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Symphony in the Cities Returns to Irvine on August 15

Issue # 0672

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Joshua Tjia
23 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh of the Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🩵🏙️🤲🏼 Discover How You Can Volunteer at Citywide Serve Day 2026

🎻🎺 Symphony in the Cities Returns to Irvine on August 15

🚂✋🏼 Join the Team at Irvine Park Railroad This Fall with Pumpkin Patch and Year-Round Jobs

🥭🍓 Try the Limited-Time Mango Mochi at 85°C Bakery Cafe

🎩🐇 Enjoy a Free Family Magic Show at Katie Wheeler Library on July 25

☀️🧴 Stay Safe in the Sun with These Simple Summer Skin Tips

🌳🏃🏽 Explore Bommer Canyon's Hills and Scenic Views on This Guided Trail Run, July 26

🥗🥣 Explore Food Science at Mr. Cade’s Top Chef Science Camp at Woodbridge, July 27–31

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐕 Irvine Animal Care Center Hosts Affordable Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinics

🏀 UC Irvine Women's Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Honor Roll Recognition

🏀🏐🎾⚽️ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 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

Who do you call to clean the ocean?

Mermaids.

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

Discover How You Can Volunteer at Citywide Serve Day 2026

Learn how you can get involved in making a difference at the Citywide Serve Day Info Session on Wednesday, August 12, at 3 p.m. Hosted in partnership with the City of Irvine, the session will explain how volunteers can participate in community service projects like park beautification, food drives, senior support, and more. Last year, over 750 volunteers completed 30 projects, and this year's Citywide Serve Day will take place on November 7. The info session is open to anyone interested, with no obligation to volunteer.

Register here

For questions and inquiries, email [email protected] 

Symphony in the Cities Returns to Irvine on August 15

Pack a picnic, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy a free evening of live music at Symphony in the Cities: Irvine on Saturday, August 15 at Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge. The family-friendly event begins with a Musical Playground at 5:30 p.m. featuring hands-on activities, crafts, games, and a drum circle for kids, followed by the Pacific Symphony concert at 7 p.m. Enjoy a mix of popular classics, movie favorites, Broadway hits, and patriotic music.

Join the Team at Irvine Park Railroad This Fall with Pumpkin Patch and Year-Round Jobs

Irvine Park Railroad is hiring for both year-round and seasonal positions, including office, maintenance, concessions, bike and paddle boat rentals, and Pumpkin Patch event roles.

Apply online to join the team.

Try the Limited-Time Mango Mochi at 85°C Bakery Cafe

Treat yourself to a refreshing summer dessert at 85°C Bakery Cafe. Their seasonal Mango Mochi features soft, chewy mochi filled with sweet mango cream and topped with a fresh strawberry, a perfect treat for warm days.

Enjoy a Free Family Magic Show at Katie Wheeler Library on July 25

Join magician Dave Skale at the Katie Wheeler Library on Saturday, July 25, from 10:30–11:15 a.m. for a free family-friendly magic show featuring illusions, audience participation, silly surprises, and plenty of laughs.

Stay Safe in the Sun with These Simple Summer Skin Tips

Protect your skin while enjoying the summer sun with these simple tips to help reduce UV damage and lower your risk of sunburn and skin cancer.

  • 🧴 Wear sunscreen: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 15 or higher at least 15 minutes before going outdoors.

  • 🔄 Reapply regularly: Reapply sunscreen every two hours or more often if you're sweating or swimming.

  • 📅 Check the expiration date: Expired sunscreen may not provide effective protection.

  • 👂 Don't miss small areas: Protect your lips, ears, and eyelids with SPF products.

  • 👒 Seek shade: Wear a wide-brim hat or use an umbrella to reduce direct sun exposure.

  • 🕶️ Protect your eyes: Choose sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays to protect your eyes and the sensitive skin around them.

Explore Bommer Canyon's Hills and Scenic Views on This Guided Trail Run, July 26

Join a guided trail run through Bommer Canyon Preserve on Sunday, July 26, from 6:30–9 a.m. This challenging 7.5-mile run features nearly 1,300 feet of elevation gain, scenic coastal views, and a moderate pace, making it ideal for experienced trail runners.

Explore Food Science at Mr. Cade’s Top Chef Science Camp at Woodbridge, July 27–31

Kids can discover the science behind cooking at Mr. Cade’s Top Chef Science Camp from July 27–31 at the Woodbridge Community Center. The camp will feature hands-on food experiments, fun cooking activities, and lessons about the science of cuisine.

Register at rec.wva.org.

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

No further 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 further 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 further 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 further events scheduled for this month.

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

Irvine Animal Care Center Hosts Affordable Pet Vaccine & Microchip Clinics

The Irvine Animal Care Center is hosting two low-cost mobile pet wellness clinics to help keep pets healthy with vaccinations and microchipping.

  • Vet Care Vaccination Services (VCVS) will be available on July 25 from 9–11 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • HEART will offer services on July 28 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. by reservation.

Both clinics will take place in the Irvine Animal Care Center parking lot at 6443 Oak Canyon, Irvine.

UC Irvine Women's Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Honor Roll Recognition

UC Irvine women's basketball earned WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll Special Mention after finishing the 2025–26 academic year with a team GPA of 3.469. This marks the third time in the last five years the Anteaters have received the academic recognition.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

🏐⚽🏀 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 calendars after the summer break

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

We will resume with the varsity home game events after the summer break

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

July 28 HEART Low-cost Vaccine Clinic 5:30 – 8:30 PM

August 1 Back to the Future 8 PM

August 4 National Night Out 5 PM

August 8 - 9 Modern Makers Mart: A Mermaid Market 3 - 8:30 PM

August 13 Free Grocery Food Box 9 AM - 12 PM

August 13 Older Adults Variety Show 12:30 PM

August 13 Electrify Irvine Workshop 6:30 - 8 PM

August 14 - 16 Chimac Fest

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