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Around the Lake - in March

“Around the Lake” informs you of events, activities, and people around Lake 1.

Here’s an overview of upcoming events “Around the Lake” –

 

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THURSDAY MARCH 6

Pickleball on Court 1. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. today. Go to  http://www.usapa.org/ for more information.

Play is free for members. Guest must pay $3.00 fee. Paddles and balls available at the front desk at no charge.

Weather permitting Pickleball is played every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 7

Friday Night Bar & Karaoke. 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 It is time for some Karaoke.  Join us for some singing and dancing.  Meet some neighbors and make new friends. You don't have to sing, just be willing to have some fun.

 Must be 21 years of age and older. Please no outside alcohol during the event.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 14

 Friends of the Lakeview Learning Center Fundraiser, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

$5.00 per person (you get 2 slices of pizza and a drink). Deadline to purchase tickets March 12th. Please purchase tickets ahead of time so we know how many are attending.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 14

 Family Fun Night - African Drum & Dance Show, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 Join us for another fun filled family adventure. This is an interactive musical demonstration of dance and percussion with audience participation. Chazz will be demonstrating drumming on authentic djembe drums and Teresa will be instructing dance movements for all to try. Don’t miss this exciting musical evening!

 $3.00 per person (3 and older)

 

 SATURDAY MARCH 15

 The BlueGrass Country Band, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Bluegrass Country Band has been performing all over Orange County. Their outstanding lead vocalist, John Fitzgerald, is a native of Tennessee who brings strong bluegrass and country roots to the West Coast. Lake Forest’s own Kim Beaney joined the group about two years ago and adds her vocal talent to the strong group. Outstanding instrumental accompaniment includes Steve, a concert-level violinist, Jeff, the stand-up bass man, Cousin Ralph on Banjo, Scotty Rae on Mandolin/ukulele.

 Come join us for an evening of toe stomping music that will stir your soul!

Guest Fee $3.00 per person

21 years of age and older.  Please no outside alcohol during the event

 

FRIDAY MARCH 21

Lake Forest Garden Club,  11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Kathy Moine from Green Thumb will be showing participants the right plants to use for a water garden and how to take care of them after they are set up. Social Hour begins at 9:30 am.

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26

Soroptimists International of Lake Forest – “Jewelry Making”, 6:30 pm

We will be making bracelets with jewelry designer MELANIE ELLIS as a donation to Laura’s House. We will also be bringing our own gently used bracelets to donate. Ask our friends and neighbors to come and/or donate their bracelets too. Call Patti Farina 949 202 6470 to RSVP or for questions.

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