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Summer Fun Awaits at Irvine's Great Park: Live Music and Movie Nights Under the Stars

Issue # 0176

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Joshua Tjia
03 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🚔🚨 High Visibility Enforcement in Portola Results in 41 Citations for Various Traffic Violations

🎶🎥 Summer Fun Awaits at Irvine's Great Park: Live Music and Movie Nights Under the Stars

🏕️🌲Cozy Pine Brings Campfire Vibes to Irvine’s Bacchus Bar & Bistro

☀️📰 Get Ready for Fun and Wellness: Irvine Senior Centers’ Summer Highlights

🚭🚬 IUSD Highlights Health Risks of Vaping on World No Tobacco Day

👩🏻‍⚕️🎗️ Virtual Cancer Nutrition Support by UCI Health – Free, Every Second Monday

💦🪶 Southern California Faces Brown Pelican Crisis: How You Can Help

🧑‍🎨🖌️ Help Paint Irvine’s Artistic Future: Take the Public Arts Survey Today

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐢 32 Animals Find Forever Homes in One Week at Irvine Animal Shelter

⚾️ UC Irvine Baseball Defeats Tulane 17-7 in NCAA Regional Elimination Game

⚾️ Weather Halts UC Irvine's Comeback Attempt Against Oregon State

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

⚾️ Irvine Valley Baseball Gears Up for Exciting Fall Ball Season

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮🚓 Irvine and Tustin Police Collaborate to Recover Stolen Vehicle

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why was the bear wearing a tank-top?

He heard he had the right to bear arms!

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

High Visibility Enforcement in Portola Results in 41 Citations for Various Traffic Violations

On Thursday, the Traffic Bureau conducted a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) operation in Portola, issuing 41 citations for various violations, with illegal cellphone use being the most common. According to California Vehicle Code 23123(a), drivers cannot use a wireless telephone while driving unless it is hands-free, even when stopped at a red light.

#irvinepd #motorofficer #bmwpolice #police #traffic

Summer Fun Awaits at Irvine's Great Park: Live Music and Movie Nights Under the Stars

The Great Park in Irvine is hosting a vibrant lineup of summer events, including live music with local and regional bands at Great Park Live and family-friendly Movies on the Lawn. Bring your low-back chairs or blankets, indulge in gourmet food truck treats, and enjoy entertainment under the stars. For more details, visit greatparklive.com and cityofirvine.org/summer.

#GreatParkSummer #LiveMusic #MoviesOnTheLawn #FamilyFun #YourGreatPark #WeAreIrvine #SummerVibes

Cozy Pine Brings Campfire Vibes to Irvine’s Bacchus Bar & Bistro

Cozy Pine, a new speakeasy within Quail Hill’s Bacchus Bar & Bistro, offers a unique camping-themed escape created by Leonard Chan of the Alchemists restaurant group. Designed by Bamboo Ben, the 12-by-14-foot space features A-frames, patios, and quirky décor like owls and a singing Big Mouth Billy Bass. The menu, crafted by chef Nick Weber, includes playful, glamping-style dishes and creative cocktails finished tableside with campfire elements. This innovative lounge brings the outdoors in, making it a whimsical getaway right in Irvine.

Get Ready for Fun and Wellness: Irvine Senior Centers’ Summer Highlights

Ready to connect, celebrate, and thrive this summer? Check out the "Irvine Connection" newsletter at irvineseniors.org/connection. Discover how senior centers keep older adults engaged, celebrate National Senior Center Month in September, and join the Better Together event on June 29 at Lakeview Senior Center. Don't miss the Healthy Living Expo on September 20 and the Variety Show on August 8. Get your copy online or at Lakeview, Rancho, or Trabuco senior centers.

#IrvineOlderAdults #WeAreIrvine #SummerFun

IUSD Highlights Health Risks of Vaping on World No Tobacco Day

As part of World No Tobacco Day, IUSD shared crucial information about the dangers of tobacco and vaping products with students and families. Key facts from the California Department of Public Health revealed that e-cigarettes are unregulated, contain harmful chemicals like nicotine and lead, produce toxic aerosols, are highly addictive, and their appealing flavors attract kids. For comprehensive health education and community resources, visit: iusd.org/VapingPrevention.

#IUSD #IUSDCommunity #WorldNoTobaccoDay

Virtual Cancer Nutrition Support by UCI Health – Free, Every Second Monday

The UCI Health Cancer Nutrition Support Group offers tailored nutrition discussions and support for individuals on their cancer journey. This free virtual gathering is held every second Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Interested participants can register at https://bit.ly/4ap5QCm.

