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Mark Your Calendars: Irvine's Open Streets Event Promises Fun, Fitness, and Fresh Air for All

Issue # 0120

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Joshua Tjia
14 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚴‍♀️🚦 Mark Your Calendars: Irvine's Open Streets Event Promises Fun, Fitness, and Fresh Air for All

⚖📃 Career Opportunity: Enhance Safety and Welfare as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County

🏃‍♀️❤ UCI Health Champions the Fight Against Heart Disease at Annual Walk Event

🔪🍴 Catch the Stars of the Kitchen: Orange County's TV Chefs Shine in Local Dining Scene

🐕‍🦺🐾❤️Paws, Play, Love: Discover How Fetch! Pet Care Brings Joy to Your Pet Friends

👨‍👩‍👦💜 Empowering Parents: Join the Fight Against Child Trafficking with OCHTTF's Workshop

🤒🩺 Urgent Care in Irvine: Immediate Relief for Food and Medication Intolerances

🌻🧤 Battle Against Sahara Mustard: Irvine's Fight to Protect Native Wildlife

🎨🖌 Last Chance to Register: Exciting Picasso-Themed Spring Arts Camp for Kids Begins March 25

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🍼🐈 Make a Difference: Support Irvine Animal Care's Foster Drive

🤽‍♀️💦 UC Irvine Triumphs Over Concordia University with an 18-8 Victory in Women's Water Polo Match

🎾 UCI's Noah Zamora Clinches Big West Men's Tennis Player of the Week Title

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏖🏐 Irvine Valley Women's Beach Volleyball Dominates, Extends Lead in Orange Empire Conference

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

⚾ Irvine and Woodbridge Secure Early Wins in Pacific Coast League Baseball Series

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮‍♂️🏧 Help Identify: Gunman Robs Victim at Irvine ATM, Police Seek Information

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why does the mushroom always get invited to pizza parties?

Because he’s such a fungi!

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

Mark Your Calendars: Irvine's Open Streets Event Promises Fun, Fitness, and Fresh Air for All

Irvine's first-ever car-free Open Streets Event, CicloIrvine, is on May 4, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., featuring nearly two miles of streets on Barranca Parkway and Harvard Avenue closed to cars. Enjoy walking, biking, live music, art, and activities.

#WeAreIrvine #CicloIrvine #OpenStreets

Career Opportunity: Enhance Safety and Welfare as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is hiring Deputy District Attorneys (levels I, II, and III) to support its mission of enhancing public safety, protecting victims, and ensuring justice through ethical law enforcement. Successful candidates will work across various units, handling criminal proceedings, case negotiations, witness interviews, and victim rights enforcement. The office seeks diverse and qualified applicants committed to creating a safe and inclusive community in Orange County. Priority will be given to early applicants, who can apply online or via a provided QR code.

UCI Health Champions the Fight Against Heart Disease at Annual Walk Event

Join UCI Health at the Orange County Heart & Stroke Walk at Angel Stadium, Anaheim, on April 13 to support the fight against heart disease and stroke, the top causes of death in the country. Participate by joining a walk team or donating. Register or donate at https://bit.ly/4a9v3AK.

Catch the Stars of the Kitchen: Orange County's TV Chefs Shine in Local Dining Scene

Orange County has become a hotspot for chefs and restaurateurs featured on popular cooking shows since 2011, with notable appearances by Lime Truck founders on "The Great Food Truck Race" and local chefs on shows like "Top Chef" and "Chopped." This guide offers a chance to explore the culinary skills of these TV personalities by visiting their restaurants. Many episodes featuring these chefs are available online for streaming, allowing viewers to support or sympathize with them. While some chefs have moved on from the restaurants they founded, others are still actively involved, offering opportunities for dining experiences with a touch of celebrity. Not all featured personalities have permanent establishments, but their contributions to the local food scene are significant. Culture OC encourages diners to experience the reality TV-inspired dining scene, featuring stars like Amar Santana, Rick Bayless, Daniel Shemtob, and Michael Mina.

Local Business Spotlight Feature

Paws, Play, Love: Discover How Fetch! Pet Care Brings Joy to Your Pet Friends

In this week's edition of the Irvine Insider, we shine the spotlight on Fetch! Pet Care, a standout local business dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable pet care services in Irvine and the surrounding areas. Fetch! Pet Care has quickly become a cherished part of our community, offering a beacon of trust and love for pets and their owners.

The Story Behind Fetch! Pet Care

After a long career in Corporate America and a desire for change, the founder of Fetch! Pet Care embarked on a journey of entrepreneurship, fueled by a passion for animals and a vision to deliver the best pet care services around. This journey led to the creation of the OC Central location of Fetch! Pet Care, where the mission is to love and care for pets as if they were their own.

