The City of Irvine is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on the Irvine Child Care Committee. The Committee comprises five City Council appointees, two community child care providers, two parents/guardians, three higher-education liaison appointees and two community representatives. The two vacancies are for parent/guardian members.

Irvine, Calif. – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a sobriety checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injury and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted, Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the area of Alton Parkway and Irvine Center Drive.

The City of Irvine is accepting applications to fill two volunteer member-at-large vacancies on the Irvine Sports Committee. The Committee is composed of representatives from Irvine’s youth sports organizations and provides the City Council and the Community Services Commission with input and feedback on policies, programs, facilities and the needs of the Irvine youth sports community.

While most Committee members represent a specific program and sport, members-at-large are selected through a public recruitment process to provide general perspective and guidance.

Irvine residents are encouraged to attend a free workshop and participate in the discussion about Irvine’s future. “Irvine 2035 – Our Future” is the ongoing General Plan Update to help shape the City for the next 20 years.

The event will be from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. No RSVP is needed.

A General Plan overview and the opportunity to provide residents’ viewpoints will highlight the evening.

Experience sights and sounds from around the world at the 15th annual Irvine Global Village Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park in Irvine. Recognized as one of the best cultural festivals in Orange County, this daylong celebration features more than 100 musical, dance and demonstration performances; international cuisine; a Kids Village with crafts and activities; cultural and religious exhibits; and an international marketplace.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and the Irvine Police Department would like to share some important steps with residents and businesses to help protect family members and employees in an emergency. Irvine residents are encouraged to be prepared for any disaster that may impact our community, including earthquakes, fires, floods and utility outages.