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Irvine’s Own Karina Jadhav Shines on the Golf Course and in the Classroom, Winning Prestigious Junior Golf Tournament and UNICEF Award

Issue # 034

Author

Joshua Tjia
02 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weathers

❤🔵 Empower and Support: Stand Together This November for Diabetes Awareness

🏠 Comprehensive Fair Housing Workshop: Essential Knowledge for Tenants, Landlords, and Real Estate Professionals

🚶‍♂️💧 Learn, Walk, and Dine: Enjoy a Comprehensive Water Recycling Tour with IRWD

🏌️‍♀️🥇 Irvine’s Own Karina Jadhav Shines on the Golf Course and in the Classroom, Winning Prestigious Junior Golf Tournament and UNICEF Award

💌 Join in And Celebrate Our Military: Make Blankets, Write Cards, and Share in Community Spirit at Serve Day

👨‍🚒 Heroic Firefighters Perform Midnight Extrication on 22 Freeway

⛪ Join Concordia's Daily Chapel Sessions

👁👩‍⚕️ Expert Insight: Dr. Marjan Farid on Navigating the Complexities of White Cataract Treatment

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

🌳💦 Discover the Promenade at Irvine Spectrum: Saltwater Pools and Lush Greenery Await

🎁 Craft Boutique at The Groves - Over 30 Vendors and Kids Activities This Saturday

🥅⚽ Glo Hinojosa Shines in Soccer Championship, Secures Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week Title

🏌️‍♂️⛳ UC Irvine Men's Golf Holds Strong in Top-Five at Kapolei Invitational; Final Round Set for Thursday

⚽ UC Irvine Dominates in 4-1 Penalty Shootout, Advancing to Big West Semifinals Against Long Beach State

⚽🏆 Five Anteaters Clinch Coveted Spots in 2023 All-Big West Honors

🤽‍♂️ ⚽🏐 UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 Irvine Valley College Women's Volleyball: A Decisive Victory Over Santa Ana Marks 10th Straight Win

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

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

👮‍♂️🚨Irvine Police Seek Witnesses After Post-Game Fight at Great Park Soccer Match

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

What do you call a turkey with a carrot in each ear?

Answer: Anything you want, it can’t hear you!

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

Empower and Support: Stand Together This November for Diabetes Awareness

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Let's educate, encourage healthy living, and support diabetes patients to combat this condition.

#FightDiabetes #HealthMatters #KnowYourNumbers

Comprehensive Fair Housing Workshop: Essential Knowledge for Tenants, Landlords, and Real Estate Professionals

Free Irvine Fair Housing Workshop on Nov 9, 2-4 PM at City Hall, Room L102. Open to all involved in housing, covering

  1. - laws

  2. - discrimination

  3. - rental processes

  4. - evictions

  5. - deposits

  6. - repairs and more.

Sign up here

Learn, Walk, and Dine: Enjoy a Comprehensive Water Recycling Tour with IRWD

Join a community tour to learn about water recycling and promote environmental responsibility at IRWD. The 3-mile walking tour includes various educational activities and a lunch, with required registration for free participation for IRWD customers. Event is on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Michelson Water Recycling Plant, Irvine. Wear comfortable shoes.

Irvine’s Own Karina Jadhav Shines on the Golf Course and in the Classroom, Winning Prestigious Junior Golf Tournament and UNICEF Award

Karina Jadhav, an 8th grader from Irvine and a student at Pacific Academy, won the 2023 Tiger Woods Junior Golf Invitational Tournament at Pebble Beach, overcoming a 6-hole deficit. She's the youngest in her division and also excels academically, participating in Model UN and winning an award for her work with UNICEF at the UN Headquarters.

Join in And Celebrate Our Military: Make Blankets, Write Cards, and Share in Community Spirit at Serve Day

Luke Cattau and Susan Shelton are leading a project to create 100 fleece tie blankets and appreciation cards/posters for the 2/11 Battalion at Camp Pendleton, hosted at Crean Lutheran High School. A Serve Day rally will take place from 7:30-8:45 AM at Free Chapel in Irvine, CA, with free coffee, breakfast burritos, a photobooth, and guest speakers including Love Irvine's President, Curtis Drever. Volunteer projects start at 9 AM. For questions or support, contact [email protected].

Sign up here

Heroic Firefighters Perform Midnight Extrication on 22 Freeway

Firefighters responded to a "Traffic Collision Cut & Rescue" on the 22 freeway in Garden Grove, where they performed a technical extrication and life-saving treatments on a trapped patient. Multiple traffic lanes were closed for safety, and the patient was quickly transported to a local trauma center.

Join Concordia's Daily Chapel Sessions

Concordia's daily chapel, open to all students, follows a weekly pattern inspired by Martin Luther's theology study method, incorporating meditation on scripture, prayer, spiritual struggle, and personal faith testimonies. The sessions cover Paul's letter to the Philippians, emphasizing themes of light in darkness, prayerful peace, suffering for Christ, and imitating faithful examples. Hope to see you there!

Expert Insight: Dr. Marjan Farid on Navigating the Complexities of White Cataract Treatment

Dr. Marjan Farid, a leading ophthalmologist at UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, specializes in treating complex white cataracts, which can be caused by age or trauma. She emphasizes the potential need for multiple surgeries due to the unpredictable nature of these cataracts. Dr. Farid, also a professor and researcher, is skilled in various corneal transplants and ocular stem cell transplantation, contributing significantly to the field with her work published in numerous journals.

