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Last Chance to See The Nutcracker at Segerstrom, Ending Dec. 22

Last Chance to See The Nutcracker at Segerstrom, Ending Dec. 22

Issue # 0314

Joshua Tjia
20 Dec

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🔋💡 Irvine City Council Announces Withdrawal from OCPA in 2025, Implements Cost-Saving Measures for Residents

🩰❄️ Last Chance to See The Nutcracker at Segerstrom, Ending Dec. 22

🎄🚜 Tanaka Farms Holiday Scavenger Hunt Returns: Win $25 Gift Cards

🚬 IUSD Implements Comprehensive Vaping Prevention Education and Resources for Families

💇 Hope for Hair Loss: How Wigs Are Transforming Lives When Treatments Fail

🎄♻️ Christmas Tree Recycling: Waste Management Offers Curbside Pickup and Drop-Off Options

💧🖌️ Relax and Create: Free Watercolor Workshop for Teens at Katie Wheeler Library

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🎄🐈‍⬛ Feline Festivities: How to Keep Your Cat (and Tree!) Safe This Season

⚽️ UCI’s Mario Anaya Named to 2024 Scholar All-America First Team for Men’s Soccer

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Portola Football Ends Historic Season with CIF Titles and State Final Appearance

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓💵 Suspect Caught Stealing ATM Info and $1,900 in Irvine

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

When the gingerbread man broke his leg, what did the doctor tell him to do?

Try icing it.

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

Irvine City Council Announces Withdrawal from OCPA in 2025, Implements Cost-Saving Measures for Residents

On December 12, the Irvine City Council unanimously voted to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) in 2025, citing transparency, financial, and oversight concerns. In the meantime, the City directed changes to its relationship with OCPA. Irvine ratepayers will transition to the Basic Choice electrical plan, saving about 5% monthly, while still having the option to choose a 100% renewable plan. This decision follows public input and concerns over OCPA’s withheld information and potential rate hikes. Discussions about Irvine’s representation on the OCPA Board in 2025 will occur in January.

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Last Chance to See The Nutcracker at Segerstrom, Ending Dec. 22

The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is now playing, with performances running through December 22. Remaining showtimes include:

Friday, December 20: 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 21: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 22: 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Don't miss this cherished holiday tradition in Orange County. Secure your tickets now at SCFTA.ORG.

Tanaka Farms Holiday Scavenger Hunt Returns: Win $25 Gift Cards

Tanaka Farms is hosting a festive Scavenger Hunt this weekend, December 20–22! Participate for a chance to win $25 gift cards redeemable for future farm events. Watch for hints posted at 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM daily, find the location, and share the special phrase to claim your prize. Don’t miss this holiday adventure—fun for all ages!

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IUSD Implements Comprehensive Vaping Prevention Education and Resources for Families

IUSD is committed to preventing vaping through education and resources for students and families, emphasizing open conversations starting in elementary school.

Vaping involves inhaling aerosols from e-cigarettes, often containing nicotine or marijuana. Youth may vape due to peer pressure, stress, or exposure to enticing flavors.
Despite restrictions, access to these products persists. Vaping poses risks like lung damage and addiction, with many teens unaware of the toxic substances involved.
IUSD provides age-appropriate prevention education through programs like D.A.R.E. and "You and Me, Together Vape-Free."
Families are encouraged to talk with children using tips like frequent check-ins and setting clear expectations.
Cessation resources include New Lung, Kick It California, Catch My Breath, and Stanford Medicine.

Visit IUSD’s Vaping Resources webpage for more information.

Hope for Hair Loss: How Wigs Are Transforming Lives When Treatments Fail

Hair loss can profoundly impact mental health, and treatment costs, including high-quality wigs priced at over $1,500, can be prohibitive. California Assembly Bill 2668, which sought to mandate insurers to cover up to $750 per wig for specific health conditions, recently stalled. Dr. Michelle S. Min, a UCI Health dermatologist, highlighted the critical role of wigs, especially for patients unresponsive to medication or pediatric cases where treatments are unsuitable. She emphasized the need for affordable wigs, particularly for economically disadvantaged patients. Dr. Min specializes in conditions like cutaneous lupus, scleroderma, and psoriasis at UCI Health Dermatology Services and UC Irvine's School of Medicine.

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Christmas Tree Recycling: Waste Management Offers Curbside Pickup and Drop-Off Options

Waste Management will collect and recycle Christmas trees for three weeks after Christmas on residents' regular collection days.

Trees taller than 4 feet must be cut in half, and all decorations, including tinsel, lights, ornaments, and stands, must be removed before placing them curbside. Flocked trees will be collected but cannot be recycled.
Trees can also be taken to Sunset Environmental, located at 16122 Construction Circle West, Irvine, which operates from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Relax and Create: Free Watercolor Workshop for Teens at Katie Wheeler Library

Teens ages 12-17 can join a fun and relaxing watercolor painting workshop led by a Teacher Artist from Partners4Wellness. Supplies, snacks, and instruction are included. The class will be held at the Irvine Katie Wheeler Library on Friday, December 27, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Space is limited—register now!

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Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar