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Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles Present Free Concert Series This Weekend

Issue # 0288

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Joshua Tjia
12 Nov

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎻🎶🪈 Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles Present Free Concert Series This Weekend

🚓🚦 Keeping Irvine Safe: Police Target Traffic and Noise Violations

🎅🏻📮 Santa’s Magic Mailbox Returns to Irvine This Holiday Season

🎄Brighten a Child’s Holiday Season – Join Irvine’s Toy Drive for Military Families

🤕 Walk-In Urgent Care for Burns: Fast Relief for First- and Second-Degree Injuries

🚲⛰️ Ready, Set, Ride! Kids’ Mountain Biking Skills Clinic Kicks Off November 23

🌷🧵🌷Get Creative! Make Friendsgiving Bracelets at Irvine’s Teen Craft Event

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈‍⬛🌌 Heartwarming Help for the Holidays: Support the Irvine Animal Care Center

🏀 Hernandez’s Career-High 29 Points Propel UCI Women’s Basketball to Victory Over William & Mary

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚽️ Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Triumphs 3-1 Over Santiago Canyon on Sophomore Day

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈 Northwood Girls Flag Football Outplays Trabuco Hills to Capture First CIF Championship

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💊 Over 4,000 Ecstasy Pills Seized in Irvine Drug Investigation

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the cranberry blush?

It saw the turkey dressing.

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

Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles Present Free Concert Series This Weekend

Experience the next generation of talent with Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles' series of free concerts this weekend! Highlights include:

Don’t miss these dynamic performances brimming with passion and artistry!

Keeping Irvine Safe: Police Target Traffic and Noise Violations

On Thursday, Irvine PD conducted High-Visibility Enforcement in Woodbury, issuing over 50 citations for bike and cell phone violations. Later, they addressed city-wide complaints about loud exhausts and street racing, citing 19 drivers for noise and vehicle violations. These operations reflect the department's commitment to community safety.

Santa’s Magic Mailbox Returns to Irvine This Holiday Season

Santa’s magic mailbox is returning to Irvine this holiday season from November 18 to December 13, at Heritage, Northwood, and Turtle Rock Community Centers. Families can drop off letters to Santa, and each one will be delivered to his workshop. Responses will be ready for pick-up at the same location within about a week. To ensure Santa has time to reply, families are encouraged to submit letters early.

Visit cityofirvine.org/letterstosanta for more details.

Brighten a Child’s Holiday Season – Join Irvine’s Toy Drive for Military Families

Support Irvine’s adopted 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines by donating new, unwrapped gifts for infants and children 12 and under! Drop off donations through December 14 at Irvine City Hall, the Irvine Police Department, or the Great Park Visitors Center. Your generosity will brighten the holidays for military families. Details: irvine211marines.org.

Walk-In Urgent Care for Burns: Fast Relief for First- and Second-Degree Injuries

Family Care Centers in Irvine, Fountain Valley, and Costa Mesa, CA, offer urgent care for first- and second-degree burns, with walk-in services available daily.

  • Burns from hot objects, liquids, or the sun can lead to serious complications if untreated.

  • First-degree burns typically heal within 3-6 days, while second-degree burns may take 7-21 days.

  • Urgent care includes wound cleaning, antibiotic treatment, pain management, and tetanus shots if needed.

  • Severe burns, including third-degree or burns on critical areas, require ER attention.

  • Clinics offer extended hours, online check-ins, and on-site labs for comprehensive care.

Ready, Set, Ride! Kids’ Mountain Biking Skills Clinic Kicks Off November 23

Kids (ages 8-12) can learn practical mountain biking skills at the IRC Kid’s Rider Skills Clinic on Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Irvine Open Space Preserve. The clinic covers bike safety, handling techniques, and riding over various terrains. Riders need a mountain bike (20" wheels or larger, multiple gears, hand brakes, knobby tires).

