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Vote Early-Vote Centers Open October 26
Three Vote Centers open Saturday, October 26, in Irvine. The following Vote Centers will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, November 1, with expanded hours November 2–5.
Additional Vote Centers will open Saturday, November 2.
This is the City's first district-based election. View our FAQ to learn more about this important transition. For more information about the General Municipal Election, visit cityofirvine.org/election.
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Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun
Saturday, October 26, 1–5 p.m.
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
4601 Walnut Avenue, Irvine
Calling all monsters! Dress in your spooky-best and join us at the pool to celebrate Halloween! In addition to trick-or-treating around the pool decks, we’ll have a floating pumpkin patch and decorating station. Take some photos with our spooky friends before changing to swim in the enchanted lagoon. Feeling brave enough for a chilling challenge? We're dying for you to take a plunge into deep water and walk through the frightening inflatable obstacle course. Work up an appetite in the bounce houses before you purchase a ghoulish snack from the spooky smorgasbord. Come partake in the fun!
Parking is free. Additional parking available at Heritage Community Park, 14301 Yale Avenue, Irvine.
For more information, call the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center at 949-724-6717.
Registration Required
Registration is available now at yourirvine.org. Fee is $12 for children 12 and younger (includes pumpkin); adults are free.
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Holiday Faire
The Irvine Fine Arts Center is hosting the 42nd annual Holiday Faire Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Great Park.
The Holiday Faire is an opportunity to support the art community through shopping unique, handmade gifts for purchase from more than 100 local and regional artisans — just in time for the holiday season.
The Holiday Faire will take place throughout the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex and features live, festive holiday music in a creative-focused atmosphere. Handcrafted merchandise includes holiday decorations, hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, clothing, and more.
Admission is free and open to the public. No advanced registration is required.
For more information about the Holiday Faire, including a list of vendors and event map, visit irvinefinearts.org/holidayfaire. Great Park is located at 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine.
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Jazz in the Palm Court
Sunday, October 27, 1-3 p.m.
In support of the Great Park Gallery exhibition "Thank You, Good Night: Concert Photography," the Great Park Gallery presents a live music event, Jazz in the Palm Court: For the Love of Vinyl.
Inspired by a diverse range of music that traverses the eras, this event will feature live jazz renditions of hit songs we all know and love.
In addition to live music, local vendor Resident Vinyl will host a pop-up vinyl record shop. Event visitors will also have a chance to engage in an arts and crafts activity by creating their own original artworks on vinyl record sleeves.
Celebrate the cultural landscape of music and performance. Bring folding chairs and blankets for seating around the Palm Court; no advance registration is needed for this free all-ages event.
For more information, visit yourgreatpark.org/arts.
 Great Park Live Brings Country, Indie, and Hip-Hop to the Stage
Great Park Live is set to deliver an eclectic fall lineup featuring something for everyone. Country legend Clay Walker, indie star Brooks Nielson (The Growlers), and rap icon Ludacris will light up the stage for the music fan in you.
Join us and experience this modern landmark in the heart of Irvine. Check out our schedule for upcoming events and be a part of the excitement!
- October 25 - Country Night featuring Clay Walker and special guest Matt Stell
- October 31 - Brooks Nielsen All Growlers Halloween
- November 22 - Ludacris with special guest Yin Yang Twins.
Tickets available at greatparklive.com.
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A Chance to Bee Green: Free Compost at Bee Canyon Greenery
Orange County Waste & Recycling is hosting a free compost giveaway Saturday, November 2, 7:30 a.m.–noon, at Bee Canyon Greenery at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill, 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road, Irvine.
Residents should bring a shovel and container/bag to fill. Event is weather permitting.
Visit oclandfills.com for more information.
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Safely Dispose of Your Prescriptions
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free service, which allows the public to anonymously discard prescription medications, addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.
The collection sites are located at:
Irvine Police Department
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine
Hoag Health Center
16105 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine
IPD urges residents to bring expired or unneeded prescription drugs to the collection sites to eliminate the potential for misuse, abuse, or accidental poisoning. Improper disposal of unused or expired medications, such as flushing them down a toilet or throwing them in the trash, can be hazardous to public safety, public health, and the environment.
Additional information is available at dea.gov.
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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/Alton Intersection Improvements
The City of Irvine has started construction on an intersection widening project that will enhance traffic flow through the intersection of Jeffrey Road and Alton Parkway and improve signal timing coordination along both streets.
Phase 1 of the project will close the right turn lane and the bike lane in the southbound direction on Alton Parkway, south of the Jeffrey Road intersection. Work will be done Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through mid-November.
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.
Filipino-American Heritage Month
Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinos and African Americans. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, which occurred on October 18, 1587, when “Luzones Indios” came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California. In 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States. Various states, counties, and cities in the U.S. have established proclamations and resolutions declaring observance of Filipino American History Month.
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