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Pi Day Pizza Deals: Discounts & $3.14 Specials in Irvine & Newport Beach

Issue # 0361

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Joshua Tjia
11 Mar

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🗳️📫 Irvine Special Election Set for April 15 to Fill District 5 Council Seat

🩰🔬 From Ballet to Biology: UCI Grad Balances Dance and Medicine

🍕 Pi Day Pizza Deals: Discounts & $3.14 Specials in Irvine & Newport Beach

🍵☕️ KRISP Now Open in Irvine! Fresh Coffee, Tea, and More Await

🎡🎠 Westpark Elementary Spring Carnival – Donations Needed

🩺🚶🏻‍♀️🥗 7 Steps to Unlock Your Healthiest Life in 2025

🌳💧 Quail Hill Loop Reopens, But Other Trails Remain Closed

🥔☘️ Teen Culinary Workshop: Learn to Cook an Irish Feast on March 19

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐕 Weekly Pet Update: 4 Dogs, 11 Cats Adopted, 5 Reunited with Owners

🎾 UC Irvine Men’s Tennis Wins Fourth Straight, Defeats LMU 4-2

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐 Irvine Valley Men's Volleyball Sweeps Grossmont

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

⚾️ Woodbridge Baseball Walks Off Kennedy 3-2 With Late-Inning Rally

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🚬 Man Arrested for Irvine Vape Shop Burglary After DNA Match

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What kind of bow can’t be tied?

A rainbow.

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

Irvine Special Election Set for April 15 to Fill District 5 Council Seat

Irvine will hold a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 15, to fill the District 5 Council seat left vacant after Larry Agran's election as Mayor.

  • Voters in Woodbridge, Westpark, University Park, and Rancho San Joaquin will receive vote-by-mail ballots starting the week of March 17.

  • The three candidates are Anthony Kuo (Planning Commissioner, former Councilmember), Betty Martinez Franco (small business owner), and Dana Cornelius (Woodbridge South Lake HOA board member).

  • More details and candidate statements are available on the City’s website.

From Ballet to Biology: UCI Grad Balances Dance and Medicine

Cassidy Doan, a professional ballerina since 13, graduated from UC Irvine with degrees in dance and biological sciences. Inspired by chemistry and her mother’s cancer diagnosis, she pursued pediatric oncology research while leading the Pro-Health Journal Club. Now a medical assistant and dance teacher, she plans to apply to medical school in May, aiming to become a pediatrician while continuing to dance and teach. “I will dance until I die,” she says, committed to both passions.

Pi Day Pizza Deals: Discounts & $3.14 Specials in Irvine & Newport Beach

Celebrate Pi Day (March 14) with special pizza deals at select Irvine and Newport Beach locations!

  • Pizza Hut: 20% off entire order (Crossroads, Orchard Hills).

  • Sgt. Pepperoni’s: $3.14 cheese pizza slices (Campus Plaza).

  • zpizza: $10 off $25 order (Crystal Cove).

  • Blaze Pizza: BOGO 11-inch pizza for $3.14 (in-restaurant only).

Offers valid March 14, with some restrictions. Blaze Pizza’s deal requires in-person ordering, applies only to original dough, and limits two pizzas per person.

KRISP Now Open in Irvine! Fresh Coffee, Tea, and More Await

KRISP - ALTON is now open! KRISP Fresh Living offers premium coffee, tea, pastries, made-to-order meals, and grab-and-go options, bringing a fresh lifestyle to Orange County. Their specialty coffee is sourced from a master roaster in Buena Park, ensuring high-quality barista-style drinks. Learn more at krispfreshliving.com.

Location: 15625 Alton Pkwy, Suite C, Irvine, CA 92618

Westpark Elementary Spring Carnival – Donations Needed

Westpark Elementary PTA is gearing up for its biggest event of the year—the Annual Spring Carnival! A day packed with games, fun, and prizes for kids, the event relies on community support.

