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Limited Summer Positions Available at Woodbridge Village – Apply Today

Issue # 080

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Joshua Tjia
18 Jan

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️🌟 Irvine PD's Young Protégés Shine in National Law Enforcement Competition

🛑🤚💧 Limited Summer Positions Available at Woodbridge Village – Apply Today

🍓🍅 Tanaka Farms' Fresh Strawberries and Veggies Now Available

🚚📚 2024's Must-Visit Mobile Library Stops: Find One Near You

🍴🥪🙌 Support Westpark Elementary at Spirit Night Fundraiser on Jan 24

⚕😷 Join UCI Health's Orthopaedic Lecture: Expert Insights on Treating Adult Wrist Fractures

🧤🌱 Join the Great Park Workshop on Growing Cold-Weather Crops

🩰 ABT Gillespie's Master Class Series Opens for Young Dancers

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐇 Volunteers Needed: Irvine Center Seeks Help for Rabbits and Injured Wildlife

🎾 UC Irvine Men's Tennis Team Gears Up for Exciting 2024 Season Opener Against Westcliff and USC

🏐 Anteater of the Week: UCI Volleyball's Hilir Henno Shatters Records in Season's Opening Matches

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Irvine Valley's Women's Basketball Rises: Christen Ziska Athlete of the Week

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 Crean Lutheran Girls Basketball Dominates with Undefeated Record

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

👮‍♂️💵 Irvine Police Issue Warning: Woman Suspected of Stealing, Cashing $40K in Checks

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the rabbit hide in the bushes?

Answer: Because he heard some bunny coming!

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

Irvine PD's Young Protégés Shine in National Law Enforcement Competition

The Irvine Police Department's Explorer program, aimed at teens interested in law enforcement, recently excelled at the Chandler, Arizona Tactical Competition. Competing against 55 teams nationwide, they won several awards including 1st in Vertical Assault and 2nd in Drug Raid. Isabel, a 2023 summer intern, was part of the successful team. The program offers extensive training and practical experiences. For more info, visit the Irvine Police Explorers website.

#WeAreIrvine #IrvinePD #LawEnforcement #PoliceExplorer

Limited Summer Positions Available at Woodbridge Village – Apply Today

Woodbridge Village Association is hiring for summer roles. Apply soon as positions are limited, either via the provided jotform link or by contacting the Association directly.

Tanaka Farms' Fresh Strawberries and Veggies Now Available

Tanaka Farms offers a wide range of fresh produce including sweet winter strawberries and various vegetables at their Produce Market Stand, open daily from 9am to 5pm.

#SupportLocal #FarmFresh #Irvine #CaliforniaGrown

2024's Must-Visit Mobile Library Stops: Find One Near You

#MobileLibrary offers diverse services, programs, and books. Check the schedule for nearby stops. Note: Stops may be canceled due to bad weather or vehicle maintenance. Serving areas include Aliso Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Garden Grove, Irvine, Dana Point, San Clemente, Stanton, Brea, and Orange County.

#OCPL #library #orangecounty

Support Westpark Elementary at Spirit Night Fundraiser on Jan 24

Attend the Spirit Night Fundraiser for Westpark Elementary PTA on Jan 24 5-8 PM at The District, Tustin, CA. Mention "Spirit Night" for dine-in, carryout, or drive-thru. 20% of sales donated.

Join UCI Health's Orthopaedic Lecture: Expert Insights on Treating Adult Wrist Fractures

Attend UCI Health's free Orthopaedic Community Lecture on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m., featuring Assoc. Prof. Vasco Deon Kidd discussing adult distal radius fracture treatment. Register at ucihealth.org/ortho-lectures.

Join the Great Park Workshop on Growing Cold-Weather Crops

Attend the Great Park Farm + Food Lab's workshop on January 27 to learn about growing winter veggies like leafy greens and root crops. Discover cold-frame planting and composting techniques to extend your growing season. Sign up at yourirvine.org. 

#WinterVeggies #GrowYourOwnVeggies

ABT Gillespie's Master Class Series Opens for Young Dancers

The ABT Gillespie School is offering a Sunday Master Class Series for young dancers in Orange County, focusing on various dance styles including:

  • Technique

  • Pointe

  • Variations/Repertoire

  • Character, Modern

  • Body Conditioning

Designed for Intermediate and Advanced dancers aged 10 and above, the series aims to provide high-quality dance education similar to its sister school in New York City. Limited spaces are available, so prompt registration is advised.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

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

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

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

  4. 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 events scheduled for January.

