In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

⚖️Learn How to Combat Fraud in Our Community with Orange County DA's Guide

🤕Buckle Up: The Life-Saving Habit Every Driver Should Adopt

💖🤝 OC Commemorates National Philanthropy Day: A Tribute to Nonprofits and Community Generosity

🤝🎁Generosity in Action: CLHS Students Craft No-Sew Blankets for Marines with donation from Thrivent Shields Cattau Financial Group

❤🔵 Transform Your Health: Join UCI Health's Diabetes Prevention Program

🚶‍♂️ Explore Nature at Dusk: Evening Hike Along Hicks Haul Road – Register Now

🌄 Unlock the Great Outdoors: Bommer Canyon's Upcoming Activities and Hikes

✏ Irvine Heritage Park Library Hosts Relaxing Coloring Session for All Ages

❄📝 Winter Art Classes at Irvine Fine Arts Center Now Open for Registration

⭐⚽ UCI'S Luke Pruter Earns Anteater of the Week with Heroic Saves That Clinch Big West Championship

🏀UCI Men's Basketball Secures Milestone Victory Against First Ranked USC

🤽‍♂️ ⚽🏐 UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🌟 Concordia Junior Maggie Brascia and Sister Advance to Pro Finals in USA Pickleball National Championships

🏀 Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Triumphs in EOS Tournament, Begins Season with Three Straight Wins

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏌️‍♀️ Crean Lutheran High School Girls Golf Team Caps Off an Outstanding Season

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

👮‍♂️🛍 Irvine Resident Arrested for Violent Shoplifting Spree and Assault at Local Grocery Store

🚨🚔 $2,400 Stolen from Car in Irvine: Police Urge Vigilance, Seek Leads on White U-Haul Truck

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

What do you call a sad cranberry?

Answer: A blueberry.

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

Learn How to Combat Fraud in Our Community with Orange County DA's Guide

The Orange County District Attorney's Office is participating in a global initiative to reduce fraud through awareness and education. They handle complaints about misrepresentations and deceptive practices in sales or advertising. Victims or informants of such fraud can report it using specific forms available at https://orangecountyda.org/report-fraud, which also provides advice on preparing a written complaint. Forms include Consumer Complaint, Real Estate Fraud Report, Insurance Fraud, and Public Assistance (Welfare) Fraud reporting.

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Buckle Up: The Life-Saving Habit Every Driver Should Adopt

Choosing to wear a seat belt is a critical safety decision for any driver. It's easy to overlook the importance of seat belts, but they play a significant role in reducing the severity of injuries in accidents, potentially preventing fatal outcomes. Research indicates that drivers who neglect to wear seat belts are 30 times more likely to be thrown from their vehicle in the event of a collision. Alarmingly, 75 percent of these ejections result in fatalities. To ensure your safety, always remember to fasten your seat belt.

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OC Commemorates National Philanthropy Day: A Tribute to Nonprofits and Community Generosity

On #NationalPhilanthropyDay, November 15, recognition is given to Orange County nonprofits for their role in improving the community. The local community's generosity is crucial in supporting the mission of providing consistent, dignified, and equitable access to nutritious food. For information on contributing to this cause, visit https://feedoc.org/get-involved.

Together, #WeFeedOC.

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Generosity in Action: CLHS Students Craft No-Sew Blankets for Marines with donation from Thrivent Shields Cattau Financial Group

Crean Lutheran High School students participated in a Serve Day where they made no-sew blankets for the 2/11 Marines. The blankets were made possible through a donation from Thrivent Shields Cattau Financial Group. This donation was greatly appreciated and supported the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc. in their efforts to assist Irvine's 2/11 Marines.

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Transform Your Health: Join UCI Health's Diabetes Prevention Program

UCI Health Diabetes Center in Orange County offers a Diabetes Prevention Program, addressing the concern that over 1 in 3 U.S. adults have prediabetes. This one-year program involves a lifestyle change under the guidance of a trained coach, with weekly and then monthly sessions. These sessions focus on healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, and sustaining positive changes. To be eligible, participants must:

• meet specific test results and BMI requirement

• have no history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes

• have no End-Stage Renal Disease

• have not have previously enrolled in this program.

