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Movie Night at North Lake: "Sonic 3" Screening This Friday

Issue # 0444

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Joshua Tjia
16 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🥗🌳 Explore Local Restaurants in Irvine with Great Food and Open-Air Seating

🎬💦 Movie Night at North Lake: "Sonic 3" Screening This Friday

🪐 UC Irvine Research Sheds New Light on the True Size of Distant Exoplanets

🍟 New at Tastea: Try the New Buttload’a Fries with Zesty Ranch Seasoning

🚌🏫 Explore USC & UCI: Irvine Hosts Guided College Tours for High School Students on July 22

☀️🧴 Soak Up the Fun, Not the Rays: Easy Ways to Stay Sun-Safe

🎶🐦‍⬛ Learn to Identify Local Birds by Sound on a Guided Nature Walk

🎨 Explore Marie Nagy’s Ceramics: Where Creativity Meets Function

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🧯🐈 Include Pets in Your Fire Escape Plan: Tips from National Pet Fire Safety Day

⛳️🎾 UC Irvine Athletics Celebrates Historic 2024–25 Season

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 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

How did the watermelon farmer feel after winning the lottery?

Like a melon bucks!

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

Explore Local Restaurants in Irvine with Great Food and Open-Air Seating

Irvine’s outdoor dining scene offers more than just meals—it provides thoughtfully designed spaces that bring people together and reflect the city’s sense of community.

  • Cucina Enoteca (Irvine Spectrum Center):
    Features stylish patios with twinkle lights and olive trees, offering views of the bustling plaza. The California-Italian menu includes house-made pastas, pizzas, antipasti, and boutique wines.

  • Sessions West Coast Deli (Woodbridge Village Center):
    Overlooks North Lake and a family-friendly play area. Known for inventive sandwiches like the Summer Zephyr and Spicy Crispy Crunchy Chicken, along with new flatbreads such as the Pepperoni Pyre.

  • Zov’s Bistro (Orchard Hills Shopping Center):
    A neighborhood favorite with Mediterranean-inspired dishes and a welcoming patio surrounded by olive trees. Guests often arrive on foot or by bike, adding to the local charm.

Movie Night at North Lake: "Sonic 3" Screening This Friday

Enjoy a movie night under the stars this Friday at the end of North Lake, near the North Lake Gazebo, featuring Sonic 3! Bring your own low-back beach chair, blanket, and snacks for a cozy evening with family and friends.

UC Irvine Research Sheds New Light on the True Size of Distant Exoplanets

UC Irvine researchers have found that over 200 known exoplanets may be significantly larger than previously believed due to light contamination in NASA’s TESS satellite data.

  • By using a custom computer model and Gaia satellite observations, lead author Te Han discovered that neighboring starlight can make planets appear smaller than they are, meaning fewer true Earth-sized planets may exist than previously thought.

  • Many of these planets may actually be water worlds or gas giants.

  • The findings could impact how astronomers prioritize future observations and interpret planetary data.

New at Tastea: Try the New Buttload’a Fries with Zesty Ranch Seasoning

Tastea has launched a new snack for fry lovers — Ranch Flavored Fries! Their popular Buttload’a Fries are now seasoned with ranch flavoring. Available now at Tastea locations where food is sold.

Explore USC & UCI: Irvine Hosts Guided College Tours for High School Students on July 22

High school students are invited to a full-day college visit on Tuesday, July 22, with guided tours of USC and UCI.

  • The event includes campus tours led by current students, bookstore visits, and college planning materials.

  • Transportation and supervision are provided.

  • Space is limited, and registration is required at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine.

Soak Up the Fun, Not the Rays: Easy Ways to Stay Sun-Safe

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a timely reminder to protect your skin from harmful sun exposure. Simple steps like these make a big difference:

  • applying SPF 30+ sunscreen

  • avoiding sun between peak hours 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

  • wearing protective clothing

  • reapplying sunscreen every two hours

Don’t forget regular skin checks to monitor for changes. Stay sun-safe all summer long!

Learn to Identify Local Birds by Sound on a Guided Nature Walk

Join Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks for “Accessibility for All: Birding Using the Power of Sound” on Saturday, July 26, from 8:00–9:30 a.m. at Bommer Canyon Preserve.

  • This interpretive activity focuses on identifying birds by their unique vocalizations, offering an inclusive experience especially for those with visual impairments.

  • No prior birding experience is needed, and extra binoculars will be available.

  • The walk covers a 0.5-mile level-1 trail with a 100-foot elevation change.

Sign up here

Explore Marie Nagy’s Ceramics: Where Creativity Meets Function

Ceramic artist Marie Nagy is the latest featured artist at the Irvine Fine Arts Center Store. Her work blends function and creativity — from everyday teacups to whimsical installations — all designed to spark joy and curiosity.

  • Influenced by her upbringing in Central Europe, time in Rome, and life in the U.S., Marie believes art should be lived with daily.

  • A regular at the Irvine Fine Arts Center ceramics studio, she continues to experiment and grow.

  • Visit the store to explore her imaginative pieces or take home a functional work of art.

  • More at cityofirvine.org/arts-irvine/art-center-store.

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Include Pets in Your Fire Escape Plan: Tips from National Pet Fire Safety Day

Yesterday was National Pet Fire Safety Day — a timely reminder to include pets in your fire safety and evacuation plans.

  • Keep leashes and carriers near exits

  • use window clings to alert firefighters

  • take precautions like securing wires and avoiding open flames

A little planning can make all the difference in protecting your furry family members.

UC Irvine Athletics Celebrates Historic 2024–25 Season

UC Irvine made history in 2024–25, winning its first Big West Commissioner’s Cup and delivering standout performances across multiple sports.

  • 🏆 Won first-ever Big West Commissioner’s Cup.

  • ⛳ Women’s and men’s golf earned tournament titles; women’s team had best season since 2008-09.

  • 🤽 Men’s water polo upset No. 6 Cal & No. 4 Pepperdine; finished 5-0 in Big West.

  • 🏐 Women’s volleyball swept Hawai’i for the first time and beat Long Beach in a thriller.

  • 🏃‍♀️ Women’s track & field won first Big West title; multiple school records set in relays and javelin.

  • 🏀 Men’s basketball set a school-record 32 wins, reached NIT final.

  • 🏀 Women’s basketball set program records for wins and steals.

  • ⚾ Baseball won Big West title; Chase Call set HR record, Anthony Martinez became RBI leader.

  • 🎾 Men’s tennis won Big West title with comeback win over UCSB.

  • 🏐 Men’s volleyball handed No. 1 LBSU its first loss; Hilir Henno tied NCAA aces record.

  • 🌟 Multiple athletes earned All-America honors in track & field.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

We will resume with the high school athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

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

July 12 - End of August Tanaka Farms Melong Tasting Tours

July 22 Library Card Sign-Up Event 4:30 - 6:30 PM

July 26 Umami Summerfest 11 AM - 7 PM

July 26 Spectrum Silent Disco 6 - 9 PM

July 27 Umami Summerfest 11 am - 6 pm

July 29 Library Card Sign-Up Event 4:30 - 6:30 PM

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