Visitors to the Orange County Great Park donated food items equal to more than 25,000 meals during the Park’s Spooktacular Fun Days event Oct. 14-15. The donations kicked off the City’s month-long Fall Food Drive: Scare Away Hunger with 30,252 pounds of food to charity over two days. All donations support Orange County Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank, and nonperishable food items will be accepted through Sunday, Nov.19.

The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for individuals, groups, organizations and businesses for the City’s Wall of Recognition. The Wall of Recognition, established in 2006 at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the community. Nominations will be accepted Nov. 1-Dec. 30.

The next Irvine City Council meeting is scheduled for Dec. 11. When adopting the meeting calendar for 2017, the City Council rescheduled the Dec. 12 meeting for Monday, Dec. 11.

Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday, begins on Dec. 12.

Irvine City Council meetings are open to the public with the exception of closed session meetings (when legal and personnel matters are discussed). Regular sessions begin at 4 p.m. with a possible recess prior to 5 p.m., to discuss matters under closed session.  

Veterans Day is a time to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and commitment to serve and sacrifice for the common good. In honor of our veterans and in support of their families, the City of Irvine is hosting a special Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the formal garden area at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.