July 26, 2024 Edition

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IRVINE STRIKERS Congratulations to the National Champions Irvine Strikers soccer team (U19) for becoming the 2024 MLS Next champions, where 120 teams competed! Strikers FC Irvine is nationally recognized for being one of the best soccer clubs in the country. Under Coach Roy Chingirian's leadership, they triumphed in victory over Cedar Stars Academy. Taj Eagleston's goals, Kaden Gust's penalty saves, and Matteo Salcedo's tournament-winning penalty kick helped the team secure the national title for the first time in their program’s history! To read more about the exhilarating win from the team’s perspective, click here.

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT  Congratulations to Boy Scout, Andrew Park, on his Eagle Scout Project! Andrew is a member of Boy Scout Troop 1747 - the largest Korean Boy Scout Troop in the country! His contributions to Sierra Vista Middle School included leading his troop along with dozens of volunteers in installing gardens, building a redwood bench, and creating two beautiful murals that reflect the heritage and future of Irvine. My Field Representative and fellow Eagle Scout, Ryan, presented a certificate and shared with them about his experiences as an Eagle Scout. Thank you, Andrew Park and Boy Scout Troop 1747 for honoring our City through your incredible Eagle Scout Project! For more information about Boy Scouts of America, click here.

THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR
The Orange County Fair is back and ready for you to experience all they have to offer this summer! This fair made its first appearance in 1890 and has always succeeded in delivering a memorable and fun experience for visitors. Indulge in delicious funnel cakes, pet feed barn animals, enjoy carnival games and rides, and see your favorite bands in concert - all in one day! Advance ticket purchase is required as daily admission tickets are limited. The OC Fair is open now until August 18 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. To plan your visit, click here.

COLLECTIBLE CARD CHALLENGE AT OUR IRVINE PARKS Participate in our Collectible Card Challenge to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month! You can visit one of the 16 participating parks, facilities, and community centers to obtain a collectible card. Gather cards by visiting community center front desks and asking to receive a card or connect with park staff about the challenge. Please note that you can only receive one card per location. Once you have collected eight cards, visit the Irvine City Hall Information Desk to receive an exclusive enamel pin. For more information on how to play, click here.

CONCERTS ON THE GREEN Concordia University Irvine is wrapping up their special three-week series, Concerts on the Green, this Sunday, July 28, with the K-Tel All Stars! Bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit in the heart of Concordia’s beautiful campus for an enjoyable, nostalgic evening of iconic 70s rock. The K-Tel All Stars will take you back in time to revisit Number-One Hits, AM Radio Gold, and One-Hit Wonders straight from the 70s. Burgers, hotdogs, chips, cookies, and drinks will be available for purchase. This family-friendly event is free of charge and is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, click here.

Thank you for reading this edition of my Community Update. Hope you enjoyed it. 

Mike Carroll