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Orange County's Ultimate Independence Day Guide: From Parades to Fireworks

Issue # 0194

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Joshua Tjia
27 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎆🚤🗺️Orange County's Ultimate Independence Day Guide: From Parades to Fireworks, Here's What’s Happening

🚫🏍️🏞️ City Cracks Down on Illegal E-Motorcycles: Three Impounded at Local Park

 🛒🤲🍽️ Give $5, Get $5: Irvine Grocery Outlets Rally Community Support for Families Forward

🎉🎈Gather with Friends and Family at 'Better Together' Community Event

🤕🩺 Suffering from Persistent Headaches? Find Relief at Our Local Urgent Care Centers

🏞️🥾🚵 Explore the Great Outdoors: Red Rock Wilderness Trails Now Open

🎨🎵🎟️ Art and Music Abound: Sawdust Art Festival Kicks Off This Friday in Laguna Beach

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐹🐰❤️ From Binkies to Whistles: Discover the Joy of Guinea Pigs and Rabbits

⚽🌟 Irvine Valley College Honors Top Scholar Athletes: Emily Freeman and Lennar Granzow Lead the Way

🏀 Irvine Valley’s Luke Farrington Commits to Hawai'i Hilo for NCAA Division II Basketball

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏒👤 Irvine Inline Announces Openings for Novice and 40+ Silver Hockey Divisions

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🆔🚨 Man on Probation for Identity Theft Arrested at Spectrum with Narcotics and Fake IDs

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What do you get when you combine an elephant with a fish?

Swimming trunks.

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

Orange County's Ultimate Independence Day Guide: From Parades to Fireworks, Here's What’s Happening

Celebrate Independence Day in Orange County from June 28 to July 6 with a variety of activities including parades, 5K runs, carnivals, harbor cruises, concerts, pub crawls, and more. Detailed event maps and guidelines for safe firework usage are provided. Missing an event? Let us know, add it to the comment on our Facebook Page

City Cracks Down on Illegal E-Motorcycles: Three Impounded at Local Park

E-motorcycles like Talaria and Sur-ron are not street legal. Three Talarias were impounded at Bill Barber Park. Damage to city property will be treated as vandalism. Irvine PD is addressing e-device concerns daily through education and enforcement.

Give $5, Get $5: Irvine Grocery Outlets Rally Community Support for Families Forward

The Independence from Hunger campaign runs until July 31st. Donate $5 at the Grocery Outlet Woodbridge Village to receive a $5 coupon, or round up your purchase total. All proceeds benefit Families Forward in Irvine.

#grocerystore #groceryoutlet #irvine #irvinecalifornia #familiesforward #supportsmallbusinessowners

Gather with Friends and Family at 'Better Together' Community Event

The community is invited to join "Better Together," a free event at Lakeview Senior Center on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event features a variety of activities, fun games, and an opportunity drawing for amazing prizes. Open to individuals aged 10 and over, it's ideal for families and making new friends. Space is limited, so registration is encouraged at cityofirvine.org/yourirvine. This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to gather and connect.

#WeAreIrvine #BetterTogether #IrvineOlderAdults

Suffering from Persistent Headaches? Find Relief at Our Local Urgent Care Centers

Persistent headaches could stem from a sinus infection, stress, migraine, or medication reaction. Visit Family Care Centers urgent care centers in Irvine Woodbridge, for more information and treatment options.

#HeadacheRelief #MigraineRelief #UrgentCare #WalkInCenter #FastTreatment #HeadacheAwareness #KnowYourHeadache

Explore the Great Outdoors: Red Rock Wilderness Trails Now Open

Irvine's new Red Rock Wilderness area, located southeast of Irvine Lake, offers over 8 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Situated on the ancient Sespe formation, the preserve features unique red rock formations and a diverse range of flora and fauna. It's a collaborative conservation effort led by the Irvine Company and Orange County, preserving the area's natural beauty and historical significance. Public access is through guided programs; for details, visit letsgooutside.org.

Art and Music Abound: Sawdust Art Festival Kicks Off This Friday in Laguna Beach

The Sawdust Art Festival starts this Friday in Laguna Beach, showcasing over 180 artists, live music on three stages, art demos, and free classes. Enjoy food and drinks. Tickets: $12 adults, $5 kids (6-12), free for children under 5.

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

From Binkies to Whistles: Discover the Joy of Guinea Pigs and Rabbits

Expand your pet family with a guinea pig or rabbit from the Irvine Animal Care Center! These social animals offer unique personalities and engaging behaviors like vocal displays and playful leaps. Check out the adorable options and learn about the adoption process at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet.

#AdoptDontShop #GuineaPigLove #RabbitRescue #IrvineAnimalCareCenter #IrvineAnimals #WeAreIrvine

Irvine Valley College Honors Top Scholar Athletes: Emily Freeman and Lennar Granzow Lead the Way

Irvine Valley College's scholar athletes of the year are Emily Freeman from women's basketball and Lennar Granzow from men's soccer. Both were standout two-year starters for their teams. Freeman, a guard, averaged 9.1 points per game with 69 three-pointers and made the second-team all-conference. Her team finished with a 21-8 record, ranked in the top 10 in Southern California, and competed in the So. Cal. Regional Playoffs. Granzow, a defensive star in soccer from Germany, has committed to UNC Asheville after earning accolades like All-American and leading his team to a 12-4-6 season and a playoff appearance. He also contributed five goals and one assist this season.

Irvine Valley’s Luke Farrington Commits to Hawai'i Hilo for NCAA Division II Basketball

Luke Farrington, a standout sophomore guard from Irvine Valley College, has committed to NCAA Division II Hawai'i Hilo. Last season, he was instrumental in helping his team to a 17-12 record and a playoff appearance, earning second-team all-conference honors. Known for his three-point shooting, Farrington ranked second in the state, shooting nearly 50% from beyond the arc. He will join a Hawai'i Hilo team that posted a 19-12 record last season and reached the Pac West Conference semifinals.

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.

Irvine Inline Announces Openings for Novice and 40+ Silver Hockey Divisions

Irvine Inline is seeking players for upcoming seasons in the Tuesday Novice Silver starting July 9, 2024, and Thursday 40+ Silver starting July 25, 2024. Interested? Contact Terry Dillon at [email protected].

#letsdothathockey #inlinehockey #hockey #beerleague #beerleaguehero

High School Athletics Calendar

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

Man on Probation for Identity Theft Arrested at Spectrum with Narcotics and Fake IDs

Recently at Spectrum, Irvine police apprehended Christopher Edward Broomse, a 47-year-old Los Angeles resident under the influence and on probation for identity theft. He was found in possession of narcotics and multiple fraudulent IDs. Broomse was arrested on fraud charges and for an outstanding felony warrant related to his previous offenses.

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

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

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!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 55% - 60% open rate. Our newsletter is a great way to reach Irvine residents.

  • 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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