Local Events and Updates in Irvine, CA – January 28, 2026
Irvine, CA — January 28, 2026 — A roundup of today’s local events and updates in Irvine, CA, including business networking, fitness guides, and community programs.
Business Networking Event: Beyond the Handshake
The Orange County Entrepreneurs & Investors Meetup hosted ‘Beyond the Handshake’ on January 28, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST at The Park Club in Costa Mesa. The event focused on preparing business owners for successful exits, emphasizing the importance of early planning to maximize value and minimize taxes. This gathering provided valuable insights for local entrepreneurs and investors. ([meetup.com](https://www.meetup.com/orange-county-entrepreneurs-investors-networking/events/312842273/?utm_source=openai))
Hideout Fitness Releases January 2026 Guide Series
Hideout Fitness, a private Orange County gym, published a series of guides addressing common fitness barriers. The articles cover topics such as New Year’s fitness success, prenatal strength training, exercising while on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, and correcting movement patterns that cause pain. These resources aim to help residents overcome obstacles to sustainable fitness and health. ([businesstimesjournal.com](https://www.businesstimesjournal.com/article/887286225-hideout-fitness-publishes-january-2026-guide-series-on-fitness-success-prenatal-training-glp-1-exercise-and-more?utm_source=openai))
City of Irvine’s Free Grocery Food Box Program Relocates
Beginning January 8, 2026, the City of Irvine’s Free Grocery Food Box Program has moved its monthly pickup location to the Great Park in Parking Lot 2. Offered in partnership with the Community Action Partnership of Orange County, the program provides eligible residents with access to nutritious food. Food boxes are distributed on select Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon on a first-come, first-served basis. ([content.govdelivery.com](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAIRVINE/bulletins/4037cbb?utm_source=openai))
Why it matters locally
These events and initiatives reflect the community’s commitment to supporting local businesses, promoting health and wellness, and providing essential resources to residents.
