In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

💙🧒 Creating Respectful School Cultures: How IUSD is Tackling Bullying This October

💜 Office of Life, Justice and Peace Joins Forces with Archdiocese on Domestic Violence

🍴 Concordia University Irvine to Host 21st Brunch & Boutique: Funds Raised for Student Scholarships, Featuring Sarah Dubbeldam

💊 Irvine Police Hosts Prescription Drug Disposal: Join Irvine's Effort for a Safer Community And Dispose Unused Meds

👨‍🚒🧯 Congratulations to Our Newest Community Heroes: 28 Graduate from Reserve Firefighter Academy! Here’s How You Can Join the Team!

🌿 Meet New Friends and Explore Nature: Evening Hike at Shady Canyon Trail!

🌳 Explore the Natural Splendor of Buck Gully Reserve: A Coastal Canyon Gem within Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

🥾 Come Explore These #Landmarks Every Day Of The Week - 7-day Access Trails

🤽‍♂️ ⚽🏐 UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Varsity Athletics: Football Face-offs and Sports Calendar 

🎨 Final Week to Enter Your Artistic Works in IUCPTA's Reflections Program!

🎄 Celebrate the Season: Irvine Fine Arts Center Hosts 41st Annual Holiday Faire at Great Park!

👮‍♂️🔥 Irvine Police Department Apprehends Arson Suspect Thanks to Community Tip: Still Seeking Location of Second Arson Suspect

⚽🚨 Post-Soccer Game Brawl at Great Park: Irvine PD Investigating, Seeks Community Help

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

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Creating Respectful School Cultures: How IUSD is Tackling Bullying This October

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and IUSD schools are actively participating to foster kind and respectful environments. Bullying prevention is a collective effort involving students, staff, and families, focusing on education and promoting positive behaviors. IUSD implements Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) across all schools, offers various social-emotional supports, and encourages positive digital citizenship through the Common Sense Media curriculum. Students are urged to speak up against bullying, with anonymous reporting systems in place. For more information and resources, visit IUSD's dedicated web pages on bullying prevention, mental health, and counseling services.

Office of Life, Justice and Peace Joins Forces with Archdiocese on Domestic Violence

Honored to join the Office of Life, Justice and Peace and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in addressing domestic violence's effects on family and mental health, presenting to clergy and leaders. Stronger together!

Learn more about Crime Survivors

Concordia University Irvine to Host 21st Brunch & Boutique: Funds Raised for Student Scholarships, Featuring Sarah Dubbeldam

Join the 21st Annual Concordia's Brunch & Boutique at the Hilton, Costa Mesa on November 11, 2023, featuring shopping from 30+ vendors and a brunch. Funds raised support scholarships for Concordia University Irvine students. The event highlights Sarah Dubbeldam, a former actress and model turned founder of Darling magazine, known for its authentic portrayal of women without photoshop. Darling has influenced a shift in advertising and fashion photography towards more natural depictions of women, gaining over 400,000 followers worldwide. The brand also offers a clothing line, with its latest magazine issue and clothing collection available this fall.

Find out more here

Irvine Police Hosts Prescription Drug Disposal: Join Irvine's Effort for a Safer Community And Dispose Unused Meds

On Saturday, 28th, Irvine Police Department is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, providing a free and anonymous service for residents to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs at two collection sites.

#IPD #DrugTakeBackDay #CommunitySafety #PublicHealth #PrescriptionMedicationDisposal

Congratulations to Our Newest Community Heroes: 28 Graduate from Reserve Firefighter Academy! Here’s How You Can Join the Team!

This weekend, OCFA celebrated 28 new graduates from reserve firefighter academy 26, applauding their commitment to serving our communities. Congrats to the new team members! Interested in joining as a reserve firefighter?

Learn more here

Meet New Friends and Explore Nature: Evening Hike at Shady Canyon Trail!

Join a 5.4-mile evening hike on Shady Canyon Trail in Irvine every Thursday, suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers. Enjoy scenic views and a rest stop at Turtle Rock Community Park. The hike takes around two hours, with an elevation change of 500 feet, and is rated as advanced beginner. Leashed dogs are welcome. Post-hike, there are dining options at Quail Hill Shopping Center. Meet at Starbucks in the shopping center; for directions, refer to the provided driving instructions. For assistance, contact John at 949-233-0225.

