🌱 Patch AM: Ready to explore Lake Forest’s own red rock canyon escape?

What's up Lake Forest! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Ready to explore Lake Forest's own red rock canyon escape?
• What Orange County's rising pedestrian deaths mean for Lake Forest walkers

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 102, low: 73.
• Sunday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 100 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 50 supremely fun things you probably haven't done in Orange County (latimes.com subscription) — A standout pick for Lake Forest residents is the Whiting Ranch red rock canyon hike, a 4.25‑mile out‑and‑back trail that feels like a quick escape to the Southwest without leaving town. The broader guide highlights dozens of other unique Orange County experiences, from food halls and museums to coastal getaways and quirky bars, giving locals plenty of fresh ideas for weekend adventures close to home.
   

• 63‑year‑old man dies after being struck by SUV in Garden Grove (newsantaana.com) — A fatal SUV-versus-pedestrian crash in Garden Grove this week is part of a broader rise in deadly pedestrian collisions across Orange County, which has climbed about 30% since 2021. The analysis notes a recent DUI-related pedestrian death in Lake Forest and urges drivers and walkers countywide to slow down, avoid distractions, and use extra caution on busy arterials.
   

📸 Around Lake Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
  Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Talangor – Borzou Arjmand, Ehsan Karami & Shervin Najafian - Orange County →
  100 Civic Center Dr, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Zero Trash Initiative
  Cinepolis in RSM Meet at at 9:45 AM - Rancho Santa Margar
  9:45 am
• Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons and Other Role Playing Games →
  Comic Quest, 23811 Bridger Rd, Lake Forest
  11:00 am
• Board Game Demo - Antiques Ghost Show →
  Comic Quest, 23811 Bridger Rd, Lake Forest
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Lake Forest City Council Meeting →
  Lake Forest City Council Chambers, 25550 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest
  6:30 pm
• Trivia Night @ Lamppost Pizza LAKE FOREST →
  Lamppost Pizza Lake Forest, 22421 El Toro Rd, #M, Lake Forest
  6:45 pm
• Trivia Night at Lamppost Pizza Lake Forest →
  Lamppost Pizza Lake Forest, 22421 El Toro Rd, #M, Lake Forest
  6:45 pm
Wednesday October 7
• RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
  City of Rancho Santa Margarita, 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Calico Critter Meet & Greet @ The Game Chest →
  5365A1 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• Lake Forest City Council Candidate Forum →
  Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club, 24752 Toledo Way, Lake Forest
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• FREE EVENT - FOCUS Dance Center Open House →
  4746 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine
  10:00 am

📣 Lake Forest Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Stupid Question: does anybody know where I can get a Casio watch-band replaced around here?
  I went to watch tech n they don't have them : they told me I have to go online with Casio to get a replacement. I tried that, but these days I'm less… (Nextdoor Lake Forest)

• Del Taco posted a job opening for R&D Chef in Lake Forest. Apply here.
• Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Shops at Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mission Viejo

• Free Shredding Event Underway In Mission Viejo: What To Know (patch.com)
• All Five Mission Viejo City Council Seats Up For Election This Year (voiceofoc.org)

Rancho Santa Margarita

• City Adds 11 Streets To Street-Sweeping Program: What To Know (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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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