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Splash Into Safety Returns to Irvine with Pool Fun and a Movie Night on May 9

Issue # 0621

Author

Joshua Tjia
29 Apr

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎶🎵 Join America 250 for a Musical Tribute Celebrating 250 Years of American History

🍿🛟💦 Splash Into Safety Returns to Irvine with Pool Fun and a Movie Night on May 9

🍵☕️🍞 La La Land Celebrates Grand Opening at Irvine Spectrum With 50% Off Drinks and Toast

🐟🍟 J&G Fried Chicken Irvine Spectrum Offers BOGO for Taiwanese Fried Fish Cakes

🌟🚌 Five IUSD Students Earn 2026 National Merit Scholarships

💊 What to Know Before Taking Dietary Supplements, According to UCI Health

🌳✏️ Plan Your Dream Backyard with IRWD’s Free Yardtopia Workshop on May 16

🧵🎨 Create Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts at Woodbridge’s Arts & Crafts Class, May 8

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈 Keeping Cats Healthy: How to Spot and Manage Weight Gain

⚾️ UC Irvine Baseball Upsets USC with 4-1 Home Win

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾🎾 IVC Men’s Tennis Sweeps Singles and Doubles Titles Again at Ojai

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏐 Crean Lutheran Girls Beach Volleyball Wins Back-to-Back Crestview League Titles

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💊 Two Arrested in Irvine Vehicle Burglary Case Involving Stolen Property and Drugs

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What did the alpaca say when his friend said he was hungry?

Alpaca lunch for you!

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

Join America 250 for a Musical Tribute Celebrating 250 Years of American History

Join Millennial Choirs & Orchestras for America 250 on May 1, at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, a musical tribute celebrating 250 years of the American story. Featuring hundreds of musicians, including children, youth, adults, and a full symphony orchestra, this performance reflects on courage, faith, perseverance, and hope while honoring the shared ideals that continue to unite generations.

Splash Into Safety Returns to Irvine with Pool Fun and a Movie Night on May 9

Join the City of Irvine’s “Splash into Safety” movie night on May 9 at 5:30 p.m. at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center for a family-friendly evening of swimming, inflatable obstacle courses, diving board fun, and a poolside showing of The Parent Trap. In honor of Water Safety Awareness Month, families can also visit the Water Safety Booth for swim safety tips and exchange non–Coast Guard-approved flotation devices for a free properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

La La Land Celebrates Grand Opening at Irvine Spectrum With 50% Off Drinks and Toast

Irvine Spectrum Center is welcoming the grand opening of La La Land on May 2, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., featuring 50% off all drinks and toast all day, plus gifts and prizes for the first 300 guests in line while supplies last. Guests can also take advantage of the soft opening special through May 1 with 50% off all drinks by downloading the La La Land app and scanning it at checkout.

J&G Fried Chicken Irvine Spectrum Offers BOGO for Taiwanese Fried Fish Cakes

J&G Fried Chicken at Irvine Spectrum is offering a limited-time buy one, get one free deal on its Taiwanese fried fish cakes. They’re crispy on the outside and soft, chewy on inside!

Five IUSD Students Earn 2026 National Merit Scholarships

Five students from Irvine Unified School District were named recipients of the corporate-sponsored 2026 National Merit Scholarships, marking the highest number awarded to any school district in Orange County. The recognition is part of the first round of the National Merit Scholarship Program, which honors students for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and positive community impact.

What to Know Before Taking Dietary Supplements, According to UCI Health

Dietary supplements are commonly used by many Americans, but health experts say they are not always necessary and may sometimes carry risks. UCI Health neurologist Dr. Brian Hitt advises patients to be cautious as, especially when products do not clearly list all ingredients or are not being used to treat a known deficiency. He also noted that even when supplements are not harmful, they may not always provide significant benefits, which is why many healthcare providers suggest consulting a doctor before use.

Plan Your Dream Backyard with IRWD’s Free Yardtopia Workshop on May 16

Irvine Ranch Water District is hosting a free Designing Your Yardtopia workshop on Saturday, May 16, from 10–11:30 a.m. at IRWD headquarters. The workshop will offer tips and inspiration from landscape design experts, teaching participants simple drawing techniques, how to evaluate their outdoor space, and how to create a personalized and functional yard design.

