5365A1 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604  

The Game Chest in Irvine CA&nbsp;will be hosting a visit with the Calico Critters’ Freya character on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. Patrons are encouraged to have their picture taken with the iconic loveable bunny. There will be some giveaways and a Calico Critters prize raffled off that day. This fun event that is sure to be a fan favorite.
The Game Chest is a southern California game and toy store with 5 locations in Orange and LA county. They carry the most sought-after toys and games. They also have game tables available for groups to rent, providing a place to gather with friends and other gamers.
Calico Critters is a collection of flocked animal families that were created in Japan that have become an iconic toy favorite. The brand is celebrating their 40th
anniversary this year with, Freya, their loveable chocolate rabbit greeting fans at various store locations nationwide through the month of October.

Local Event: Calico Critter Meet & Greet @ The Game Chest

Orange County

California

Calico Critter Meet & Greet @ The Game Chest

The Game Chest in Irvine CA will be hosting a visit with the Calico Critters’ Freya character on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10:00...

Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club

Lake Forest residents are invited to the Lake Forest City Council Candidate forum on October 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm.&nbsp; Candidates representing Districts 2, 3, and 4 will be there to introduce themselves and answer questions. Sun and Sail Club, corner of Toledo and Lake Forest.&nbsp;

Local Event: Lake Forest City Council Candidate Forum

Lake Forest

Lake Forest City Council Candidate Forum

Lake Forest residents are invited to the Lake Forest City Council Candidate forum on October 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm.  Candidates...

CALLING ALL NEW &amp;&nbsp;PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS!
FOCUS DANCE CENTER&nbsp;OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm
FREE Demo Classes, Tours &amp; Refreshments FREE Registration + Class Gift - $110 Value!*
FREE Demo Class Schedule (20 minutes each) 11:00 - Jumpstart Hip Hop - Ages 3 - 6 11:30 - Jr. Musical Theatre - Ages 4 - 7 12:00 - Pre-Ballet - Ages 4 - 7 12:30 - Hip Hop - Ages 7+ 1:00 - K-Pop - Ages 5 - 8 1:30 - K-Pop - Ages 9+Register for FREE Event Here:&nbsp; <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJJmo6Tkq-0UeY5cl5Xv8EGDLCgZ-CcKJvUE81cYMvI6JDqg/viewform?usp=header" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJJmo6Tkq-0UeY5cl5Xv8EGDLCgZ-CcKJvUE81cYMvI6JDqg/viewform?usp=header</a>
*Must PRE-REGISTER for the Open House + ENROLL during open house event to receive FREE registration + Class Gift.

Local Event: FREE EVENT - FOCUS Dance Center Open House

Irvine

FREE EVENT - FOCUS Dance Center Open House

CALLING ALL NEW & PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS!
FOCUS DANCE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm
FREE Demo...

Learn how to make traditional Japanese miso from scratch in this hands-on fermentation workshop in Lake Forest.
Move beyond buying miso at the store and learn how this traditional Japanese fermented food is made—and how you can successfully ferment and age your own at home.
During this 90-minute workshop, each participant will prepare approximately 1.5 kg of handmade miso using four simple ingredients:
<ul>
<li>
Soybeans
</li>
<li>
Rice koji
</li>
<li>
Salt
</li>
<li>
Water
</li>
</ul>
You'll learn the basic process of making miso, how natural fermentation works, how to care for your miso while it ages, and tips for avoiding common mistakes. 
<h3>🍶 Three-Miso Tasting Experience</h3>
The workshop also includes a guided tasting of three different handcrafted misos.
You'll explore how different beans and aging periods can change miso's flavor, aroma, color, and depth.
The tasting may include:
<ul>
<li>
Yellow soybean miso
</li>
<li>
Red soybean miso made with rare Japanese beans
</li>
<li>
Chickpea miso or red bean (azuki) miso
</li>
</ul>
Miso will be served with prepared miso soup and fresh vegetables so you can experience the different varieties in a practical way. Tasting varieties may change based on seasonal availability. 
<h3>🎁 Take Home Your Own Miso</h3>
Each participant will take home approximately 1.5 kg of handmade miso, along with a fermentation guide and tips for aging it successfully at home. 
The class is fully hands-on, and each participant makes their own batch rather than simply watching a demonstration.
The instructor, Hitomi of KOJI &amp; More, was born and raised in Japan and has visited traditional Japanese miso breweries to learn more about natural fermentation and long-aged miso.
Family-friendly: No knives or stovetop cooking are involved. Children may participate with a parent or guardian.
Vegan: The miso-making process itself is naturally vegan. A vegan tasting option using kombu and shiitake dashi is available with advance notice. 
📍 Taste Eatery 
25722 Commercentre Dr. 
Lake Forest, CA 92630
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 
💰 $85 per person
🎟️ Tickets &amp; details: 
<a target="_blank" href="https://events.humanitix.com/make-your-own-miso" rel="nofollow noopener">Reserve your spot on Humanitix</a>