The program is covered by most insurances, including Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage Plan. It takes place at the UCI Health Cardiovascular Center in Orange, CA. For more information or to register, contact Carrie Mitchell at 714-456-7514.

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Explore Nature at Dusk: Evening Hike Along Hicks Haul Road – Register Now

Join a 1.5-hour evening hike on November 16, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at Hicks Haul Road in the Irvine Open Space Preserve. This easy level-2 hike covers 3.5 miles to Loma Ridge and back, with an elevation change of 450 feet. Participants must register in advance, bring necessary equipment including a red-tinted flashlight, and adhere to safety protocols. A liability waiver is required. Suitable for ages 12 and up, with 12 spaces left.

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Unlock the Great Outdoors: Bommer Canyon's Upcoming Activities and Hikes

Bommer Canyon offers a variety of outdoor activities organized by numerous groups and volunteers, with most programs being free of charge. Pre-registration is required for events led by IRC-Certified Volunteers, closing at 4 p.m. the day before the event. Minors must be accompanied by an adult, and for any assistance, reach out via email to [email protected].

Upcoming events:

• November 17th: Plant identification hike with a focus on local flora

• November 17th: 3.5-mile hike combined with a gentle yoga session

• November 18th: Self-guided access to the Irvine Open Space Preserve trails

• November 25th: Full moon hike

• November 27th: Full moon hike

• November 30th: 7-mile hike in Bommer Canyon

The activities are family-friendly, with some available after 5 pm on weekdays or during weekends. For more details, trail tips, and FAQs, visit the Bommer Canyon website.

Irvine Heritage Park Library Hosts Relaxing Coloring Session for All Ages

Join "All Ages Coloring Time" at Irvine Heritage Park Library on Nov 18, from 10:30-11:30 am. Free coloring supplies provided for a relaxing experience!

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Winter Art Classes at Irvine Fine Arts Center Now Open for Registration

Winter Irvine Fine Arts Center classes registration is now open. Explore courses for all ages and skill levels, including culinary arts, painting, photography, flower arranging, mosaics, and more. Register easily on the website. Adult ceramics and jewelry class registration opens on Friday, November 17, at 7 a.m. Hurry, classes fill up quickly! Sign up at yourirvine.org.

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UCI'S Luke Pruter Earns Anteater of the Week with Heroic Saves That Clinch Big West Championship

Junior Luke Pruter, a men's soccer player, was named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week for his exceptional goalkeeping in the Big West championship game. He prevented UC Davis from scoring throughout the game and overtime. Pruter's crucial saves during the penalty shootout led to UCI's victory and their first Big West Championship title since 2013. This marked Pruter's seventh season shutout and his first career penalty shootout win.

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UCI Men's Basketball Secures Milestone Victory Against First Ranked USC

Justin Hohn led UC Irvine to a historic 70-60 victory over No. 16/20 USC with a career-high 25 points. This win marks UC Irvine's first against a ranked USC team and their first win over the Trojans since 2012. Other key contributors included Bent Leuchten with 19 points and Devin Tillis with a double-figure rebounding game. Coach Russell Turner praised the team's defensive effort and Hohn's standout performance. USC's top scorer was freshman Isaiah Collier with 23 points. The Anteaters' next game is against Occidental.

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UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

• 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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Concordia Junior Maggie Brascia and Sister Advance to Pro Finals in USA Pickleball National Championships

Concordia Junior Maggie Brascia and her sister, Mary, reached the Pro Finals at the USA Pickleball National Championships, with the event aired on PickleballTV, Amazon Prime, and ESPN.

