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Love Irvine Shines Bright at Community Event: A Night of Unity and Appreciation

Issue # 096

Author

Joshua Tjia
09 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎵🙌✝️ Experience the Power of Faith and Music: GOSPEL Live! with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

🏀🌟🤝AC Green's Impactful Programs Spark Interest of Mayor Farrah N. Khan

💖🤝👥Love Irvine Shines Bright at Community Event: A Night of Unity and Appreciation

💖🌟🩺Mayor Farrah Khan Applauds CLCHC's Compassionate H are Model

🏆🤖 💡Nine Student Teams Claimed The Top Prizes In The ANTrepreneur Center’s AI Innovation Challenge

📚⚠️Trail and Field Closures in Irvine Post-Storms: What You Need to Know

🏫🚀 Inside IUSD: Your Guide to College Readiness, CTE, and More in this Month's Insights

💰🥟👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Bonding: The Heart of Lunar New Year Dumpling Making

⏳🛡️👀Don't Delay: Address Eye Infections to Prevent Vision Damage

🛌💔Crime survivors: Some People Sleep To Escape Pain & Sadness

🐾🏞️ Exploring Nature's Footprints: Wet Trails Uncover Wildlife Signs

🖼️🎨 Unveiling Creativity: Explore the 11th & 12th Grade Spring Art Exhibit

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🏅👏 Johnson Shines as Sgt. Pepperoni's Anteater of the Week

🏀Balanced Attack Leads UC Irvine Women's Basketball to Commanding Win Against UC Santa Barbara

🏀Impressive Road Victory: UC Irvine Shoots Past UC Santa Barbara for 11th Big West Victory

👧 👩 Empowering Girls Everywhere: National Girls and Women in Sports Day Shines Light on Female Athletes

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Hard-Fought Victory: Irvine Valley Prevails in Intense Battle Against Santa Ana

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 Size Isn't Everything: Portola High Relies on Speed and Precision Heading into CIF Playoff Matchup

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🔍🚔💊💥WANTED: Help Identify Package Thief in Irvine's Metropolis Apartments

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How does a raindrop marry?

Answer: It coalesces with another in holy matri-moist-y

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

Experience the Power of Faith and Music: GOSPEL Live! with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

GOSPEL Live! Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is a vibrant concert paying homage to the rich legacy of Gospel music in America. Featuring both secular and gospel artists, the event showcases renditions of beloved gospel classics alongside the television series GOSPEL, also presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

When: 2/9/24 @6 PM/9 ET

Click here for Trailer

Find out more here

AC Green's Impactful Programs Spark Interest of Mayor Farrah N. Khan

AC Green is a former professional basketball player who gained prominence during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Known for his remarkable durability and consistency, Green earned the nickname "Iron Man" for holding the NBA record for most consecutive games played. Beyond his on-court achievements, Green is admired for his philanthropic work and community involvement, particularly in promoting youth development and education programs. His dedication to social causes has made him a respected figure both within and beyond the realm of basketball.

Mayor Farrah N. Khan is excited to meet AC Green (LA Lakers) to explore his impactful programs. She aims to integrate some of these initiatives into Irvine's youth programming in partnership with Pastor Jason Aguilar.

Love Irvine Shines Bright at Community Event: A Night of Unity and Appreciation

A gathering of pastors, community leaders, and residents convened at Irvine City Church for Love Irvine's Community Appreciation Night, an event celebrating the organization's impactful work in the community. Attendees were treated to updates on Love Irvine's recent progress, forthcoming events, and a revealing of their new logo. As a longstanding supporter of Love Irvine, Mayor Farrah N. Khan found the evening both informative and inspiring. For more information on Love Irvine and its initiatives, visit their website at loveirvine.org.

#Irvine #communityservice #loveirvine

Mayor Farrah Khan Applauds CLCHC's Compassionate Healthcare Model

Mayor Farrah Khan visited Celebrating Life Community Health Center (CLCHC) in Mission Viejo, praising their exemplary model offering medical, dental, and mental health services with dignity to vulnerable populations. The center boasts a diverse staff including one fluent in 17 languages, fostering a welcoming environment. Founder Sergey Sergeyev and team graciously provided a tour. Expansion plans are underway in Irvine and Costa Mesa. #healthcarewithdignity #qualityservices #healthclinics

Nine Student Teams Claimed The Top Prizes In The ANTrepreneur Center’s AI Innovation Challenge

The AI Innovation Challenge at the UC Irvine showcased student teams' AI solutions for health, storytelling, and student experiences, with MoveAI, Vision Board, and Notive winning their respective categories. The event highlighted the importance of innovation and the impact of AI in solving real-world problems.

