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Irvine Opens Summer 2024 Job Applications for Youth: Apply Now for Camps and Fitness Programs

Issue # 0105

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Joshua Tjia
22 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

☀⚠✋ Irvine Opens Summer 2024 Job Applications for Youth: Apply Now for Camps and Fitness Programs

🏎🚗💥 Crackdown on Illegal Street Racing: Orange County's Fight for Safer Streets

🚦🛑 Traffic Advisory: 57-Hour Closure of I-5 to I-405 Connector in Orange County This Weekend

🔝☝ Irvine Tops List as Best Place to Live on the West Coast

🥼🧪 IUSD Students Excel: Record-Breaking Participation in Science and Engineering Fair

🩸⚕ Experts Gather to Discuss the Latest in Blood Cancer Research - March 23

🌳🐛 Irvine Ranch Conservancy Battles Invasive Beetles to Protect Native Habitats

🎶💃 Swing Under the Palms: Jazz Meets Contemporary Book Art

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐼🐶 Panda Is Looking for a Home: Playful, Loving, and Comes with Training Scholarship

🤽‍♀️ UC Irvine Women's Water Polo to Face Michigan in Barbara Kalbus Invitational Opener

⚾ Luke Spillane Dominates Baseball Season Opener, Named Anteater of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Eyes 21st Win After Dominating Saddleback 74-54

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

✒📝 Woodbridge High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent in Star-Studded Ceremony

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚘👮‍♂️ Thieves Target Unlocked Car at Somerset Apartment Homes, Irvine PD Seeks Information

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why is bread similar to the sun?

Because it rises in the yeast-ern side and sets in the waist-ern side!

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

Irvine Opens Summer 2024 Job Applications for Youth: Apply Now for Camps and Fitness Programs

The City of Irvine is hiring for summer 2024 roles in Summer Camps, Child Services, and Physical Fitness at Community Parks. Open to candidates 16+ by June 1, with part-time, flexible hours up to 19/week during weekdays (8 a.m.-6 p.m.), evenings, and weekends. Interviews on March 19-20. Apply at here.

#SummerJobs #IrvineHiring

Crackdown on Illegal Street Racing: Orange County's Fight for Safer Streets

The Orange County District Attorney's Office is cracking down on street racing and illegal street takeovers, emphasizing the severe dangers and potential for loss of innocent lives. Collaborating with law enforcement and "Fast and Furious" actors Sung Kang and Cody Walker, the campaign highlights the deadly risks of these activities.

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Traffic Advisory: 57-Hour Closure of I-5 to I-405 Connector in Orange County This Weekend

Caltrans will close the northbound I-5 to northbound I-405 connector in Orange County for 57 hours from 8 p.m. on February 23 to 5 a.m. on February 26, and again the following weekend, for pavement rehabilitation. Detours will guide drivers via Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive. Schedule may change due to weather or other factors. For inquiries, contact [email protected].

Irvine Tops List as Best Place to Live on the West Coast

A recent report confirms what you may already know. It ranks Irvine as the top city to live in on the West Coast and 13th nationwide, according to Money's "Best Places to Live." The city is praised for its parks, top-notch schools, and vibrant business scene, along with being home to the highly ranked UC Irvine. The rankings considered factors like economic opportunities, diversity, health, safety, and living costs.

IUSD Students Excel: Record-Breaking Participation in Science and Engineering Fair

At the Feb. 20 Board Meeting, the Board of Education celebrated students from the District's 43rd Annual Science Fair. Elementary, Middle, and High school students showcased their innovative projects, such as:

  • eco-friendly plastic replacements

  • natural bug repellents

  • assistive eyewear for the visually impaired

  • a combined water bottle and mister for summer

  • a study on flash flood formation

Over 300 projects were submitted by 6-12 graders, with nearly 200 advancing to the Orange County Science and Engineering Fair, marking a record for the district. Congratulations to the talented participants!

#IUSD #ScienceFair #StudentAchievement

Experts Gather to Discuss the Latest in Blood Cancer Research - March 23

Attend the free 2024 Southern California Blood Cancer Conference on March 23, hosted by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and featuring #UCIHealth experts. Discuss leukemia research, treatments, and resources with patients, survivors, and healthcare professionals. Register at https://bit.ly/3uGJtJI.

Irvine Ranch Conservancy Battles Invasive Beetles to Protect Native Habitats

The Irvine Ranch Conservancy is combating invasive species like the Gold Spotted Oak Borer (GSOB) and the Shot Hole Borer (SHB) to protect native habitats in Orange County. Both beetles, originating from different regions (GSOB from Southeastern Arizona and SHB from Southeast Asia), infest and damage trees through boring behavior, though they target different tree species and cause harm in distinct ways (GSOB through larval feeding leading to tree death, SHB by spreading a disease-causing fungus). Effective control requires tailored strategies due to their unique life cycles and impacts. The Conservancy also advises residents to use local firewood to prevent the spread of these and other invasive insects, emphasizing the "buy it where you burn it" approach.

Swing Under the Palms: Jazz Meets Contemporary Book Art

Join "Jazz in the Palm Court" on Saturday, March 9, from 1–3 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. Enjoy live jazz alongside the "Natural Language: Contemporary Book Art" exhibition. Bring a chair or blanket, snacks, and loved ones. The event is free, no registration needed. More info at yourgreatpark.org/arts.