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Irvine Valley Women's Basketball Triumphs in EOS Tournament, Begins Season with Three Straight Wins

The Irvine Valley women's basketball team won the Riverside Community College EOS Tournament, starting their 2023-24 season with three consecutive victories. Ranked No. 17, they beat Pasadena City 66-59 in the final, with freshman Makena Tomlinson earning MVP for her 15 points and 14 rebounds. Freshman guard Moka Saiki, who consistently scored high in all games, also made the all-tournament team. The team excelled defensively, limiting opponents' shooting percentages significantly. Their next game is against Rio Hondo, alongside the IVC men's team.

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🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men’s Basketball:

1. Fri Dec 15 - vs LA Valley. 6:00 PM

2. Tue Dec 19 - vs Orange Coast. 6:00 PM

3. Fri Dec 29: vs Alumni. 5:00 PM

Women’s Basketball:

1. Tue Nov 28 - vs Long Beach, 5:30 PM

2. Fri Dec 22 - vs Alumni, Time TBA

Crean Lutheran High School Girls Golf Team Caps Off an Outstanding Season

We celebrate the Girls Golf team on their fantastic season! Relive the season here.

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31

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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:

November 2023

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

Irvine Resident Arrested for Violent Shoplifting Spree and Assault at Local Grocery Store

Alexandra Erica Leslie, 38, from Irvine, repeatedly shoplifted at a local grocery store last week. On Saturday, she assaulted two employees and brandished a knife when confronted. Leslie, already on probation, caused further damage in the store before being arrested. She's now facing charges for robbery, battery, and weapon brandishing at Orange County Jail.

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$2,400 Stolen from Car in Irvine: Police Urge Vigilance, Seek Leads on White U-Haul Truck

On October 30, thieves stole $2,400 worth of items from an unlocked car at Park Apartments, using a white U-Haul truck. License plate couldn't be identified from footage. Tips can be sent to [email protected]. Reminder: lock your vehicles and don't leave valuables inside.

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November 16 Segerstrom Tree Lighting Ceremony 7 PM

November 16 - 18 Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation

November 16 - 18 California Dreamin’ with Guest Conductor Ludovic Morlot 8 PM

November 17 Autumn Morning Yoga Hike at Bommer Cattle Camp 8 - 11 AM

November 17 Church Music: Fall Choral and Instrumental Concert 7 PM

November 18 Men of Worth 7:30

November 18 Experience Malavika Sarukkai's Anubandh – Connectedness: A Revolutionary Bharatanatyam Performance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre 8 PM

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November 19 Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings: Sonic Narratives 1 PM

November 19 Pacific Symphony Youth Concert Band: Seeing Sound, Hearing Colors 6 PM

November 19 Cultural Memories of the Panda's Hometown 7 PM

November 20 Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra: Indivisible 7 PM

November 21 UCI Symphony Orchestra 8 PM

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.

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November 30 Diane Schuur at 70: An Evening of Songs and Stories 8 PM

December 1 Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless 8 PM

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December 2 Palm Court Light Display Dusk - 9:30 PM

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

December 2 The Queen's Cartoonists Holiday Hurrah: Yule Love It! 6 PM

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December 2 - 3 Holiday Market 3 PM - 7PM

December 3 Handel's Glorious Messiah 3 PM

December 3 Jake Shimabukuro: Christmas in Hawaiʻi 7 PM

Decmber 8 Silent Night Silent Disco 7 PM

December 8-17 American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker

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December 9 - 10 123 Andrés 

December 10 Holidays Around the World 11 AM

December 15 - 16 Celtic Woman: Christmas Symphony Tour 8 PM

December 14 - 16 A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty

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December 17 - 18 Tis the Season! 5 PM, 7:30 PM

December 19 Holiday Organ Spectacular 7:30 PM

Decmber 22 The Pan American Nutcracker Suite Reimagined 8 PM

December 23 Fiesta Navidad 8 PM

Decmber 30 KC and the Sunshine Band 7:30 PM

December 30 Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert 3 PM