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One Year in the Books: Help Shape the Future of Irvine Public Library

Issue # 0701

Author

Joshua Tjia
02 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏖️🍧 Free Sandcastle Contest Returns to North Lake Beach Club September 7

🥗🍛 Discover the Flavors of Yemen at Mandi Xpress in Irvine

☕️🍰 Celebrate September With Coffee, Cake and Pumpkin Drinks at 85°C

📚📖 One Year in the Books: Help Shape the Future of Irvine Public Library

🔭🔬 IUSD Hosts Free Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night September 16

🎃🌱 From Heart Health to Healthy Snacking: The Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

📱 Learn Phone Photography Basics at Peters Canyon Regional Park, Sep. 11

🎨 University Park Library Hosts Family Craft Hour September 5

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🍂🍠 Fall Treats Your Dog Can Enjoy—and Foods to Avoid

⚽️ UCI Soccer’s Javier Bedolla Vera Named Big West Rookie of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ IVC Soccer’s Jayden Reynolds Named OEC Female Athlete of the Week

🏀🏀 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 tree get a new job?

She had the right qua-leaf-ications.

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

Free Sandcastle Contest Returns to North Lake Beach Club September 7

Join the Woodbridge community for a free Sandcastle Contest on Monday, September 7 at the North Lake Beach Club. Bring your sand toys and creativity for an afternoon of sandcastle building, music, and prizes. Free snow cones will also be available for the first 150 residents or while supplies last.

Discover the Flavors of Yemen at Mandi Xpress in Irvine

Mandi Xpress at Alton Square brings the flavors of Yemen to Irvine, with generous portions and dishes made for sharing. Popular choices include the Lamb Mandi and Chicken Mandi served over fragrant basmati rice, along with fresh Yemeni bread, Beef Koobideh, and Fish Mova; for something traditional to sip, try the Adeni Chai, made with black tea, cardamom, nutmeg, and milk.

Celebrate September With Coffee, Cake and Pumpkin Drinks at 85°C

85°C Bakery Cafe is making September coffee breaks a little sweeter. Through September 30, app members who purchase any size qualifying coffee can get a participating cake slice for just $1. Also, seasonal Pumpkin Spiced Latte, Pumpkin Matcha Oat Latte, and Pumpkin Milk Tea also return starting September 3.

One Year in the Books: Help Shape the Future of Irvine Public Library

Irvine Public Library is celebrating its one-year anniversary and is inviting the community to share feedback about its first year. Residents can take the anniversary survey at cityofirvine.gov/library and help shape the library’s future.

IUSD Hosts Free Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night September 16

Students in grades 6–12 who are working on science fair projects are welcome to join the free Ask-A-Scientist/Engineer Night on September 16 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the IUSD Learning Center. It’s a great opportunity to chat with local scientists, engineers, UCI professionals, and IUSD science teachers who can answer questions and offer helpful guidance.

From Heart Health to Healthy Snacking: The Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they’re packed with nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Adding them to a balanced diet may support heart and digestive health, blood sugar management, immune function, stress management, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Potential health benefits:

  • Blood sugar: Magnesium and other nutrients may help support healthy blood sugar levels.

  • Digestion: Fiber helps support regular digestion and can help you feel full longer.

  • Heart health: Healthy fats, magnesium, zinc, and antioxidants may support healthy blood pressure, cholesterol, and circulation.

  • Stress and sleep: Magnesium plays a role in relaxation, sleep, and the body’s response to stress.

  • Immune health: Zinc, vitamin E, and antioxidants help support normal immune function.

  • Healthy weight: Protein, fiber, and healthy fats can help promote fullness and reduce unnecessary snacking.

  • Overall nutrition: Pumpkin seeds provide a variety of important minerals and beneficial plant compounds.

Easy ways to enjoy them: Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over salads, yogurt, cereal, or soups; blend them into smoothies or dips; add them to baked goods; or simply roast them for an easy snack.

Learn Phone Photography Basics at Peters Canyon Regional Park, Sep. 11

Join Phone Photo Friday at Peters Canyon Regional Park on Friday, September 11, from 8–10 a.m. This beginner-friendly program will introduce photography basics, helpful phone camera settings, and simple editing techniques, with time to practice while exploring the park.

University Park Library Hosts Family Craft Hour September 5

Families are invited to enjoy a fun and creative Family Craft Hour at University Park Library on Saturday, September 5, from 10–11 a.m. All craft materials will be provided, making it easy for all ages to join in, get creative, and spend some quality time together.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No 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 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 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 events scheduled for this month.

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

Fall Treats Your Dog Can Enjoy—and Foods to Avoid

Fall brings plenty of seasonal favorites, but some foods are much safer for dogs than others. Here are some tips so your pup can enjoy the season safely— as always it is a good idea to check with your veterinarian before introducing a new food.

Dog-Friendly Fall Foods

  • Pumpkin: Plain pumpkin provides fiber and nutrients that can support digestion.

  • Sweet potatoes: A nutritious source of fiber, vitamins, potassium, and beta-carotene.

  • Natural peanut butter: A tasty source of protein, but make sure it is xylitol-free.

  • Apples: A crunchy, fiber-rich treat—just remove the seeds and core first.

Foods to Avoid

  • Pumpkin-flavored sweets: Pies, pumpkin spice drinks, and other desserts may contain too much sugar or unsafe ingredients.

  • Turkey bones: Raw or cooked bones can splinter and cause choking or digestive blockages.

  • Grapes and raisins: These are toxic to dogs and can cause serious kidney problems.

  • Onions and garlic: Garlic, onions, chives, and leeks can be harmful to dogs.

UCI Soccer’s Javier Bedolla Vera Named Big West Rookie of the Week

UC Irvine freshman Javier Bedolla Vera earned his first Big West Rookie of the Week award after helping the Anteaters win two straight games. He scored his first career goal on a late penalty kick to cap UCI’s 3-0 win over Pacific.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Soccer

  • Sat, Sep 5 - vs Missouri, 6:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 8 - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

  • Thur, Sep 10 - vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

IVC Soccer’s Jayden Reynolds Named OEC Female Athlete of the Week

Irvine Valley freshman Jayden Reynolds was named the Orange Empire Conference Female Athlete of the Week after scoring five goals and adding one assist in IVC’s first two wins of the season. The Lasers return Thursday against West Valley before facing Ventura on Saturday.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Volleyball

  • Fri, Sep 4 - vs MiraCosta, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Santa Ana, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 23 - vs Santiago Canyon, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Sep 25 - vs Pasadena City, 6:00 PM

  • Wed, Sep 30 - vs Riverside, 6:00 PM

Men’s Soccer

  • Fri, Sep 18 - vs Rio Hondo, 4:00 PM

Women’s Soccer

  • Tue, Sep 22 - vs LA Valley, 3:00 PM

  • Tue, Sep 29 - vs Santa Ana, 3:00 PM

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with September Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

September 2026

Wednesday, September 2

  • Flag Football, Girls - 3:30 PM vs Laguna Beach

  • Golf, Girls - 4:00 PM vs Estancia

Friday, September 4

  • Football - 7:00 PM vs Woodbridge

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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

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

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    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

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