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Activity Guide A complete listing of programs and services offered through the Community Services Department Many of the featured programs and activities are part of the City’s Healthy City Healthy Planet initiative. ith more than 100 W titles to choose from, families can find the perfect summer camp to satisfy everyone’s interest. See pages 48-59. 76 17 95 106 Swim Special Pets Registration Lessons Events rvine offers popular courses egister online at Ion dog manners, dog R irvinequickreg.org, by rvine offers Learn to ummer evenings are the obedience and puppy kin- phone at 949-724-6610 or I Swim programs for ages 6 Sperfect time to enjoy a dergarten. Ready for a new stop by one of the many com- months to adult. Classes are variety of outdoor movies family member? More than munity centers for assistance 25 or 40 minutes, weekdays and concerts with family, 500 animals are available (map on Pages 104-105). Regis- and on Saturdays. Classes friends and neighbors. See for adoption at the Super tration information on Pages fill fast; register early. See Pages 17-19. Pet Adoption event. See 106-107. Registration for sum- Pages 76-81. Page 95. mer classes begins May 11. The fall edition of Inside Irvine will be mailed the week of August 5. TO VIEW INSIDE IRVINE ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT CITYOFIRVINE.ORG/INSIDEIRVINE 16 Inside Irvine Summer 2015 For More Information: 949-724-6610 | irvinequickreg.org Summer 2015 ACTIVITY GUIDE EVENTS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES & FAMILY EVENTS caleNDAR OF eveNTS June 6 FREE Studio Arts Festival 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Irvine Fine Arts Center The Irvine Fine Arts Center will host the 21st annual Studio Arts Festival showcasing the creative talent of more than 100 Southern California artists. Purchase original Memorial Day Ceremonies works of art including ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, paint- ing, photography, fiber and glass. Admission and parking is free. For more information, visit irvinefinearts.org or May 24 call 949-724-6880. FREE Memorial Day Ceremony 4 p.m. Northwood Community Park The community is invited to honor our nation’s fallen and pay special homage to local service members, both at home and abroad. The Sunday ceremony, in partner- ship with the Northwood Memorial committee, will take place at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial and will feature presentations by Gold Star families. Please bring lawn chairs or a blanket for seating. May 25 Orange County Super Pet Adoption Event FREE Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. June 7 Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps. Memorial Park Orange County The Monday ceremony is the traditional City ceremony in the Formal Garden where guests will have the opportunity Super Pet Adoption Event to honor a family member or friend who has died in the 10 a.m.–4 p.m. line of duty by writing down a brief remembrance to be Irvine Animal Care Center posted on a memory board at the event. Cards will also be available for well-wishers to send a message of appre- This 9th annual event features more than 800 homeless ciation and support to members of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 dogs, cats and rabbits for adoption and includes a silent Marine Battalion. For more information about these two auction, opportunity drawing, low-cost microchipping events, please visit cityofirvine.org/specialevents or call and free advice from veterinarians and dog trainers. Ad- 949-724-6606. mission is $1. For more information, visit irvineshelter.org call or 949-724-7740. June 5–July 25 June 13 FREE Movie on the Lawn Flashback Fridays: June 5, 12, 19, 26 & July 10 D.A.R.E. Movie Night Blockbuster Saturdays: June 6, 13, 20, 27 6–10 p.m. July 11, 18 & 25 Heritage Community Park Movies begin at Dusk Come on out for this D.A.R.E. sponsored event and enjoy Orange County Great Park Paddington on the outdoor movie screen in Heritage Park. The Irvine Police Department and OCFA will bring lots of Join us for a classic or family blockbuster favorite movie on cool vehicles to check out. This family event starts at 6 p.m. the outdoor big screen. Bring low-back chairs, blankets and and includes bounce houses, a snack bar and field games a picnic or purchase items from the food trucks or snack provided by the Mobile Recreation Program. The movie bar. Movies are weather permitting and admission is free. begins at dusk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. All ages wel- For more information, visit ocgp.org. come. For more information, call 949-724-7252. For More Information: 949-724-6610 | irvinequickreg.org Summer 2015 Inside Irvine 17 ACTIVITY GUIDE Summer 2015 caleNDAR OF eveNTS June 19 July 4 Business Lunch with the Mayor Concert on the Green 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. & Fireworks Festival Hotel Irvine