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🌱 Patch AM: Details Launched For Annual 'Elf Yourself' 5K In Lake Forest: What To Know

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Sunday September 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Lake Forest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Elf Yourself 5K returns to Lake Forest with early bird deals
  • Which Lake Forest restaurant was just shut down by health inspectors?

Also on today's calendar: Got Medicare Questions? and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Details Launched For Annual 'Elf Yourself' 5K In Lake Forest: What To Know (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents are invited to lace up for the 10th annual Elf Yourself 5K, returning to Lake Forest Sports Park on Saturday, Nov. 21. Organized by the Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, the event encourages locals to run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer, with early bird registration now available online.
   

• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Sept. 10-17) (ocregister.com) — Health inspectors temporarily shut down La Cosina De Marielita on Muirlands Boulevard in Lake Forest during their latest round of Orange County restaurant closures. The weekly report details multiple closures and reopenings tied to issues like cockroach or rodent infestations, helping Lake Forest diners make informed choices about where they eat right now.
   

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  • Hello - I am just curious if you are dealing with these nasty ankle biters (mosquitos).
    We can't even sit outside anymore, and it's been years. The minute we go outside, they are there, ready to bite. I have mosquito repellent candles,… (Nextdoor Pheasant Creek)
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    She is a total Velcro dog that just loves to snuggle you wherever you are. She would be great for someone that wants a loving sweet mellow dog,… (Nextdoor Windrow)
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  • OC Deputies arrest three suspects after organized retail theft at a south OC Smart & Final (newsantaana.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Well-Loved Restaurant To Close Doors In Laguna Beach (patch.com)

Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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