Get Creative! Make Friendsgiving Bracelets at Irvine’s Teen Craft Event

Join a fun in-person craft session to create friendship bracelets for the holiday season! The event is on Thursday, November 21, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Irvine Heritage Park Library. Open to teens and tweens ages 12-17, it’s a perfect opportunity to get creative and share the holiday spirit.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Thu, November 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Vocal Music Winter Concert

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. Thu, December 5, 7:00 PM: A Winter Celebration at Big Theater.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2024-25-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

  1. Thurs, December 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra

  2. Fri, December 13, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Winter Concerts: Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. Fri, December 6, 7:00 PM: Winter Celebration Concert at WHS Performing Arts Center.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

  1. Wed, December 18, 6:00-10:00 PM: IM Winter Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

Heartwarming Help for the Holidays: Support the Irvine Animal Care Center

Holiday Donation Drive (Nov 1–Jan 15): Help the Irvine Animal Care Center give injured and neglected animals a second chance! From life-saving surgeries to specialized treatments, your support makes it all possible. Animals like Mira, who came in with a fractured leg and a severed ear, received the care they needed and found their forever home. Every donation, big or small, helps save lives. Learn more and spread some holiday cheer at cityofirvine.org/animals.

Hernandez’s Career-High 29 Points Propel UCI Women’s Basketball to Victory Over William & Mary

UC Irvine women's basketball defeated William & Mary 72-55, led by Hunter Hernandez's career-high 29 points in her third game back from injury. Hernandez hit four threes and was nearly perfect from the free-throw line (9-of-10). Olivia Williams added 15 points and seven rebounds, while Nikki Tom contributed across the board in her 100th career game. UCI shot 44% overall and 52% from deep, holding William & Mary to 35%. Despite a brief surge from the Tribe, UCI maintained control with strong runs in each quarter. The Anteaters, now 2-1, face Saint Mary’s on Nov. 16 at 2 PM.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Sat, Nov 16: vs Saint Mary's, 2:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Sat, Nov 16: vs Pepperdine, 7:00 PM

Men's Water Polo

  1. Fri, Nov 15: vs Long Beach State, 7:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men’s Soccer Triumphs 3-1 Over Santiago Canyon on Sophomore Day

Irvine Valley's men's soccer team won 3-1 against Santiago Canyon on sophomore day, boosting their playoff chances. The Lasers, now 7-11-1 overall and 5-6-1 in the OEC, dominated with a 14-7 shot advantage. Goals came from Armon Haghighat (15’), Marcio Costa (48’), and Finn Monk (89’). Josh Simonton made three saves, and seniors were honored post-match.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Basketball

  1. Fri, Nov 15: vs El Camino, 7:00 PM

Women's Soccer

  1. Tues, Nov 12: vs Orange Coast, 3:00 PM

  2. Fri, Nov 15: vs Golden West, 3:00 PM

Northwood Girls Flag Football Outplays Trabuco Hills to Capture First CIF Championship

Northwood High’s girls flag football team defeated Trabuco Hills 31-17 to win the CIF Division 2 championship at Fred Kelly Stadium. The Timberwolves (19-6) relied on strong defense, with three interceptions from Rebekah Welch, Sailor Kensrue, and Natalie Keith, and an explosive offense led by Keith, who threw five touchdown passes. Elisa Kung and Hailey Brennan each caught two TDs. Trabuco Hills (17-4) closed the gap late, but Northwood’s defense held strong. The win marked Northwood’s ninth straight victory, capping a historic season in the inaugural CIF girls flag football playoffs.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With November Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

November 2024  

Wednesday, November 18

  • 03:30 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Tesoro at Woolett Pool

Monday, November 19

  • 05:30 PM: Basketball, Girls VR vs. Troy at Irvine High School Game Gym

Tuesday, November 21

  • 04:00 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Alta Loma at Woolett Pool

Thursday, November 21

  • 03:30 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Aliso Niguel at Woolett Pool

Over 4,000 Ecstasy Pills Seized in Irvine Drug Investigation

Irvine police arrested Yuzhu Yang, 31, for multiple narcotics violations after a traffic stop and search warrant revealed over 4,000 ecstasy pills, two pounds of ketamine, and other drugs. The investigation, led by a patrol officer and SIU, highlights the department's dedication to keeping the city safe.

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!

Irvine Insider is sent to a local audience of Irvine residence Monday through Friday with 50% - 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

November 1 - December 14 Annual Holiday Toy Drive

November 17 Mozart & Beethoven 3 PM

November 17 PSSS: Found in Translation 7 PM

November 18 PSYO: Escapades 7 PM

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