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City of Irvine to Honor United States Military Veterans at Special Ceremony
The City of Irvine invites the community to honor veterans and their families at a special Veterans Day Ceremony Monday, November 11, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.
This event is free, open to the public, and an opportunity to recognize the valor, courage, and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have served. In the event of inclement weather, the Veterans Day Ceremony will move to the Irvine City Hall, located adjacent to the park.
Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park is located at 4 Civic Center Plaza in Irvine. For more information, visit cityofrivine.org/specialevents or call 949-724-6606.
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Clean California Survey
The City of Irvine is committed to becoming designated as a Clean California Community. Please take a moment to share your feedback about the cleanliness of Irvine and needed areas of improvement in our Clean California Survey.
The survey is available in English, Arabic, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Responses will be collected through the end of 2024.
Take the survey at cityofirvine.org/cleancaliforniasurvey.
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Vote Early
Twelve additional Vote Centers open in Irvine Saturday, November 2. This is the City of Irvine’s first district-based election, and Irvine voters will notice some changes on their ballots with this transition.
For more information about the November 5 General Municipal Election, including a complete list of Vote Center locations, visit cityofirvine.org/election, ocvote.gov, or call the City of Irvine Election Hotline at 949-724-6159.
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Attention, Irvine Residents and Workers!
Help shape the future of our City! The City of Irvine wants your input for the Fiscal Year 2025-27 budget. Your voice matters, and it only takes a few minutes to complete our survey, which closes Monday, November 18.
Share it with your friends, family, and neighbors. Let’s work together to build a better community!
Learn more about the budget at cityofirvine.org/budget.
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Annual Toy Drive
The City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. The annual donation drive helps brighten the holiday season for families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion.
Drop-off boxes will be located in the lobbies of each location below, November 1–December 14, during the following hours:
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Irvine City Hall and Irvine Police Department
1 Civic Center Plaza
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday.
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Great Park Visitors Center
8000 Great Park Blvd.
10 a.m.–8 p.m., Daily.
Two Drive-Thru Drop-Off events will be held at Irvine Civic Center, located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, on Sunday, December 8, and Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Drive to parking lot near Deanna Manning Stadium.
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Please keep all donations in the trunk or backseat and remain in the vehicle. Staff will be onsite to retrieve toys directly from vehicles in the designated drop-off area.
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Stay Informed about Irvine's Road Construction Projects
If you enjoy staying informed with our Community Link Newsletter, don't miss out on our Roadway Improvement and Traffic Advisory Newsletter. Stay updated on road construction, improvement projects, and traffic impacts affecting your commute.
Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST) Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Project
Walnut Avenue south of Jeffrey Road will be completely closed Thursday, November 7, at 11 p.m. to Friday, November 8, at 5 a.m. for work on the Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Project.
Access to area residences and businesses will be maintained; however, there will be no access to the southbound I-5 Freeway on- and off-ramps or Caltrans Park & Ride during the overnight closure hours.
The entire project is anticipated to be complete in March 2026.
For more information, email pm@cityofirvine.org or call the project hotline at 949-724-6676.
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This Week in DE&I
There are many cultural and religious holidays celebrated and recognized throughout our community this month. Learn about some of the significant dates being observed in Irvine below and on our DE&I calendar.
October 31: Diwali
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin (according to the amanta tradition) and Kartika — between around mid-September and mid-November. The celebrations generally last five or six days.
November 1 and 2: Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a vibrant and colorful Mexican holiday that celebrates the memory of deceased loved ones. It is a unique blend of indigenous Mesoamerican beliefs and Catholicism, and it typically takes place on November 1 and 2, coinciding with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day (November 1) and All Souls' Day (November 2).
Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life, death, and the enduring connection between the living and the deceased. It is a time for families to come together, remember their loved ones, and celebrate their legacy in a joyous and meaningful way. While the holiday is most closely associated with Mexico, it has also gained popularity and recognition in other parts of the world, and its traditions continue to evolve and adapt in various cultural contexts.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Road Construction and Capital Improvement Projects
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