In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎄🎺🎻 A Musical Journey to Bethlehem: Concordia's Enchanting Christmas Concerts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

🍲😋 Discover Easy, Healthy Meals: Simplify Your Dinner with UCI's One-Pot Meal Cooking Class

🎄🕯 Light Up Your Christmas Eve with Special Candlelight Services at Free Chapel

🧸🐶 Festive Furry Friends: Join the Holiday Dog Toy Donation Drive

🌨⛄📚 Get Kindergarten-Ready: Journey Through Snowy Landscapes and Learn with Fun Activities

👩🏾‍⚕️⚕ UCI Health Celebrates Muriel Moyo’s Prestigious Nursing Leadership Recognition for 2024

🚶‍♂️🌳🦋 Join 9-Mile Hike from Bommer Canyon to Butterfly Valley Hike

🎨💌 OCPL Calls for Artists: Submit Your Retro-Themed Designs for Comic Orange 2024

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🚭🔔 Join #ElfOnTheShelf in Life-Saving Monthly Smoke Alarm Tests

🏀 Underdog UCI Men’s Basketball Faces Off Against Powerhouse New Mexico

🎾 UC Irvine Women's Tennis Set for Action-Packed 2024 Tennis Season

🤽‍♂️⚽🏐 UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Irvine Valley's Basketball Team Gears Up for High-Stakes Showdown with Orange Coast

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 High School Basketball: Key Wins for University, Newport Harbor, Servite, and Huntington Beach

🏈🎾 High School Varsity Athletics: Football Face-offs and Sports Calendar

👮‍♂️💊 Irvine PD Cracks Down on Retail Theft: Two Men Caught with Stolen Goods and Narcotics

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

Why did the snowball lose its job?

Answer: Because it always let things slide!

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

A Musical Journey to Bethlehem: Concordia's Enchanting Christmas Concerts at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

The Concordia Music Department and musicians performed two impressive Christmas Concerts themed around a journey to Bethlehem at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. All the hard work that contributed to these memorable events is greatly appreciated! Thank you to everyone involved!

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Discover Easy, Healthy Meals: Simplify Your Dinner with UCI's One-Pot Meal Cooking Class

Attend a two-hour workshop on making quick, healthy one-pot meals at the University of California, Irvine on December 20th at 5pm. Learn to cook complete meals with protein, vegetables, and grains in a single dish for flavor and easy cleanup. Featured dishes include Egg roll in a bowl, Sheet pan Moroccan chicken, and One-pot lentil stew. The workshop, held at the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, cost is $70. Register at https://ssihi.uci.edu/class/one-pot-meals/.

Light Up Your Christmas Eve with Special Candlelight Services at Free Chapel

Free Chapel is hosting its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight services on Sunday, December 24th, with gatherings at 9am and 11am to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

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Festive Furry Friends: Join the Holiday Dog Toy Donation Drive

Participate in the Segerstrom Center for the Art's Dog Toy donation drive alongside "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to support Noble Friends Foundation and Orange County Animal Care, aiming to collect a maximum number of toys for dogs this holiday season.

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Get Kindergarten-Ready: Journey Through Snowy Landscapes and Learn with Fun Activities

Explore animal life in winter landscapes with Kate Messner's "Over and Under the Snow," followed by the Over and Under game to enhance vocabulary and understand position words. Ideal for kindergarten readiness, early learning, and children's literacy.

#ocpl #kindergartenready #schoolreadiness #earlylearning #childrensbooks #letterrecognition #kidsactivities

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UCI Health Celebrates Muriel Moyo’s Prestigious Nursing Leadership Recognition for 2024

Muriel Moyo, a nurse manager at UCI Health's ICU, has been recognized as one of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership’s 2024 Young Professional Voices. Moyo, who began her career at UCI Health as a nursing assistant in 2012, has been commended for her leadership in nursing and her commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Under her management, the medical ICU won a DAISY Team Award for its work during the COVID-19 pandemic. UCI Health, known for its nursing excellence, has received multiple awards and recognitions, including the Magnet® designation and Beacon Awards for Excellence in various units. UCI Health is the clinical arm of the University of California, Irvine, offering a wide range of medical services in Orange County.

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Join 9-Mile Hike from Bommer Canyon to Butterfly Valley Hike

Join a 9-mile hike through Bommer and Shady Canyons in Irvine Open Space Preserve on December 21, 2023, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. The hike starts at Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp, includes steep ascents, descents, and a visit to Butterfly Valley with mature Coastal Sage Scrub. It's a level-4 difficulty activity with 1500 feet elevation gain, requiring participants to be self-sufficient with water, snacks, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, first aid, etc. Pre-registration is mandatory, and a liability waiver must be signed.

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OCPL Calls for Artists: Submit Your Retro-Themed Designs for Comic Orange 2024

Submit your art for OCPL's Comic Orange event by Jan 31, 2024, for a chance to be featured on a special edition library card. This year's theme is Retro. Celebrate graphic novels, animation, cosplay, and more! Submit at http://ocpl.org/comicorange.

