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Love Irvine's Citywide Serve Day Returns November 7

Issue # 0723

Author

Joshua Tjia
28 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌱🧤🥗 Love Irvine's Citywide Serve Day Returns November 7

🥘🧆 Tahdig Kitchen Opens at Campus Plaza in Irvine, Offering Traditional Persian Cuisine

🎶🎸 Irvine Musician Till Kahrs Lands Songs in TV Shows and Movies, Including Upcoming Christmas Film

📖✍🏻 Homework Help Made Easy at Katie Wheeler Library, Study Session on Nov. 3

🩺 Study Finds Acupuncture May Help Reduce Chronic Back Pain

💧♻️ Discover How Irvine Turns Wastewater into Energy at IRWD’s Free Community Tour

🎄Tanaka Farms to Host First-Ever Homegrown Holiday Market on November 21

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ Keep It Cute and Comfy: Pet-Friendly Alternatives to Costumes

⚽️ UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Defeats Cal Poly 1-0, Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 University High Football Defeats Buena Park 34-13, Clinches First CIF Playoff Berth Since 2015

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🏬 Irvine Police Track Down Suspected Repeat Shoplifter at Spectrum Center

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How do leaves settle a disagreement?

They sign a tree-ty.

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

Love Irvine's Citywide Serve Day Returns November 7

The City of Irvine and Love Irvine invite the community to participate in the sixth annual Citywide Serve Day on Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can choose from more than 20 service projects, including harvesting produce, making blankets for Marines, supporting pollinator gardens, preparing gratitude baskets for Irvine Police, and sorting food for local families. The day begins with a 7:30 a.m. kickoff at Woodbridge Village Center, followed by volunteer activities at various locations. Residents of all ages are encouraged to join and make a positive difference in the community.

To view projects and register, visit loveirvine.org/serveday.

Tahdig Kitchen Opens at Campus Plaza in Irvine, Offering Traditional Persian Cuisine

Tahdig Kitchen is now open at Campus Plaza in Irvine, offering traditional Persian cuisine with a modern approach. The restaurant brings together traditional cooking techniques and flavors inspired by 3,000 years of Persian food culture.

Explore there menu here

Irvine Musician Till Kahrs Lands Songs in TV Shows and Movies, Including Upcoming Christmas Film

Lifelong Irvine resident and UC Irvine alumnus Till Kahrs is celebrating success with his original music featured in TV shows and movies. His music career earned him two Top Ten country hits in Europe during the 1990s. More recently, his original songs have been featured on CBS’s The Young and the Restless. His Christmas song, “Snowy Night,” will be featured in the holiday movie A Snowflake Christmas, premiering November 6. To share some holiday cheer, Kahrs is offering his free Christmas album, featuring songs he wrote and produced. Residents can listen to his Christmas album on YouTube.

Explore more of his music on his website.

Homework Help Made Easy at Katie Wheeler Library, Study Session on Nov. 3

Students in grades 2–6 are invited to receive free, homework assistance from qualified volunteers at Katie Wheeler Library on Tuesday, November 3, from 3:30–4:00 PM. Whether they need help understanding a lesson or completing a challenging assignment, students are encouraged to bring a specific assignment for personalized support.

Study Finds Acupuncture May Help Reduce Chronic Back Pain

Chronic lower back pain can make everyday activities challenging for older adults, but research suggests acupuncture may offer another way to manage discomfort and improve quality of life. A study involving 800 participants found that acupuncture may help relieve chronic lower back pain, with benefits lasting up to 12 months after approximately three months of weekly treatments. Dr. Gary Deng, a UCI Health expert, noted that the study’s large size and rigorous design strengthen confidence in its findings. Although he was not involved in the research, Deng highlighted acupuncture as a potential additional treatment option, particularly for patients seeking alternatives to long-term pain medication use, which can cause side effects.

Discover How Irvine Turns Wastewater into Energy at IRWD’s Free Community Tour

Join Irvine Ranch Water District for a free Green Dome Community Tour on Friday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Michelson Water Recycling Plant. Explore how wastewater is recycled and converted into energy, enjoy a microscope demonstration, learn water-saving tips, and participate in a Q&A session.

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Tanaka Farms to Host First-Ever Homegrown Holiday Market on November 21

Tanaka Farms and Kohana Markets are teaming up for their first-ever Homegrown Holiday Market on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy local vendors, handmade gifts, live music, delicious food, arts and crafts, games, and wagon rides through the farm. Shop local and celebrate the holiday season. Admission, parking, and wagon rides are all free.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Irvine Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  • October 29 - IUSD High School Vocal Festival, 7:00 PM

  • November 3 - Concordia Treble Chorus Festival, 6:30 PM

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  • November 4 - Band Spectacular, 7:00 PM

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  • October 28 - Fall PHS Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM

  • October 30 - Fall PHS Band Concert, 7:00 PM

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

Keep It Cute and Comfy: Pet-Friendly Alternatives to Costumes

Dressing up furry friends for Halloween can be lots of fun, but not every pet enjoys wearing a costume. Some outfits may feel uncomfortable, restrict movement, or block their vision and hearing. Loose costumes and dangling accessories can also create tripping or choking hazards. To help keep pets happy, safe, and comfortable, consider a festive collar, harness, or bandana instead.

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Defeats Cal Poly 1-0, Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

UC Irvine women’s soccer defeated Cal Poly 1-0 on Sunday, with Mimi Yamamoto scoring the winning goal in the 75th minute and goalkeeper Sara Paul earning her first career shutout.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women’s Soccer

  • Wed, Oct 28 - vs Cal State Fullerton, 6:00 PM

Women’s Tennis

  • Thur, Oct 29 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

  • Sat, Oct 31 - vs UCI Fall Invitational, TBA

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Volleyball

  • Wed, Oct 28 - vs Canyons, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Riverside, 1:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Sat, Oct 31 - vs Palomar, 2:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Grossmont, 5:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 30 - vs Fullerton, 3:00 PM

University High Football Defeats Buena Park 34-13, Clinches First CIF Playoff Berth Since 2015

University High School’s football team defeated Buena Park 34-13, securing its fourth straight win and first CIF playoff appearance since 2015. Quarterback Dylan Elmer threw three touchdown passes to Moises Keith-Chavez, who broke two school receiving records.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

No further upcoming varsity home games for this month.

Irvine Police Track Down Suspected Repeat Shoplifter at Spectrum Center

Irvine Police arrested a suspected repeat shoplifter accused of stealing Dyson vacuums from Target at Irvine Spectrum Center twice. Surveillance footage helped detectives identify the suspect, who returned on October 23. Officers detained him near the Marriott parking lot and found a stolen vacuum, suspected methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. Kevin Panah, 43, of Laguna Niguel, was booked into Orange County Jail for grand theft and drug-related offenses.

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!

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  • 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

September 12 - November 1 Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch

November 6 - 7 Idina Menzel 8 PM

November 7 Love Irvine: Citywide Serve Day 8 AM - 12 PM

November 7 Holiday Faire 10 AM - 4 PM

November 8 Barber, Beach & More 3 PM

November 12 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

November 13 IRWD Green Dome Community Tour 10 AM - 2 PM

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