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Join Irvine’s National Night Out for Family Fun and Community Connections, Aug. 4

Issue # 0678

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Joshua Tjia
31 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚓🚒 Join Irvine’s National Night Out for Family Fun and Community Connections, Aug. 4

🌳🛝 Oak Creek Park Renovation Plans Open for Community Feedback August 18

☀️💡 Join a Free Irvine Workshop to Explore Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades

🧵🪡 Knit, Crochet & Create at Woodbridge's Monthly Needle Arts Club

🥢🍣 Roll Into Fun With a Temaki Sushi Class at Pretend City Children's Museum, Aug. 15

🤸‍♀️ Keep Your Back Safe With These Exercise Tips From UCI Health

🦉 Barn Owls Spotted Hunting After Sunrise at UC San Joaquin Marsh

🐟🎨 Catch the Final Family Craft Time at University Park Library on August 1

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🦷 What to Know About Professional Dental Cleanings for Pets

⚽️ Former UC Irvine Soccer Standout Sophie Gillies Signs with Fulham FC

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🚓👚 Irvine Police Arrest Two Additional Suspects in Lululemon Theft Case

🏈🎾 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

Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?

Because then it would be a foot.

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

Join Irvine’s National Night Out for Family Fun and Community Connections, Aug. 4

Join the Irvine Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, at the Great Park Palm Court for a free community event featuring police and fire vehicles, community booths, and opportunities to meet members of the Irvine Police Department, Orange County Fire Authority, and local partners.

Community members are invited to bring a canned food donation for Families Forward and will receive a raffle entry as a thank-you for their support.

Oak Creek Park Renovation Plans Open for Community Feedback August 18

Join the City of Irvine on Tuesday, August 18, from 6–7 p.m. for a community meeting to help shape the future of Oak Creek Park. Attendees can review plans for a new playground with updated play equipment, rubber safety surfacing, sand play areas, and new outdoor fitness stations, then share their feedback on design options. The meeting will be held at the City of Irvine Operations Support Facility, 6427 Oak Canyon Road, and community input will help guide the final park improvements.

Join a Free Irvine Workshop to Explore Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades

Join the Electrify Irvine workshop on Thursday, August 13, from 6:30–8 p.m. at the Deerfield Community Center to learn about energy-efficient home upgrades. Hosted by the City of Irvine, OC Goes Solar, and Home Energy Academy, the workshop will provide practical information on heat pump heating, air conditioning, and water heating, as well as available rebates, financing options, group discounts, and how to request free quotes from community-screened installers. The event is free, open to the public, and complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.

Knit, Crochet & Create at Woodbridge's Monthly Needle Arts Club

Join the Needle Arts Club on the first Thursday of each month from 6–9 p.m. at the Woodbridge Community Center to knit, crochet, needlepoint, and enjoy other fiber arts in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Bring your own project or learn a new technique while sharing ideas and participating in community service projects. The club is free to join with registration through rec.wva.org.

Roll Into Fun With a Temaki Sushi Class at Pretend City Children's Museum, Aug. 15

Join Pretend City Children's Museum on Saturday, August 15, for a hands-on Temaki Sushi cooking class led by Sticky Fingers OC. Children can create and enjoy their own sushi while learning about cooking, nutrition, and science during 10–30 minute sessions offered at 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Keep Your Back Safe With These Exercise Tips From UCI Health

Some popular exercises can put extra stress on your spine, especially when performed with poor form or heavy weights. A UCI Health orthopedic spine surgeon shares safer ways to train while protecting your back.

  • Deadlifts: Heavy deadlifts place significant pressure on the lower back. Keep the weight close to your legs with a neutral spine, or try hip bridges or hip thrusts instead.

  • Squats: Deep squats and heavy weights can strain the spine if your back rounds. Front squats, lighter weights, or shallow squats are safer options, while step-ups and reverse lunges work similar muscles.

  • Running: People with recent spine surgery, chronic back problems, or a family history of certain spinal conditions may benefit from lower-impact activities like swimming, cycling, or using an elliptical.

  • Strengthen your core: Exercises such as planks, bird dogs, dead bugs, and hip bridges help support the spine and improve stability when done a few times each week.

Barn Owls Spotted Hunting After Sunrise at UC San Joaquin Marsh

A family of barn owls has been spotted hunting after sunrise at the UC San Joaquin Marsh Reserve, an unusual sight that may be part of young owls learning to hunt or because California voles—their main prey—are most active in the early morning. The sighting highlights the importance of protected habitats like the marsh, which provide food, shelter, and space for wildlife facing threats such as habitat loss, vehicle collisions, and rodenticides, while also supporting research and education.

See more photos here

Catch the Final Family Craft Time at University Park Library on August 1

Join Irvine Public Library for the final Family Craft Time at University Park Library on Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a fun summer beach and sea animal-themed craft for the whole family. All supplies are provided, and beginning September 1, Family Craft Time will move to Heritage Park Library, where it will be held on the second Saturday of each month.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

What to Know About Professional Dental Cleanings for Pets

Keeping your pet's teeth clean is an important part of their overall health. Annual professional dental cleanings help prevent gum disease, detect hidden dental problems, and keep your dog or cat healthy.

  • 🦷 Veterinarians recommend a professional dental cleaning for dogs and cats about once a year.

  • 🩺 The procedure includes a physical exam, bloodwork, and anesthesia to ensure your pet can safely undergo treatment.

  • 📸 Dental X-rays help detect problems below the gum line that can't be seen during a regular exam.

  • ✨ Teeth are cleaned, polished, measured, and checked for signs of disease.

  • 🦷 If needed, damaged or infected teeth may be removed with the owner's approval.

  • 🏡 Recovery: Most pets go home the same day after recovering from anesthesia, and your veterinarian will provide aftercare instructions to support a smooth recovery.

Former UC Irvine Soccer Standout Sophie Gillies Signs with Fulham FC

Former UC Irvine women's soccer player Sophie Gillies has signed with Fulham FC, continuing her professional soccer career in England. After helping Exeter City FC score promotion with 109 goals in more than 100 matches, Gillies is excited for a new chapter with Fulham and hopes to help the club earn promotion in the future.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

Irvine Police Arrest Two Additional Suspects in Lululemon Theft Case

Two additional suspects have been arrested in Irvine's Lululemon theft investigation after officers found stolen merchandise being sold on OfferUp. Alina Liarone Delacruz, 18, and Kanoa Kaholi, 19, both of Long Beach, were arrested for grand theft, and investigators believe the group may be responsible for stealing more than $10,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Lululemon stores in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

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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