November 10, 2023 Edition

Join us this Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served our country. We are truly thankful for the courage and sacrifice of our service members and the support their families provide for them. The ceremony will take place this Saturday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park located at 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This free event is an opportunity to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our Veterans. Special recognition will be given to local Veterans, Veterans groups, and military organizations. For more information about this event, click here. 

The City is in the planning phase for the highly anticipated new library to be built at the Great Park. As the Great Park Chairman, I had the opportunity to share with The Orange County Register, about this process and the public input that is needed to create an amazing library in Irvine. I envision we build a place where the youth of our city and beyond will be inspired to learn, grow, and to be better citizens whenever they visit. The next town hall will take place on Thursday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Senior Center. We encourage all Irvine residents and community leaders to be part of this conversation so we can create the best library, in the best City, in the largest municipal park in America. To read “Irvine’s Plans for a New Library in the Great Park”, click here. 

Join us this Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served our country. We are truly thankful for the courage and sacrifice of our service members and the support their families provide for them. The ceremony will take place this Saturday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park located at 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. This free event is an opportunity to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our Veterans. Special recognition will be given to local Veterans, Veterans groups, and military organizations. For more information about this event, click here. 

The City is in the planning phase for the highly anticipated new library to be built at the Great Park. As the Great Park Chairman, I had the opportunity to share with The Orange County Register, about this process and the public input that is needed to create an amazing library in Irvine. I envision we build a place where the youth of our city and beyond will be inspired to learn, grow, and to be better citizens whenever they visit. The next town hall will take place on Thursday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Senior Center. We encourage all Irvine residents and community leaders to be part of this conversation so we can create the best library, in the best City, in the largest municipal park in America. To read “Irvine’s Plans for a New Library in the Great Park”, click here. 

Participate in the annual Holiday Toy Drive to brighten the season for families of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Donate new unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or children ages 12 and younger. Giving to the annual Holiday Toy Drive provides support and brings joy to children whose families are actively serving in the United States military. Drop-off boxes will be located in the lobbies of Irvine City Hall and Irvine Police Department, as well as at the Great Park Visitors Center from November 1 to December 11. For more information, click here. 

Irvine Disability Services offers support for families that include social recreational programming, inclusion and accommodation support, and resources and referrals. Learn about engaging activities available for individuals with sensory, physical, or cognitive disabilities. These programs are modified and adaptive as staff will guide the lessons to help develop skills and creativity. Sign up for health and fitness, arts and dance, and other upcoming events. Explore City of Irvine Disability Services to find out about other resources that can provide support for you or your loved one. To sign up for activities or to learn more, click here. 

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

Mike Carroll