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Monster Splash Returns October 24 with Swimming, Games, and Treats

Issue # 0714

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Joshua Tjia
14 Oct

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🔋💡 Learn How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient at a Free Irvine Workshop

🩵🤲🏼 6th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day Returns November 7

📄 Free Paper Shredding at Lakeview Senior Center, Oct. 24

🍵 Tastea Offers $1 Off Matcha Drinks Every Monday in October

🛟💦 Monster Splash Returns October 24 with Swimming, Games, and Treats

🕯️ How Scented Candles May Contribute to Headaches

🌳🦆 Explore Local Wildlife During Peters Canyon's Guided Bird Walk, Oct. 21

🎨 Young Artists Invited to Explore Art History and Create Their Own Masterpieces

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈 Irvine Animal Care Center Celebrates 17 Pet Adoptions

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ UCI’s Kaia Schmidt Named Big West Cross Country Athlete of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Crean Lutheran Football Defeats Capistrano Valley 30-22

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🚲 Irvine Police Arrest Suspect in Facebook Marketplace E-Motorcycle Theft

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

How are pumpkins like cats?

You’ll find them by the door when you get home!

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

Learn How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient at a Free Irvine Workshop

The City of Irvine and OC Goes Solar will host a free Electrify Irvine workshop on Thursday, October 15, from 6:30–8 p.m. at Quail Hill Community Center. Homeowners can learn about energy-efficient upgrades, including heat pump heating and cooling systems, water heaters, potential energy savings, and financing options. The workshop will also cover common misconceptions, ways to avoid costly mistakes, and how to get free quotes from screened installers.

Register here

6th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day Returns November 7

Join your neighbors for the 6th Annual Love Irvine Serve Day on Saturday, November 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. This community-wide event brings residents together for hands-on volunteer projects throughout Irvine. Last year, more than 750 volunteers participated in 30 projects across the city. This year, there are currently over 20 projects planned, with more than 500 volunteer opportunities available. Individuals, families, and groups are encouraged to sign up and make a positive difference in the community.

To volunteer, visit loveirvine.org/serveday.

Free Paper Shredding at Lakeview Senior Center, Oct. 24

The City of Irvine and Waste Management are hosting a free paper-shredding event on Saturday, October 24, from 9–11 a.m. at Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can securely dispose of up to five banker-size boxes of documents. The event is first-come, first-served.

Tastea Offers $1 Off Matcha Drinks Every Monday in October

Tastea is offering $1 off any matcha drink every Monday in October at all locations. Start off your week with a sweet treat and redeem the offer through the Tastea Rewards App.

Monster Splash Returns October 24 with Swimming, Games, and Treats

Join the fun at Monster Splash on Saturday, October 24, from 1–4 p.m. at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, face painting, recreational swimming, diving boards, and inflatable obstacle courses. Costumes are encouraged! Presale tickets are $12 for children 17 and younger through October 18, or $15 at the door; adults enter free.

How Scented Candles May Contribute to Headaches

Burning scented candles at home may contribute to headaches or migraines in people who are sensitive to fragrances, according to UCI Health neurologist Dr. Crystal Jicha. She explains that approximately 25% to 75% of people with migraines experience sensitivity to smells, particularly strong perfumes, sweet fragrances, and floral scents. Paraffin candles may be especially bothersome, so those who notice headaches around scented candles may want to avoid them.

Explore Local Wildlife During Peters Canyon's Guided Bird Walk, Oct. 21

Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer for a guided bird walk at Peters Canyon Regional Park on Wednesday, October 21, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Explore the park and spot birds in the trees and shrubs while learning more about these birds that call the area home.

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Young Artists Invited to Explore Art History and Create Their Own Masterpieces

Young artists ages 6–11 are invited to explore famous artists, their creative styles, and techniques during Art History Adventure at the Irvine Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, November 25, from 3:30–5 p.m. Children will learn about art history and create their own inspired masterpieces through hands-on activities.

Find more information here

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  • October 14 - 15 - Fall Concert, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  • October 22 - Fall Concert, 7:00 PM

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

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  • October 14 - VAQUERO JR. VOICES!, 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

No events scheduled for this month.

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Celebrates 17 Pet Adoptions

The Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated 17 adoptions from October 5–11, including 9 dogs, 7 cats, and 1 bird finding new homes. Additionally, 2 cats were transferred to rescue organizations, while 4 dogs and 1 cat were reunited with their owners.

For adoption information and operating hours, visit cityofirvine.gov/animals.

UCI’s Kaia Schmidt Named Big West Cross Country Athlete of the Week

UC Irvine senior Kaia Schmidt was named Big West Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after finishing 16th out of 105 runners at the Bill Dellinger Invitational, completing the 6K race in 21:00.8. Her performance helped UCI finish fourth among 12 teams and earned her the second weekly conference honor of her career.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Wed, Oct 14 - vs San Diego State, 6:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Sat, Oct 17 - vs Long Beach State, 6:00 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Oct 16 - vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

  • Fri, Oct 23 - vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Oct 16 - vs Fullerton, 4:00 PM

Women’s Basketball

  • Tue, Oct 20 - vs San Diego City, 1:30 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Oct 20 - vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  • Thu, Oct 22 - vs El Camino and Chaffey, TBA

  • Thu, Oct 22 - vs San Diego City, TBA

Crean Lutheran Football Defeats Capistrano Valley 30-22

Crean Lutheran’s football team defeated previously unbeaten Capistrano Valley 30-22, improving to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in the Bravo League. Coach Rick Curtis earn his second straight victory over his son, Capistrano Valley coach Sean Curtis.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with October Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

October 2026

Friday, October 16

  • Football - 7:00 PM vs El Toro

Irvine Police Arrest Suspect in Facebook Marketplace E-Motorcycle Theft

Irvine Police arrested Cristian Manzo, 34, of Santa Ana, for allegedly stealing an e-motorcycle during a Facebook Marketplace transaction at a local park in August. The suspect reportedly asked to test-ride the motorcycle before paying but rode away instead. Detectives identified and arrested him, and he was booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of grand theft.

Police remind residents that a free, well-lit, monitored e-commerce exchange zone is available near the front entrance of the Irvine Police Department parking lot for safer online transactions.

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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