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Pick Up Affordable Reads for the Family at Heritage Park Library’s Aug. 29 Book Sale

Issue # 0698

Author

Joshua Tjia
28 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🏃🏾‍♀️🥇 Irvine’s Jaide Boston Making Her Mark on the National Track Scene

☀️💡 Free Solarize Irvine Workshop Offers Guidance on Solar, Batteries and Home Energy Upgrades

🎸🎶 My Hero Academia in Concert Comes to Segerstrom Hall September 15

🍓🍵 Strawberry Meets Matcha at Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine

📚📕 Pick Up Affordable Reads for the Family at Heritage Park Library’s Aug. 29 Book Sale

👀 Learn How to Safely Wear and Care for Contact Lenses at Free UCI Health Webinar

🌱🧤 Help Care for Quail Hill’s Native Plants at September Stewardship Event

🍂🎨 Modern Makers Mart Returns to Woodbury Town Center September 12–13

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🌷🌸 Pet-Safe Gardening: 15 Beautiful Plants to Consider for Your Yard

🎾 UCI Women’s Tennis Adds Transfer Montana Parkinson for 2026–27 Season

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚓🛠️ Irvine Police Recover Stolen Construction Tools, Arrest Suspect for Grand Theft

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why did the tire take a nap?

It was worn out.

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

Irvine’s Jaide Boston Making Her Mark on the National Track Scene

At just 12 years old, Irvine native Jaide Boston is emerging as a promising young track athlete. An eight-time All-American Junior Olympian specializing in the 400m and 800m, Jaide recently helped her Black Lightning relay team win the 4x400m at the USATF National Junior Olympics with a national-leading time, followed by a third-place finish at the AAU Junior Olympics. She is also entering seventh grade at Sierra Vista Middle School, balancing academics with training three to four days a week. Jaide hopes to add the 200m to her events and, looking ahead, dreams of competing for USC and becoming a neurologist.

Free Solarize Irvine Workshop Offers Guidance on Solar, Batteries and Home Energy Upgrades

Irvine homeowners interested in solar and clean-energy upgrades can attend a free Solarize Irvine Zoom workshop on Wednesday, September 2, from 7–8:15 p.m. Hosted by nonprofit OC Goes Solar in partnership with the City of Irvine, the workshop will cover solar panels, battery storage, prepaid lease options offering potential upfront savings of 30% or more, Solarize Irvine group discounts, EV charging, heat pumps, and tips for comparing quotes. Attendees can also meet participating 2026 solar contractors and learn about their options. The event is free and open to the public.

Register here

My Hero Academia in Concert Comes to Segerstrom Hall September 15

My Hero Academia in Concert comes to Segerstrom Hall on Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m., celebrating 10 years of the popular anime with a 15-piece live band performing Yuki Hayashi’s score alongside visuals highlighting memorable moments from all eight seasons.

Strawberry Meets Matcha at Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine

Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine is serving its sweet and smooth Strawberry Cloud Matcha. Have a visit with a friend and try this adorable, tasty drink.

Pick Up Affordable Reads for the Family at Heritage Park Library’s Aug. 29 Book Sale

The Friends of the Heritage Park Library will host a book sale Saturday, August 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Shoppers can pick up:

  • five children’s books for $1

  • three adult paperbacks for $1

  • two hardcover books for $1

The sale is cash only, and is an affordable way to stock up on books while supporting the library.

Learn How to Safely Wear and Care for Contact Lenses at Free UCI Health Webinar

UCI Health is hosting a free virtual community lecture on contact lenses on Tuesday, September 1, from 7–8 p.m. Optometrist Joseph Bui, OD, of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute will discuss how to properly wear, care for and choose contact lenses, along with answers to common questions. The presentation will be held on Zoom and is open to the community.

Help Care for Quail Hill’s Native Plants at September Stewardship Event

Join the City of Irvine for a stewardship morning at Quail Hill Loop Trail on Friday, September 11, from 9 a.m.–noon. Volunteers will help water, weed, and maintain seedlings and native plants along the one-mile trail as part of an ongoing habitat enhancement project.

Modern Makers Mart Returns to Woodbury Town Center September 12–13

The Modern Makers Mart returns to Woodbury Town Center in Irvine on September 12–13 from 3–8:30 p.m. with a Dark Cottagecore-themed fall market. More than 55 local makers will offer handmade goods, accompanied by live music and family-friendly activities.

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

Pet-Safe Gardening: 15 Beautiful Plants to Consider for Your Yard

Creating a colorful garden doesn’t have to come at the expense of pet safety. Many plants are considered pet-friendly, offering pet owners plenty of options for a beautiful outdoor space with fewer worries.

15 pet-friendly plants:

  • Zinnia

  • Petunia

  • Camellia

  • Sage

  • Sunflowers

  • Snapdragons

  • Marigolds

  • Common thyme

  • Hibiscus

  • Fuchsias

  • Rosemary

  • Gerbera daisy

  • Alyssum

  • Coral bells

  • Purple basil

UCI Women’s Tennis Adds Transfer Montana Parkinson for 2026–27 Season

UC Irvine women’s tennis has added transfer Montana Parkinson for the 2026–27 season after two successful years at New Mexico State. Parkinson went 22-4 in singles last season, earned Conference USA All-Academic honors, and brings collegiate and junior-level experience to the Anteaters.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men’s Water Polo

  • Fri, Aug 28 - vs Chapman, 9:00 AM

  • Fri, Aug 28 - vs George Washington University, 2:20 PM

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

No further home games for this month

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated with August Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

August 2026

Friday, August 28

  • Football - 7:00 PM vs Portola

Irvine Police Recover Stolen Construction Tools, Arrest Suspect for Grand Theft

Irvine Police arrested a 59-year-old Anaheim man in connection with tools stolen from a contractor at the new Meridian Apartment construction site on Bryan. After noticing tools disappearing since January, the contractor began using electronic trackers and recently traced a missing tool to a storage facility in Orange. Crime Impact Unit detectives identified the renter and arrested him at the unit, where they recovered the stolen tools and several stolen cooktops valued at more than $2,500. The suspect was booked into Orange County Jail on suspicion of grand theft.

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!

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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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