Celebrate the season as the Irvine Civic Center transforms into a Winter Wonderland from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.

The free event will feature a 25-foot-tall tree adorned with ornaments and holiday lights, a Joyful Jingles holiday program, children’s activities and train rides. Guests can enjoy refreshments from gourmet food trucks. At 5 p.m., there will be a festive tree-lighting that includes “snow” falling over the piazza. Children are also in for a special treat when Santa stops by for a visit.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of three winter exhibitions that highlight the link between nature and culture, and humans’ connectivity with landscape. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, Nov. 18-Saturday Jan. 6, and a free reception open to the public is Saturday, Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m. at the Center.

Irvine, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2017) – The Irvine Police Department took one man into custody today after a group of protestors entered Congresswoman Mimi Walters’ Irvine office.

The incident began as a protest outside the congresswoman’s office, 3333 Michelson Drive. Protestors then entered the building and proceeded to areas that are restricted to visitors. The protestors were repeatedly asked to leave. Most did leave the building, however Dae Joong Yoon, 47, of Redondo Beach refused.

The City of Irvine invites parents of elementary-age children to “Helping Your Behaviorally Challenging Child,” a parent-focused workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Quail Hill Community Center.

Based in part on the work of Dr. Stuart Ablon and Dr. Ross Greene's "Treating Explosive Kids: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach," this presentation will improve adult/child communication and educate parents on how to guide kids to avoid meltdowns and gain lagging skills. Each participant will receive a copy of Greene's book "The Explosive Child."