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Around the Lake - Week of March 10 - 17

“Around the Lake” informs you of events, activities, and people around Lake 1. Here’s an overview of upcoming events “Around the Lake” this coming week –

 

TUESDAY MARCH 11

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

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. today. Click here for more info.  http://www.usapa.org/

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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, and Saturday at 8:00 am. Courts are open at other times for play.

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 12

Soroptimists International of Lake Forest, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

SILF has their monthly meeting. SILF is a volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls. Check them out at http://silakeforest.wildapricot.org/

 

THURSDAY MARCH 13

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

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. today. Click here for more info. http://www.usapa.org/

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, and Saturday at 8:00 am. Courts are open at other times for play.

 

THURSDAY MARCH 13

Book Club of Lake Forest, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Please join the Book Club where we will be discussing our latest selection – “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Alwood. Call Anne Lopez at 949 636 7079 for more information.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 14

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

Join us for Dinner. $5.00 per person (you get 2 slices of pizza and a drink). Deadline to purchase tickets is March 12th. Please purchase tickets ahead of time so we know how many are attending.  Then stick around for the African Drum, and Dance Show.

 

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

 

SATURDAY MARCH 15

Pickleball on Court 1. 8:00 am until you get tired

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. today. Click here for more info. http://www.usapa.org/

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, and Saturday at 8:00 am. Courts are open at other times for play.

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