Find more details here

Explore the Natural Splendor of Buck Gully Reserve: A Coastal Canyon Gem within Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks

Buck Gully Reserve, a 300-acre coastal canyon within the 40,000-acre Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, offers stunning ocean views and diverse habitats in Newport Beach. Managed by Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) in partnership with the city, it features a year-round stream, riparian and coastal sage scrub habitats, and nearly five miles of trails. In 2012 and 2020, the trail system was enhanced and repaired. The IRC and city also organize habitat restoration events, with upcoming opportunities on October 27 and November 17. For more activities and volunteer options, visit LetsGoOutside.org and IRConservancy.org, or follow the Landmarks on social media.

Read more here

Come Explore These #Landmarks Every Day Of The Week - 7-day Access Trails

🏞️ Bommer Canyon - 7 a.m. to sunset

🏞️ Buck Gully Reserve - Dawn to dusk

🏞️ Crystal Cove State Park - 6 a.m. to sunset

🏞️ Irvine Regional Park - Fall/Winter Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Spring/Summer Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

🏞️ Laguna Coast Wilderness Park - 7 a.m. to sunset

🏞️ Peters Canyon Regional Park - 7 a.m. to sunset

🏞️ Quail Hill - 7 a.m. to sunset

🏞️ Santiago Oaks Regional Park - 7 a.m. to sunset

🏞️ Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park - 7 a.m. to sunset

Happy hiking! 🥾🌄

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2023

  • Women's Soccer vs UC Davis - 7:00 PM

• FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2023

  • Women's Volleyball vs UC Santa Barbara - 6:00 p.m.

• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2023

  • Men's Water Polo vs UC Davis - 12 p.m.

  • Women's Volleyball vs Cal Poly - 4:00 p.m.

  • Men's Soccer vs UC San Diego - 6:00 PM

• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2023

  • Men's Basketball vs Cal State San Marcos - 7:00 PM - EXHIBITION

• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2023

  • Men's Water Polo vs Concordia Irvine - 6 p.m.

• THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2023

  • Women's Volleyball vs Cal State Fullerton - 6:00 p.m.

• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2023

  • Women's Volleyball vs Hawai'i - 6:00 p.m.

• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2023

  • Women's Basketball vs Seattle U - 2:00 PM

  • Men's Basketball vs New Mexico State - 7:00 PM

• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 2023

  • Men's Basketball vs Occidental College - 7:00 PM

• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2023

  • Women's Basketball vs Eastern Washington University - 6:00 PM

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🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women’s Soccer:

1. Tue Oct 31 vs Santiago Canyon at 3:00 PM

Men’s Soccer:

1. Fri, Oct 27: vs Orange Coast (Sophomore match) at 3:00 PM

Men’s Basketball:

1. Thu Oct 26 - vs Home scrimmage - Visiting teams are San Diego City and Chaffey

2. Thu Oct 26 - vs Chaffey - Irvine Valley/San Diego City 3way at 4:00 PM

3. Thu Nov 09 - vs Ventura. Irvine Valley Classic. Time: 7:00 PM

4. Sat Nov 11 - vs IVC Classic. IVC Classic. Time: TBA

5. Wed Nov 15 - vs San Diego Miramar. Time: 7:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With November Schedule

Northwood High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

University High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Woodbridge High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2023

Wednesday, 25 October

- 01:00 PM: Tennis, Girls (VR) vs. TBA - League Finals (Individual) at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Friday, 27 October

- 07:00 PM: Traditional Competitive Cheer (VR) vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

- 07:00 PM: Football (11 person) (VR) vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

November 2023

Wednesday, 08 November

- Water Polo, Boys (VR) vs. TBA - CIF SEMI-FINALS at Woolett Pool

Saturday, 11 November

- Water Polo, Boys (VR) vs. TBA - CIF FINALS at Woolett Pool

Thursday, 16 November

- 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls (VR) vs. Foothill/Santa Ana at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, 22 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys (VR) vs. TBA at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, 27 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys (VR) vs. Foothill/Santa Ana at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, 28 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Girls (VR) vs. Foothill/Santa Ana at Irvine High School Stadium

- 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls (VR) vs. Tustin at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, 29 November

- 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys (VR) vs. Tesoro at Irvine High School Stadium

Final Week to Enter Your Artistic Works in IUCPTA's Reflections Program!