Gates Open: 3 p.m. The annual Chamber of Commerce Business meeting with Irvine High School Stadium the Mayor will be held on Friday, June 19 at Hotel Irvine. The Mayor’s keynote address will focus on the business The Irvine Police Association is hosting its 31st annual community, development initiatives and the job market Concert on the Green & Fireworks Festival featuring live within Irvine. For more information or to purchase tick- music, activities for children and a fireworks extrava- ets, visit irvinechamber.com. A recording of the event ganza. Food will be available for purchase at the event. will also be available at cityofirvine.org the following day. Admission at the door is $15/adults (14 & older) and $10/children and seniors. Advanced ticket sales available until July 3; families can save up to $25 with a Family Pass (good for 2 adults and 4 children-advance sales only). For more information about the event or advance ticket sales, please visit irvinepa.org or call 949-724-0488. ©C. Lorenzini Senior Fitness Expo June 26 FREE Senior Fitness Expo 9 a.m.–noon Rancho Senior Center Take control of your health and fitness! This free event will include health screenings, nutrition information, “Come Create with Me: I’m Paul Frank!” presentations, demonstrations and a wide variety of the latest health and fitness products. For more information, call 949-724-6908 or visit irvineseniors.org. Interested July 11 exhibitors, please call 949-724-6817. “Come Create with Me: June 27 I’m Paul Frank!” 10 a.m.–noon & 2–4 p.m. FREE Communications Field Day Irvine Fine Arts Center Noon–5 p.m. Bommer Canyon Community Park Grab your friends and join iconic designer Paul Frank in the studio for a hands-on creative workshop. The event Bring the family and a picnic lunch for fun and an educa- marks 20 years of Paul creating art and fashion that has tional experience at beautiful Bommer Canyon. This free helped define popular culture. Spend the day designing event, presented by Irvine Disaster Emergency Commu- with Paul and then take home your own unique creation, EVENTS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES & FAMILY EVENTS nications (IDEC) volunteers, includes emergency vehicle along with a special limited edition print designed specif- tours, emergency preparedness demonstrations, volun- ically for the event. All ages welcome. Participants under teer opportunities and amateur radio presentations. You age 6 must be registered and accompanied by an adult. can join us and talk directly with other amateurs around Registration required; fee is $39 per person. Enroll in the world. For more information, visit n6ipd.org or email course #156069 (10 a.m. class) or #156070 (2 p.m. class) [email protected]. at irvinequickreg.org. 18 Inside Irvine Summer 2015 For More Information: 949-724-6610 | irvinequickreg.org Summer 2015 ACTIVITY GUIDE EVENTS & FAMILY ACTIVITIES & FAMILY EVENTS caleNDAR OF eveNTS GLOBAL VILLAGE July 12, 26, August 2, 9 & 16 2015 Sizzlin’ Summer FREE Concerts 5:30–7:30 p.m. Mike Ward Community Park–Woodbridge July 12: Paperback Writer: The Beatles Experience July 26: Savor: Santana Tribute August 2: King Kruk: Elvis Tribute August 9: Hot August Night: Neil Diamond Tribute August 16: Bella Donna: A tribute to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks Grab your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and dancing shoes and come on down to Mike Ward Community Park- Woodbridge for a fun-filled evening. Gourmet food trucks will be onsite with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Commit- tee and other Irvine nonprofit organizations. For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/specialevents or call 949-724-6606. Call for Vendors, Performers July 19 and Exhibitors Pacific Symphony FREE Applications are now being accepted for the in the Cities 14th annual Irvine Global Village Festival Musical Playground: 5:30 p.m. taking place on Saturday, September 26 from Concert: 7 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park. Mike Ward Community Park–Woodbridge Recognized as one of the best cultural festivals Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring the Pacific Sym- in Orange County, this one day event features phony, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair. A Musical Play- live performances, international cuisine, a ground, with interactive activities for children, takes place Kids Village with crafts and activities, cultural at 5:30 p.m. and includes making an instrument, playing a and religious exhibits and an international drum, meeting a musician, plus a conducting clinic with marketplace. Maestro St.Clair. Bring low back chairs, blankets, a picnic or purchase treats from one of the gourmet food trucks on Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your site. For more information, call 949-724-6606. business or organization to thousands of potential customers. More than 20,000 people July 22 attended the 2014 event.