#JazzinthePalmCourt

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

  2. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. March 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

  2. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for January.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

  2. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  3. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  4. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for January.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

  2. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

  3. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

  4. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  5. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  6. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  7. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  8. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  9. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  10. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

  11. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  12. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  13. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

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

Panda Is Looking for a Home: Playful, Loving, and Comes with Training Scholarship

Meet Panda, an energetic and playful dog with a fun-loving personality, perfect for an active household. Panda comes with a free Goodpup Scholarship for personalized training. Visit the Irvine Animal Care Center to adopt. More details at irvineanimals.org/adopt.

#AdoptDontShop #GoodpupScholarship

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UC Irvine Women's Water Polo to Face Michigan in Barbara Kalbus Invitational Opener

TLDR: UC Irvine's women's water polo team, ranked 10th, will start the Barbara Kalbus Invitational with a game against the 8th ranked Michigan on February 23 at the Anteater Aquatics Complex. This rematch follows a close game three weeks prior at the Triton Invitational, where Michigan narrowly defeated UC Irvine 13-12. The teams have a history of tight matches, with the last seven games decided by one point or less. Michigan enters the tournament with a 9-5 record, led by senior attacker Kata Utassy. The tournament will also see UC Irvine potentially facing UCLA or Cal State Fullerton based on the results of the initial games. UC Irvine recently lost to USC 10-7 but outshot UCLA in a previous game. Key players for UC Irvine include Jensine Bugelli, who scored multiple goals in their last game, and senior Faith Tedesco, notable for her performance in goal.

Luke Spillane Dominates Baseball Season Opener, Named Anteater of the Week

Luke Spillane, a senior, was awarded Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week for his standout performance in UC Irvine's season-opening series against North Dakota State, where he achieved a .600 batting average with significant contributions including six hits, three doubles, a triple, three runs, three walks, and an RBI, leading his team to a series sweep.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Sat, Feb 24th - vs UC San Diego, 2:00 PM

  2. Thu, Feb 29th - vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Thu, Feb 22nd - vs UC Santa Barbara, 8:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs Concordia, 6:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  1. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs New Mexico, 2 PM

  2. Wed, Feb 28th - vs Hope International (Calif.), 2 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs TBA

  2. Sat, Feb 24th - vs TBA

  3. Sun, Feb 25th - vs TBAMen's Volleyball.

Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Eyes 21st Win After Dominating Saddleback 74-54

In the 2022-23 season, the Irvine Valley women's basketball team, led by first-year coach Jason Garey, won 21 games and reached the So. Cal. Regional Final, where they were defeated by the state champion Orange Coast. The team, currently ranked No. 12 in the state with a 20-7 overall record and 11-2 in the Orange Empire Conference, secured second place in the OEC standings. They recently beat Saddleback 74-54, with standout performances from Makena Tomlinson and Christen Ziska. Irvine Valley aims to match their 21-win record in their final regular-season game against Riverside.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men's Basketball

  1. Fri, Feb 23: vs Cypress at 6:00 PM.

Woodbridge High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent in Star-Studded Ceremony

Woodbridge High School celebrated its athletes signing letters of intent in a ceremony led by Athletic Director Rick Gibson, recognizing their achievements and future college commitments. Highlights include:

  • Soccer: Four players from the league-winning team signed with colleges. Maci Land (Loyola Marymount University) and Sabine Ramos (Cal Poly Pomona) were praised for their leadership and skills. Bella Venegas (Chico State University) and Milan Heisdorf (UC Irvine) were recognized for their impactful play and contributions to the team's success.

  • Swimming: Zara Masud (Georgia Tech) and Jacob Wang (UC San Diego) were highlighted for their leadership and record-breaking performances in swimming, with Masud known for her butterfly and freestyle prowess and Wang for sprint freestyle events. Dean Ko (Claremont McKenna College) was commended for his versatility in swimming and leadership.

  • Baseball: Anthony DeMarco's commitment to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was celebrated, with emphasis on his leadership, dedication, and impact as a catcher on the baseball team.

  • Wrestling: Makoa McCreadie's signing with Arizona Christian University was noted, highlighting his achievements on the national level and contributions to the wrestling team.

The event underscored the athletes' hard work, dedication, and the bright futures awaiting them at their respective colleges.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2024

Fri, Feb 23:

  1. Swimming & Diving, Boys VR, Irvine City Relays, 03:30 PM, Woolett Pool

  2. Swimming & Diving, Girls VR, Irvine City Relays, 03:30 PM, Woolett Pool

Mon, Feb 26:

  1. Softball VR vs. Laguna Hills, 03:30 PM, Softball Field

Tue, Feb 27:

  1. Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Esperanza, 03:00 PM, Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  2. Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Lutheran/Orange, 05:00 PM, Stadium

Thieves Target Unlocked Car at Somerset Apartment Homes, Irvine PD Seeks Information

Belongings including credit cards stolen from an unlocked car at Somerset Apartment Homes. Suspects attempted to use the cards in Tustin but were declined. Seen in a specific vehicle. Info? Contact [email protected].

#irvine #crime #orangecounty

  • 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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