All units must submit entries for various categories to IUCPTA by October 27th. Categories include literature, music composition, film production, photography, dance, and visual arts. #23-24 #iucpta #reflections #makingconnections

Learn more here

Celebrate the Season: Irvine Fine Arts Center Hosts 41st Annual Holiday Faire at Great Park!

Join the Irvine Fine Arts Center for the 41st annual Holiday Faire on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Great Park's Palm Court Arts Complex. Enjoy live holiday music, shop from over 100 local artisans offering unique handmade gifts, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere. Admission is free, and no advance registration is needed.

Check out footage from a previous event for a sneak peek.

Further details here

Irvine Police Department Apprehends Arson Suspect Thanks to Community Tip: Still Seeking Location of Second Arson Suspect

Following a Wanted Wednesday post, a community tip led our Arson Detective and partners to arrest 21-year-old Kiran Anil Flemish from Palo Alto on felony arson charges. Efforts continue to find a second suspect. Call 949-751-7118 with any information. Thanks to all who assisted.

Post-Soccer Game Brawl at Great Park: Irvine PD Investigating, Seeks Community Help

After a soccer game at Great Park between Club Garrafones and Irvine Zeta FC II, both from the United Premier Soccer League, a fight broke out. Irvine PD responded, helped the injured, and is investigating. Tips can be sent to (949) 724-7104 or [email protected]. Updates will be provided when available. #irvine #soccer #policeinvestigation

See video here

Open Daily through October 31 Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

October 7 - November 18 In-N-Out and OCPL Reading Challenge for Children Aged 4-12

October 25 Great ark Library Feasibility and Community Feedback Townhall 6 PM

October 27 Concordia University Fall Family Festival

October 27-28 Anteater Parent and Family Weekend

October 27 Tent or Treat at Heritage Community Park 6 PM

October 28 Monster Splash

October 28 Experience the Magic: Miho Hazama and M_Unit Debut at the Center! 7 PM and 9 PM

October 28 - 29 Bommer Canyon Campout.

Register online at yourirvine.org

October 29 An Evening of Mozart: Stephen Kovacevich and Pacific Symphony 3 PM

October 31 Yoga at the Native Seed Farm 3 PM

October 31 Boo Fest At Woodbridge Village Center 4PM - 6PM

November 1 Salute to Service: Decorate Irvine Veterans' Homes with Free American Flags

Honor US veterans aged 50+ in Irvine by requesting a free American flag to decorate their yard/doorstep. Request online at yourirvine.org by Nov 1. Flags delivered by city of Irvine dignitaries, staff and volunteers on Nov 7-8.

For more information, contact [email protected]

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November 1 - 17, November 27 - December 14 Knott’s Berry Farm Military Tribute Days

Eligible Military personnel and up to 5 additional people for $19.99 each.

November 2 Crime Survivors 20th Anniversary Celebration Gala 6 PM

November 4 Love Irvine City-wide Serve Day

November 4 - 5 Turn It Out with Tiler Peck

November 8 Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Life in the Past Lane Tour 8 PM

Click here to watch the intro video

November 8 - 9 World Ballet Series: Cinderella 7 PM

Click here to watch the trailer

November 9 Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Le Consort

November 10 - 18 Anything Goes at Concordia University Irvine Studio Theatre

November 11 Concordia’s Brunch and Boutique

November 18 Experience Malavika Sarukkai's Anubandh – Connectedness: A Revolutionary Bharatanatyam Performance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre

See the trailer here

TAYLOR SWIFT - THE ERAS TOUR Playing now

The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.

Click for Showtimes

December 2 Nutcracker for Kids by Pacific Symphony 10:00 and 11:30 AM

December 8-17 American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker

Click here to see the intro video