Why Choose Fetch! Pet Care

Fetch! Pet Care sets itself apart with a wide array of services designed to meet every pet's unique needs, including dog walking, pet sitting, "almost" overnight care, and much more. Here's what makes Fetch! Pet Care the go-to choice for pet owners:

  1. Experienced and Trustworthy Staff: Each sitter is thoroughly vetted, bonded, and insured, ensuring your pet is in safe and loving hands.

  2. Personalized Care: Offering a free in-home consultation to ensure a perfect fit between your pet and their sitter.

  3. Consistent Care: The option to request the same trusted sitter every time, providing familiarity and consistency for your pet.

  4. Stay Connected: Through the Pet Journal, you'll receive updates, texts, and pictures of your pet, keeping you connected while you're away.

  5. Convenient Scheduling: Easily schedule services through phone, email, website, or app, tailored to your needs.

Top Questions to Consider When Hiring a Pet Sitter

When it comes to hiring a pet sitter, it's crucial to make informed decisions. Fetch! Pet Care addresses your top concerns with transparency and dedication:

  • Q1: Are your pet sitters insured? Yes, our sitters are not only bonded and insured but are also passionate about providing the best care.

  • Q2: What services do you offer? From dog walking to "almost" overnight care, we offer a wide range of services. Visit our website for a complete listing.

  • Q3: How can I schedule a pet service? Schedule effortlessly through our app, phone, email, or website, tailored to your convenience.

  • Q4: Will you meet me and my pet before the scheduled service? Absolutely, we offer a free in-home consultation to ensure a great fit and peace of mind.

  • Q5: How do you operate? We provide personalized care in the comfort of your home or hotel, keeping you updated through our Pet Journal.

Community Involvement and Future Plans

Fetch! Pet Care is not just about services; it's about building a community. Through volunteering and participation in local events, they're dedicated to growing brand awareness and continuing to provide quality care to pets in Irvine and beyond.

Special Promotion

Mention “Irvine Insider” for a new customer promotion to save $20 on your first 3 pet visits, valid until 03/31/2024. It's an excellent opportunity for your pets to experience the love and care Fetch! Pet Care offers.

Stay Connected

Learn more about Fetch! Pet Care and how they can serve you and your furry family members by visiting https://occentral.fetchpetcare.com/. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates and engaging pet content.

Fetch! Pet Care embodies everything a pet care service should be – compassionate, reliable, and deeply rooted in the community. Whether you need a trusted companion for your pet while you're away or are looking for a community-minded business to support, Fetch! Pet Care is ready to serve you and your furry family members.

Empowering Parents: Join the Fight Against Child Trafficking with OCHTTF's Workshop

Join the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force for a workshop on preventing sex trafficking, focusing on protecting children from predators. The task force helped 420 victims, 36% under 18, between 2021-2022. Learn about human trafficking, exploitation, and sextortion, and how to safeguard children. The event offers both virtual and in-person participation; registration is necessary via QR code or tinyurl.com/knowmoredobetter.

Urgent Care in Irvine: Immediate Relief for Food and Medication Intolerances

Individuals experiencing symptoms such as nausea, chest discomfort, loss of appetite, sweating, or stomach pain due to food intolerances, medication reactions, or medical conditions are advised to seek prompt medical attention. The urgent care clinic located in Irvine offers immediate care for such conditions. Patients have the option to reserve their spot online to reduce waiting times.

#health #urgentcare #Irvine

Battle Against Sahara Mustard: Irvine's Fight to Protect Native Wildlife

Sahara Mustard (Brassica tournefortii), with its deceptive yellow flowers, aggressively spreads throughout Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks in Southern California, outcompeting native flora. It generates up to 10,000 seeds per plant, contributing to long-term infestation, increases wildfire risks with its dead matter, and reduces habitats for native wildlife, including red-tailed hawks. For more on the fight against this invasive species, visit bit.ly/3P4Wsf5.

Last Chance to Register: Exciting Picasso-Themed Spring Arts Camp for Kids Begins March 25

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is hosting a Spring Arts Camp focusing on Picasso-inspired art from March 25. Kids can enjoy experimenting with various materials, including watercolors and clay, and engage in water-based art activities. Hurry, registration ends March 15 at 10 p.m. Sign up at yourirvine.org.

#SpringArtsCamp #Picasso #ArtForKids

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 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 March.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

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

  3. 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 March.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  11. 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

Make a Difference: Support Irvine Animal Care's Foster Drive

Support the Irvine Animal Care Center's Foster Donation Drive this March to help foster puppies, kittens, and animals in recovery. Contribute by donating essential supplies like Breeder's Edge formula, Mother & Babycat food, and potty pads. Easily donate through wish lists on Amazon or Chewy at irvineanimals.org/foster. Your support aids in their care and journey to forever homes. More info at irvineanimals.org/foster.

