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Join the Concordia Choir and Hansei University Choir for a Free Concert in Irvine

Issue # 0551

Author

Joshua Tjia
20 Jan

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚓🚸 Irvine Police Conduct High Visibility Traffic Enforcement in the Woodbridge Area

🏙️🏞️ Irvine Company Revises Oak Creek Plan to Add 50-Acre Nature Park

🚧 Roadwork Begins at Jamboree Road and Main Street on January 20

🍨🍧 Yogurtland Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 20% In-Store Discount Today

👧🏻🩰 Dance, Bond, and Play: Join the Showtime Dance Parent/Tot Program in Woodbridge

💊 UCI Health: Guidance on the Safe Use of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in Combination

🎶🐦‍⬛ Birding for All: Exploring Bommer Canyon Through Songs and Calls, Jan. 31

🎵🎤 Join the Concordia Choir and Hansei University Choir for a Free Concert in Irvine

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ Meet Twilight: A Sweet Senior Cat Waiting for His Forever Family in Irvine

🏐 UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball Duo Earns Big West Player of the Week Honors

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 IVC Women's Basketball Rolls Past Riverside, 74–53

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 University Rallies Late to Defeat Woodbridge 46–44 in PCL Boys Basketball

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🔧 Irvine Police Share Ways to Reduce Catalytic Converter Theft

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What’s a scarecrow’s favorite fruit?

Straw-berries!

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

Irvine Police Conduct High Visibility Traffic Enforcement in the Woodbridge Area

Irvine Police conducted a two-hour High Visibility Enforcement operation in the Woodbridge area on Thursday, issuing 24 citations for traffic violations such as failing to stop at stop signs and ignoring posted signs.

Drivers are reminded that “No Stopping” zones apply at all times—even briefly for drop-offs.

Irvine Company Revises Oak Creek Plan to Add 50-Acre Nature Park

The Irvine Company has updated its plans for the 235-acre Oak Creek Golf Club site to include a proposed 50-acre public nature park, which would reduce the number of planned housing units from 3,100 to fewer than 3,000. The park is intended to complete the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, creating a continuous trail connection across Irvine from Limestone Canyon to Quail Hill, while adding new publicly accessible open space.

Roadwork Begins at Jamboree Road and Main Street on January 20

Roadwork at the Jamboree Road & Main Street intersection begins today, Tuesday, January 20, with construction taking place weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The project runs through winter 2026 and includes intersection realignment, median changes, traffic signal upgrades, Class II bike lanes, and drainage improvements to improve traffic flow near the I-405 Freeway.

Yogurtland Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 20% In-Store Discount Today

Yogurtland is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a sweet treat for fans—20% off in-store purchases happening today (1/20) as part of its birthday celebration on the 20th of select months. It’s the first of several planned birthday events, with more dates to be announced. 🍦🎉

Dance, Bond, and Play: Join the Showtime Dance Parent/Tot Program in Woodbridge

Showtime Dance Parent/Tot is a fun, interactive class for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parent or guardian. Held Mondays from 9:30–10:00 a.m. at the Woodbridge Community Center (Feb. 16–March 23), the class introduces basic dance steps and terminology while building social skills like taking turns and sharing props.

Designed for bonding and movement-based fun, find more registration detail at rec.wva.org.

UCI Health: Guidance on the Safe Use of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in Combination

Combining acetaminophen and ibuprofen can safely help manage pain, fever, and inflammation when used properly, according to UCI Health family medicine physician Dr. Roxann Engle. The most important factor is carefully tracking doses to prevent taking too much of either medication.

Key Tips:

  • Track every dose carefully to avoid accidentally repeating the same medication.

  • For children with fever: Alternate acetaminophen and ibuprofen every three hours so one medication is always near peak effectiveness.

  • For ongoing or chronic pain: Taking both medications together may be easier to manage and follow consistently.

  • Avoid overuse: Safety depends on proper timing and correct dosing, not just the medications themselves.

Birding for All: Exploring Bommer Canyon Through Songs and Calls, Jan. 31

Join a sound-focused birding walk at Bommer Canyon Preserve on Saturday, Jan. 31, open to all experience levels and designed to be accessible, including for participants with visual impairments.

  • The morning begins at Cattle Camp with an introduction to recognizing bird sounds by pitch, tone, and pattern, followed by a relaxed, half-mile stroll along a wide, hard-packed dirt trail where you’ll enjoy listening for birds in their natural habitat.

