From Fragmentation to Reflection — Two New Exhibitions Open March 1

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibitions, Metamorphosis: Mending the Wound and Michelle Andrade: Everything’s Fine, on view March 1–May 24. An opening reception will be held Saturday, March 1, 2–4 p.m., offering an opportunity to engage with the artists and experience the works firsthand.

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Induction Cooking Workshop and Demonstration

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As part of the City’s ongoing promotion of our environmental programs and sustainability goals, the Sustainability Division will be hosting an Induction Cooking Workshop and Demonstration. The event will span for one and a half hours and will feature local award-winning chef Katie Chin who will demonstrate how to make various ethnically diverse dishes on an all-electric induction cooktop, as well as discuss the benefits of switching from a gas range to an all-electric stovetop.

Irvine Public Library Informational Meetings

The City of Irvine is transitioning Library services from the County of Orange to a new Irvine Public Library system, allowing for a more personalized, local approach to library services. Join us at a series of informational meetings to provide input on the future of your library system and help ensure library services meet the needs and desires of our community.

Informational Meetings

Tuesday, March 4
Time: 6–6:45 p.m. 
Location: Las Lomas Community Center, 10 Federation Way

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Join us at a series of informational meetings to provide input on the future of the Irvine Public Library system and help ensure library services meet the needs and desires of our community.
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Irvine Animal Care Center Kicks Off Annual Foster Donation Drive This March

This spring, make a difference in the lives of vulnerable animals by participating in the annual Irvine Animal Care Center Foster Donation Drive, March 1–31. Each donation helps provide essential supplies for newborn puppies and kittens, post-surgery animals, and those recovering from injuries.

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Art Activity: Origami for Breakfast

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Origami for Breakfast (Plus, Jazz in the Palm Court)
Saturday, April 19, 1–3 p.m.
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex

Sit down for a plate of...origami! Make yourself some paper breakfast in this self-guided, origami open workshop. Instructions for simple origami will be provided. While you are here, enjoy the sounds of Jazz in the Palm Court from 1–3 p.m. Appropriate for all skill levels and all-abilities friendly.

Learn more at yourgreatpark.org/arts.

Irvine Police Investigating Fatal Collision

Irvine, Calif. (February 20, 2025) – A man has died after being involved in a traffic collision.

Today, at 3:34 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Campus Drive and Turtle Rock Drive.

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Irvine Police Department to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Irvine, Calif. (February 20, 2025) – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver’s License checkpoint as part of the Department’s continued commitment to reducing injuries and deaths caused by impaired drivers. The checkpoint will be conducted on Saturday, February 22, from 7:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the area of Culver Drive and Trabuco Road.

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Karie Davies, Sergeant/Spokesperson
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