In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

❄🚘⚠ Stay Safe This Winter: Crucial Road Safety Tips

🛍🎄 Holiday Shopping Safety Reminders From Irvine Police

☔🚷🚶‍♂️ Rainfall Leads to Temporary Closure of Local Hiking Trails

🔥🧯 Seasonal Reminder: Fire Safety Begins at Home - Essential Home Fire Escape Planning Guide

🔔📚✨ Ring in the New Year at Irvine Heritage Park Library: Festive Noon Year's Eve Bash

😋🥗🍜 Transform Your Health with UCI Health’s Top 2023 Recipe

🌳🚶‍♀️ Discover the Charm of Woodbridge Lake with a Guided Evening Hike – Sign Up Now

🖼 Discover "Revision" and "Into the Garden" - Irvine Fine Arts Center's Captivating New Shows

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐇🐶🛌 Essential Winter Pet Care Tips: Keep Your Furry Friends Warm and Safe

🏐 UCI's Hilir Henno Secures Second Consecutive Selection for Volleyball Big West Preseason Team

🏀 UC Irvine Men's Basketball Falls to New Mexico 78-65 in Non-Conference Finale

🤽‍♂️⚽🏐 UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 High School Basketball Battles Heat Up: Round up of Final Scores for Dec 21

🏈🎾 High School Varsity Athletics: Football Face-offs and Sports Calendar

👮‍♂️🚚 Irvine Police Hunt for Suspects in $200K Company Truck Burglaries

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

Why can you never count on snowflakes and snowballs?

Answer: Because they always flake out and meltdown!

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

Stay Safe This Winter: Crucial Road Safety Tips

Winter driving safety tips:

1. Check tire tread

2. Use headlights, slow down on wet roads

3. Stay alert and focused

4. Don't drive impaired.

#WinterSafety #DrivingTips #Winter2023

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Holiday Shopping Safety Reminders From Irvine Police

Irvine Police Safety Tips for Holiday Shopping:

1. Keep valuables out of sight in cars

2. Stay alert and avoid distractions like earbuds

3. Never leave purses unattended in carts

4. Carry minimal cash

5. Shield your PIN on keypads

6. Shop on secure websites

7. Be cautious of strangers asking for help due to recent jewelry thefts.

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Rainfall Leads to Temporary Closure of Local Hiking Trails

Winter starts with rainy weather, leading to the closure of the City's open space trails, including Bommer Canyon, Quail Hill, and Shady Canyon, due to mud. They will remain closed for a few days for drying, with updates to follow on reopening.

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Seasonal Reminder: Fire Safety Begins at Home - Essential Home Fire Escape Planning Guide

Ensure fire safety this season by preparing and practicing a home fire escape plan with your family. Create yours at bit.ly/OCFAEscapePlan.

#OCFAholidaytips

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Ring in the New Year at Irvine Heritage Park Library: Festive Noon Year's Eve Bash

Join the Noon Year's Eve event at Irvine Heritage Park Library on Dec 31 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Located at 14361 Yale Avenue, Irvine, CA. Features crafts, treats, and a noon countdown with a balloon drop.

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Transform Your Health with UCI Health’s Top 2023 Recipe

UCI Health's Top Recipes of 2023, curated by Jessica VanRoo of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, focus on nutrient-rich, disease-preventing meals. Highlights include:

1. Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Recipes combatting chronic inflammation linked to various diseases, featuring inflammation-reducing ingredients.

2. Acid Reflux Relief: Meals designed to soothe acid reflux, affecting over 60 million Americans monthly, with ingredients known to calm digestive issues.

3. Mediterranean-Inspired Meals: Dishes from the Mediterranean diet, acclaimed for reducing cardiovascular disease risks and linked to preventing type 2 diabetes and dementia.

4. ADHD-Friendly Nutrition: Foods aimed at alleviating ADHD symptoms, based on studies showing benefits from eliminating sugar, gluten, and other triggers.

5. Heart-Healthy Comfort Food: Recipes addressing heart disease risk factors, focusing on nutritious ingredients for a balanced diet.

Explore these recipes at UCI Health's website https://bit.ly/3tzKKl8 for healthier eating options.

Discover the Charm of Woodbridge Lake with a Guided Evening Hike – Sign Up Now

Join the Sunrise to Sunset Hikers for a leisurely evening hike around Woodbridge Lake in Irvine on Friday, December 22nd, at 6pm. Starting at AMC Cinemas in Woodbridge Village Center, the group offers a beginner-friendly, one-hour hike covering two miles around North Woodbridge Lake on a flat, paved path. Optionally, hikers can extend their walk to include South Lake, making it a two-hour, four-mile hike. Prior registration is required.

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Discover "Revision" and "Into the Garden" - Irvine Fine Arts Center's Captivating New Shows

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is currently hosting two exhibitions, “Revision” and “Into the Garden,” until February 3. “Revision” showcases works by seven artists, exploring the rejuvenation of materials and ideas. “Into the Garden” features Dani Dodge and Carolyn Mason, focusing on the immersive experience of viewing art. Both exhibitions are a collaboration with Durden and Ray. Details at irvinefinearts.org/exhibitions.