  • No prior birding experience is needed—just a curiosity for nature and a love of listening.

Join the Concordia Choir and Hansei University Choir for a Free Concert in Irvine

Join the Concordia Choir and the Hansei University Concert Choir from South Korea for a special collaborative choral concert on Saturday, January 24, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at Bethel Church in Irvine. Led by conductors Michael Busch and Shin-Hwa Park, the free performance continues a musical partnership formed during Concordia’s recent tour to Korea. Admission is free and no tickets are required.

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 Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

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

  1. January 23 - 24: Advanced Choirs Retreat Weekend, Pali Retreat

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

Meet Twilight: A Sweet Senior Cat Waiting for His Forever Family in Irvine

Meet Twilight, a gentle and affectionate senior cat who may be a little shy at first but quickly turns into a devoted lap-cuddler once he feels comfortable. He loves quiet companionship, sunny naps, and being close to his people—making him a great match for someone seeking a calm, loving friend.

Twilight and other adoptable pets are waiting at the Irvine Animal Care Center. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UC Irvine Men’s Volleyball Duo Earns Big West Player of the Week Honors

UC Irvine men’s volleyball players William D’Arcy and Andrej Jokanovic earned Big West weekly honors after helping the Anteaters improve to 5–0 with wins over Princeton and then Pepperdine.

  • D’Arcy was named Big West Offensive Player of the Week after a breakout performance against Pepperdine.

  • Jokanovic earned Freshman of the Week honors following strong all-around play, including a career-high 17 kills.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Basketball

  • Thurs, Jan 22– vs UC Riverside, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Jan 24– vs UC San Diego, 2:00 PM

Baseball

  • Sat, Jan 24– vs Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Thurs, Jan 29– vs Hawai'i , 8:00 PM

IVC Women's Basketball Rolls Past Riverside, 74–53

Irvine Valley College women’s basketball team earned a 74–53 Orange Empire Conference road win over Riverside to improve to 16–3 overall and 2–1 in league play. Sophomore guard Symantha Barnett led the Lasers with a career-high 27 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and four steals.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men's Basketball

  • Fri, Jan 23 - vs Santa Ana, 5:00 PM

  • Wed, Jan 28 - vs Fullerton, 5:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Fri, Jan 23 - vs Santa Ana, 7:00 PM

  • Wed, Jan 28 - vs Fullerton, 7:00 PM

Baseball

  • Sat, Jan 24 - vs Long Beach, 12:00 PM

University Rallies Late to Defeat Woodbridge 46–44 in PCL Boys Basketball

University boys basketball rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Woodbridge 46–44 in a Pacific Coast League game Friday night. Lucas Haun led University with 14 points, while Woodbridge’s Garrett DiCostanzo scored a game-high 15 points.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With January Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

January 2026

Wednesday, January 21

  • Basketball, Boys - 7:00 PM vs Laguna Beach

Thursday, January 22

  • Soccer, Girls - 5:00 PM vs Northwood

Friday, January 23

  • Soccer, Boys - 5:00 PM vs University

  • Basketball, Girls - 5:30 PM vs Northwood

Irvine Police Share Ways to Reduce Catalytic Converter Theft

Catalytic converter thefts can happen very quickly, but taking a few preventive steps can help reduce your risk. Irvine Police encourage residents to stay alert and use simple safety measures to protect their vehicles.

Prevention tips:

  • Park inside a garage or in a well-lit area

  • Visit a local muffler shop to install a catalytic converter cage or plate

  • Use motion-activated lights and security cameras in your driveway

  • Make sure your car alarm triggers if the vehicle is tilted

Suspicious activity to watch for:

  • Someone crawling under a parked vehicle

  • A vehicle being lifted with a jack in a parking lot or on the street

  • Loud grinding, sawing, or metal-cutting noises

  • One person acting as a lookout while another works under a vehicle

Suspicious behavior can be reported to Irvine Police at (949) 724-7000.

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

January 22 Blade Runner 8 PM

January 24 Free Paper Shredding Event 9 - 11 AM

January 25 Jazz in the Palm Court 1 - 3 PM

January 28 Seong-jin Cho, piano 8 PM

February 3 Free Tax Filing Services 12 - 6 PM

February 12 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

February 14 Hide & Squeak 6th Anniversary 11 AM - 2 PM

February 14 - 15 Modern Makers Mart: Woodbury Town Center 10 AM - 4 PM

February 15 America 250 3 PM

February 21 Lunar New Year 8 PM

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