Inside Irvine! The winter edition of Inside Irvine is now available. Look for all your favorite programs and activities along with City news in one easy to use publication. Click to view the online magazine Parks Make Life Better! This month, we’re highlighting the different ways to play, explore and grow at your local community park! Play and exercise. Messy, Muddy Toddlers Dates, times and fee vary. Heritage Park Community Center Explore crafty fun with sticky, gooey hands, faces, feet and bodies. Activities planned especially for toddlers. Dress for mess! Parent participation required. Inst: Ms. Shannon. Supply fee: $20. Ages 1-3. More info: https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=%2024. Wildfire Gymnastics: Preschool Embers Dates, times and fee vary. Wildfire Gymnastics Preschoolers will practice four Olympic events. Children work on hand-eye coordination. Annual insurance fee: $24 per child. Ages 3-4. More info: 714-832-1315 or https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=%201144. Jazzersize! Mondays-Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Turtle Rock Community Park Healthy habits equal healthy bodies. Indulge Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Turtle Rock Community Park. Unlimited workouts for $55 per month. Get first month free and save $10 per month with sign-up for 1 year at $45 per month (automatic credit card billing required) JazzWithMe.com. Kite Flying in Bommer Canyon Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. Make and fly kites in Bommer Canyon! All ages welcome, however adults must accompany children under 18. More info: https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=3446. Explore nature. Art Exhibition: Architecture and Landscape Exhibition Dates; March 3 - April 7, 2012 Opening Reception; Saturday, March 3, 5 – 8 p.m. Irvine Fine Arts Center in Heritage Community Park The Irvine Fine Arts Center is pleased to present the second part of a two part exhibition series titled “Portraiture and Still Life” and “Architecture and Landscape”. Both shows feature traditional and non-traditional approaches to these genres in several media including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography and video. Admission and parking are free. More info: 949-724-6881 or visit irvinefinearts.org. Wilderness Access Days Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 9-3 p.m. Bommer Canyon Enjoy hiking, biking, and running through ancient oak and sycamore groves open for self-guided access. Must begin outing at least 1 hour before closing. All ages welcome. More info https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=3056 or http://www.irlandmarks.org. Moonlit Marshmallows Fridays from 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Turtle Rock Nature Center Make gooey s’mores by the campfire. Remember to bring a flashlight and dress warm. $3/person; adults must accompany children under 18. More info: https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=3056. Grow through learning! On Your Mark. Get Set. Grow! Dates, times and fee vary. Heritage Park Community Center Prepare for kindergarten with curriculum that conforms to the California State Board of Education Content Standards. Children must be toilet trained. Parents must volunteer two times each session. Bring a healthy snack. Inst: Ms. Shannon. Supply fee: $20 (all classes). Ages 3-5. https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=%202982. Smart Gardening 101 Thursday, March 5 & 12, from 6-8:30 p.m. Irvine Civic Center Master Gardeners of Orange County share their knowledge about being a practical gardener this spring. Learn how to prepare your soil, plant in the right spot, and build a raised bed as well as the “A to Zs” to grow tomatoes. More info: https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=4171. Leaving the Nest Thursday, Mar 15 6:30pm-8pm Lakeview Senior Center Prepare to move out on your own. Topics include budgeting, financial goals, W-2, costs of an apartment, roommates and other living expenses. Inst: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County. Ages 18+. More info: https://quickreg.ci.irvine.ca.us/activities/activitiesdetails.asp?processwait=n&aid=%203845. | No Time...Go Online!  | Online Computer Classes Classes start monthly January 18 February 15 March 21 | Many titles to choose from. Learn Word, Excel, PhotoShop and more! Plus Real Estate Law, Test Prep for SAT/ACT, GED and others. Classes offered in Personal Finance, Homeschooling, Geneaology and more. Courses are 6-weeks. All instruction is conducted online over the internet at your convenience. To see the complete list of titles and to register, go to ed2go.com/cityofirvine. | |