Trail and Field Closures in Irvine Post-Storms: What You Need to Know

  • Most bike trails are open, except for the San Diego Creek Trail at University Trail (Harvard to Campus).

  • Bommer Canyon, Shady Canyon, and Quail Hill trails got nearly 5 inches of rain, about half their yearly total. They're closed for repairs and drying.

  • All City athletic fields are still closed. Check cityofirvine.org/mudd for updates.

Weekend forecast: Mostly sunny!

Inside IUSD: Your Guide to College Readiness, CTE, and More in this Month's Insights

February's IUSD Insights focuses on college and career readiness. It includes a message from the Superintendent, info on Career Technical Education (CTE), Pre-K/TK Parent Information Night, and tips for fostering student resilience. Check your email or visit iusd.org/iusdinsights for the full edition.

#IUSD #IUSDCommunity #IUSDInsights

Family Bonding: The Heart of Lunar New Year Dumpling Making

Lunar New Year in China means eating dumplings, which symbolize wealth and good luck. Making dumplings involves family bonding, and eating them signifies welcoming the new year with hope. Cooking dumplings is an art, done traditionally on New Year's Eve. Overall, it's a delicious tradition embodying Chinese culture and familial unity, expressing hopes for a prosperous new year.

Don't Delay: Address Eye Infections to Prevent Vision Damage

Eye infections left untreated can harm the retina and cornea, leading to vision loss. Symptoms such as redness, pain, and blurred vision need urgent medical care. Visit our Urgent Care Centers for expert treatment. Book your appointment online now at

Exploring Nature's Footprints: Wet Trails Uncover Wildlife Signs

The #Landmarks are soaking up the sunshine but still muddy. Wet trails reveal cool animal tracks post-storm. What tracks have you spotted on your adventures? 🐾

Unveiling Creativity: Explore the 11th & 12th Grade Spring Art Exhibit

Check out the 11th and 12th Grade Spring Art Exhibit at The Newkirk Family Visual Arts Center (VAC) for some inspiring visual creativity! Open until February 22.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

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

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

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

  2. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  13. 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

Reyna Johnson Shines as Sgt. Pepperoni's Anteater of the Week

Reyna Johnson named Anteater of the Week for her standout performance at the Riverfront Invitational, breaking her own long jump record with a leap of 5.93 meters. She also achieved a personal-best time in the 60m hurdle final, ranking fifth in program history. Next up, she'll compete at the MPSF Championships on Feb. 25-26.

Balanced Attack Leads UC Irvine Women's Basketball to Commanding Win Against UC Santa Barbara

UC Irvine women's basketball dominated UC Santa Barbara, holding them to a season-low 38 points with strong defense. UCI took second place in the Big West standings with a 60-38 win. Shirel Nahum, Nevaeh Parkinson, and Moulayna Johnson Sidi Baba led the team with 10 points each. UCI's defense and balanced scoring secured the victory.

Impressive Road Victory: UC Irvine Shoots Past UC Santa Barbara for 11th Big West Victory

UC Irvine beat UC Santa Barbara 76-61, improving to 11-1 in the Big West. They had a strong offensive game, shooting 53.2% from the field. UCI capitalized on turnovers and scored well in the paint. Pierre Crockrell II led with 14 points and 7 assists, followed by Devin Tillis with 13 points, and Derin Saran and Andre Henry with 11 and 10 points respectively.

