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Woodbridge Alumna Avika Patel to Join New York Financial Firm After Stanford Success

Issue # 0190

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Joshua Tjia
21 Jun

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

💻🏫📚 Woodbridge Alumna Avika Patel to Join New York Financial Firm After Stanford Success

🚔📻 Irvine Hosts Annual Field Day at Great Park: Learn Amateur Radio and Emergency Communication

📖🌟 IUSD Students Earn Top Honors at 2024 National History Day Competition

🍑 Masumoto Family Farm's Famous Peaches Available for Limited Time at Tanaka Farms

🗒️🚌 IUSD and Irvine Valley College Launch Free Dual Enrollment Program for High School Students

😷🩺 Understanding Ear Infections: Symptoms, Types, and When to Seek Help

🦋 Discover the Sara Orange Tip Butterfly: A Key California Pollinator

🎻🎺 Pacific Symphony Brings Free Outdoor Concert to Soka University on June 28

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🫧 Have Extra Towels and Washcloths? Support the Irvine Animal Care Center

🏐 UC Irvine Volleyball's Record-Breaking Season: Top in Kills and Assists, NCAA Semifinalists

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏐🎾 Irvine Valley's Anna Unke and Ross Duncan Named Coaches of the Year

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🛒 Pavilions on Portola Parkway Hit by $2,600 Alcohol Theft: Police Request Public Assistance

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

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

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

What travels all around the world but stays in one corner?

A postage stamp.

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

Woodbridge Alumna Avika Patel to Join New York Financial Firm After Stanford Success

Avika Patel, a Woodbridge High graduate and founder of the nonprofit Innovate, which taught coding and app development to middle school girls, has achieved significant milestones, including writing two books and being named to Mars Generation’s 24 Under 24. At Stanford University, she honed her computer science skills through classes, internships, and leadership roles, including serving as president of Women in Computer Science. Patel discovered an interest in finance and developed Wallus, a fintech app for young investors. This September, she will start as a product strategist at a New York financial firm while also consulting for nonprofit startups. Patel plans to take a well-deserved summer break before starting her new role.

Irvine Hosts Annual Field Day at Great Park: Learn Amateur Radio and Emergency Communication

Join the Irvine Disaster Emergency Communications (IDEC) team at the Orange County Great Park Sports Park Soccer Stadium for their annual Field Day on June 22 from 12-5 PM. Hosted by the Irvine Police Department, this free public event offers an opportunity to learn about amateur radio and IDEC's emergency responsibilities.

IUSD Students Earn Top Honors at 2024 National History Day Competition

Three IUSD students achieved top honors at the 2024 National History Day competition.

  • Harmony Yan-Li from Irvine High secured 3rd place in Senior Individual Documentary for her project on Frances Kelsey and the Thalidomide Scandal.

  • Audrey Kim from Sierra Vista Middle School earned 2nd place in Junior Individual Performance with her piece on a pivotal Korean War moment and NATO.

  • Henry Wiechmann, also from Sierra Vista, received a special award for his focus on Latino-American History.

Overall, 15 IUSD students showcased projects, contributing to Orange County's top number of championship projects. Congratulations to all participants!

Masumoto Family Farm's Famous Peaches Available for Limited Time at Tanaka Farms

Another shipment of Masumoto Family Farm's world-famous peaches is arriving at Tanaka Farms! The online order link will go live on the homepage today, Friday, June 21 at 4 PM, for pick-up at Tanaka Farms on Saturday, June 22. These peaches sell out quickly, so be prepared! This shipment includes Flavor Crest Peaches, known for their beautiful blush and dense, juicy texture. Each box is priced at $43.99 for 5-6 pounds (10-16 pieces), with a maximum order of 2 boxes per customer.

#californiagrown #supportlocal #peaches

IUSD and Irvine Valley College Launch Free Dual Enrollment Program for High School Students

IUSD and Irvine Valley College are offering a free Dual Enrollment program for 9th-12th graders in the 2024-25 school year. Students can take college courses part-time and earn transferable credits for Cal State and UC schools.

Fall courses include: Java Programming, Introduction to Business, and Social Psychology.

To register, email [email protected]. For more info and a full course list, visit link.ivc.edu/ccap-k12.

