April 18, 2025 Edition
JOIN US AT THE STATE OF THE GREAT PARK EVENT!
Great Park Chairman Mike Carroll invites you to celebrate the State of the Great Park - a community celebration for the largest municipal park project in the nation. The SOTGP will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at Great Park Live, 8000 Great Park Blvd., from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join us as we bring the future of the Great Park to life through virtual reality and meet with our partners, including Pretend City Children’s Museum, the Pacific Symphony, OC Music & Dance, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, the Anaheim Ducks, the Asian American History Museum of Orange County, Orange County Soccer Club, and the championship sports teams that call Great Park their home. The State of the Great Park will be informative and engaging for all ages — and your chance to see and feel what’s ahead in Irvine. To receive more information, Register Here.
IRVINE OPEN SPACE CELEBRATION THIS SATURDAY
Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday, April 19, for a day of outdoor fun and learning in Quail Hill. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast at 9:00 a.m., and a guided 1.8-mile hike along the Quail Hill Loop Trail at 10:30 a.m. The Earth Day activities continue from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Quail Hill Community Center, 39 Shady Canyon Drive. There will be additional guided hikes at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a composting demonstration at 12:00 p.m., and engaging exhibits. For more information, click here.
LET’S TALK HISTORY EVENT
Councilmember Carroll is proud to share that Harith Abu-Amara, graduate of Irvine Citizens Academy Class of 2023, will be the featured speaker at this month’s Let’s Talk History program at the Irvine Historical Museum, 5 San Joaquin. On Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m., Harith will share his research on the proliferation of horses on the ranches of Southern California following their introduction by Spanish settlers. This event is free and open to the public. To learn more about the Irvine Historical Society, click here.
SUPERHERO 5K RUN/WALK AND HEALTH & SAFETY EXPO
Suit up for the Superhero 5K Run/Walk Health & Safety Expo hosted by Crime Survivors Resource Center, next Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m. at Mason Regional Park, 18712 University Drive. Join in supporting Crime Survivors, a nonprofit that provides critical resources, advocacy, and hope for victims of crime and their families. The event includes a 5k fun run/walk, food, entertainment, and a community expo. Stop by Councilmember Mike Carroll’s table and learn more about City resources and services. For more details and to register, click here.
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE DAY
We recognized April 2 as Autism Acceptance Day and had the opportunity to thank the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) for their incredible work supporting individuals and families throughout Orange County and beyond. CARD provides vital services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, social skills training, and family support, which helps individuals with autism thrive and achieve their goals. We are thankful for their dedication, compassion, and positive impact in our community. For more information about CARD, click here.
Thank you for reading this edition of my Community Update. I hope you enjoyed it.
Mike Carroll