Empowering Girls Everywhere: National Girls and Women in Sports Day Shines Light on Female Athletes

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Let's honor the female athletes to inspire future generations. 🏅👧👩

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Sat, Feb 10th - vs UC Riverside, 2:00 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 24th - vs UC San Diego, 2:00 PM

  3. Thu, Feb 29th - vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Sat, Feb 17th - vs Cal State Bakersfield, 7:00 PM

  2. Thu, Feb 22nd - vs UC Santa Barbara, 8:00 PM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs Concordia, 6:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  1. Sat, Feb 10th - vs Santa Clara, 11 AM

  2. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs New Mexico, 2 PM

  3. Wed, Feb 28th - vs Hope International (Calif.), 2 PM

Men's Golf

  1. Mon, Feb 12th - vs Orange County Collegiate Classic

  2. Tue, Feb 13th - vs Orange County Collegiate Classic

Baseball

  1. Fri, Feb 16th - vs North Dakota State, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Feb 17th - vs North Dakota State, 1:00 PM

  3. Sun, Feb 18th - vs North Dakota State, 1:00 PM

  4. Tue, Feb 20th - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Sat, Feb 17th - vs USC, 12 PM

  2. Fri, Feb 23rd - vs TBA

  3. Sat, Feb 24th - vs TBA

  4. Sun, Feb 25th - vs TBAMen's Volleyball.

Hard-Fought Victory: Irvine Valley Prevails in Intense Battle Against Santa Ana

Irvine Valley's women's basketball team defeated Santa Ana 70-57 in an Orange Empire Conference game. They pulled away with an 8-0 run in the second period and dominated the closing stages despite a late push from Santa Ana. The win improves Irvine Valley's record to 16-7 (7-2 conference), while Santa Ana drops to 13-10 (3-6 conference). Top performers for Irvine Valley include Makena Tomlinson, Sarah Bonsangue, and Emily Freeman. The next game is against Golden West on Friday.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Women's Basketball

  1. Tue, Feb 13: Vs. Fullerton at 6:00 PM.

  2. Thu, Feb 15: Vs. Cypress at 7:00 PM.

Men's Basketball

  1. Fri, Feb 9: vs Santa Ana at 6:00 PM.

  2. Thu, Feb 15: vs Santiago Canyon at 5:00 PM.

  3. Fri, Feb 23: vs Cypress at 6:00 PM.

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Feb 14: vs Santa Monica 6:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Tue, Feb 13: Vs. Glendale at 2:00 PM

  2. Tue, Feb 20: Vs. Riverside at 2:00 PM

Size Isn't Everything: Portola High Relies on Speed and Precision Heading into CIF Playoff Matchup

Portola High School's girls basketball team faces Paramount in the CIF Division 1 playoffs after tough league play. Led by Kira Watanabe, they've had notable performances, breaking records in three-pointers. Despite challenges replacing key players, their dynamic lineup and strong offense make them competitive, relying on speed and shooting to offset size disadvantages.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2024

Sat, Feb 10:

  1. Baseball VR vs. Tustin, 10:00 AM, Baseball Field

Tue, Feb 13:

  1. Softball VR vs. Santa Margarita, 03:30 PM, Softball Field

  2. Tennis, Boys VR vs. Capistrano Valley, 03:15 PM, Heritage Park

Wed, Feb 14:

  1. Softball VR vs. Tesoro, 03:30 PM, Softball Field

Thu, Feb 15:

  1. Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Bell Gardens, 03:00 PM, Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  2. Lacrosse, Boys VR vs. Norco, 07:00 PM, Stadium

Fri, Feb 16:

  1. Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Segerstrom, 05:00 PM, Stadium

Tue, Feb 20:

  1. Tennis, Boys VR vs. Aliso Niguel, 03:15 PM, Heritage Park

  2. Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Dana Hills, 05:00 PM, Stadium

Wed, Feb 21:

  1. Volleyball, Boys VR vs. Santa Margarita, 05:45 PM, Game Gym

Fri, Feb 23:

  1. Swimming & Diving, Boys VR, Irvine City Relays, 03:30 PM, Woolett Pool

  2. Swimming & Diving, Girls VR, Irvine City Relays, 03:30 PM, Woolett Pool

Mon, Feb 26:

  1. Softball VR vs. Laguna Hills, 03:30 PM, Softball Field

Tue, Feb 27:

  1. Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Esperanza, 03:00 PM, Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  2. Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Lutheran/Orange, 05:00 PM, Stadium

Federal Task Force Unveils Drug Smuggling Network: Irvine Detective Leads Bust in Rosemead and Monterey Park

Irvine detective on federal task force busts drug smuggling ring in Rosemead and Monterey Park. Six arrests, 40 lbs drugs, $100k cash seized. Group hid meth in dolls, books, ceramics, shipping to Australia, New Zealand. Collaboration with federal agencies crucial for community safety.

  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

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    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

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