Irvine Wins 2018 California Park & Recreation Society’s Award of Excellence in Marketing

The City of Irvine was selected as the 2018 California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence recipient for the “Your Irvine” marketing campaign. The City competed for the award against government agencies serving populations of 250,000 or more.

“This award is due to the hard work of a lot of good people in the City dedicated to making life easier and better for our citizens and for everyone who uses our world-class parks,” said Mayor Donald P. Wagner.

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Super Pet Adoption 2019

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Donation: $2/person; $5/family
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Irvine Animal Care Center
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Irvine Animal Care Center

More than 40 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring more than 600 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals for adoption. This annual event features vendors, gourmet food trucks and a bake sale, a silent auction, and low-cost microchipping. Each animal is spayed or neutered, microchipped, and evaluated by a veterinarian. Cats and dogs are vaccinated appropriate to age.

Suggested donation for the event is $2 per person or $5 per family; parking is free. Leashed and vaccinated dogs are welcome. 

Los Olivos Community Park Dedication Event

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Free
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The public is invited to the grand opening of Los Olivos Community Park. The event will take place on Saturday, March 2, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event will showcase the new 12.5-acre park, which features lighted baseball and soccer fields, a lighted basketball court, four tennis courts, and a musical-themed playground inspired by the former Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre. In addition, the 6,700-square-foot community center will feature a large multipurpose room, warming kitchen, and patio area.

Pizza with a Cop

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MOD Pizza

Spend lunch getting to know personnel from the Irvine Police Department. Much like our Coffee with a Cop events, Pizza with a Cop offers residents a chance to interact with IPD in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us February 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MOD Pizza, 3965-A Alton Parkway, Suite A. No RSVP necessary for this free event. Lunch available for purchase.

Irvine Ranked No. 1 in Latest Fiscal Strength Survey

The City of Irvine in 2019, for the second straight year, has been ranked No. 1 in fiscal strength. The Truth in Accounting ranking of America’s largest 75 cities calculated how a city would fare financially after all the bills are paid. Irvine was given a surplus score of $4,400 per taxpayer, earning the distinction as the most fiscally healthy large city in the United States.

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Mayor Donald P. Wagner praised the 2019 national ranking for the City of Irvine: No. 1 in fiscal strength by the Truth in Accounting’s report of America’s largest 75 cities. “Responsible fiscal management is one of the top priorities for my colleagues and me." 
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Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two community member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee (ICYFAC). Comprised of 15 members, the ICYFAC is an advisory body to the Community Services Commission and provides ongoing review and evaluation of programs and services that support the development of Irvine children and youth.

Goals included in the ICYFAC work plan for 2018–19 include:

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The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two community member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee (ICYFAC). Learn more here, or fill out an application now. 
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