Register at IRWD.com/events.

Create Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts at Woodbridge’s Arts & Crafts Class, May 8

Woodbridge Village Association is hosting a Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts class for kids ages 4–10 on Friday, May 8, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Woodbridge Community Center. Children will get to create several handmade Mother’s Day gifts for moms or grandmas and enjoy a snack during class.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. May 15, 5:00-8:00 PM: Jazz at the Oaks, NHS

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

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. May 9, 7:00 PM: Open Mic Night, Black Box

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

Upcoming Irvine High Choral’s Music Calendar

  1. May 9: Glendale Festival, Glendale HS

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

Upcoming Portola High School Music’s Calendar

  1. May 1, 7:00 - 9:00 PM: Portola High School Jazz Night, Portola High Amphitheater

  2. May 14 - 15: PORCHELLA 2026, Portola High Amphitheater

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.phsmusicbooster.org/buy-ticket

Keeping Cats Healthy: How to Spot and Manage Weight Gain

Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of a cat’s overall well-being and quality of life. Extra weight can increase the risk of health concerns such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease, while also affecting comfort, energy levels, and playfulness. Regular veterinary checkups, along with simple observations at home, can help pet owners identify weight changes early and support their cat’s long-term health.

Key Signs a Cat May Be Overweight:

  • It may be difficult to feel the cat’s ribs, or they may only be noticeable with firm pressure

  • The cat’s waistline may appear less defined, with little or no slight inward curve above the hips

  • The cat may seem less active, playful, or energetic than usual

  • A veterinarian may notice gradual weight gain during routine wellness visits

Helpful Ways to Support a Healthy Weight:

  • Schedule a veterinary appointment for a professional weight assessment and personalized guidance

  • Encourage regular play with two 15-minute interactive sessions each day using toys or climbing activities

  • Consider a veterinarian-recommended weight management cat food if advised

  • Limit treats and offer human food only occasionally and in small amounts

  • Continue regular weigh-ins and follow-up visits to monitor progress

UC Irvine Baseball Upsets USC with 4-1 Home Win

UC Irvine baseball upset USC 4-1 at Anteater Ballpark after scoring three runs in the fifth inning to take control of the game. Strong pitching from Hunter Manning, David Butler, and Peyton Rodgers helped seal the win, improving UCI to 3-6 against ranked opponents this season.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Track & Field

  • Fri, May 1 - Steve Scott Invitational, 11:00 AM

Men’s Track & Field

  • Fri, May 1 - Steve Scott Invitational, 11:00 AM

Baseball

  • Fri, May 1 - Cal Poly, 6:00 PM

IVC Men’s Tennis Sweeps Singles and Doubles Titles Again at Ojai

Irvine Valley College men’s tennis continued its dominance at the Ojai Valley Tournament, winning both the singles and doubles titles for the second straight year. Freshman Philip Neuman defeated teammate Steven Anderson in an all-IVC singles final, while Bradley Yung and Nevin McCann won the doubles championship with a victory over Ventura College, helping the Lasers repeat last year’s sweep.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women's Flag Football

  • Fri, May 1 - Cypress, 3:00 PM

Crean Lutheran Girls Beach Volleyball Wins Back-to-Back Crestview League Titles

Crean Lutheran High School’s Girls Beach Volleyball team captured the Crestview League title after finishing league play with a 7-1 record. The championship marks the Saints’ second consecutive league title.

High School Athletics Calendar

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Updated With April Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

April 2026

Wednesday, April 29

  • Baseball - 3:30 PM vs Laguna Beach

Two Arrested in Irvine Vehicle Burglary Case Involving Stolen Property and Drugs

Irvine Police investigated a vehicle burglary last Thursday at an apartment garage on Martin, where more than $3,000 in personal property was stolen. On Sunday, the Real Time Crime Center spotted the suspect vehicle in Irvine, leading officers to detain a man and woman. Officers recovered the stolen items, along with illegal drugs and mail belonging to others. Chris Huynh, 48, of Garden Grove, and Yasmine Nahida Kanbour, 41, of Tustin, were arrested on burglary, conspiracy, possessing stolen property, and drug-related charges.

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!

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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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