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Movies on the Lake Returns to Woodbridge with Free Family Movie Nights

Issue # 0644

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Joshua Tjia
02 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎻🎶 Enjoy a Month of Music with Pacific Symphony’s June Performances

🍿🎬 Movies on the Lake Returns to Woodbridge with Free Family Movie Nights

🍝🍕 Monaco Italian Kitchen Brings Authentic Italian Flavors to Orange County

🎒🚌 Back to School Drive: Join the Community in Filling Backpacks for Marine Families

💛🩺 Local Caregivers Invited to Free Monthly Support Group in Irvine

🌱🧤 Help Native Plants Thrive at Peters Canyon Restoration Event on June 13

🎨 Studio Arts Festival Brings 100+ Southern California Artists to Irvine This Saturday

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🐈 Happy Tails: 15 Irvine Shelter Pets Adopted During Memorial Day Week

⚽️ UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Adds Two Transfers Ahead of Upcoming Season

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾 Four IVC Tennis Players Earn All-American Honors After Championship Season

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🚙 Irvine Police Arrest Suspect in Irvine Spectrum Vehicle Burglaries

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What does the sun drink out of?

Sunglasses!

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

Enjoy a Month of Music with Pacific Symphony’s June Performances

Pacific Symphony is bringing a mix of rock and classical music to Segerstrom Concert Hall this June, with performances celebrating the music of Journey and the works of composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Music lovers can enjoy three special programs throughout the month.

Movies on the Lake Returns to Woodbridge with Free Family Movie Nights

Enjoy a free family movie night under the stars at Woodbridge’s Movies on the Lake series, held on the grass area near the North Lake Gazebo. The show begins at dusk, approximately 7:45–8:00 p.m. Join the fun and bring low-back beach chairs, blankets, and snacks.

Upcoming Dates

  • Friday, June 12 - Bad Guys 2 

  • Friday, July 17 - Zootopia 2 

Monaco Italian Kitchen Brings Authentic Italian Flavors to Orange County

Monaco Italian Kitchen, the newest restaurant from local restaurateur Tony Monaco, brings an authentic Italian dining experience inspired by his family roots and culinary research across Italy. The menu features house-made dishes and imported ingredients from Italy, including antipasti, handcrafted pastas, and Neapolitan-style pizzas made from scratch. Standout offerings include lamb Bolognese, spaghetti alle vongole, and specialty pizzas such as the Diavola, Bianca, and Prosciutto. With a focus on traditional flavors and quality ingredients, Monaco Italian Kitchen offers a thoughtful and authentic take on Italian cuisine.

Back to School Drive: Join the Community in Filling Backpacks for Marine Families

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is inviting the community to help local Marine families through its Back-to-School Drive, running June 1–29. The goal is to provide 35 elementary-aged children of 2/11 Marines with backpacks and essential school supplies before the new school year begins.

  • Supporters can donate through IMAC’s Amazon wish list, shop for supplies locally, or contribute funds through the organization’s website.

  • Donations can be mailed directly to IMAC or arranged for local delivery, helping ensure these young students start the school year prepared and confident.

Local Caregivers Invited to Free Monthly Support Group in Irvine

Caregivers of loved ones experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment are invited to join a free Caregiver Support Group hosted by Irvine Adult Day Health Services. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00–4:15 p.m. at 20 Lake Road in Irvine and provides a confidential, supportive space to share experiences, connect with others, and focus on self-care. The next meeting is Wednesday, June 17. 

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Irvine Adult Day Health Services at (949) 262-1123 or [email protected].

Help Native Plants Thrive at Peters Canyon Restoration Event on June 13

Join the Second Saturday Restoration event at Peters Canyon Regional Park on Saturday, June 13, from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., and help improve native habitat by weeding, watering, and planting at local restoration sites. Participants should bring gardening gloves, water, snacks, sun protection, and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty, and be prepared for a moderate hike to the restoration area.

Studio Arts Festival Brings 100+ Southern California Artists to Irvine This Saturday

The Studio Arts Festival returns to Heritage Community Park on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., transforming the park into a vibrant outdoor showcase of art and creativity. More than 100 Southern California artists will feature original handmade works, including ceramics, fiber art, paintings, printmaking, woodwork, and more, all available for purchase directly from the artists.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

No further events scheduled for this month.

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

Happy Tails: 15 Irvine Shelter Pets Adopted During Memorial Day Week

The Irvine Animal Care Center celebrated a successful week from May 25–31, with 4 dogs (Boston, Celeste, Leo, and Vader) and 11 cats (Eris, Imani, Journey, Luna, Mercury, Mimi, Papi, Pluto, Root, Rusty, and Venus) finding new homes. During the same period, 2 dogs (Milo and Charlie) were transferred to rescue organizations, and 4 cats were reunited with their owners.

Residents interested in adopting a pet can visit the Irvine Animal Care Center website for adoption information and operating hours.

UC Irvine Women’s Soccer Adds Two Transfers Ahead of Upcoming Season

UC Irvine women’s soccer has added transfers Mimi Dominguez and Mimi Yamamoto as part of a growing recruiting class that now includes 16 newcomers. Dominguez brings scoring experience and a strong attacking presence, while Yamamoto adds versatility and midfield depth as the Anteaters continue strengthening their roster for the upcoming season.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

Four IVC Tennis Players Earn All-American Honors After Championship Season

Four Irvine Valley College men's tennis players earned All-American honors after helping the Lasers win the state championship, Ojai Cup title, and finish with a 14-1 record. Freshman Philip Neuman won the state singles title over teammate Steven Anderson, while Nevin McCann and Bradley Yung captured the state doubles championship.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

Irvine Police Arrest Suspect in Irvine Spectrum Vehicle Burglaries

Irvine Police arrested a 35-year-old Hemet man in connection with three vehicle burglaries that occurred at the Irvine Spectrum on May 20. After conducting surveillance and identifying the suspect, Spectrum officers made the arrest during a traffic stop last week. The suspect, Noah Adam Wise, was booked on charges including burglary, possession of burglary tools, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers also recovered some of the stolen items and returned them to the victims.

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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