Weaving Workshop with Lesley Kice Nishigawara

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Join the Irvine Fine Arts Center for a weaving workshop with exhibiting artist Lesley Kice Nishigawara. Learn about the wrap and weft of a weaving as well as basic weave structures and finishing techniques. Participants will take home a colorful weaving of their own design. Ages 14+. $59. Registration required at yourirvine.org (Open in new window)

Multimedia Collage Workshop with Eric Stoner

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Go behind the scenes of artist Eric Stoner's multimedia collage process and learn the wide variety of techniques and materials the artist employs in his work. Participants will be guided through the process of storytelling through collage and illustrations, and take home a composition reflecting their own personal story. Ages 18+. $59.

Join New Adult Sand Volleyball Leagues at the Great Park

The Orange County Great Park is now offering sand volleyball leagues led by instructor and professional competitor Matt Taylor. Grab your fellow volleyball-enthusiasts and join the Great Park for some under-the-lights competition weeknights this summer. King and Queen of the Court Doubles and Coed Shuffle 4's arrive at the Great Park Sports Complex's sand volleyball courts beginning June 19.

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The Great Park is now offering sand volleyball leagues for adults beginning June 19. Learn more and register for this brand new program here (Open in new window).

Sand volleyball lessons and camps for children are also available. Learn More

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Join New Adult Sand Volleyball Leagues at the Great Park
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Storytime in the Garden

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Location: Farm + Food Lab

Creativity and imagination are stimulated through stories about wonders of life in the garden.  Gently used book donations to the Farm + Food Lab’s Little Free Library are welcomed.

Storytime in the Garden Summer Schedule:​

  • Sunday, July 1
  • Sunday, Aug. 5

Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians, Killing One and Injuring Three Others

Irvine, Calif.  (May 16, 2018) – A woman has died and three others were injured after a vehicle struck the pedestrians Wednesday night in the area of Ridgeline and Turtle Rock in Irvine.

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Kim Mohr
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Irvine Police Department Arrests Violin Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Irvine, Calif. (May 16, 2018) – The Irvine Police Department has arrested a violin teacher who is accused of felony sexual misconduct with a child from 2005-2007. Peter Kwon, 32, was taken into custody Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. outside his Irvine home.

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Kim Mohr
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Irvine Animal Care Center Waives Adoption Fees for Veterans Memorial Day Weekend

In honor of Memorial Day, Irvine Animal Care Center is waiving adoption fees for veterans Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. The program is made possible through the Animals for Armed Forces Foundation, which is covering adoption fees for the veterans.

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In honor of Memorial Day, Irvine Animal Care Center is waiving adoption fees for veterans Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. The adoption discount applies to active duty, reserve and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard, and their immediate family.
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Dine at Ruby's to Support Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee

Come dine at Ruby's on Monday, May 28, from noon to 9 p.m., and a portion of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales will be donated to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee. Download and bring this flier with you to support the fundraiser.

Ruby's is located at 4602 Barranca Parkway in Irvine.

Fundraiser Flier

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Come dine at Ruby's on Monday, May 28, from noon to 9 p.m., and a portion of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales will be donated to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee. Download and bring this flier with you to support the fundraiser.
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Donate to Baby Gift Drive

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is happy to announce that more than 35 babies in the 2/11 Marine Battalion are due to arrive in 2018. Help support the families of Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating new baby gifts.

Donations needed include:

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Help support the families of Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion by donating new baby gifts. Donations can be dropped off through June 1 at Irvine Civic Center, Community Services (Second Floor), 1 Civic Center Plaza. See a list of donations needed here.
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Support Marines at Car Wash

Help support Marines and sailors of the City of Irvine's adopted Marine battalion from Camp Pendleton at the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash on June 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lakeview Senior Center parking lot.

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee accepts donations to help underwrite the cost of supporting Marines and their families, and to provide them care packages and monetary support.

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Help support Marines and sailors of the City of Irvine's adopted Marine battalion from Camp Pendleton at the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash on June 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lakeview Senior Center parking lot. For more information, email the committee at contact@irvine211marines.
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