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Stay Safe on E-Vehicles: Must-Know Tips for a Safe Holiday Season

Issue # 0306

Author

Joshua Tjia
10 Dec

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

✨🎄🛥️ From Gardens to Boats: SoCal’s Top Holiday Light Attractions

🎁🚲 Stay Safe on E-Vehicles: Must-Know Tips for a Safe Holiday Season

💧🏊‍♂️ Irvine’s Woollett Aquatics Center to Host 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships

📝 📖 Master Budgeting, Credit, and Career Skills at Irvine's Adulting Skills Workshop on Dec 16

🤕 Comprehensive Headache & Migraine Treatment in Orange County

🌿🌳 Discover Orange County’s Winter Magic: From Toyon Shrubs to Mistletoe in the Santa Ana Mountains

🎨 Unleash Creativity: Monday Art School at Irvine Fine Arts Center, Dec. 16

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛ Who Found Their Forever Homes This Week? Blu, Willow, Mashed Potatoes, and Friends

🎾 UC Irvine’s Noah Zamora Rises to No. 31 in National Tennis Rankings

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏒 Irvine’s Noah Davidson Scores Game-Winning Goal in U-17 Hockey Championship

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What happens if you eat Christmas decorations?

You get tinselitus.

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

From Gardens to Boats: SoCal’s Top Holiday Light Attractions

While Irvine has plenty of holiday cheer to go around, nearby attractions in surrounding Southern California also shine during the holidays with dazzling light displays.

  • Highlights include the Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens, a mile-long interactive walk with stunning lighting installations;

  • L.A. Zoo Lights, featuring LED displays, 3D projections, and festive animal-themed decorations;

  • and the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside, boasting over 5 million lights and holiday attractions.

  • The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade showcases decorated boats sailing through the harbor

  • while Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena lights up historic deodar cedars along a 0.7-mile stretch.

Read more here to discover even more holiday celebrations and create lasting memories with your loved ones!

Stay Safe on E-Vehicles: Must-Know Tips for a Safe Holiday Season

E-vehicles like e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-skateboards make wonderful holiday gifts! But whether you're planning to give one or already have one, safety should always be the top priority. The Irvine Police Department has shared some handy tips to help you and your loved ones ride responsibly and safely.

  • Students riding e-vehicles to school must register them with their school—contact your administration office for details.

  • Key safety reminders include obeying traffic laws, wearing helmets (required by law for riders under 18 and on Type 3 e-bikes), using lights and reflectors for visibility, staying alert and distraction-free, being courteous to others, and riding at safe speeds.

  • Additionally, California classifies e-bikes into three types; modifications to increase speed are unsafe and discouraged.

Irvine’s Woollett Aquatics Center to Host 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships

USA Swimming has confirmed the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, California, as the host of the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. This marks the return of the prestigious quadrennial meet, last held in 2018, after the 2022 edition was canceled due to a crowded international swimming calendar. Initially expected to be hosted by Canada, the event was shifted to Southern California to support preparations for the LA28 Olympics and boost regional interest in swimming. The Woollett Aquatics Center, previously hosting the 2010 Pan Pacs and multiple USA Swimming events, has two 50-meter pools and expandable seating up to 4,000. Open water competition details will be announced later.

Master Budgeting, Credit, and Career Skills at Irvine's Adulting Skills Workshop on Dec 16

Feeling overwhelmed by adult responsibilities? Join the Level Up Workshop Series at the Irvine Heritage Park Library on Monday, December 16, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

  • This interactive session will cover essential skills for independence, including budgeting, understanding credit scores, resume building, interview techniques, and turning passions into income.

  • Complimentary books are available while supplies last, and no registration is required.

  • For more information, contact the library at 949-936-4040.

Comprehensive Headache & Migraine Treatment in Orange County

Headaches and migraines can significantly disrupt daily activities, with common causes ranging from stress and sinus infections to medication side effects.

  • Typical headache symptoms include mild pain, tenderness, and pressure, while migraines often involve intense throbbing pain, sensitivity to light, nausea, and visual disturbances.

  • Severe or worsening headaches, particularly those accompanied by vision changes, confusion, or high fever, warrant prompt medical attention.

  • Urgent care clinics in Irvine, Fountain Valley, and Costa Mesa provide walk-in and virtual visit options. These facilities are staffed by experienced professionals who offer personalized treatments to address the root causes of headaches and migraines. 