  • Raffle donations are needed, including gift cards, toys, experiences, and hotel stays—every contribution helps!

  • All donations are tax-deductible, and receipts will be provided.

  • If you’d like to contribute, email [email protected]. 

7 Steps to Unlock Your Healthiest Life in 2025

Start the new year by focusing on your health with these expert-backed steps:

  1. Get Moving – Regular exercise improves physical and mental health. Find activities you enjoy, start slow, and build a routine with friends or family.

  2. Annual Screenings – Stay on top of health checks, including physical exams, blood tests, and screenings for cancer, cholesterol, and BMI. Preventive care helps catch issues early.

  3. Lose Weight – Obesity increases health risks. Maintain a balanced diet, track eating habits, and exercise regularly.

  4. Eat Nourishing Food – A plant-based diet supports gut and heart health. Incorporate fiber-rich foods, fermented options, and healthy proteins to improve digestion and lower cholesterol.

  5. Improve Sleep Habits – Quality sleep (7-9 hours) enhances mood, immunity, and memory. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule, limit screen time before bed, and manage caffeine intake.

  6. Boost Immunity – Support your immune system with hydration, exercise, a healthy diet, and key nutrients like zinc and vitamin D.

  7. Prioritize Mental Wellness – Manage stress, exercise, limit negative media exposure, and seek support if needed. Therapy and meditation can help improve mental health.

Take small, sustainable steps to a healthier you!

Quail Hill Loop Reopens, But Other Trails Remain Closed

Quail Hill Loop Trail is open again, but Shady Canyon and Bommer Canyon trails remain closed due to muddy conditions. Another storm is expected this week, so more closures may follow—stay tuned for updates!

Teen Culinary Workshop: Learn to Cook an Irish Feast on March 19

Learn to cook a festive Irish meal at the Teen Culinary Workshop: Irish Feast! Teens will make creamy mashed potatoes, savory bangers with gravy, and traditional Irish soda bread—perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Open to beginners and aspiring chefs alike, this hands-on workshop is a fun way to sharpen kitchen skills.

March 19, 4–6:30 p.m. | Irvine Fine Arts Center. Register online here

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 11, 7-8 PM : Vocal Music Spring Concert, NHS Theater

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. May 1-2, 7:00 PM: Broadway Rocks!, 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. March 13, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Orchestra Music Festival Concerts, Performing Arts Center

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. March 21, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert, 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. March 13, 6:30 PM: Festival Concert, Irvine Performing Arts Center.

  2. March 15, All Day: Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine High School Campus.

  3. March 18, 7:00 PM: District Jazz Festival, Woodbridge HS Performing Arts Center.

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

Weekly Pet Update: 4 Dogs, 11 Cats Adopted, 5 Reunited with Owners

From March 3–9, four dogs (Birch, Mika, Milo, Plumeria) and 11 cats (Dianne, Fern, Flynn, Furnando, Gargoyle, Luna, Marcona, Nikita, Percy, Pistachio, Sunkist) were adopted—congrats to their new families! One chinchilla (Cannoli) was sent to rescue, and five dogs were reunited with their owners. More info at cityofirvine.org/animals.

UC Irvine Men’s Tennis Wins Fourth Straight, Defeats LMU 4-2

No. 41 UC Irvine men’s tennis secured its fourth consecutive win with a 4-2 victory over LMU, improving to 8-3 on the season. The 90th-ranked duo of Andy Nguyen and Noah Zamora dominated in doubles, winning 6-1, while the decisive doubles match was clinched in a tight 7-6 (7-5) tiebreaker. Zamora, ranked 54th nationally, cruised in singles with a 6-2, 6-1 win, while Nguyen added a straight-set victory. Despite LMU’s fight, Rithvik Krishna sealed the match with a comeback win. UCI next hosts Navy on March 13 and Yale on March 14 at Anteater Tennis Stadium.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Tennis

  • Tue, Mar 11 – vs Illinois State, 2:00 PM

  • Wed, Mar 12 – vs Lehigh, 2:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  • Thu, Mar 13 – vs Navy, TBA

