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Join us in Welcoming Our Newly Elected City Councilmembers December 10
Mayor-elect Larry Agran, Councilmember Mike Carroll, and Councilmembers-elect William Go, Melinda Liu, and James Mai will be sworn into office for their respective terms.
The City Council meeting will begin at 4 p.m., and a recess will be taken from approximately 5 to 6 p.m. for a welcome reception in the City Hall lobby. The Council meeting will resume after the reception at 6 p.m. for the swearing-in ceremony.
For information on how to view the meeting and ceremony online, visit cityofirvine.org/ictv.
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All is Bright as the City of Irvine Celebrates the Holiday Season
The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate the holiday season Saturday, December 7, at the Great Park. Don’t miss the highlight of the evening — the lighting of the Holiday Tree and Great Park Palm Court at approximately 5 p.m.
Illuminate Irvine | December 7, 3–8 p.m.
Illuminate Irvine offers an enchanting evening at the Palm Court Arts Complex with live, holiday music and activities designed for guests of all ages that are sure to inspire festive cheer.
Holiday Market | December 7, 3–8 p.m. & December 8, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
This two-day market in Hangar 244 at the Great Park showcases a carefully curated selection of skilled vendors and artisans featuring one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for the gift-giving season.
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Santa Loves Hearing from his Friends!
Santa’s Mailbox is open through December 13. Drop off your letters at one of Santa’s mailboxes, and his holiday helpers will make sure every letter gets a magical reply.
Drop-off locations:
- Heritage Park Community Center: 14301 Yale Ave.
- Turtle Rock Community Center: 1 Sunnyhill
- Northwood Community Center: 4531 Bryan Ave.
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Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Drive into the holiday spirit! Join the City of Irvine and the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee for the Holiday Toy Drive: Drive-Thru Drop-Off Sunday, December 8, and make this season extra special for families of Irvine’s adopted 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines (2/11) Division.
Pack your car with new, unwrapped toys suitable for children ages 12 and younger.
For more information, visit irvine211marines.org or call 949-724-6606.
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Irvine Animal Care Center Holiday Donation Drive
Your support empowers the Irvine Animal Care Center to care for the pets that need it most. Thanks to your generosity, the center is able to make merry, happy outcomes for pets and other animals in challenging situations through its Enhanced Care, Third Chance for Pets, and Foster Care programs.
Through January 15, you can donate to the center's annual Holiday Donation Drive and help make a difference in the lives of pets in need.
Click here for more information and to donate.
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UCI Health Blood Drive
To address the critical need for blood donations locally and nationally, the City of Irvine and UCI Health are partnering together for a blood drive December 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Irvine Civic Center.
Make An Appointment
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DE&I
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.
Human Rights Day December 10
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on December 10. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Road Construction and Capital Improvement Projects
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