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The Irvine Animal Care Center waives adoption fees for Veterans on Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Editor Posted in Irvine, News, Pets, Veterans Leave a comment

In honor of Memorial Day, Irvine Animal Care Center is waiving adoption fees for veterans Friday, May 25, through Sunday, May 27. The program is made possible through the Animals for Armed Forces Foundation, which is covering adoption fees for the veterans.

The adoption discount applies to active duty, reserve and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard, and their immediate family members. The discount does not apply to licensing or puppy wellness fees. In order to qualify for the discount, the potential adopter needs to bring their photo ID and one of the following: Continue reading→

Referendum on overturning Irvine decision on veterans cemetery location qualifies for the ballot

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Editor Posted in 2018 Elections, Irvine, News, Politics Leave a comment

IRVINE, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2017): The Registrar of Voters has determined the sufficiency of referendum petitions that were filed in the City Clerk’s Office on November 9. The referendum pertains to the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance reflecting a land exchange of the existing Amended and Restated Development Agreement Transfer Site (Ordinance No. 17-08).

The City Clerk is required to certify to the City Council the sufficiency results at the next regular meeting on January 9. At that time, the City Council’s choices will be to repeal Ordinance No. 17-08 or place the item on a ballot at an upcoming special or regular election. Continue reading→

First three Orange County veterans awarded Rick Hopcraft Memorial Scholarships

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Irvine, Military, News, Veterans Leave a comment

Advaith Thampi

First Three Orange County Veterans Awarded Rick Hopcraft Memorial Scholarships

Newport Beach, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015 – The Rick Hopcraft Memorial Scholarship Fund, managed by the Orange County Community Foundation, has awarded scholarships to Orange County veterans Corey Hamm of Huntington Beach, Advaith Thampi of Irvine and Gary Matsuk of Anaheim. The scholarships range from $3,500 to $10,000 for a total distribution of $17,500.

The scholarship was launched this past August in partnership with OCCF and supports military veterans pursuing higher education in Orange County. It was created to recognize and support local veterans, as well as memorialize Rick Hopcraft’s military service and his community and commercial real estate industry leadership. The scholarship aims to help with higher education expenses and assist in developing new leaders in the Orange County commercial real estate industry. Hopcraft was a vice president of First American Title in Santa Ana and active in area commercial real estate associations. Continue reading→

Orange County Memorial Day events and services

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Editor Posted in Irvine, Military, News, Orange County, Veterans Leave a comment

IRVINE
May 24, at 4 p.m.
Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial
4531 Bryan Avenue, Irvine
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IRVINE
May 25, from 10-11:30 a.m.
City of Irvine’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park
4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. Guests are encouraged to park in the lot at Harvard Avenue and San Juan Street
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Irvine Memorial Day ceremonies set for May 24 and 25

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Editor Posted in Events, Irvine, Military, News, Veterans Leave a comment

Irvine Memorial Day Ceremonies

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for Americans to honor those who have given their lives while defending our nation. The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events in honor of our nation’s fallen:

Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony

On Sunday, May 24, in partnership with the Northwood Memorial Committee, a special candle lighting ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial and will include presentations by Gold Star families. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The Northwood Memorial is located at 4531 Bryan Avenue, Irvine. Continue reading→

Opening new doors for Veterans in the workplace

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Editor Posted in Banks, Irvine, Jobs, News, Veterans Leave a comment

Opening New Doors for Veterans in the Workplace

By: Lanän Clark

Unemployment is still a major economic issue that faces our communities there is one specific pool of underemployed, in particular, who should not be – not only because they are highly skilled, but also because of the debt of gratitude we as a nation owe them in serving our country. This group is military veterans. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars had an unemployment rate of 9 percent in 2013, compared to 7.2 percent of non-veterans.

