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Survive and Thrive Run Walk Health & Safety Expo set for April 16 in Irvine

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Editor Posted in Crime, Events, Irvine, News, Parks and Recreation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 12th, 2016

Contact: Patricia Wenskunas (949) 872-7895

Survive and Thrive Run Walk Health & Safety Expo

(Irvine, CA) – The public is invited to attend the Southern California Survive and Thrive Run Walk Health & Safety Expo at 7 a.m. – 12 noon on Saturday, April 16 at Mason Regional Park in Irvine.

Crime Survivors, Inc. (Crime Survivors) Southern California’s leading Crime Victim’s support and education organization, will be hosting its 12th Annual Run Walk – Health & Safety Expo. Continue reading→

Free workshop about the Zika Virus, mosquitoes and summer travel set for 4/14

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Editor Posted in Disease, Events, Health, Irvine, News, OC Vector Control District Leave a comment

Zika Virus, Mosquitoes and Summer Travel

Learn from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District as well as an expert from the Orange County Health Care Agency about three topics – the Zika Virus and its global implications; mosquito control in Orange County; and the implications of traveling this summer.

From 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at the newly opened Trabuco Center, 5701 Trabuco Road in Irvine near Jeffrey Road. The Orange County Health Care Agency will also provide summer travel information. Free program; no RSVP; voluntarily signup here: Irvine Mosquitoes (link is external). Continue reading→

Pizza 90’s first anniversary celebration set for 4/16 in Irvine

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Editor Posted in Events, Food, Irvine, News, Restaurants Leave a comment

Press Release

Contact: Fredella Surjono, 949-390-9641

Celebrating Pizza 90’s One year Anniversary in Irvine!

Irvine, Calif., (April 2016) – One year ago, a new pizza joint called Pizza 90 opened at Alton Square (corner of Jeffrey and Alton). On Saturday, April 16th of this year, Pizza 90 invites you to celebrate their one year anniversary! The celebration will be taking place at Pizza 90 Irvine location, 5365 Alton Parkway Ste. 1. Continue reading→

Registration for the OC Public Libraries’ 2016 Literary Orange festival now open

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Editor Posted in Events, Irvine, Libraries, News Leave a comment

Registration for OC Public Libraries’ 2016 Literary Orange festival of authors, readers and libraries is now officially open! This 10th anniversary all-day event at the Irvine Marriot includes an amazing line-up of authors and three keynote speakers: Melanie Benjamin, Debbie Macomber and J.Ryan Stradal.

Literary Orange is Orange County’s premier literary event featuring headlining authors and thought provoking keynote addresses. The day offers attendees and fans the opportunity to listen and engage with an exciting array of authors, have books signed, ask questions, and learn about the writing process. Included are morning refreshments, a delicious lunch, and a yummy dessert. Continue reading→

Go Red For Women luncheon set for National Wear Red Day, 2/5 in Irvine

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Editor Posted in Charities, Events, Health, Irvine, News, Women Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media contact: Tamara White, (310) 490-0650, Tamara.White@heart.org

American Heart Association Hosts Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon on National Wear Red Day, Feb. 5

IRVINE, Jan. 22, 2016 – The American Heart Association (AHA) Orange County Division will host its annual Go Red For Women Luncheon at Hotel Irvine Jamboree Center on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 with the goal of empowering women to take charge of their health and raise funds for the mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The event kicks off in the morning with a health exhibit and free health screenings, followed by educational workshops on hormones and heart health, desk workouts, lesser known heart disease risk factors and healthy beef recipes. Continue reading→

Irvine’s State of the City address set for Feb. 9

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Events, Irvine, Mayor Steven Choi, News, Politics Leave a comment

The public is invited to attend as Irvine Mayor Steven S. Choi, Ph.D., delivers his State of the City Address on Feb. 9 in the Council Chamber at the Irvine Civic Center. The event begins with a free, public reception at 5 p.m., followed by the Mayor’s address at 6 p.m.

The annual address is to the City what the State of the Union is to the nation. The address will highlight accomplishments of the past year, as well as look to what’s ahead in 2016. Continue reading→

Alzheimer’s Orange County open house and art exhibition set for Dec. 16

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Editor Posted in Disease, Events, Health, Irvine, News, Seniors Leave a comment

300+ Supporters to Attend Alzheimer’s Orange County Open House, Art Exhibition on Dec. 16

The holiday’s are all about embracing new friends and catching up with familiar faces. But for families touched by Alzheimer’s, the holiday can be a challenging time of year. Since 1982, Alzheimer’s Orange County (AOC), formerly known as the Alzheimer’s Association, has been a community resource and an ally to families afflicted by the disease. Currently 85,000+ Orange County residents are currently living with Alzheimer’s! This disease is the fourth-leading cause of death locally.

While its name has changed, its vision for eradicating Alzheimer’s remains the same. Now an independent organization, the nonprofit is better able to serve Orange County and has big plans for 2016. What to know more? Come hear from AOC representatives first-hand at its Holiday Open House and Art Exhibition, featuring its internationally acclaimed Memories in the Making collection in Irvine on Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. Continue reading→

Irvine’s Adventure Playground ribbon-cutting set for Dec. 12

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Editor Posted in Events, Irvine, News, Parks and Recreation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/09/2015

CONTACT:Craig Reem, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, 949-724-6077, creem@cityofirvine.org

Ribbon-cutting marks reopening of Irvine’s Adventure Playground

IRVINE, CA (Dec. 9, 2015): Bring the family out to play as the City of Irvine celebrates the grand reopening of Adventure Playground at University Community Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., at 1 Beech Tree Ln, in Irvine.

Children of all ages can engage in a variety of activities at the newly remodeled playground designed to spark the imagination. The fun includes a treehouse, sensory garden, climbing poles, slides, fort zone, art wall and more. Continue reading→

Sen. Moorlach to host a free Town Hall meeting on Dec. 1 in Irvine

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Editor Posted in California, Events, Irvine, John Moorlach, News, Politics, Republican Party Leave a comment

State Senator John Moorlach is hosting a 2016 Legislative Priorities Town Hall event at Concordia University in Irvine, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Moorlach and his staff will share what to expect from Sacramento in the year ahead and will be available to answer questions.

There will be a reception & light refreshments at 4:15 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m. Complimentary admission & parking. Continue reading→

9th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair set for 12/6 in Irvine

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Editor Posted in Events, Irvine, Irvine Animal Care Center, News, Pets Leave a comment

IRVINE, CA (Nov. 16, 2015): The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host the 9th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center. More than 500 animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits, will be available for adoption from rescue organizations and shelters.

The annual event features dozens of vendors, gourmet food trucks, a silent auction, low-cost microchipping and an opportunity drawing. Each animal available for adoption is spayed or neutered, microchipped and evaluated by a veterinarian. Cats and dogs are vaccinated. Continue reading→