Irvine students join Marines for creek cleanup mission

A day off from school was put to productive use by more than two dozen Irvine middle schoolers, who cleaned up a stretch of San Diego Creek near the Lakeview Senior Center on Monday, Feb. 11.

The date was significant, and the event brought out some special guests: five Marines from the Camp Pendleton-based 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, also known as the 2/11. The city adopted the battalion in 2007 and, through a volunteer committee, sponsors holiday events, sends care packages and provides other support for service members and their families.