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Live Music Every Weekend at Irvine Spectrum Center – Don’t Miss Out

Issue # 0366

Author

Joshua Tjia
18 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎻🎼 Jennifer Koh & Paolo Bortolameolli Bring Mendelssohn & Shostakovich to Life at Segerstrom

🏓 Woodbridge Pickleball Update: Wintermist Park Ruled Out, New Locations Under Review

💉⚠️ Dispose of Sharps Safely: Free Drop-Off & Mail-Back Options Available

🍰The Alley’s New Basque Cheesecake is Coming – Get One Free March 20-23

🐝🏆 Rancho San Joaquin’s Everett Lin Places 3rd in Orange County Spelling Bee

🥦🥬 Boost Your Health with These 4 Powerhouse Green Foods

🪶 Discover Irvine’s Aerial Hunter: The Red-Tailed Hawk

🎶 Live Music Every Weekend at Irvine Spectrum Center – Don’t Miss Out

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐇 12 Pets Adopted & 7 Reunited with Owners in Irvine

⚾️ UCI Baseball Sweeps CSUN, Extends Conference Win Streak to Five

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ IVC Soccer Standout Ashley Arribas Continues to Shine, Helps Missouri Valley Reach Top 15

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🎾 University High Boys' Tennis Team Off to a 10-1 Start After Championship Season

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the Mama melon say to the baby melons boyfriend?

You Cant-Eloupe.

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

Jennifer Koh & Paolo Bortolameolli Bring Mendelssohn & Shostakovich to Life at Segerstrom

Koh Plays Mendelssohn – March 20-22, at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Experience GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto alongside conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, known for his dynamic style. The program also features Mendelssohn’s Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. A must-see for classical music lovers!

Woodbridge Pickleball Update: Wintermist Park Ruled Out, New Locations Under Review

Pickleball discussions continue in Irvine’s Woodbridge community. At the March 5 meeting, the Board of Directors determined that Wintermist Park is not a suitable location for pickleball courts after reviewing resident input and various factors. They directed staff to develop criteria for evaluating potential sites, which will be reviewed in a future meeting. For questions, contact the Association at [email protected].

Dispose of Sharps Safely: Free Drop-Off & Mail-Back Options Available

If you use needles, lancets, or syringes for health management, proper disposal is essential to prevent injuries and contamination.

  • Never toss sharps in the trash or recycling bins—use a sealed, puncture-proof container instead.

  • Dispose of sharps for free at Orange County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers in Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, and San Juan Capistrano (Tues-Sat, 9 AM–3 PM).

  • You can also order a free mail-back kit via SharpstakeBackCalifornia.org.

  • For details, visit OClandfills.com/SharpsDisposal.

The Alley’s New Basque Cheesecake is Coming – Get One Free March 20-23

Something sweet is coming to The Alley, a local boba shop! Their Basque cheesecake is launching soon at CA locations. Plus, from March 20–23, the first 50 customers each day who post on social media and download The Alley app will get a free Basque cake!

Rancho San Joaquin’s Everett Lin Places 3rd in Orange County Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Everett Lin from Rancho San Joaquin Middle School for placing 3rd in the Orange County Spelling Bee! Over two days, he advanced to the 8th round, competing against 137 top spellers from public and private schools. The competition, part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, featured tough words like tommyrot (nonsense), aikido (martial art), and ufology (study of UFOs).

Boost Your Health with These 4 Powerhouse Green Foods

Boost your health with the power of green foods in honor of National Nutrition Month! These four nutrient-packed options offer a range of benefits:

  • Spinach – Rich in vitamin K for bone health and blood clotting, plus antioxidants that help reduce disease risk. Easily add to smoothies, pasta, or salads.

  • Broccoli – One cup provides 77% of daily vitamin K and 90% of daily vitamin C. It also contains a food amout of folate, manganese, and potassium. Contains phytochemicals that help reduce inflammation—enjoy raw, steamed, or roasted.

  • Kale – Low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with potassium, calcium, copper, and vitamins A, B, C, and K. Kale juice has been shown to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

  • Mint – Supports weight loss, digestion, and blood sugar balance while helping with bloating, nausea, and constipation. Great in water, as a natural flavoring, or in cooking (but may trigger GERD).

Incorporate these powerhouse greens into your diet for a natural health boost!

Discover Irvine’s Aerial Hunter: The Red-Tailed Hawk

This week, Irvine Rand Natural Landmarks is celebrating the majestic birds of prey that soar over its open spaces, starting with the Red-Tailed Hawk. Recognizable by its sharp eyesight and signature rusty-red tail, this skilled hunter glides high above in search of prey.

Fun facts: 

  • It can spot small animals from over 100 feet away

  • its screech is often used in movies

  • it mates for life

  • it feeds on rodents, reptiles, and even other birds

Keep an eye out—this raptor is often seen soaring over Irvine’s trails!

