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Spend your summer at the Orange County Great Park with the return of the annual summer tradition, Movies on the Lawn, kicking off Friday, June 21. The community is invited to a series of free family-friendly movies screened outdoors on the Terraced Lawn. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic,…

Help support Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion at the annual Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lakeview Senior Center parking lot. At this event, you can help Marines and their families by having your car washed,…

Last July, the Irvine City Council directed staff to study two City-owned properties – the Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) site and the Golf Course site, located in the Orange County Great Park, for the location of the long-awaited and highly anticipated Southern California…

On August 11-17, 2019, 16 junior National Teams, spanning all five Olympic continents, will battle for the title of World Champions at Bill Barber Memorial Park. The tournament will showcase 62 games during eight days of global competition. The WBSC U-19 Women’s Softball World Cup has…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two summer exhibitions: one exploring notions of place and time, and the other investigating ideas of construction and transformation. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, June 15–Saturday, August 10. A free reception open to the public…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for one vacant volunteer position on the Irvine Child Care Project Board. Established in 1984, the Irvine Child Care Project is a joint powers agreement between the Irvine Unified School District and the City of Irvine, overseen by the Irvine Child Care…

Bring Energy Efficiency Home with These Tips: Use Your Windows to Gain Cool Air and Keep Out Heat If you live in a climate where it cools off at night, turn off your cooling system and open your windows while sleeping. When you wake in the morning, shut the windows and blinds to capture the cool…

Submissions for All Media 2019 exhibitors are being accepted through July 14, 11:59 p.m. The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites Southern California-based artists to submit artwork for consideration. This year, the exhibition will be juried by award-winning artist, curator, and writer Constance…

If a load of recycling contains non-recyclables – even by just a fraction – that entire load risks not being recycled. That’s according to new guidelines being enforced by China, a major importer of recyclable materials created in the U.S. Why does it matter? Quite simply, if you’re not recycling…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its summer art exhibition, A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997. The exhibition runs Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, August 18, with an exhibition opening on Sunday, June 2, 1–3 p.m. Artist Paul Gavin has dedicated his career to…

The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 13th annual Super Pet Adoption event Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 35 pet rescue groups and animal shelters are expected to bring more than 500 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals for adoption. The annual event…

For Our Veterans Irvine’s dual process for locating a Southern California Veterans Cemetery By Mayor Christina L. Shea  Last July, the Irvine City Council directed staff to study two City-owned properties – the Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) site and the Golf Course site,…

The City of Irvine park system has been ranked 6th in the nation by the Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore Index, effectively making Irvine the top-ranked city in California. With new parks, open space, and amenities added over the past year, the City rose from last year’s ranking of 10th in…

The 25th annual Studio Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The juried festival will feature handmade artwork from more than 100 Southern California artists. Original works of art in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography,…

The community is invited to the City of Irvine’s Swearing-in Ceremony for its newly appointed Councilmember, Michael C. Carroll, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the Irvine Civic Center. Councilmember Carroll fills the vacancy that was created when former Councilmember Christina Shea succeeded…

The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to pay tribute to America’s fallen: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 26, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Monday, May 27. The community is invited to these…

The newly opened Great Park Trails feature 1.5 miles of walking and biking space throughout the Upper Bee and Bosque area. These trails include decomposed granite pedestrian trails that are 4 feet to 6 feet wide, as well as an 11-foot-wide concrete multiuse trail and bike path. Learn More

A man who was caught taking pictures underneath a woman’s skirt has been arrested following an investigation by Irvine Police Department Detectives. Nathan Martin Haley, 45, of Portola Hills turned himself in to police last month. On July 31, 2018, Irvine Police received a report from a victim who…

City Council votes 3-1 at May 14 Meeting to Fill Council Vacancy Tonight at the Irvine City Council Meeting, Mike Carroll was appointed by the City Council to fill the current Councilmember vacancy. Candidate interviews were conducted earlier this afternoon by the City Council at its special…

The Irvine Animal Care Center currently has new volunteer recruitment opportunities available in our Foster Care program. Foster Care Volunteering Foster Care program volunteers provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, and baby rabbits, or animals recovering from a medical procedure. Foster…