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."

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.