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 4th: Moderate-paced 3-mile hike

  • November 13th: Challenging 11-mile Super Trek

  • November 14th: 9-mile hike through Bommer and Shady Canyons

  • November 15th: Mid-week 10-12 mile hike

  • 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.

Discover the Promenade at Irvine Spectrum: Saltwater Pools and Lush Greenery Await

Promenade at Irvine Spectrum offers resort-quality living with luxurious amenities including four saltwater pools and extensive greenery, all conveniently located near shops, entertainment, and jobs. It combines the charm of a Mediterranean village with the comforts of a five-star resort, inspired by the 18th-century definition of "promenade" as a waterside walkway.

See more here

Craft Boutique at The Groves - Over 30 Vendors and Kids Activities This Saturday

Join in at The Groves in Irvine for a "Craft Boutique" on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 30 vendors will showcase their local creativity, and there's a craft table for kids. The event aims to strengthen community bonds and celebrate creativity.

#WeAreIrvine #CommunityEvent #Irvine #CraftFair

Glo Hinojosa Shines in Soccer Championship, Secures Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week Title

Senior Glo Hinojosa was named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week for her exceptional performance in the Big West Women's Soccer Championship's first round. Hinojosa made four crucial saves for the Anteaters, including a significant block in the 75th minute, maintaining a scoreless game during regulation time. The game proceeded to penalty kicks, where Hinojosa's diving stop helped the Anteaters secure a 4-1 shootout victory. This match marked Hinojosa's 28th career shutout and second career shootout win, bringing her total saves to 216.

UC Irvine Men's Golf Holds Strong in Top-Five at Kapolei Invitational; Final Round Set for Thursday

In the second round of the 19-team Kapolei Invitational, UC Irvine men's golf maintained a top-five position, currently ranking fifth with a score of 25-under 551. Loyola Marymount leads the tournament at 36-under. Tony Hendricks (LMU) and Kyle Dougherty (UC San Diego) are tied for first individually at 12-under 132. UC Irvine's Jason Tang is in close contention, tied for third at 11-under 133. Other notable performances from UC Irvine include Yaoting Zou (tied for 24th), Darien Zhao (tied for 31st), Rei Harashima (tied for 55th), and Jin Nakao. The final round will commence Thursday at 11 a.m. PDT.

UC Irvine Dominates in 4-1 Penalty Shootout, Advancing to Big West Semifinals Against Long Beach State

UC Irvine's women's soccer team progressed to the Big West Semifinals with a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Long Beach State, following a 0-0 draw. The match was intense with numerous shots on goal, but neither team could score, leading to overtime and eventually a shootout. Glo Hinojosa, UCI's goalkeeper, played a crucial role with key saves, contributing to her 28th career shutout. The 'Eaters now advance with a 6-7-6 record, extending their unbeaten streak against Long Beach State to six matches. Their next game is at Titan Stadium against the No. 1-seed Titans.

Five Anteaters Clinch Coveted Spots in 2023 All-Big West Honors

In 2023, five Anteaters earned All-Big West honors, with three players receiving the honor for the third time, one for the second time, and one for the first time. The team, which reached the NCAA Sweet Sixteen the previous year without any First Team honors, secured three First Team honors this year. Tati Fung made her first appearance with a standout performance, Alyssa Moore and Kiera Smeenge earned First Team honors, Glo Hinojosa was named to the Second Team, and Gianna Creighton received Honorable Mention, marking her third All-Big West appearance.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

  • 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

Irvine Valley College Women's Volleyball: A Decisive Victory Over Santa Ana Marks 10th Straight Win

The Irvine Valley women's volleyball team secured their 10th consecutive victory, defeating Santa Ana in a home game with scores of 25-17, 25-11, 25-20. Now ranked 6th in the state, their record stands at 16-2 overall and 10-1 in the Orange Empire Conference. Key players contributed significantly, with Tessa Marroco and Avery Bennett each achieving 10 kills, and Mia Bertolone providing 34 assists, leading the team to a .312 hitting percentage. Their next conference match is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. against Saddleback, as they lead the conference by one match.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men’s Basketball:

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

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

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

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

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

Irvine Police Seek Witnesses After Post-Game Fight at Great Park Soccer Match

Post-soccer game at Great Park on Oct 21, a brawl broke out between Club Garrafones and Irvine Zeta FC II, both from the United Premier Soccer League. Irvine Police seek info on two men related to the incident; tips can be emailed to [email protected].

November 3 - 4 The Music of Star Wars 8 PM

November 4 Love Irvine City-wide Serve Day

November 4 IRWD Community Tour 10 AM

November 4 Holiday Faire 10 AM- 4 PM

November 4 Craft Boutique at The Groves 10 AM - 2 PM

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November 5 Be The Match 11 AM - 1 PM

November 5 Veterans Month Concert 1:30 PM

See promo video here

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November 9 Irvine Fair Housing Workshop 2 - 4 PM

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

November 11 Veteran Day Ceremony 11 AM - 12:30 PM

November 13 Global Harmony Symphony 7 PM

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

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

See the trailer here

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.

Click for Showtimes

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December 2 - 3 Holiday Market 3 PM - 7PM

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

Click here to see the intro video

See video here

December 19 Holiday Organ Spectacular 7:30 PM

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