AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Irvine California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:39:08 -0600 Checkered Flag Hand Car Wash in Irvine is not your typical car wash.  The long-time Irvine landmark on the corner of Alton Parkway and East Yale... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/checkered-flag-hand-car-wash-celebrates-15-years-one-million-car-washes-235454 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/checkered-flag-hand-car-wash-celebrates-15-years-one-million-car-washes-235454 Shops and Stores Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 IRVINE, CA (November 7, 2009) – Excitement is building at the Village of Woodbury East, as final preparations are being made to welcome the first... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/woodbury-east-welcomes-first-residents-231855 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/woodbury-east-welcomes-first-residents-231855 Real Estate Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 IRVINE, CA (November 14, 2009) – Celebrating its five-year anniversary this month is the award-winning Village of Woodbury™, where spectacular... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/five-years-later-woodbury-residents-happier-than-ever-231861 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/five-years-later-woodbury-residents-happier-than-ever-231861 Real Estate Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227924 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227924 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Orange County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Orange County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221086 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221086 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Orange County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221644 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221644 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to View Board Meeting Agenda for Regular Meeting September 15,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/revised-board-meeting-agenda-for-regular-meeting-september-15-2009-213561 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/revised-board-meeting-agenda-for-regular-meeting-september-15-2009-213561 Schools and Libraries Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Irvine, CA –  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter (LLS) will hold a Team Captain Information Session for... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/team-captain-information-session-for-team-in-training-dana-point-turkey-trot-10k-challenge-211406 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/irvine/news/team-captain-information-session-for-team-in-training-dana-point-turkey-trot-10k-challenge-211406 Sports and Recreation Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-irvine-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-irvine-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600