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Irvine Libraries Transition: New Schedule & Closures

Issue # 0358

Author

Joshua Tjia
06 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚶🛴🚲 CicloIrvine Returns on May 3: Enjoy Car-Free Streets, Music, and More

📚📖Irvine Libraries Transition: New Schedule & Closures

🍫🍩 March Sweet Deal: Get 50% Off Chocolate Treats at 85ºC

⚠️👦 Keeping Irvine Kids Safe: Free Car Seat Safety Checks by Irvine PD on March 8

🩺🎗️ Registration Now Open for the 9th Annual UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge

🌳🌧️ Rain Alert: Stay Updated on Great Park Field Conditions This Week

🌎🎨 Explore the World Through Crafts – Free Family Event

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛📘 Reading to Your Cat: A Simple Way to Bond and Relax

🤽‍♀️ UC Irvine Women’s Water Polo Dominates Cal State Fullerton 16-5 in Big West Opener

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🚨 Irvine Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Attempted Murder and Assaulting Officer

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why should you never iron a four-leaf clover?

You don’t want to press your luck.

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

CicloIrvine Returns on May 3: Enjoy Car-Free Streets, Music, and More

The City of Irvine will host its second annual CicloIrvine: An Open Streets Event on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along a 1.4-mile car-free stretch of Campus Drive between University Drive and Culver Drive.

  • The event, presented by UC Irvine and UCI Health, promotes community engagement, sustainability, and clean air, inviting residents and visitors to stroll, bike, and roll through Irvine’s public spaces while enjoying live music, art, and activities.

  • Street closures will occur from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., with detours in place, but adjacent streets will remain open.

  • Local businesses can participate as sponsors or offer specials, and volunteers are welcome to help.

  • Learn more at cityofirvine.org/cicloirvine or email [email protected] for street closure details.

Irvine Libraries Transition: New Schedule & Closures

Irvine is transitioning its library services, with OC Public Libraries ending management of Heritage Park, University Park, and Katie Wheeler libraries.

  • Starting April 1, new hours will be Mon–Thurs: 10 AM–6 PM, Fri–Sat: 9 AM–5 PM, Sun: Closed.

  • Heritage Park & University Park close May 16 and reopen under the new Irvine Public Library system.

  • Katie Wheeler closes June 30 and will reopen in early 2026.

  • The City will host activities leading up to the August launch. More details at irvinepubliclibrary.org.

March Sweet Deal: Get 50% Off Chocolate Treats at 85ºC

This March, 85ºC App Members can enjoy 50% OFF on select Cacao-Trace Chocolate Products while supporting cacao farmers worldwide! Every dollar spent helps give back to farming communities.

Participating Treats:

  • Deluxe Chocolate Mousse Slice

  • Chocolate Cookie Crumble Cake

  • Choco Bun

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie

  • Fudge Nut Brownie Cookie

Offer valid: March 1 – March 31
Redeem in-store or via the app

Learn more about Cacao-Trace: Cacao-Trace Program. Download the app to claim your deal!

Keeping Irvine Kids Safe: Free Car Seat Safety Checks by Irvine PD on March 8

The Irvine Police Department is hosting a free child safety seat inspection on Saturday, March 8. Certified technicians will ensure car seats are properly installed and provide important safety training. This event is by appointment only, and space is limited, so early registration is recommended. For more details or to schedule an appointment, email [email protected].

Registration Now Open for the 9th Annual UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge

The 9th Annual UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge returns on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Aldrich Park, rallying thousands to ride, run, or walk in support of cancer research.

  • Participants can choose a 5K run/walk, road bike routes, or a mountain bike course, with a wellness festival, food, awards, and entertainment for all.

  • Since 2017, the event has raised $6.2 million for the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), securing an additional $44.7 million in research funding.

  • Registration is now open, and lead-up events include a Kickoff & Grant Awards on June 5, Lab Tours on Aug. 14, and Training Rallies in July and September. F

  • or more details or sponsorship opportunities, contact Amber Lasher at [email protected].

Rain Alert: Stay Updated on Great Park Field Conditions This Week

Rain is expected this week—stay updated on Great Park field conditions. Status updates are posted weekdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and weekends starting at 7:30 a.m. with updates as needed. Check conditions at 949-724-6598 or City of Irvine's website.

Explore the World Through Crafts – Free Family Event

Join Around the World with Crafts at Irvine University Park Library on Sunday, March 9, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This free, in-person event lets kids and families explore different cultures through crafts. No registration required!

