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Learn Lifesaving Skills and Be Ready for an Emergency: Irvine CERT Training Begins Sep. 1

Issue # 0694

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Joshua Tjia
24 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

💛🤝 Make Someone’s Day by Becoming an Irvine CHAMPION Volunteer

🚑🚒 Learn Lifesaving Skills and Be Ready for an Emergency: Irvine CERT Training Begins Sep. 1

🍫🐟 Sweeten Your Day with SomiSomi’s Nutella-Filled Taiyaki

🎶🎉 Celebrate a Japanese Summer Festival at Tanaka Farms This Saturday

🚌📝 IUSD Seeks AVID Tutors to Mentor and Support Students

🥵 Stay Cool and Step Safely During Hot Weather

🎶🐦‍⬛ Discover the Sounds of Birds at Bommer Canyon

🖍️ Ease Into the School Year with a Relaxing Teen Coloring Lab at University Park Library

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐕 Meet Your New Best Friend During Irvine’s Clear the Shelters Final Week

🤽🏻‍♂️ UC Irvine Men’s Water Polo Hires Chris Whitelegge as Assistant Coach

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 University Football Opens Season With 41-19 Win Over Godinez

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔 Woman Arrested in Irvine With Burglary Tools and 10 Pounds of Stripped Copper Wire

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What is the leader of the school supplies?

The ruler.

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

Make Someone’s Day by Becoming an Irvine CHAMPION Volunteer

The City of Irvine is looking for volunteers to join its CHAMPION program, which connects volunteers with older adults through friendly visits and care calls to provide companionship and help reduce isolation. Volunteers receive five weeks of free training covering communication, mild memory loss, healthy boundaries, aging, fall prevention, home safety, and local senior services. Those interested can register for a free volunteer orientation through the City of Irvine.

Learn Lifesaving Skills and Be Ready for an Emergency: Irvine CERT Training Begins Sep. 1

The City of Irvine still has openings for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, running September 1–24. The eight-course, hands-on program teaches practical emergency skills including disaster preparedness, fire safety, first aid and triage, light search and rescue, utility controls, hazardous materials awareness, and team organization, ending with a disaster simulation. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Celebrate a Japanese Summer Festival at Tanaka Farms This Saturday

Tanaka Farms will host the OCO Youth Club Natsu Matsuri on Saturday, August 29, from 4–9 p.m. in Irvine. The free Japanese summer festival will feature games, taiko performances, ondo dancing, karaoke, crafts, a float parade, stage performances, food, and more, along with a beer garden and sake tasting for adults.

Admission is free, but parking is $22 per car, with $5 off using code TFmatsuri.

Sweeten Your Day with SomiSomi’s Nutella-Filled Taiyaki

Meet SomiSomi’s Nutella-filled Taiyaki, a warm, fish-shaped pastry filled with rich and creamy Nutella. Try this sweet treat for a fun weekday snack!

IUSD Seeks AVID Tutors to Mentor and Support Students

Irvine Unified School District is hiring AVID Tutors to support students academically while serving as mentors and positive role models. The position offers an opportunity to make a difference in students’ success while gaining valuable experience in education. Those interested can learn more and apply through IUSD’s AVID Tutor application.

Stay Cool and Step Safely During Hot Weather

UCI Health burn experts are seeing more hot-surface burns during the heat wave, as pavement, sidewalks, pool decks and playground surfaces can become dangerously hotter than the air. Extra care is recommended for young children, older adults and anyone with reduced sensation.

  • Wear shoes when outdoors.

  • Check hot surfaces before children sit or play.

  • Choose shaded areas whenever possible.

  • Help older adults avoid prolonged contact with hot surfaces.

  • If you have reduced sensation, check your feet after being outdoors.

  • If someone falls on hot pavement, help them off safely and quickly — hotter surfaces and longer contact can lead to deeper burns.

Discover the Sounds of Birds at Bommer Canyon

Bommer Canyon is hosting an accessible birding experience on Saturday, September 5, from 7:30–9:30 a.m., where participants can learn to identify birds by their songs and calls. The beginner-friendly activity is designed for participants of all abilities, including those with visual impairments, and features a leisurely half-mile walk along a maintained dirt trail while learning to recognize bird calls through differences in pitch, tone, and sound patterns. No birding experience is needed, and extra binoculars will be available.

Ease Into the School Year with a Relaxing Teen Coloring Lab at University Park Library

Teens can unwind and get creative at Teen Art Lab: Mindful Coloring on Tuesday, August 25, from 5–6 p.m. at the University Park Library. This week’s activity features relaxing coloring sheets to help ease into the busy school year, with all art supplies provided.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No 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 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 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 events scheduled for this month.

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

Meet Your New Best Friend During Irvine’s Clear the Shelters Final Week

The Irvine Animal Care Center is entering the final week of its Clear the Shelters partnership, with adoption fees waived for its longest-resident pets. Visitors can look for the purple Clear the Shelters icon on kennel cards to find eligible animals and meet a potential new family member in person.

UC Irvine Men’s Water Polo Hires Chris Whitelegge as Assistant Coach

UC Irvine men’s water polo has hired Chris Whitelegge as an assistant coach for the 2026 season, with a focus on developing the team’s goalkeepers. Whitelegge is a former goalkeeper at UC Santa Barbara and a professional player who also brings years of coaching experience in Orange County.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Mon, Aug 24 - vs Loyola Marymount, 6:00 PM

Men’s Water Polo

  • Fri, Aug 28 - vs Chapman, 9:00 AM

  • Fri, Aug 28 - vs George Washington University, 2:20 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Aug 25 - vs Norco, 3:00 PM

University Football Opens Season With 41-19 Win Over Godinez

University High opened its football season with a 41-19 home victory over Godinez, led by quarterback Dylan Elmer’s four touchdown passes. The Trojans built a big first-half lead, while Godinez scored three times in the second half; University next hosts Bolsa Grande on Friday, Aug. 28.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with August Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

August 2026

Monday, August 24

  • Tennis, Girls - 3:15 PM Capistrano Valley

  • Golf, Girls - 4:30 PM vs Corona Del Mar

  • Flag Football, Girls - 6:30 PM vs El Modena

Woman Arrested in Irvine With Burglary Tools and 10 Pounds of Stripped Copper Wire

Irvine Police arrested a woman after an officer contacted her for suspicious activity along Technology. Police said she had an outstanding warrant and was carrying burglary tools, a meth pipe, and a backpack containing about 10 pounds of stripped copper wire. Anyone who may have recently had copper stolen in the area is encouraged to contact Irvine Police.

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!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 50% - 60% open rate. Our newsletter is a great way to reach Irvine residents.

  • 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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