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Joyce Yang Brings Grieg’s Piano Concerto to Life December 3–5

Issue # 0733

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Joshua Tjia
12 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎹🎶 Joyce Yang Brings Grieg’s Piano Concerto to Life December 3–5

🏙️📈 Irvine Business Complex Receives Federal Opportunity Zone Designation

🎄✨ Celebrate the Season with Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Live Performances, Nov. 19

🐐📖 Stories, Crafts, and Farm Animals Await at Tanaka Farms This November

🥧🦐 From Pumpkin Pie to Shrimp Paella: 7 Healthy Dishes for Your Holiday Table

🌳🥾 Get Moving After Work with a Scenic Hike Through Irvine’s Open Space Preserve

🍁🎨 Heritage Park Library Hosts Free Family Fall Craft Day on November 14

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕 Happy Ears, Happy Pup: Easy Ear-Cleaning Tips for Dogs

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Dominates Lincoln with 50-Point Victory

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Rallies for 2-1 Win Over Cypress

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🌟✍🏻 Seven Crean Lutheran Athletes Sign with Colleges to Continue Their Sports Careers

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔 Irvine Police Seek Second Suspect in Gym Parking Lot Burglaries

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What kind of dog chases anything red?

A bulldog.

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

Joyce Yang Brings Grieg’s Piano Concerto to Life December 3–5

GRAMMY-nominated pianist Joyce Yang will join the Pacific Symphony for a performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto, featuring melodies inspired by Norwegian folk music. Making her Pacific Symphony debut, guest conductor Ruth Reinhardt will also lead Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6 and Detlev Glanert’s American Prelude No. 1. Performances take place December 3–5 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

Find tickets here

Irvine Business Complex Receives Federal Opportunity Zone Designation

The City of Irvine has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation for part of the Irvine Business Complex (IBC). Starting January 1, 2027, the 10-year program will offer tax incentives for qualifying investments, potentially encouraging business growth, new jobs, redevelopment, and housing near workplaces. The area, located near John Wayne Airport and major freeways, is one of 620 locations selected across California.

Celebrate the Season with Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Live Performances, Nov. 19

Kick off the holiday season with the Segerstrom Family’s free Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Arrival on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. at Town Center Park, next to The Westin South Coast Plaza. Enjoy festive performances by Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, South Coast Repertory, and other talented local arts groups. Admission is free.

Stories, Crafts, and Farm Animals Await at Tanaka Farms This November

Tanaka Farms in Irvine is hosting Fall Storytime at the Barnyard on November 20, 24, and 27 at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 1–5, each 30-minute session includes storytime, a free fall craft, and animal visits afterward.

Register here

From Pumpkin Pie to Shrimp Paella: 7 Healthy Dishes for Your Holiday Table

UCI Health shares seven delicious, healthier holiday recipes to help families enjoy festive meals without the extra calories. With traditional Thanksgiving feasts potentially exceeding 4,500 calories, making healthier choices and watching portion sizes can help keep nutrition goals on track.

  • Pumpkin Spice Mocktail: A festive, nonalcoholic drink for all ages.

  • Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Walnuts: A flavorful side dish packed with vitamin C.

  • Sweet Potato Casserole: A lighter version of the holiday favorite with less fat and fewer calories.

  • Stuffed Pork Tenderloin: A juicy, delicious alternative to traditional turkey or ham.

  • Holiday Shrimp Paella: A colorful, budget-friendly dish that's lighter on calories.

  • Healthy Pumpkin Pie: A classic dessert with less sugar and fat.

  • Gingered Brown Rice Pudding: A creamy dessert featuring ginger, which may help with digestion.

Get Moving After Work with a Scenic Hike Through Irvine’s Open Space Preserve

Join an After Work Fitness Hike on Monday, November 23, from 6–7:30 p.m. along paved Hicks Haul Road in the Irvine Open Space Preserve. This moderately challenging, 3.5-mile hike climbs 450 feet to Loma Ridge and back, offering panoramic views of Orange County. Participants can walk, jog, or run at their own pace.

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Heritage Park Library Hosts Free Family Fall Craft Day on November 14

Bring the whole family to Heritage Park Library on Saturday, November 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a fun, fall-themed craft session hosted by the Assisteens. Enjoy hands-on activities with all supplies provided. Just drop in and get creative!

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No upcoming events

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

Happy Ears, Happy Pup: Easy Ear-Cleaning Tips for Dogs

Keeping your dog’s ears clean can help prevent irritation, wax buildup, and infections. However, not all dogs need regular ear cleaning, and cleaning too often can cause problems. Here are some simple tips to keep your dog’s ears healthy:

  • Choose the right cleaner: Use a veterinarian-recommended ear-cleaning solution. Avoid alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, which can irritate the ears.

  • Clean gently: Lift the ear flap, apply the cleaner, and gently massage the base of the ear for about 30 seconds.

  • Wipe away debris: Let your dog shake its head, then use cotton balls or gauze to gently remove loosened dirt and excess solution.

  • Avoid Q-tips: Never insert cotton swabs into the ear canal, as they can cause injury or push debris deeper.

  • Don't overclean: Clean only when needed or as recommended by your veterinarian.

  • Watch for warning signs: If your dog's ears are red, painful, inflamed, or have an unusual odor or discharge, consult your veterinarian before cleaning.

  • Make it positive: Reward your dog with praise and treats to make ear cleaning more comfortable.

UC Irvine Men's Basketball Dominates Lincoln with 50-Point Victory

UC Irvine Men's Basketball improved to 3-0 with a 90-40 win over Lincoln. Jovan Jester Jr. led with 14 points, while the Anteaters grabbed 71 rebounds and held Lincoln to just 21.7% shooting.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Water Polo

  • Fri, Nov 13 -vs Pacific, 6:00 PM

Baseball

  • Sat, Nov 14 -vs Fresno State, 12:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Nov 13 -vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

  • Sat, Nov 14 -vs Cal State Bakersfield, 5:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Rallies for 2-1 Win Over Cypress

Irvine Valley College men’s soccer team came from behind to defeat Cypress 2-1, with Tommy Edwards scoring the tying goal and CJ Garcia scoring the late winner.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Volleyball

  • Thu, Nov 12 - vs Saddleback, 6:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Nov 13 - vs Orange Coast, 2:30 PM

Seven Crean Lutheran Athletes Sign with Colleges to Continue Their Sports Careers

Seven Crean Lutheran High School athletes celebrated their college commitments during a signing ceremony on Wednesday. The athletes will continue their sports careers at UC Irvine, Northeastern, UC San Diego, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Georgetown, and Pepperdine, competing in golf, volleyball, soccer, and baseball.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2026

Thursday, November 12

  • Wrestling, Boys - vs Yorba Linda, 4:00 PM

  • Wrestling, Girls - vs Yorba Linda, 4:00 PM

Irvine Police Seek Second Suspect in Gym Parking Lot Burglaries

Irvine Police arrested 29-year-old Cielo Garcia Cardenas in connection with several vehicle burglaries at gym parking lots, where wallets and purses were stolen. Police are now seeking help identifying a second suspect, seen wearing a blue T-shirt with possible tattoos on his right arm, and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Baskin at [email protected].

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

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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

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  • Manassero Farmers

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    • 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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