Top 10 August Events You Can’t Miss in Irvine

Issue # 0222

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Joshua Tjia
08 Aug

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🪩🎼 Top 10 August Events You Can’t Miss in Irvine

🍊🍴 Go Behind the Scenes at Second Harvest: Sign Up for Food For Thought Tours

🎻🎶 Don't Miss This Free Outdoor Concert: Symphony in the Cities Is Back in Irvine, August 18

🚌👮 Irvine Hosts 'Communities Come Together' Event for Safety Education and Family Fun on September 19

🛏️ Boost Your Sleep Quality: Try These 11 Sleep-Promoting Foods and Tips

🦆 Discover Top Birdwatching Spots in Orange County

🪴🖌️ Join the Fun: Teen and Tween Plant Pot Decorating at Irvine Heritage Park Library

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶💧 Pet Safety Guide: Recognize and Avoid Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Your Area

🌊🏄🏻‍♀️ San Clemente's Caroline Marks Triumphs with Surfing Olympic Gold in Tahiti

⭐️ UC Irvine Names Sameen Andar and Jacob Pyle 2023-24 Big West Scholar-Athletes of the Year

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀 Roman Swizek Joins Rogers State University Basketball Team

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔💳 Suspects Sought in Hospital Wallet Thefts and Fraudulent Purchases at Target

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

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Top 10 August Events You Can’t Miss in Irvine

- Summer Art Exhibit: “Picturing Summer” at UCI Langson IMCA, through Sept. 14.

- Pro Soccer at the Great Park: Orange County Soccer Club vs. El Paso Locomotive and Las Vegas Lights FC, 7 p.m. on Aug. 17 and 31.

- Birding at OC Zoo: Wildlife Explorers for ages 5-10 at Irvine Regional Park, 10:30-11:45 a.m. on Aug. 14.

- Free Summer Concerts: 1969 The Tribute on Aug. 10 and DW3 on Aug. 17 at Mike Ward Community Park, concerts start at 5:30 p.m.

- Splash-In Movie: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 24.

- Silent Disco: At Irvine Spectrum Center, Giant Wheel Lawn, 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 31.

- Irvine Concert Series: Tribute bands at Great Park Live, various dates in August.

- Shakespeare Outdoors: New Swan Shakespeare Festival at UC Irvine, through Aug. 31.

- Pacific Symphony at Great Park Live: Symphony in the Cities featuring pieces from Gershwin, John Williams, Tchaikovsky, 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 18.

- ‘All Media 2024’: Exhibition at Irvine Fine Arts Center, through Sept. 28.

Go Behind the Scenes at Second Harvest: Sign Up for Food For Thought Tours

Starting Thursday, August 15, Second Harvest is launching the Food For Thought community tours, led by CEO Claudia Bonilla Keller. These tours provide an inside look at the Food Bank and Distribution Center, showcasing how they support over 400,000 people monthly. Tours are held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Register by August 13 for the inaugural tour on August 15 at https://feedoc.org/tours. Join to see the team and facility in action!

#foodforthought #WeFeedOC

Don't Miss This Free Outdoor Concert: Symphony in the Cities Is Back in Irvine, August 18

Experience the magic of music with Symphony in the Cities at Great Park Live in Irvine on Sunday, August 18. This free outdoor concert by Pacific Symphony features popular classics, pop tunes, and patriotic songs. Kid-friendly activities start at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own picnic or enjoy gourmet treats available for purchase. Relax, connect with your community, and enjoy a beautiful evening of live music. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/summer.

#SymphonyInTheCities #FreeConcert #SummerInTheCity #LiveMusic #WeAreIrvine #SummerConcerts

Irvine Hosts 'Communities Come Together' Event for Safety Education and Family Fun on September 19

Save the date for "Communities Come Together, Irvine" on September 19, 5-7 p.m. at the Legacy Education Center. Hosted with the Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority, this IUSD Special Education Department event offers safety education and family fun. Meet community helpers, review street crossing safety, learn to dial 911, and enjoy snacks and activities. Join for a night of fun and learning!

#IUSD #IUSDCommunity #CommunitiesComeTogether

Boost Your Sleep Quality: Try These 11 Sleep-Promoting Foods and Tips

Quality sleep is crucial for health, enhancing cognitive function, mood, heart health, metabolism, and infection resistance. Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep, though this varies by age. If you feel tired despite adequate sleep, you might be sleep-deprived.

