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Issue # 0596

Author

Joshua Tjia
25 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🍕 Stuffed Knots and Pizzas: Mr. Moto Pizza Brings New York-Style Pies to The Square

🚓 Irvine Police Respond with Care to Assist Woman in Crisis to Safety

🩵🍼 Join the Effort: Donate to Irvine’s 2/11 Marine Baby Shower Drive March 29–April 21

🔋⚡️ Irvine Hosts Electrification 101 Workshop on April 2 at City Hall

🚌 Join IUSD’s Virtual Parent Night to Explore How AI Is Shaping Student Learning

👂 Understanding Ear Infections: Signs and Helpful Considerations

🌅🥾 Join a Scenic Sunset Hike at Orchard Hills on April 7

🎶🎤 Happening Today: Join the PHS Spring Vocal Concert for a Night of Music

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶 Raising a Happy Puppy: Simple Tips for Training, Play, and Daily Routine

⛳️ Men’s Golf: Harashima Finishes T-5 to Lead UC Irvine at Torrey Pines

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚾️ Irvine Valley Baseball's Jake Amundson Commits to Division I San Francisco

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do you call a funny chicken?

A comedi-hen

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

Stuffed Knots and Pizzas: Mr. Moto Pizza Brings New York-Style Pies to The Square

Mr. Moto Pizza is bringing its hand-tossed New York–style pies to The Square, known for crispy-yet-fluffy crusts, oversized 18-inch pizzas, and creative toppings. Founded over a decade ago in San Diego by Gibran Fernandez, the fast-casual spot offers 20+ red and white sauce options, plus its top-selling stuffed knot filled with cheese and savory add-ins.

Irvine Police Respond with Care to Assist Woman in Crisis to Safety

Irvine Police officers safely helped a woman in crisis on a freeway bridge by using calm communication, patience, and empathy to guide her away from danger. The department emphasized its focus on de-escalation and support during difficult situations, and reminds the community that help and resources are available at IrvinePD.gov for anyone in need.

Join the Effort: Donate to Irvine’s 2/11 Marine Baby Shower Drive March 29–April 21

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is hosting its Annual Baby Shower Gift Drive from March 29 to April 21 to support local 2/11 Marine families. The community is invited to donate new baby essentials through multiple easy options, helping provide much-needed items for military families welcoming new little ones.

Ways to donate:

  • 📬 Shop the Amazon Wish List and ship items directly

  • 🛍️ Purchase baby items locally and drop off at Irvine collection sites

  • 💳 Make a monetary donation online

  • ✉️ Mail a check to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee

  • Find more information here

Irvine Hosts Electrification 101 Workshop on April 2 at City Hall

Irvine’s Electrification 101 Workshop is happening Thursday, April 2, at City Hall, offering renters and homeowners a chance to learn how switching from gas to electric appliances and vehicles can benefit their homes and the environment. The event will feature insights from experts, City staff, nonprofits, and local residents, plus a Q&A and networking session.

Join IUSD’s Virtual Parent Night to Explore How AI Is Shaping Student Learning

Irvine Unified School District will host a virtual parent information session on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom to provide an overview of its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The session will cover responsible AI integration, examples of classroom instruction, student AI literacy, and considerations for college and career readiness in an AI-focused environment.

Visit iusd.org/AI for additional information.

Understanding Ear Infections: Signs and Helpful Considerations

Ear infections are quite common—especially in children—and may cause ear pain, fever, muffled hearing, or fluid buildup. Many cases improve on their own, though younger children or persistent symptoms may benefit from medical attention. Since they’re often linked to colds or bacteria, monitoring symptoms and noting if they don’t improve after a few days can help guide whether additional care may be needed.

Tips for Children

  • 🤱 Breastfeeding for up to 12 months may help lower the likelihood of ear infections

  • 🍼 Gradually limiting pacifier use after age 1 may help reduce risk

  • 🚭 Minimizing exposure to smoke and secondhand smoke may be beneficial

  • 🧼 Encouraging regular handwashing may help reduce the spread of germs

  • 👶 Watching for signs like ear tugging, fussiness, or sleep changes may help identify concerns early

Tips for Adults

  • 🚭 Avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke may help reduce irritation and risk

  • 🧼 Practicing good hygiene, like regular handwashing, may help prevent infections

  • 🤧 Managing colds, allergies, or sinus issues may help lower the chance of ear infections

  • 💧 Keeping ears dry after swimming or showering may help prevent outer ear infections (swimmer’s ear)

  • 🏥 It may be helpful to consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist, worsen, or include fever, discharge, or hearing changes

Join a Scenic Sunset Hike at Orchard Hills on April 7

Join a moderate-paced sunset hike at Orchard Hills on Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30–7:30 p.m., featuring a scenic 3-mile loop with steep climbs, uneven terrain, and panoramic ridge-top views of Irvine and the Pacific coastline.

Happening Today: Join the PHS Spring Vocal Concert for a Night of Music

Portola High School’s Spring Vocal Concert is happening today, March 25 from 7:00–9:00 PM, at the PHS Performing Arts Center in Irvine. Join for an evening of live music and student performances showcasing vocal talent and harmony.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: IUSD Honor Orchestra Concert

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. March 26, 4:00 PM: WHS Carnival

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. April 7, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert, Segerstrom Concert Hall

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. March 27 - April 2: Hawaii Choir Tour

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  1. March 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: PHS Vocal Concert – Spring Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.phsmusicbooster.org/buy-ticket

Raising a Happy Puppy: Simple Tips for Training, Play, and Daily Routine

Puppies thrive with a balance of play, training, routine, and supervision—helping them grow into well-behaved, happy companions.

  • 🦴 Provide safe toys and supervised exploration to support chewing, play, and learning

  • 🐾 Start training early using rewards to encourage positive behaviors

  • 🐕 Consider training classes at 8–9 weeks to build socialization and skills

  • ⏰ Create a consistent daily routine with walks, playtime, feeding, training, and sleep

  • ⚠️ Supervise your puppy to prevent unwanted behaviors and teach good habits

  • When you can’t watch your puppy, place them in a safe, secure area—never use it as punishment.

  • 🐶 Avoid isolating your puppy—regular human interaction is essential

Men’s Golf: Harashima Finishes T-5 to Lead UC Irvine at Torrey Pines

UC Irvine senior Rei Harashima led the Anteaters with a tie for fifth at the UC San Diego Invitational, shooting a season-best 6-under 210 after back-to-back 68s at Torrey Pines. As a team, UC Irvine finished 13th, and will return to action March 31–April 1 at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic in Arizona.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Tennis

  • Thur, Mar 26 – vs Dartmouth, TBA

Irvine Valley Baseball's Jake Amundson Commits to Division I San Francisco

Irvine Valley College standout Jake Amundson has committed to play Division I baseball at the University of San Francisco after a strong two-year run, highlighted by his versatility, consistent hitting, and 49 total RBIs.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Volleyball

  • Wed, Mar 25 – vs San Diego Mesa, 6:00 PM

Baseball

  • Sat, Mar 28 – vs Orange Coast, 12:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With March Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2026

Wednesday, March 25

  • Beach Volleyball, Girls - 3:30 PM vs Laguna Beach

  • Swimming & Diving, Boys - 3:30 PM vs Woodbridge

  • Swimming & Diving, Girls - 3:30 PM vs Woodbridge

  • Golf, Boys - 4:00 PM vs Northwood

  • Lacrosse, Boys - 4:00 PM vs Northwood

  • Volleyball, Boys - 5:15 PM vs Norco

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

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Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

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  • 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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