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April 15, 2022 | Edition 66
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Welcome to the Community Link Newsletter
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Our weekly newsletter aims to keep residents and businesses connected to us and all that is going on in and throughout the City. You can connect with us and learn more about our community, cultural events and celebrations, and news of interest by reading this newsletter, visiting our website at cityofirvine.org, and following us on our social media channels listed at the bottom of this email. We look forward to connecting with you.
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Support 2/11 Marine Families
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Support expecting families from Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion! Donate baby clothes, swaddle blankets, and newborn toiletries to the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Baby Shower Drive. All donations go to families at Camp Pendleton.
Donations can be dropped off through May 6 at Irvine City Hall or Great Park Visitors Center during business hours. For more information on ways to donate, including directly from Amazon Smile, visit irvine211marines.org.
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Egg-A-POOL-Looza is this Saturday!
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We are so egg-cited for this Saturday’s Egg-a-POOL-Looza! Tickets are still available, so if you’ve been waiting, dive in and get your tickets today for the event April 16 at 3 p.m.
We have the eggs ready at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center for the egg hunt, and our special guest can’t wait to see you! The event is $10 for children ages 10 and younger; accompanying adults are free. This fee includes an egg basket and participation in all activities. Kona Ice and additional treats will be available for purchase.
Registration is required, and full details are available at cityofirvine.org/eggapoollooza.
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Learn to Conserve Water Every day
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This Earth Day, find simple ways to support our planet by learning new ways to conserve water in everyday life.
The Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) provides water to the City of Irvine and surrounding areas. Because of IRWD's diligence and the efforts of our community to use water wisely, IRWD is able to fully meet the water needs of our community. Nevertheless preserving water is always something to strive for, and as such IRWD offers free online workshops to help detect and fix indoor and outdoor water leaks — saving you money and conserving a precious resource! Learn more at irwd.com.
The City of Irvine is also proud to once again join the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Join us in making a commitment to reduce water consumption and energy use by taking the pledge at mywaterpledge.com.
Learn more about multiple Earth Day celebrations in Irvine at cityofirvine.org/earthday.
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Electrify Your Home Webinar
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As California and the City of Irvine set ambitious carbon emission reduction goals to combat a rapidly warming climate, electrification has become a tool to meet these essential targets.
Join us Thursday, April 21, from noon to 1 p.m., for a “Lunch and Learn” webinar to learn more about steps you can take to electrify your home and the benefits to the environment, your health, and your wallet. Advanced registration is required. Learn more about electrification at cityofirvine.org/electrifyirvine.
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Advocate for Autism in April
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April is Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Advocacy Month, also known as 4A.
Previously called Autism Awareness Month, the change in name is due to the fact that one in 44 children are diagnosed with autism, and likely everyone has been directly or indirectly impacted by the disorder in some way. Thus, it is important to shift from solely awareness to Autism acceptance.
There are many ways you can show your support to help people with autism reach their full potential. Visit autismspeaks.org to discover ways to be an advocate in your community.
The City of Irvine’s Disability Services team provides support to individuals with sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities and their family members in the Irvine community. These services include social recreational programming, inclusion and accommodation support, and resources and referrals.
Visit cityofirvine.org/disabilityservices to learn more.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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