  • Fri, Mar 14 – vs Yale, TBA

Women's Water Polo

  • Wed, Mar 12 – vs Concordia, 6:00 PM

  • Fri, Mar 14 – vs CSUN, 12:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  • Fri, Mar 14 – Challenge Cup, 1:00 PM

Women's Track & Field

  • Fri, Mar 14 – Challenge Cup, 1:00 PM

Irvine Valley Men's Volleyball Sweeps Grossmont

No. 6 Irvine Valley men's volleyball secured its seventh three-set sweep of the season, defeating Grossmont 28-26, 25-21, 25-15. The Lasers (9-3 overall, 3-1 conference) overcame an early five-point deficit in the first set, rallying behind key plays from freshman Travis Kaufman and setter Bryce Nohava. Jack McGrew led with 11 kills, while Kaufman added nine kills and four aces. Nohava ran the offense with 24 assists, and Domenic Marquez contributed five digs. Irvine Valley now prepares for a crucial matchup against No. 3 Golden West on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Men's Volleyball

  1. Wed, Mar 12 – vs Golden West, 6:00 PM

Baseball

  1. Fri, Mar 14 – vs Santa Ana, 1:00 PM

Women's Beach Volleyball

  1. Sat, Mar 22 – vs El Camino, 10:00 AM

  2. Sat, Mar 22 – vs Concordia University, Irvine, 1:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Wed, Mar 26 – vs Linfield College, 10:00 AMv

Woodbridge Baseball Walks Off Kennedy 3-2 With Late-Inning Rally

Woodbridge High School baseball secured a 3-2 walk-off victory over Kennedy in a non-league game at Ryan Lemmon Stadium. Woodbridge trailed 2-1 entering the seventh inning but rallied as Nevan Namgoong beat out an infield single, stole second, and Vincent DeMarco was hit by a pitch. Caleb Camacho walked in the tying run, and Henry Uhrik’s sacrifice fly sealed the win. Starter Dylan Mutuc pitched six solid innings, allowing two runs, while Caden Camacho closed the game with a scoreless seventh for the win. Kennedy’s Noah Arriola held Woodbridge scoreless for five innings before the late comeback. Woodbridge Coach Ryan Brucker praised the team's pitching and defense, while Kennedy’s Coach Tom Monahan remained optimistic about upcoming league play. Woodbridge begins Pacific Coast League action against Sage Hill, while Kennedy opens Empire League play against Buena Park.

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With March Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

March 2025

Tuesday, March 11

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis (Boys, VR) vs Woodbridge at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 3:30 PM - Golf (Boys, VR) vs St. Margaret's Episcopal (TBD)

  • 5:15 PM - Volleyball (Boys, VR) vs Woodbridge at Irvine High School Game Gym

Wednesday, March 12

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving (Boys, VR) vs Sage Hill, Rosary Academy, Servite at Woolett Pool

  • 3:30 PM - Swimming & Diving (Girls, VR) vs Sage Hill, Rosary Academy, Servite at Woolett Pool

  • 4:00 PM - Lacrosse (Boys, VR) vs Portola at Irvine High School Stadium

Thursday, March 13

  • 3:15 PM - Tennis (Boys, VR) vs Portola at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 3:30 PM - Beach Volleyball (Girls, VR) vs Laguna Beach at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

Friday, March 14

  • 3:30 PM - Baseball (VR) vs Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Baseball Field

  • 5:00 PM - Lacrosse (Girls, VR) vs El Dorado at Irvine High School Stadium

Man Arrested for Irvine Vape Shop Burglary After DNA Match

In August, a Vape shop in East Irvine was burglarized, with $140,000 stolen from a safe. Investigators collected evidence, and DNA from one item recently matched 31-year-old Toan Vo of Westminster. Detectives arrested Vo today for burglary, and he was booked at Orange County Jail.

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

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

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    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

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    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

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

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