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 5-6, 7-8:30 : Instrumental Music Spring Festival Concert, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. March 6,7,8, 7:00 PM: Guys and Dolls Musical, 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. March 13, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Orchestra Music Festival Concerts, 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. March 21, 7:00 PM: Spring 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. March 5-8, 7:00 PM: Mary Poppins Musical, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  2. March 13, 6:30 PM: Festival Concert, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  3. March 15, All Day: Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine High School Campus.

  4. March 18, 7:00 PM: District Jazz Festival, Woodbridge HS Performing Arts Center.

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

Reading to Your Cat: A Simple Way to Bond and Relax

Reading with your cat is a great way to bond! Your voice creates a soothing atmosphere, helping anxious or shy cats feel at ease. Silent reading can also reduce stress, making it a peaceful way to spend quality time together. So, grab a book, get cozy, and enjoy a relaxing reading session with your feline friend! More pet care tips at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/resources.

UC Irvine Women’s Water Polo Dominates Cal State Fullerton 16-5 in Big West Opener

No. 13/8 UC Irvine dominated Cal State Fullerton 16-5 in their Big West opener, with senior Nioka Thomas scoring a career-high five goals. UCI (8-9, 1-0) took control with a 5-0 second-period run and limited CSUF (9-12, 0-1) to just one goal in each of the final two quarters. Sophomore Vivian Bailey added a career-best three goals, while Brooke Hourigan and Deirdre Murphy each scored twice. Goalkeeper Rachel Kirchner made 11 saves as UCI outshot CSUF 30-31 (.533 to .131). The Anteaters have won their last four games by 11+ goals and will face No. 8/8 UC San Diego on March 8 at 12:00 p.m.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Tennis

  • Sat, Mar 8 – vs Grand Canyon, 12:00 PM

  • Sun, Mar 9 – vs LMU, 12:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  • Sun, Mar 9 – vs Utah State, 2:00 PM

  • Tue, Mar 11 – vs Illinois State, 2:00 PM

Women's Basketball

  • Thu, Mar 6 – vs UC Davis, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Mar 8 – vs UC Santa Barbara, 1:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  • Fri, Mar 7 – vs Pepperdine, 7:00 PM

  • Sat, Mar 8 – vs Sacred Heart, 7:00 PM

Baseball

  • Fri, Mar 7 – vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Mar 8 – vs Long Beach State, 1:00 PM

  • Sun, Mar 9 – vs Long Beach State, 1:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men's Tennis

  1. Thu, Mar 6 – vs Saddleback, 2:00 PM

  2. Tue, Mar 11 – vs Riverside, 2:00 PM

Baseball

  1. Wed, Mar 6 – vs Golden West, 2:00 PM

  2. Tue, Mar 11 – vs Santa Ana, 2:00 PM

  3. Fri, Mar 14 – vs Santa Ana, 1:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Mar 7 – vs Grossmont, 6:00 PM

  2. Wed, Mar 12 – vs Golden West, 6:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  1. Fri, Mar 7 – vs Santiago Canyon, 9:00 AM

  2. Fri, Mar 7 – vs Saddleback, 11:00 AM

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With March Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2025

Friday, March 7

  • 3:00 PM - Track & Field (Boys, VR) – IRVINE INVITATIONAL at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 3:00 PM - Track & Field (Girls, VR) – IRVINE INVITATIONAL at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 3:30 PM - Beach Volleyball (Girls, VR) vs Laguna Hills at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

Saturday, March 8

  • 3:00 PM - Track & Field (Boys, VR) – IRVINE INVITATIONAL at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 3:00 PM - Track & Field (Girls, VR) – IRVINE INVITATIONAL at Irvine High School Stadium

Irvine Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Attempted Murder and Assaulting Officer

Thomas Robert Tucker, 69, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 13 years in prison for intentionally striking a pedestrian with his vehicle and subsequently assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred on August 24, 2021, in Irvine, when Tucker deliberately drove his Ford Escape toward a woman taking an evening walk near Spyrock and Masterson. Despite her attempt to evade the vehicle, she was struck and sustained minor injuries. Tucker, who had no prior connection to the victim, fled the scene but was later stopped by law enforcement. During the arrest, he intentionally reversed into a police vehicle. He pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and assault on a peace officer, with an enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury. As part of a plea agreement, a sentencing enhancement for premeditated attempted murder, which carried a potential life sentence, was dismissed.

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

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    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

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