#artexhibition #contemporaryart

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Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

1. January 11, 2024: IUSD Winds Area Concert (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

2. January 12, 2024: Symphony Irvine Collaboration Concert (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

3. March 6, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Band (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

4. March 7, 2024: Spring Festival Concert – Orchestra (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

5. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

6. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

1. February 1 & 2: LEGENDS CONCERT at 7:00 PM.

2. March 7, 8, 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

3. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for December.

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

1. January 17th-22nd: WHS Music Department Disney World Trip

2. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

3. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

4. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

5. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No further events scheduled for December.

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

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

1. Fri & Sat, Jan. 26 & 27: Weekend Singers & Canta Bella at Pilgrim Pines.

2. Th-Sat, Feb. 1-3, All day: CA All-State Choir Weekend (Any Student) in Sacramento, CA.

3. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

4. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

5. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

6. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

7. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

8. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

9. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

10. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

11. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

12. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

13. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

14. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

15. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html

Essential Winter Pet Care Tips: Keep Your Furry Friends Warm and Safe

In Southern California's cooler winters, it's important to:

1. Keep pets warm and safe and ensure they have cozy bedding

2. Protect them from drafts and cold air

3. Ensure that pets have access to fresh water

4. Stay active with toys and playtime

5. Plan walks according to the weather forecast.

For a happy, healthy winter for your pet, visit irvineanimals.org/resources for more tips.

#WinterPetSafety #IrvineAnimalCareCenter

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UCI's Hilir Henno Secures Second Consecutive Selection for Volleyball Big West Preseason Team

Junior Hilir Henno from UCI was selected for the Big West Preseason Coaches Team again. In 2023, he was a first team All-American, leading in ace average (.880) and setting UCI records for aces. He ranked high in kills and points in the Big West, and was recognized as AVCA National Player of the Week and Big West Offensive Player of the Week. UCI's volleyball team, ranked 5th nationally in 2023, starts the 2024 season ranked third in the preseason poll.

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UC Irvine Men's Basketball Falls to New Mexico 78-65 in Non-Conference Finale

New Mexico defeated UC Irvine 78-65 in their non-conference finale at The Pit, maintaining their lead throughout the game. The Lobos (11-1) outscored UCI 45-38 in the second half. Key players included Justin Hohn of UCI with 14 points and New Mexico's Jaelen House leading all scorers with 20 points. UCI's bench contributed 25 points, but it wasn't enough against New Mexico's strong performance. UCI now has a 7-5 record, while New Mexico extended their winning streak to 10 games. The Anteaters' next game is the start of Big West action at the Bren Events Center.

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UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Men's Basketball

1.  December 28th, 2023 vs UC Riverside - 7:00 PM

Women's Basketball

1.  December 30th, 2023 vs Cal State Bakersfield - 2:00 PM

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🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Men’s Basketball:

1. Fri Dec 29: vs Alumni. 5:00 PM

Women’s Basketball:

1. Fri Dec 22 - vs Alumni, Time TBA

High School Basketball Battles Heat Up: Round up of Final Scores for Dec 21

- North-South Challenge: Newport Harbor defeated Tesoro 63-53, led by Riggs Guy with 20 points. They'll play Alemany in the Western Tournament semifinals. Other games included Tustin beating Aliso Niguel 54-40, San Clemente winning over Northwood 68-55, and Cypress defeating San Juan Hills 85-78.

- Non-League Boys: Huntington Beach rallied to beat University 81-74, with Oliver Nakra scoring 40 points. Woodbridge narrowly defeated Capistrano Valley 46-45, and Servite won against Savanna 76-60.

- Orange Coast League Boys: Calvary Chapel beat St. Margaret’s 69-58, Estancia defeated Saddleback 61-35, and Costa Mesa won against Santa Ana 61-50.

- Freeway League Boys: Sonora triumphed over Sunny Hills 61-40.

- Non-League Girls: Portola edged out San Juan Hills 61-59, and Woodbridge dominated Tesoro 64-22.

- Freeway League Girls: Sunny Hills narrowly defeated Sonora 44-41.

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High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With December Schedule

Northwood High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

University High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Woodbridge High School Monthly Athletics Calendar (All Level)

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

December 2023

No further home games scheduled for December

Irvine Police Hunt for Suspects in $200K Company Truck Burglaries

Irvine police seek suspects in a series of burglaries involving company trucks near Rockfield and Thomas, resulting in over $200,000 in losses. The burglaries occurred over three days, using a truck stolen from another local business. Tips can be sent to [email protected]. Advice for work truck owners: store indoors or, if outside, remove valuables and park in well-lit, camera-covered areas.

#irvine #irvinepolice #wanted

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November 24 - December 30 Hikari Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms 4:30 PM - 10 PM

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December 9 - 24 Festival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

December 19 - 24 Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Decmber 22 The Pan American Nutcracker Suite Reimagined 8 PM

December 23 Fiesta Navidad 8 PM

Decmber 30 KC and the Sunshine Band 7:30 PM

December 30 Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert 3 PM