  • A nutrient-rich diet with foods like bananas, red cherry juice, dairy products, nuts, herbal tea, broccoli, boiled eggs, kiwi, avocados, pineapples, and oatmeal can promote better sleep.

  • Additionally, maintain a consistent sleep schedule, create a calming sleep environment, avoid caffeine and heavy meals before bed, and stay active during the day.

  • If sleep issues persist, consult Family Care Centers Medical Group for professional assistance at their urgent care locations in Irvine, Fountain Valley, or Costa Mesa.

Discover Top Birdwatching Spots in Orange County

Birding in Orange County offers over 500 species to observe across beaches, hills, parks, and backyards.

  • Key sites include Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, and Upper Newport Bay for shorebirds and waterfowl. Inland, Casper’s Wilderness Park and Irvine Regional Park are great for songbirds and raptors.

  • Urban parks like Huntington Beach Central Park and Laguna Niguel Regional Park also provide diverse birdwatching opportunities.

  • Check each location's website for current fees and safety guidelines. Use eBird for the latest sightings and visit the Sea and Sage Accessible Birding page for accessibility info. Birding is best enjoyed with a buddy and binoculars!

Join the Fun: Teen and Tween Plant Pot Decorating at Irvine Heritage Park Library

Teens and tweens aged 12 and up can join a craft event to decorate plant pots at Irvine Heritage Park Library on Sunday, August 11, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

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

Pet Safety Guide: Recognize and Avoid Toxic Blue-Green Algae in Your Area

With heat waves causing an increase in blue-green algae in lakes, ponds, and standing water, the risk to pets has risen. This toxic algae can be fatal if ingested.

  • To prevent accidental poisoning, monitor pets around water closely.

  • If exposure is suspected, seek emergency veterinary care immediately and contact ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435.

  • Signs of exposure include vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and difficulty breathing.

  • Reduce risk by keeping dogs on leashes, looking for hazard signs, researching algae in your area, and treating water to prevent blooms.

San Clemente's Caroline Marks Triumphs with Surfing Olympic Gold in Tahiti

San Clemente's Caroline Marks won gold in women's surfing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Tahiti, defeating Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb, who took silver. Marks, who began competitive surfing at eight and was the youngest female in a World Surf League event at 13, expressed her joy, calling it a dream come true. In men's surfing, Kauli Vaast of French Polynesia claimed gold, beating Australia's Jack Robinson. Bronze medals went to Gabriel Medina of Brazil and Johanne Defay of France. The event, marked by cheering crowds and viral moments, showcased surfing's global appeal and growth.

UC Irvine Names Sameen Andar and Jacob Pyle 2023-24 Big West Scholar-Athletes of the Year

Women's distance runner Sameen Andar and men's water polo player Jacob Pyle have been named UC Irvine's 2023-24 Big West Scholar-Athletes of the Year. Each Big West school honored two student-athletes for their athletic, academic, and community achievements. Andar earned multiple accolades, including All-Big West honors in cross country and track, breaking school records, and achieving top rankings. Pyle played a key role in leading the Anteaters to a historic season, earning MVP in the Big West Men's Water Polo Championship and leading the team to the NCAA Championship. Both student-athletes excelled academically and are actively involved in their community.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

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

Roman Swizek Joins Rogers State University Basketball Team

Two-year men's basketball starter Roman Swizek has signed with NCAA Division II Rogers State University in Claremore, OK, joining the Hillcats of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The Hillcats finished the past season with a 17-12 overall record and a 14-8 conference record. Swizek, honored as Irvine Valley's male Character Champion of the Year for 2023-24 and the men's basketball team's Most Inspirational Player, is celebrated for his faith, integrity, and community contributions. He maintained a 3.65 GPA in his Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies while excelling as a shooting guard, team captain, and scholar-athlete at Irvine Valley College. Swizek averaged 11.8 points per game, with a season-high of 28 points, leading his team to a 17-12 overall record and third place in the Orange Empire Conference.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

Suspects Sought in Hospital Wallet Thefts and Fraudulent Purchases at Target

On June 27, a pair was seen in hospitals on Alton Parkway, where several victims reported stolen wallets. These victims later discovered fraudulent charges on their bank accounts, including at the Target on Jamboree Rd. If you can identify them, email [email protected].

#irvine #irvinepolice #police #orangecounty

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

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