Live Music Every Weekend at Irvine Spectrum Center – Don’t Miss Out

Enjoy live music at Irvine Spectrum Center every weekend from 5:30–8:00 PM near H&M. Upcoming March performances:

  • March 21 | Chelsey

  • March 22 | Chloe DeMoore

  • March 28 | Priya Mani

  • March 29 | CINIMA

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 18, 7:00-8:30 PM: IUSD Jazz Festival, Woodbridge HS

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. May 1-2, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks!, Big Theater

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. March 18, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM: IUSD Jazz Festival

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. March 21, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert, WHS Performing Arts Center.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. March 18, 7:00 PM: District Jazz Festival, Woodbridge HS Performing Arts Center.

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

12 Pets Adopted & 7 Reunited with Owners in Irvine

From March 10–16, a total of 12 pets found new homes, including 6 dogs (Brad, Daisy, Ezra, Fawn, Ivy, and Plumeria), 4 cats (Blanche, Feist, Layla, and Luka), 1 rabbit (Alex), and 1 hamster (Bubbles). Additionally, 6 dogs and 1 cat were reunited with their owners. Congratulations to all! For adoption info and hours, visit cityofirvine.org/animals.

UCI Baseball Sweeps CSUN, Extends Conference Win Streak to Five

UC Irvine baseball (14-5, 5-1 Big West) swept CSUN in a three-game road series, winning Sunday’s game 6-2. Ryder Brooks started strong, holding CSUN to one run into the fourth inning, while David Butler and Max Martin closed out the win, with Butler earning his first victory and Martin securing his fourth save. The offense was led by Blake Penso, who went 3-for-4 and hit his second homer of the weekend, alongside Alonso Reyes, who smashed his first UCI home run. Contributions across the lineup, including key RBIs from Chase Call, Anthony Martinez, and Will Bermudez, fueled the win. UCI, now on a five-game conference win streak, will face UC Santa Barbara next in a weekend series starting Friday, March 21.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Basketball

  • Wed, Mar 19 – vs University of Northern Colorado, 7:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  • Sat, Mar 22 – vs Dartmouth, 12:00 PM

  • Sun, Mar 23 – vs Harvard, 1:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  • Thu, Mar 27 – vs UC San Diego, 11:00 AM

  • Thu, Mar 27 – vs Stanton, 3:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  • Tue, Mar 25 – vs Brown, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Mar 28 – vs UC Santa Barbara, 12:00 PM

Baseball

  • Fri, Mar 28 – vs UC Riverside, 6:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  • Fri, Mar 28 – vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, TBA

Women's Track & Field

  • Fri, Mar 28 – vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, TBA

IVC Soccer Standout Ashley Arribas Continues to Shine, Helps Missouri Valley Reach Top 15

Former Irvine Valley women's soccer standout Ashley Arribas ended her senior season at NAIA Missouri Valley College on a high note, earning the Heart Women's Soccer Player of the Week award in October. She led her team to two key victories, scoring three goals, including a game-winner. Arribas finished the season with 12 goals, 27 points, and three assists, bringing her career total to 45 goals, 11 assists, and 101 points, with 17 game-winners. Missouri Valley College wrapped up the 2024 season ranked in the top 15 of the NAIA Women's Soccer Coaches' Poll and secured its fourth-straight NAIA National Championship appearance, finishing with a 15-4-3 record.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Baseball

  1. Wed, Mar 19 – vs LA Harbor, 2:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Mar 21 – vs Palomar, 6:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  1. Sat, Mar 22 – vs El Camino, 10:00 AM

  2. Sat, Mar 22 – vs Concordia University, Irvine, 1:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Wed, Mar 26 – vs Linfield College, 10:00 AMv

University High Boys' Tennis Team Off to a 10-1 Start After Championship Season

University High School’s boys' tennis team, last year’s CIF, Southern California regional, and state champions, is off to a strong 10-1 start this season. Returning seven of nine players, the team is led by top-ranked sophomore Rishvanth Kusa, with key contributions from Arystarkh Len, JiHyuk Im, and doubles teams Cedric Lichtsteiner/Joe Chan and Langston Walter-Wu/Mimo Alajeely. A talented sophomore group adds depth to the lineup. At the National High School All-American Tournament, Uni reached the final for the 11th time, defeating Seattle Prep, Iolani, and Menlo before falling to Punahou (Hawaii).

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With March Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2025

Tuesday, March 18

  • 3:30 PM - Softball (VR) vs San Clemente at Irvine High School Softball Field

Wednesday, March 19

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving (Boys, VR) vs University at Woolett Pool

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving (Girls, VR) vs University at Woolett Pool

  • 3:30 PM - Beach Volleyball (Girls, VR) vs Sage Hill at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  • 4:00 PM - Lacrosse (Boys, VR) vs St. Margaret’s Episcopal at Irvine High School Stadium

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