Southern California Faces Brown Pelican Crisis: How You Can Help

Southern California is seeing a surge of emaciated Brown Pelicans arriving at rehabilitation centers, likely due to warmer ocean waters driving their prey into deeper, less accessible areas. The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach has treated 89 pelicans, while the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro has received over 230. The rescue efforts are costly and labor-intensive. Sea and Sage Audubon Society in Irvine has made donations and encourages personal contributions to help these organizations. Learn more about how to help at IBR Website – Pelican Crisis and WWCC Website

Help Paint Irvine’s Artistic Future: Take the Public Arts Survey Today

The City of Irvine is inviting residents to help shape the Public Arts Master Plan by participating in a brief survey. They are asking for input on what types of art would inspire local neighborhoods and what stories should be told through public spaces. Residents can contribute to painting Irvine's artistic future by visiting cityofirvine.org/pamp.

IrvineArts #PublicArt #ArtHappensHere #IrvineFineArts #WeAreIrvine

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. 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

32 Animals Find Forever Homes in One Week at Irvine Animal Shelter

May 20–26 Adoption Recap: 9 dogs, 21 cats, and 2 turtles found new homes! Adopted dogs: Bunny, Buttercup, Fox, Georgia, Karen, Kona, Lennon, Marty, and Wendel. Adopted cats: Adam, Adriana, Amelia, Aurora, Charlie, Chunk, Cookie, Cornet, Forest, Higgins, Kiki, Kobe, Licorice, Lightning, Magic, Mochi, Oboe, Ophelia, Sitar, Stormy, and Twilight. Adopted turtles: Slider and Slider 2. One dog, Baylee, was sent to rescue, and 5 dogs were returned to their owners. Visit irvineanimals.org/adopt for more info on adoption and operating hours. Congratulations to all the new pet owners!

UC Irvine Baseball Defeats Tulane 17-7 in NCAA Regional Elimination Game

UC Irvine baseball defeated Tulane 17-7 in an NCAA Regional elimination game at Goss Stadium. After trailing 2-1 in the first inning, UCI took the lead and scored in the next four innings, making it 6-2. Tulane's run in the sixth was nullified by Ricky Ojeda's strong pitching. UCI's nine-run seventh inning, highlighted by doubles from Abraham Garcia-Pacheco and Caden Kendle, extended their lead to 15-3. Jo Oyama's ninth-inning home run and Luke Spillane's comeback hit sealed the win. Danny Suarez struck out five in his 2.2-inning start, with Ojeda getting his sixth win. Offensive leaders included Garcia-Pacheco, Oyama, Kendle, and Myles Smith. UCI will face Oregon State next, needing to win twice to advance in the 2024 season.

Weather Halts UC Irvine's Comeback Attempt Against Oregon State

The UC Irvine baseball game against Oregon State was suspended in the fourth inning due to weather and field conditions, with Oregon State leading 6-4. The game will resume on Monday, June 3, at 12:06 p.m., starting with a runner on first base for UC Irvine and no outs. UC Irvine needs to win to force a Game 7 later that day. The game began with Nick Rincover striking out two in a scoreless first inning, followed by a four-run first inning for UC Irvine, highlighted by Dub Gleed's three-run homer. Oregon State responded with five runs in the second inning and added another run in the fourth before the suspension.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

Irvine Valley Baseball Gears Up for Exciting Fall Ball Season

Irvine Valley's baseball team kicks off its fall ball schedule on Sept. 27 against El Camino at 1 p.m. They have five home games, starting with back-to-back matches against Bethesda on Oct. 11 and Oct. 18, both at 1 p.m. The team plays at Concordia on Oct. 25 at 4 p.m., then hosts El Camino on Nov. 1 and Westcliff on Nov. 8, both at 1 p.m. They end the season with three games against Cerritos: away on Nov. 19 and 22, and home on Nov. 21, all at 1 p.m. Despite a 14-26 record last year, Coach Kent Madole is optimistic about the upcoming 2025 spring squad.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Irvine and Tustin Police Collaborate to Recover Stolen Vehicle

Irvine's strong law enforcement partnerships were highlighted on Tuesday night when Irvine Police and Tustin Police collaborated to locate and recover an occupied stolen vehicle in the Wally World parking lot.

#BUSTINTUSTIN #DONTCOMMITCRIMEINIRVINE #irvine #irvinepolice #police #lawenforcement #cityofirvine #orangecounty #policek9

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

June 6 - 8 Beethoven's Ninth 8 PM

June 9 Ode to Joy 3 PM

June 21 Super Swim Lesson 6 PM

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