Fine more here

Discover Orange County’s Winter Magic: From Toyon Shrubs to Mistletoe in the Santa Ana Mountains

Orange County may not have snow, but it has its own winter charm with seasonal flora like vibrant Toyon shrubs (Christmas Berries) and rare Tecate cypress. Mistletoe, a holiday favorite, can also be spotted growing high in the cottonwood and sycamore trees in the Santa Ana Mountains, making winter hikes a festive and magical experience.

Unleash Creativity: Monday Art School at Irvine Fine Arts Center, Dec. 16

Spark your child’s creativity at Monday Art School on December 16, 3:30–5 p.m., at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. This foundational art class teaches kids drawing, painting, color theory, and composition, guided by experienced instructors.

Register here.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. Fri, December 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM: Winter Gala Concert

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

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

No further events scheduled for December.

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

No further events scheduled for December.

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

Who Found Their Forever Homes This Week? Blu, Willow, Mashed Potatoes, and Friends

From December 2–8, 4 dogs (Blu, Gryffon, Nala, Willow), 18 cats (including Blitzen, Calypso, Cranberry, Vixen, and Mashed Potatoes), and 1 rabbit (Paula) were adopted. Additionally, 4 dogs (Abby, Clancy, Rio, Zumba) were sent to rescue, and 1 dog and 1 cat were reunited with their owners. For adoption details and hours, visit cityofirvine.org/animals.

UC Irvine’s Noah Zamora Rises to No. 31 in National Tennis Rankings

UC Irvine senior Noah Zamora achieved a career-high No. 31 ranking in the ITA NCAA Division I Men's Singles Rankings, following a stellar fall season. Highlights include becoming the first Anteater since 2011 to compete in and advance at the NCAA Singles Championships, upsetting No. 13 Sebastian Dominko in the Round of 64. Zamora qualified for the NCAA tournament as a finalist at the ITA Southwest Regional Championships and secured notable wins over ranked players, including No. 64 Miguel Perez Pena and No. 109 Casper Christensen. He ended the fall season with an 8-4 record and a 3-3 record against ranked opponents.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

No further upcoming home games for December

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS 

Women’s Basketball

  1. Sat, Dec 14: vs Glendale, 3:00 PM

Men’s Basketball

  1. Fri, Dec 13: vs Mt. San Antonio, 5:00 PM

  2. Fri, Dec 20: vs Cypress, 7:00 PM

  3. Mon, Dec 30: vs Alumni, 6:00 PM

Irvine’s Noah Davidson Scores Game-Winning Goal in U-17 Hockey Championship

Irvine native Noah Davidson, 15, scored the game-winning goal for the U.S. National Under-17 hockey team in the final moments of the 2024 Five Nations Tournament in Slovakia, clinching a 4-3 victory over the host nation. The dramatic goal, which Noah didn’t immediately realize he scored due to a chaotic scramble, secured the championship and marked a career highlight for the passionate young player. Noah, now in his second year at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, a prestigious hockey school in Minnesota, has been committed to the sport since his early days with the Junior Ducks and Junior Kings programs. Representing Team USA in his international debut, Noah described the victory as a "huge honor."

High School Athletics Calendar

** Updated With December Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

December 2024  

Tuesday, December 10

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

  • 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys VR vs. Laguna Beach at Irvine High School Stadium

Wednesday, December 11

  • 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys VR vs. Kennedy/La Palma at Irvine High School Stadium

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

Thursday, December 12

  • 05:00 PM: Soccer, Girls VR vs. Mission Viejo at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 07:00 PM: Basketball, Boys VR vs. Trabuco Hills at Irvine High School Game Gym

Saturday, December 14

  • 02:30 PM: Basketball, Girls VR vs. Apple Valley at Irvine High School Game Gym

Tuesday, December 17

  • 05:00 PM: Water Polo, Girls VR vs. Edison at Woolett Pool

  • 05:00 PM: Soccer, Boys VR vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

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

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

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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

November 1 - December 14 Annual Holiday Toy Drive

November 18 – December 13 Letters to Santa

November 29– December 29 Hikari Festival of Lights

December 7 - 15 Holiday Makers Mart 10 AM - 4 PM

December 14 Holidays Around the World 11 AM

December 14 Fiesta Navidad 8 PM

December 17 Holiday Organ Spectacular 7:30 PM

December 20 - December 21 Joss Stone: Merry Christmas, Love 8 PM

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