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 events scheduled for January.

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

Volunteers Needed: Irvine Center Seeks Help for Rabbits and Injured Wildlife

Irvine Animal Care Center seeks volunteers for bunny care and transport of injured wildlife. Visit irvineanimals.org/volunteer for info and application.

#IrvineAnimalCareCenter #Volunteer

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UC Irvine Men's Tennis Team Gears Up for Exciting 2024 Season Opener Against Westcliff and USC

UC Irvine's men's tennis team starts their 2024 season facing Westcliff on Jan. 18 and No. 7 USC on Jan. 20. They're returning with a strong team, including seven experienced players from last year's squad that had a 13-8 record and shared the Big West regular-season title. Key players include Noah Zamora and Enrique Luque Rico, both with impressive records and honors. The team also welcomes new talents like blue-chip recruit Andy Nguyen and graduate transfers Rahul Dhokia and Hiroki Sakagawa. UCI has a history of success, including 12 NCAA Tournament appearances and four Big West Tournament titles, and they've been recognized for academic excellence. They face Westcliff, who had a strong previous season, and USC, a formidable opponent with a successful 2023 season. UCI's next matches are against BYU and San Diego State on Jan. 26 and 27.

Anteater of the Week: UCI Volleyball's Hilir Henno Shatters Records in Season's Opening Matches

Hilir Henno, a junior volleyball player at UC Irvine, was named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week for his outstanding performance in the season's first three matches. He began with a double-double against George Mason, continued with a record-breaking performance against Saint Francis, and tied his school record against Princeton. Henno's weekly stats include an average of 3.67 kills, 1.50 digs, 1.08 aces, and 0.67 blocks per set, bringing his career aces total to 145.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Basketball

  1.   Thurs, Jan 18th: vs UC San Diego, 7:00 PM

  2.  Sat, Jan 27th: vs CSUN, 7:00 PM

Men's Volleyball.

  1.  Wed, Jan 31st: vs UCLA, 6:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball

  1. Sat, January 20th: vs UC Davis, 2:00 PM

  2.  Thurs, January 25th: vs Long Beach State, 11:00 AM

Men's Tennis

  •  Fri, January 26th: vs BYU, Time TBA

  •  Sat, January 27th: vs San Diego State, Time TBA

Baseball

  1.  Sat, January 27th: vs Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

Irvine Valley's Women's Basketball Rises: Christen Ziska Athlete of the Week

Christen Ziska, a sophomore at Irvine Valley, was named athlete of the week on, for her performance in women's basketball. She scored 22 points in a recent game, helping her team defeat Santa Ana 74-60. Irvine Valley is now ranked 14th in the state with a 10-6 record. Ziska, averaging 10.9 points this season, has been a key player, previously contributing to the team's success in the last season's regional playoffs.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women's Basketball

  1. Fri, Jan 19: at Fullerton* at 7:00 PM

Crean Lutheran Girls Basketball Dominates with Undefeated Record

Crean Lutheran's girls basketball team leads the Empire League with a 3-0 record and an overall 11-6. They face Cypress and second-place Tustin this week. Recently, they won 74-32 against Valencia, with standout performances from Sydnee Norwood, Jane Hewitt, and Jane Moyer. Co-head coach Bianca Ziemann praised the team's effort and is optimistic despite challenges like injuries and illnesses, looking forward to the league and CIF playoffs.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With January Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

January 2024

Friday, January 19

  • Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Laguna Hills at Irvine High School Stadium

Monday, January 22

  • Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 3:30 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:30 PM vs. Portola at Portola High School

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Portola at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, January 24

  • Water Polo, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 4:15 PM vs. Northwood High School at Northwood High School

  •  Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Stadium

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

  •  Basketball, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 7:00 PM vs. Northwood High School at Irvine High School Game Gym

Friday, January 26, 2024

  •  Soccer, Boys Varsity (VR)

    - 3:15 PM vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • -Soccer, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:00 PM vs. Sage Hill at Irvine High School Stadium

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

  • Basketball, Girls Varsity (VR)

    - 5:30 PM vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Game Gym

Irvine Police Issue Warning: Woman Suspected of Stealing, Cashing $40K in Checks

A woman is wanted for allegedly cashing stolen checks worth over $40,000 from the post office. Contact [email protected] with any information. For safety, avoid mailing checks or valuables from public mailboxes; instead, hand them directly to a letter carrier or inside a post office.

#IrvinePolice #Wanted #CrimeAlert #USPSSafetyTips

  • 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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