Understanding Ear Infections: Symptoms, Types, and When to Seek Help

Ear infections, known as Otitis Media (OM), can affect both adults and children and are often painful. They usually resolve without treatment, but infants may need medical intervention due to underdeveloped ear anatomy and weaker immune systems.

  • About 15% of adolescents with OM may experience hearing loss. Ear infections, caused by viruses or bacteria, often lead to ear pain, muffled hearing, and fluid buildup.

  • Common types include Acute Otitis Media (AOM), Otitis Media with Effusion (OME), and Otitis Externa.

  • Symptoms range from ear pain and fever to hearing loss and pus discharge.

  • Preventive measures include breastfeeding children for at least 12 months to reduce their risk of developing ear infections, avoiding smoke, and immunizations.

  • Seek medical help if symptoms persist for over 2-3 days, fluid leaks from the ear, fever exceeds 102.2°F, or hearing loss occurs.

  • FCC Urgent Cares in Fountain Valley, Irvine Woodbridge, and Costa Mesa, CA, provide expert care for severe ear infections.

Discover the Sara Orange Tip Butterfly: A Key California Pollinator

The California Native Sara Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis Sara) is a medium-sized butterfly frequently spotted in gardens and hedgerows, adding a touch of color and charm to these spaces. The males are particularly striking with their bright orange wingtips, while the females display an elegant contrast with their white wings and black wingtips. These butterflies play a crucial role in pollination, supporting the health and diversity of our ecosystems. Let's join forces to protect these important pollinators and ensure the continued vitality of our natural world!

#PollinatorWeek #SaraOrangeTip #CaliforniaNative #ProtectOurPollinators

Pacific Symphony Brings Free Outdoor Concert to Soka University on June 28

Save the date for a free Symphony on the Go! concert at Soka University’s Campus Green on June 28 at 6:30 PM, featuring the Pacific Symphony musicians. Attendees can enjoy an evening of chamber music outdoors with friends and family. Don't miss this special event!

#PacificSymphony #SymphonyOnTheGo #SOTG #SokaUniversity

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

Have Extra Towels and Washcloths? Support the Irvine Animal Care Center

The Irvine Animal Care Center is in need of gently used towels, washcloths, and fleece fabric. Drop off your donations any day of the week near the center’s entrance from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends. For more ways to support, visit cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/donate-support.

UC Irvine Volleyball's Record-Breaking Season: Top in Kills and Assists, NCAA Semifinalists

The UC Irvine volleyball team had a stellar season, finishing 20-11 and reaching the NCAA semifinals. They advanced to the Big West Championship for the second year in a row, sweeping Penn State before a narrow 3-2 loss to UCLA. Highlights include leading the nation in kills and assists, and defeating top-ranked teams like Long Beach State and Grand Canyon. Junior Hilir Henno, named National Player of the Year, led the country in points and earned numerous awards. Other key players, including setter Brett Sheward and libero Cole Power, also received honors. The team demonstrated exceptional offensive and defensive prowess, achieving multiple record-breaking performances.

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's Anna Unke and Ross Duncan Named Coaches of the Year

Irvine Valley's coaches of the year for the 2023-24 school year are women's indoor volleyball coach Anna Unke and men's tennis coach Ross Duncan. Under Unke, IVC's volleyball team had a 22-5 record, won the Orange Empire Conference, and reached the 3C2A State Championship semifinals. Four players were named to the all-OEC team, with standout performances from Natalia Brandlin and Tessa Marocco. Marocco will play beach volleyball at the University of Hawaii, and Brandlin will compete at Cal State Northridge. Duncan led the men's tennis team to an 11-2 record, winning the OEC title and reaching the regional semifinals. Freshmen Nick Grove and Luciano Pardo won the doubles state title and were named All-Americans, with Grove also reaching the singles semifinals. The team finished third in the state.

🏐⚽🏀 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.

Pavilions on Portola Parkway Hit by $2,600 Alcohol Theft: Police Request Public Assistance

On June 6, a trio stole $2,600 worth of alcohol from Pavilions on Portola Parkway. If you have any information on their identities, please contact [email protected].

#irvine #irvinepolice #irvinepd #police #lawenforcement #cityofirvine #orangecounty #policeofficer #policework

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

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