Irvine Fine Arts Center Showcases Local Students’ Work at High School Art Exhibition

The annual High School Art Exhibition is May 5-26 at the Irvine Fine Arts Center, with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. and a poetry slam from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5.
 
Contact E-mail Address
creem@cityofirvine.org
Contact Name
Craig Reem
Contact Phone
949-724-6077
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Irvine Police Department Video Warns of Dangers

Irvine, Calif. (April 12, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) has released a video as part of its efforts to spread the word about National Districted Driving Awareness Month. The video, baring the slogan “Distracted Driving: It’s Not Worth It,” portrays the consequences of using a cellphone while driving.

Contact E-mail Address
KMohr@cityofirvine.org
Contact Name
Kim Mohr
Contact Phone
949-724-7112
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04-12-2017
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National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

Mayor Christina L. Shea is joining other mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water and protect this vital resource by taking part in the 9th annual Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, through the month of August.  

“This annual challenge to conserve water, sponsored by the Wyland Foundation here in Irvine, reminds us of our precious resource,” said Mayor Shea. “I am hopeful that what is a short-term challenge for our residents becomes a long-term practice of conservation.”

Contact E-mail Address
pio@cityofirvine.org
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Public Information Office
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949-724-6253
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Mayor Christina L. Shea is joining other mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water and protect this vital resource by taking part in the 9th annual Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation during the month of August. 
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Storytime in the Garden

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Email
urbanagriculture@ocgp.org
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Storytime in the Garden
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Free/Ages 3-8
Department(s)
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.

Spring Storytime in the Garden Schedule:

  • Wednesday, March 22
  • Sunday, April 2
  • Wednesday, April 12
  • Wednesday, April 26
  • Sunday, May 7
  • Wednesday, May 10
  • Wednesday, May 24
  • Sunday, June 4

Storytime in the Garden

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urbanagriculture@ocgp.org
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Storytime in the Garden
Price
Free/Ages 3-8
Department(s)
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.

Spring Storytime in the Garden Schedule:

  • Wednesday, March 22
  • Sunday, April 2
  • Wednesday, April 12
  • Wednesday, April 26
  • Sunday, May 7
  • Wednesday, May 10
  • Wednesday, May 24
  • Sunday, June 4
  • Wednesday, June 7

Storytime in the Garden

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Email
urbanagriculture@ocgp.org
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Storytime in the Garden
Price
Free/Ages 3-8
Department(s)
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.

Spring Storytime in the Garden Schedule:

  • Wednesday, March 22
  • Sunday, April 2
  • Wednesday, April 12
  • Wednesday, April 26
  • Sunday, May 7
  • Wednesday, May 10
  • Wednesday, May 24
  • Sunday, June 4
  • Wednesday, June 7

Storytime in the Garden

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Email
urbanagriculture@ocgp.org
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Storytime in the Garden
Price
Free/Ages 3-8
Department(s)
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.

Spring Storytime in the Garden Schedule:

  • Wednesday, March 22
  • Sunday, April 2
  • Wednesday, April 12
  • Wednesday, April 26
  • Sunday, May 7
  • Wednesday, May 10
  • Wednesday, May 24
  • Sunday, June 4
  • Wednesday, June 7

Imagination Celebration: Drawing Cartoons with Thomas N. Perkins IV

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Imagination Celebration: Drawing Cartoons with Thomas N. Perkins IV
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Free/All ages
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Location: Great Park Artist Studios

In conjunction with Arts OC and Imagination Celebration, Thomas N. Perkins IV will teach guests the fundamental elements of animation and illustration. Perkins is an Emmy Award winning artist working in the animation industry for television and film since 1997. He has worked for Warner Bros. Animation, Porchlight Entertainment, Cartoon Network and many others. Free admission; no registration required.

Garden Workshop: Composting

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urbanagriculutre@ocgp.org
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Garden Workshop
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Free/Ages 12+
Department(s)
Location: Farm + Food Lab

Discover the secrets of turning garden and kitchen waste into a rich soil amendment.  Compost will keep soil in a healthy, balanced condition to help your garden thrive.  Turning the compost pile is great exercise and it smells good too!

Workshops are conducted at the Great Park Farm + Food Lab and developed in cooperation with University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County.