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Pacific Symphony Opens New Season September 24 with Violinist Joshua Bell

Issue # 0702

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Joshua Tjia
03 Sep

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎻🎶 Pacific Symphony Opens New Season September 24 with Violinist Joshua Bell

⚾️ Irvine To Welcome a New Professional Baseball Team to Great Park

🥬🤲🏼 Concordia University Irvine to Hold 8th Annual CONCORDIAserves Day

🥪🍔 Fish, Sweet & Spicy, and Hot Honey: Rose Bakery Café Debuts New Sandwiches

🚌📝 Explore Job Opportunities with Irvine Unified at Its September Job Fair, Sep. 23

🩺 City of Irvine to Host Healthy Living Expo on September 25

🌾🦆 Spot Local Birds on a Morning Walk Through Irvine Regional Park

🍂🎨 Join the Fall Fun at Woodbridge’s Kids Arts & Crafts Class, Sep. 10

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛ Kidney Disease in Cats: Symptoms, Causes and the Importance of Early Screening

🤽🏻‍♂️ UCI Water Polo's Johann Thrall Named Anteater of the Week

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔⛳️ Irvine Police Ask for Help Identifying Suspect in Golf Course Attack

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the tree decide to start taking art classes?

She wanted to branch out.

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

Pacific Symphony Opens New Season September 24 with Violinist Joshua Bell

Joshua Bell joins Pacific Symphony for a special Opening Night concert on September 24 at 8 p.m. New Artistic & Music Director Alexander Shelley will lead the orchestra in a lively program celebrating 20 years of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and 40 years of Segerstrom Center for the Arts, featuring music by Lalo, Bernstein, Gershwin, Bartók and more.

Irvine To Welcome a New Professional Baseball Team to Great Park

A new professional baseball team will begin playing at Great Park Baseball Stadium in 2027 as part of the 12-team Pioneer Baseball League, an MLB partner league. The Irvine franchise plans to bring Japanese and Korean baseball traditions to games, including in-game entertainment and Asian street food, with former MLB manager Don Wakamatsu leading baseball operations.

Concordia University Irvine to Hold 8th Annual CONCORDIAserves Day

Concordia University Irvine will hold its 8th annual CONCORDIAserves day on Tuesday, September 22, with students, faculty, and staff volunteering alongside dozens of Orange County nonprofits. Community members can also participate from anywhere through service opportunities such as writing letters to nursing home residents, donating blood, or supporting a local food bank.

Find more information here

Fish, Sweet & Spicy, and Hot Honey: Rose Bakery Café Debuts New Sandwiches

Rose Bakery Café has added three new sandwiches to its menu: Rose’s Fish Sandwich, Asian Sweet & Spicy Chicken, and Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich. The new options are available now at all Rose Bakery Café locations and can be paired with one of the café’s fall drinks or iced lattes.

Explore Job Opportunities with Irvine Unified at Its September Job Fair, Sep. 23

The Irvine Unified School District is hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Those interested in a career in education can learn about available positions, ask questions, and submit applications during the event with online applications also available.

City of Irvine to Host Healthy Living Expo on September 25

The City of Irvine Healthy Living Expo will take place Friday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Senior Center. Designed for adults 50 and older, the free event will offer health screenings, fitness demonstrations, educational presentations, community resources, and more. Admission and parking are free, and registration is not required.

Spot Local Birds on a Morning Walk Through Irvine Regional Park

Join an experienced OC Parks volunteer for a relaxed morning bird walk at Irvine Regional Park on Wednesday, September 16, from 7:30–9:30 a.m. Participants will explore the park while looking for birds in the trees and shrubs.

Join the Fall Fun at Woodbridge’s Kids Arts & Crafts Class, Sep. 10

Woodbridge is hosting a Fall Arts & Crafts Class for children ages 4–10 on Thursday, September 10, from 3:30–5 p.m. at the Woodbridge Community Center. Kids can enjoy a fun afternoon creating several fall-themed art projects.

Sign up by Friday, September 4 at rec.wva.org.

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

Kidney Disease in Cats: Symptoms, Causes and the Importance of Early Screening

Kidney disease is common in cats, especially as they get older, and early detection can make a major difference in managing the condition. Regular veterinary exams, blood work, and urine testing can help identify kidney problems sooner and allow treatment or dietary changes to begin before the disease progresses.

  • Common causes: Dehydration, age-related changes, certain medications, congenital conditions, toxins, ibuprofen, antifreeze, and some lilies.

  • Signs to watch for: Changes in drinking or urination, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, stumbling, mouth ulcers, unusual breath, or blood in the urine.

  • Early screening matters: Annual lab work is generally recommended for cats age 7 and older to establish a baseline and monitor changes in kidney function.

  • Treatment and care: Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the kidney problem. While some conditions may improve with veterinary care, others can often be managed with medications, dietary changes, supplements, and regular monitoring.

UCI Water Polo's Johann Thrall Named Anteater of the Week

UC Irvine senior Johann Thrall was named Anteater of the Week after leading men’s water polo with 15 points at the UCI Invitational, helping the Anteaters open the season with a 3-1 record. UCI next plays Redlands at the Inland Empire Classic on September 4.

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

🏐⚽🏀 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

Friday, September 4

  • Football - 7:00 PM vs Woodbridge

Irvine Police Ask for Help Identifying Suspect in Golf Course Attack

Irvine Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of assaulting a golfer at Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course on the evening of August 29. Police say the man chased the golfer, grabbed a golf club from the golfer’s cart, struck him in the head, and fled the area; anyone with information is asked to contact Irvine Police at 949-724-7233 or [email protected].

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

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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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