Community Link Newsletter: February 27 - March 6, 2025

Support Animals in Need — Foster Donation Drive

The Irvine Animal Care Center is hosting its annual Foster Donation Drive from March 1–31 to provide essential supplies for foster kittens, puppies, and animals in recovery.

Donate much-needed items, including:

• Breeder’s Edge powdered formula
• Mother & Babycat wet and dry food
• Nursing kits and essential care supplies

Join us Saturday, March 8, between 1 and 3 p.m. for the Foster Donation Celebration at the Irvine Animal Care Center. Drop off donations, connect with fellow animal lovers, and receive a special supporter sticker!

Learn more: irvineanimals.org/foster

One Irvine Sustainability Toolkits

Metamorphosis: Mending the Wound & Everything’s Fine

March 1–May 24 | Opening Reception: March 1, 2–4 p.m.

The Irvine Fine Arts Center presents two thought-provoking exhibitions exploring transformation, resilience, and everyday tensions through diverse artistic approaches.

• Metamorphosis: Mending the Wound — Organized by Lynk Collective, this exhibition features printmaking and mixed-media works that examine themes of fragmentation and healing through collaboration. It includes site-specific installations and contributions from guest artists.
• Everything’s Fine — A solo exhibition by Michelle Andrade, this collection of mixed-media works and book art blends humor, irony, and introspection to explore life’s contradictions. Andrade’s distinctive use of text encourages viewers to look beyond the surface.

Location: Irvine Fine Arts Center
For more information, visit irvinefinearts.org/exhibitions.

Library Community Meetings 

The City of Irvine is transitioning library services from the County of Orange to a new Irvine Public Library system, allowing for a more personalized, local approach to library services. 

With this transition, the City is committed to creating dynamic library spaces that foster civic engagement and community growth along with access to educational resources. 

Join us on one of the following dates to provide input on the future of your library system and help ensure library services meet the needs and desires of our community. 

Tuesday, March 4, 6–6:45 p.m.
Las Lomas Community Center

Monday, March 17, 6–6:45 p.m.
Deerfield Community Center

Thursday, April 10, 6:30–7:15 p.m.
University Community Center

Learn more by visiting cityofirvine.org/libraries. 

Orange County Fire Authority Open House

Join the Orange County Fire Authority for a free, family-friendly event featuring junior firefighter activities, live demonstrations, fire engine rides, and more!

Saturday, March 15 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
1 Fire Authority Road

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about fire safety and meet local firefighters.

View the flier for the event and learn more.

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.

March: Irish American Heritage Month — Celebrating the contributions of Irish Americans to U.S. history and culture.

March: National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — Promoting awareness and understanding of challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities.

March: Women’s History Month — Honoring women’s achievements across history. The 2025 theme is “Accelerate Action.”

February 28–March 29: Ramadan — A sacred month observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting, prayer, and reflection.

March 4: Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) — A day of celebration, feasting, and festivities before the Lenten season.

March 5: Ash Wednesday — Marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and reflection leading up to Easter.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Road Construction and Capital Improvement Projects