#FosterCare #DonationDrive

UC Irvine Triumphs Over Concordia University with an 18-8 Victory in Women's Water Polo Match

UC Irvine, ranked 8th, defeated Concordia University Irvine 18-8 in water polo, with contributions from 13 different players. Key players Jensine Bugelli, Lauren Hett, Maja Layden, Marilynn Hassett, and Vivian Bailey each scored twice. Goalkeeper Rachel Kirchner helped secure the win with two saves and an assist. The match featured a strong start from UC Irvine, leading 5-0 by the end of the first period and maintaining dominance throughout the game. Concordia's Abby Mammen stood out with two goals. Next, UC Irvine will face No. 24 CSUN in Northridge.

UCI's Noah Zamora Clinches Big West Men's Tennis Player of the Week Title

Noah Zamora, a junior at UC Irvine, has been awarded the Big West Men's Tennis Player of the Week. He continued his winning streak in singles to four matches, including a notable victory against UCLA's Spencer Johnson and a dominant win over Weber State's Elyes Marouani. Zamora also excelled in doubles with partner Rahul Dhokia, securing a win against Villanova. With an 8-2 record in dual matches this season, Zamora leads his team in singles victories.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Baseball

  1. Fri, Mar 15: vs UC Davis, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 16: vs UC Davis, 1:00 PM

  3. Sun, Mar 17: vs UC Davis, 1:00 PM

  4. Fri, Mar 22: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  5. Sat, Mar 23: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

  6. Sun, Mar 24: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Fri, Mar 15: vs Columbia, 10:00 AM

  2. Sat, Mar 23: vs Gonzaga, 11:00 AM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Sat, Mar 30: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Women's Tennis

  1. Fri, Mar 15: vs Dartmouth, 2:00 PM

  2. Sun, Mar 24: vs CSUN, 12:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Tue, Mar 26: vs Brown, 4:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Women's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Irvine Valley Women's Beach Volleyball Dominates, Extends Lead in Orange Empire Conference

Irvine Valley's women's beach volleyball team improved their season to 7-4, maintaining their lead in the Orange Empire Conference at 6-0 with wins against Golden West (4-1) and Santiago Canyon (5-0) in Huntington Beach. The team saw victories across multiple pairings, with notable straight-set wins and a default victory. Their next match is against Riverside in a conference game.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Baseball

  1. Thu, Mar 14: vs Santa Ana, 2:00 PM

  2. Thu, Mar 21: vs Cypress, 2:00 PM

  3. Tue, Mar 26: vs LA Harbor, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  1. Thu, Mar 14: vs Orange Coast, 2:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 16: vs Bakersfield, 10:00 AM

  3. Tue, Mar 19: vs Fullerton, 2:00 PM

  4. Tue, Mar 26: vs Riverside, Tentatively rescheduled for 3/26 or 3/27, 2:00 PM

  5. Thu, Mar 28: vs Gustavus Adolphus, 2:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  1. Fri, Mar 15: vs Santiago Canyon *, 6:00 PM

  2. Fri, Mar 29: vs Golden West *, 6:00 PM

Irvine and Woodbridge Secure Early Wins in Pacific Coast League Baseball Series

This week, University High School hosted a Pacific Coast League (PCL) baseball game. Irvine and Woodbridge won the first two games of their PCL series against Sage Hill and Laguna Hills, respectively. Irvine's Adam Valencia delivered a standout pitching performance against Sage Hill, leading to a 6-2 victory, following an initial 7-2 win. Portola evened its series with University, thanks to Rocky Palacio's pitching and a decisive home run, bouncing back from an 8-0 loss. Woodbridge secured a 3-1 win over Laguna Hills after a 7-4 victory, with Vincent DeMarco's pitching contributing significantly. The series concludes with final games on Friday.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2024

Thursday, 14

  • 03:00 PM - Track & Field, Boys VR/JV/FS vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 03:00 PM - Track & Field, Girls VR/JV/FS vs. Woodbridge at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 03:00 PM - Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. El Dorado at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  • 03:30 PM - Golf, Boys VR vs. Beckman, Arnold

Friday, 15

  • 05:30 PM - Volleyball, Boys VR vs. University at Irvine High School Game Gym

Monday, 18

  • 03:00 PM - Beach Volleyball, Girls VR vs. Tarbut V Torah at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  • 03:30 PM - Softball, VR vs. University at Irvine High School Softball Field

  • 05:00 PM - Lacrosse, Girls VR vs. Laguna Hills at Irvine High School Stadium

Help Identify: Gunman Robs Victim at Irvine ATM, Police Seek Information

Irvine Police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in an armed robbery at an ATM on Feb 11 near Harvard Ave. and Main St. The suspect, who demanded money at gunpoint, was caught on surveillance. Tips can be emailed to [email protected].

#IrvinePD #WantedWednesday

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

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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

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