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Calling all makers! The 2019 Holiday Faire exhibitor application is now available.  The Irvine Fine Arts Center Holiday Faire is a two-day shopping event, featuring local artisans and crafters. Selected exhibitors work in a variety of media and display a high level of expertise in…

The City of Irvine is in the process of developing a master plan for Heritage Community Park, and invites the community to share input at a free community workshop on Monday, July 22, 6–8 p.m., at the Irvine High School Theater. The Heritage Community Park Improvements Master Plan will focus on…

The City of Irvine is in the process of developing a master plan for Heritage Community Park, and invites the community to share input at a free community workshop on Monday, July 22, 6–8 p.m., at the Irvine High School Theater. The Heritage Community Park Improvements Master Plan will focus on…

Facility Reservations Permit Application Instructions And Guidelines For 2020 The City of Irvine, Community Services Department is responsible for managing the Facility Reservation process, and reservations are accepted and processed on a calendar-year basis.  The following information is to…

IRVINE, Calif. (June 25, 2019): The City of Irvine applauded today’s announcement by City of Hope to invest more than $1 billion to develop a world-class cancer research and treatment campus at FivePoint Gateway, adjacent to the Orange County Great Park. The cancer campus, on approximately 11…

The City of Irvine’s annual summer tradition returns on Sunday, July 7, when the Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts kick off at Mike Ward Community Park – Woodbridge. The community is invited to a series of six free family-friendly concerts out in the park covering a variety of musical tastes — from country…

Help support Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion at the annual Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Lakeview Senior Center parking lot. At this event, you can help Marines and their families by having your car washed,…

Spend your summer at the Orange County Great Park with the return of the annual summer tradition, Movies on the Lawn, kicking off Friday, June 21. The community is invited to a series of free family-friendly movies screened outdoors on the Terraced Lawn. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic,…

The Irvine Fine Arts Center announces the opening of two summer exhibitions: one exploring notions of place and time, and the other investigating ideas of construction and transformation. The exhibitions run concurrently Saturday, June 15–Saturday, August 10. A free reception open to the public…

Last July, the Irvine City Council directed staff to study two City-owned properties – the Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) site and the Golf Course site, located in the Orange County Great Park, for the location of the long-awaited and highly anticipated Southern California…

On August 11-17, 2019, 16 junior National Teams, spanning all five Olympic continents, will battle for the title of World Champions at Bill Barber Memorial Park. The tournament will showcase 62 games during eight days of global competition. The WBSC U-19 Women’s Softball World Cup has…

The City of Irvine is accepting applications for one vacant volunteer position on the Irvine Child Care Project Board. Established in 1984, the Irvine Child Care Project is a joint powers agreement between the Irvine Unified School District and the City of Irvine, overseen by the Irvine Child Care…

Bring Energy Efficiency Home with These Tips: Use Your Windows to Gain Cool Air and Keep Out Heat If you live in a climate where it cools off at night, turn off your cooling system and open your windows while sleeping. When you wake in the morning, shut the windows and blinds to capture the cool…

Submissions for All Media 2019 exhibitors are being accepted through July 14, 11:59 p.m. The Irvine Fine Arts Center invites Southern California-based artists to submit artwork for consideration. This year, the exhibition will be juried by award-winning artist, curator, and writer Constance…

If a load of recycling contains non-recyclables – even by just a fraction – that entire load risks not being recycled. That’s according to new guidelines being enforced by China, a major importer of recyclable materials created in the U.S. Why does it matter? Quite simply, if you’re not recycling…

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its summer art exhibition, A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997. The exhibition runs Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, August 18, with an exhibition opening on Sunday, June 2, 1–3 p.m. Artist Paul Gavin has dedicated his career to…

The City of Irvine park system has been ranked 6th in the nation by the Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore Index, effectively making Irvine the top-ranked city in California. With new parks, open space, and amenities added over the past year, the City rose from last year’s ranking of 10th in…

The 25th annual Studio Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The juried festival will feature handmade artwork from more than 100 Southern California artists. Original works of art in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography,…

The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 13th annual Super Pet Adoption event Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 35 pet rescue groups and animal shelters are expected to bring more than 500 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals for adoption. The annual event…

For Our Veterans Irvine’s dual process for locating a Southern California Veterans Cemetery By Mayor Christina L. Shea  Last July, the Irvine City Council directed staff to study two City-owned properties – the Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) site and the Golf Course site,…