost energy, improve skin, and support digestion.

  • Simple habits like carrying a reusable water bottle, flavoring water with fruit, and replacing sugary drinks can make a big difference.

  • Want to know if you're drinking enough? Read more tips here.

Join the After Work Fitness Hike Every Monday on Hicks Haul Road

Join the After Work Fitness Hike every Monday evening on the paved Hicks Haul Road in the Irvine Open Space Preserve. The next hike is on April 28, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This 3.5-mile roundtrip hike climbs Loma Ridge and offers scenic sunset views over Orange County. It's a level 3 difficulty fitness hike at your own pace (walk, jog, or run), typically completed in about an hour.

Eight IUSD Artists Recognized as 2025 OC Register Semifinalists in Arts Competition

Several Irvine high school students have been named semifinalists for the 2025 OC Register Artist of the Year program. Out of 112 semifinalists, up to 28 finalists will be announced on April 27. Congratulations to these talented students representing IUSD!

Semifinalists by Category:

  • Film & TV

    • Noah Villanueva, Senior, Northwood High School

  • Instrumental Music

    • Amicus Carrasco, Senior, Portola High School

    • Amy Lantz, Senior, University High School

    • Oooju Robinson, Senior, Woodbridge High School

  • Vocal Music

    • Chloe Schiffman, Senior, University High School

  • Fine Arts

    • Sophia Tang Nagel, Senior, University High School

    • Jane Ryu, Junior, Portola High School

  • Media Arts

    • Davyn Lee, Senior, Portola High School

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 10th, 4-7:00 PM: Instrumental Music Awards and Reception, NHS Theater

  2. May 16th, 5:30 PM: Jazz at the Oak, NHS Oak

  3. May 21st - 22nd, 7:00 PM: POPS Concerts, NHS Theater

  4. May 30th, 7:00 PM: POPS Gala, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. May 1-2, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks!, 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. May 2, 7:00-10:00 PM: WHS Warrior Dance Company Spring Show

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 10, 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Black Box.

  2. May 30, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert, 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. May 2, 7:30 PM: Music Under the Stars (MUTS), Irvine Amphitheater

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

19 Pets Adopted, Several Reunited in Irvine This Week

Between April 14–20, a total of 19 pets found loving homes—7 dogs (Candy, Diesel, Lola, Maze, Ollie, Pixel, Rudy) and 12 cats (Apai, Button, Furby, Hello Kitty, Huey, Kiki, Kuromi, Lala, Melody, Mimi, Piccolo, Scott). Additionally, 1 dog (Pupsy) and 1 tortoise were sent to rescue, while 3 dogs and 1 cat were reunited with their owners.

Learn more about adoption and hours at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball Rallies Past CSUN in Five-Set Victory

No. 4 UC Irvine men’s volleyball rallied to defeat No. 9 CSUN in five sets (25-21, 20-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-13) in their regular season finale. Senior Hilir Henno led with a season-high 26 kills, hitting .417 overall and delivering in clutch moments, especially in the final two sets. Tim Ennis added a career-high 10 kills off the bench, and William D'Arcy and Micah Goss provided strong support at the net. UCI hit .402 and out-blocked CSUN 10.5 to 7.5. The win improved UCI’s record to 20-6 (6-4 Big West) and extended their winning streak to five. As the No. 3 seed, UCI will face CSUN again in the Big West Tournament quarterfinals on April 24 at 10:00 p.m.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  • Tue, Apr 22 – vs UCLA, 6:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  • Fri, Apr 25 – vs UC Santa Barbara, Big West Championship, 4:30 PM

Irvine Valley Men’s Tennis Advances to State Final After Upset Win Over Riverside

The Irvine Valley College men's tennis team is heading to the 3C2A state championship after a strong 5-2 upset over No. 3 Riverside in the SoCal regional final. Despite losing to Riverside twice during conference play, IVC—seeded No. 4—secured all three doubles matches and two key singles wins, including a clincher by Nick Grove. The Lasers, now 12-2, will face Foothill College in the title match on April 23 at Ventura College. IVC last won the state title in 2017.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Beach Volleyball

  • Wed, Apr 23 OEC Pairs Play-Ins (Round of 32's and 16's)

  • Fri, Apr 25 Orange Empire Conference Pairs (Quarterfinals through Consolations and Finals)

Baseball

  • Thu, Apr 24 – vs Orange Coast*, 2:00 PM

Northwood’s Nina Elias Commits to Chapman University for Water Polo

Northwood High School water polo captain Nina Elias has committed to play at Chapman University. Despite only starting the sport a few years ago, Elias quickly rose to become a key player, serving three years on varsity and earning first team All-CIF and second team all-Pacific Coast League honors as a junior. Though her senior season was limited due to injury, her leadership and performance left a strong impact. Coach Kim-E praised her growth, dedication, and character, noting Chapman is fortunate to have her.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

April 2025

Tuesday, April 22

  • Boys' Golf (VR) – 3:30 PM vs. Portola at TBD

Wednesday, April 23

  • Baseball (VR) – 3:30 PM vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Baseball Field

Monday, April 28

  • Boys' Tennis (VR) – 3:00 PM vs. Canyon/Anaheim at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • Softball (VR) – 3:30 PM vs. Rosary Academy at Irvine High School Softball Field

Stolen Bike Recovered, Suspect Arrested with Narcotics in Irvine

Irvine Police’s Directed Enforcement Team stopped a man on a bike near Jamboree and Barranca and found syringes loaded with narcotics. Further investigation revealed the bike was reported stolen last year in Irvine. The bike was returned to its rightful owner, and the suspect was arrested and booked into Orange County Jail.

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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

April 24 Hiromi's Sonicwonder 8 PM

April 25 Irvine Community Bike Tour 2:30 to 4:30 PM

April 26 Used Oil Filter Exchange 8 am - 2PM

April 26 Spectrum Silent Disco 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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