#OCPL #ComicOrange

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Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

1. January 11, 2024: IUSD Winds Area Concert (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

2. January 12, 2024: Symphony Irvine Collaboration Concert (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

3. March 6, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Band (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

4. March 7, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Orchestra (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

5. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

6. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

1. February 1 & 2: LEGENDS CONCERT at 7:00 PM.

2. March 7, 8, 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

3. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for December.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

1. January 17th-22nd: WHS Music Department Disney World Trip

2. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

3. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

4. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

5. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for December.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

1. Fri & Sat, Jan. 26 & 27: Weekend Singers & Canta Bella at Pilgrim Pines.

2. Th-Sat, Feb. 1-3, All day: CA All-State Choir Weekend (Any Student) in Sacramento, CA.

3. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

4. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

5. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

6. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

7. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

8. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

9. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

10. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

11. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

12. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

13. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

14. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

15. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

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

Join #ElfOnTheShelf in Life-Saving Monthly Smoke Alarm Tests

Remember to check your smoke alarms monthly for functionality, as they can be lifesaving.

#ElfOnTheShelf Reminder #OCFAholidaytips

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Underdog UCI Men’s Basketball Faces Off Against Powerhouse New Mexico

UC Irvine is gearing up for a challenging basketball game against RV New Mexico on December 20th, marking their fourth matchup against a Mountain West opponent this season. New Mexico enters the game with an impressive 10-1 record, including a nine-game winning streak and a strong performance in non-conference play. Key players for New Mexico include the injured Jamal Mashburn Jr. and standout players Donovan Dent and Jaelen House. UC Irvine, known for its dynamic offense and strong bench contributions, recently showcased their prowess in a 121-78 victory over South Dakota. The team excels in scoring, assists, and field goal percentage, with significant contributions from players like Pierre Crockrell II, Justin Hohn, and Devin Tillis. Freshman Carter Welling and Derin Saran have also emerged as key contributors, helping UC Irvine achieve a top position in the NET ranking among Big West teams.

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UC Irvine Women's Tennis Set for Action-Packed 2024 Tennis Season

UC Irvine women's tennis team's 2024 season starts on Jan. 18 at USC, includes a mix of home and away games against various universities, and features both conference and non-conference matches. Key games include home openers against UC Riverside and Santa Clara in February, a three-game road trip in northern California, and matches against New Mexico and Cal State LA. The team will also travel to the Midwest and New Jersey for several games. The regular season concludes with matches against Long Beach State and Cal State Fullerton in April, followed by the Big West Championships in San Diego from April 24-27.

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UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Basketball

1.  December 28th, 2023 vs UC Riverside - 7:00 PM

Women's Basketball

1.  December 30th, 2023 vs Cal State Bakersfield - 2:00 PM

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Irvine Valley's Basketball Team Gears Up for High-Stakes Showdown with Orange Coast

Irvine Valley's men's basketball team, with an 8-3 record, faces Orange Coast (6-4) in an upcoming home game. Recently, IVC beat LA Valley 69-49, led by players like Jesse Stines and Luke Farrington. Key players include Stines, averaging 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds, and Farrington, leading in three-point shooting at 51.5%. Orange Coast's last win was against San Diego Miramar, with Josh Govett and Sam Hunter as notable players. IVC's upcoming schedule includes games against Cuyamaca, Alumni, Saddleback, and Riverside, with some being Orange Empire Conference games.

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🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men’s Basketball:

1. Fri Dec 29: vs Alumni. 5:00 PM

Women’s Basketball:

1. Fri Dec 22 - vs Alumni, Time TBA

High School Basketball: Key Wins for University, Newport Harbor, Servite, and Huntington Beach

• University vs. Costa Mesa: University won 81-62; Andrew Bogard scored 23 points, Isaac Evans had a double-double.

• Newport Harbor vs. Buena Park: Newport Harbor triumphed 79-41; Jack Berry led with 26 points.

• Servite vs. Corona del Mar: Servite won 50-45 in the Savanna Tournament; RJ Chastang top-scored with 13 points.

• Huntington Beach vs. La Habra: Huntington Beach narrowly won 67-65; Aden Jones scored 21 points..

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High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With December Schedule

Northwood High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

University High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Woodbridge High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

December 2023

- Wednesday, 20 December

- 05:00 PM: Boys Soccer, Varsity vs. Tustin (Irvine High School Stadium)

- 06:00 PM: Girls Basketball, Varsity vs. Edison (Irvine High School Game Gym)

- Thursday, 21 December

- 03:00 PM: Girls Water Polo, Varsity vs. Trabuco Hills (Woolett Pool)

Irvine PD Cracks Down on Retail Theft: Two Men Caught with Stolen Goods and Narcotics

Two men, Wesley Nicholas Cook and George Hernandez, were arrested for stealing over $600 worth of Nicorette gum and other items from a Target store in Irvine. They also shoved an employee while fleeing. Police found additional stolen goods and narcotics in their car, with total theft estimated at $981. Irvine PD warns against holiday season theft, highlighting increased patrols in retail areas.

#IrvinePD #CrimePrevention #Arrests

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November 24 - December 30 Hikari Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms 4:30 PM - 10 PM

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December 9 - 24 Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

December 19 - 24 Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

December 20 Anime Night: Piano Candlelit Concert 7:30 PM

December 20 - 21 Kevin Hart - Brand New Material 7 PM

Decmber 22 The Pan American Nutcracker Suite Reimagined 8 PM

December 23 Fiesta Navidad 8 PM

Decmber 30 KC and the Sunshine Band 7:30 PM

December 30 Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert 3 PM