Now the problem isn’t the fact that companies do not want to hire military veterans. They do and some of the top reasons companies hire veterans include leadership, teamwork skills, character, discipline, resiliency, and loyalty, according to a 2012 report which interviewed a variety of American businesses. Continue reading→

Preference for U.S. Veterans is built into Irvine affordable housing project

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Editor Posted in Affordable Housing, Apartments, Irvine, Military, News, Veterans Leave a comment

News Release City of Irvine

Public Information Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PRESS RELEASE #15-02-25

Subject: Preference for Vets is Built into Affordable Housing Project

City Council approval of 17275 Derian project includes special stipulation

Contact : Public Information Office, 949-724-6077, pio@cityofirvine.org

IRVINE, CA (February 25, 2015): Preference for veterans is part of this month’s City Council approval of an 80-unit permanently affordable rental housing project at 17275 Derian in the Irvine Business Complex.

City Council approval of the project meets the City’s affordable housing inclusionary requirement while including a preference for veterans. Continue reading→

Irvine Sport Clips to be honored this Saturday for helping U.S. Veterans

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Editor Posted in Education, Events, Irvine, Military, News, Veterans Leave a comment

Irvine Sport Clips to be Honored by VFW on Saturday

What: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department Senior Vice Commander Robert Magner and VFW representative Earl Fulk will visit Sport Clips Haircuts in Irvine to recognize the store for raising $5,000 during the company’s nation-wide fundraising campaign, Help A Hero, which provides VFW-administered scholarships to veterans. A local veteran and recipient of the Help A Hero scholarship will also be in attendance.

Who: VFW representatives, Robert Magner and Earl Fulk; local Help A Hero scholarship recipient; and Sport Clips stylists and representatives, as a part of the nation’s fastest-growing men’s and boys’ hair care provider. Continue reading→

Orange County 2014 Veterans Day deals

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Editor Posted in Deals, Irvine, Military, News, Orange County, Restaurants, Veterans Leave a comment

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces are very much appreciated by Orange County businesses and with Veterans Day coming up on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, there are a number of great deals and special offers coming up for the men and women who served our country:

Applebee’s is offering a free meal to active and retired members of the US Military on Veterans Day. Click here for details. They have locations in the OC in La Habra, Fountain Valley, and Santa Ana. Click here for location details.
Black Angus Steakhouse is offering a free appetizer to active and retired members of the US Military, on Veterans Day. Click here to find a location. They have locations in Orange County in Buena Park, Fountain Valley and Santa Ana.
California Pizza Kitchen is offering a free entrée on Veterans Day for current and retired members of the US Military. They have locations in the OC in Anaheim, Brea, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Seal Beach and Tustin. Click here for location details.
El Torito is offering a 20% Military discount for all veterans and military personnel that show valid ID. They have OC locations in Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, Irvine, Orange, Placentia, Tustin and Westminster.
Knott’s Berry Farm is offering free admission to active and retired members of the U.S. Military from November 2, 2014 through January 4, 2015. Up to six additional tickets may be purchased at Knott’s Ticket Booths for only $24 each from November 2 -21 and for $29 each November 22 through January 4, 2015. Military personnel may also purchase additional tickets at a participating local Military ticket office. U.S. veterans, retired and active military personnel must present military ID or proof of U.S. military service at Knott’s ticket booths to receive the complimentary tribute tickets. Veteran, retired and active military personnel must be present.

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OC law firm raises $3,000 to support the Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Editor Posted in Charities, Irvine, Lawyers, Mayor Steven Choi, Military, News, Veterans Leave a comment

Photo: Wounded Warrior Project National Campaign Team Member, Sonny Seyedi, poses with Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP Firm Managing Partner, Marie DiSante, and Irvine Mayor, Steven Choi

More than 100 attendees of all ages gathered at leading employment, labor and business immigration law firm Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP (CDF) on Oct. 23 to support the firm’s partnership with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) during its 20th anniversary year.

Event co-host Company 77 served stone-cooked pizza out of its unique mobile pizza fire truck – a retired 1983 Pierce Arrow Pumper – and delighted guests with upbeat music, plastic fire hats and a photo booth to capture smiles. Continue reading→