Local Event: Make Your Own Miso: Japanese Handmade Miso Workshop & 3-Miso Tasting

Make Your Own Miso: Japanese Handmade Miso...

Learn how to make traditional Japanese miso from scratch in this hands-on fermentation workshop in Lake Forest.
Move beyond...

Make Your Own Miso: Japanese Handmade Miso Workshop & 3-Miso Tasting

Learn how to make traditional Japanese miso from scratch in this hands-on fermentation workshop in Lake Forest.
Move beyond buying miso at the store and learn how this traditional Japanese fermented food is made—and how you can successfully ferment and age your own at home.
During this 90-minute workshop, each participant will prepare approximately 1.5 kg of handmade miso using four simple ingredients:
<ul>
<li>
Soybeans
</li>
<li>
Rice koji
</li>
<li>
Salt
</li>
<li>
Water
</li>
</ul>
You'll learn the basic process of making miso, how natural fermentation works, how to care for your miso while it ages, and tips for avoiding common mistakes. 
<h3>🍶 Three-Miso Tasting Experience</h3>
The workshop also includes a guided tasting of three different handcrafted misos.
You'll explore how different beans and aging periods can change miso's flavor, aroma, color, and depth.
The tasting may include:
<ul>
<li>
Yellow soybean miso
</li>
<li>
Red soybean miso made with rare Japanese beans
</li>
<li>
Chickpea miso or red bean (azuki) miso
</li>
</ul>
Miso will be served with prepared miso soup and fresh vegetables so you can experience the different varieties in a practical way. Tasting varieties may change based on seasonal availability. 
<h3>🎁 Take Home Your Own Miso</h3>
Each participant will take home approximately 1.5 kg of handmade miso, along with a fermentation guide and tips for aging it successfully at home. 
The class is fully hands-on, and each participant makes their own batch rather than simply watching a demonstration.
The instructor, Hitomi of KOJI &amp; More, was born and raised in Japan and has visited traditional Japanese miso breweries to learn more about natural fermentation and long-aged miso.
Family-friendly: No knives or stovetop cooking are involved. Children may participate with a parent or guardian.
Vegan: The miso-making process itself is naturally vegan. A vegan tasting option using kombu and shiitake dashi is available with advance notice. 
📍 Taste Eatery 
25722 Commercentre Dr. 
Lake Forest, CA 92630
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 
💰 $85 per person
🎟️ Tickets &amp; details:&nbsp;https://www.kojiandmore.com/service-page/handmade-miso-workshop-3-miso-tasting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kojiandmore.com/service-page/handmade-miso-workshop-3-miso-tasting" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Make Your Own Miso: Japanese Handmade Miso Workshop & 3-Miso Tasting at 1 PM

Make Your Own Miso: Japanese Handmade Miso Workshop & 3-Miso Tasting at 1 PM

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The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center is a premier museum and event venue located at 5 Whatney in Irvine, California. This unique destination serves as both a curated exhibition space for automotive enthusiasts and a versatile setting for private gatherings. Guests are invited to explore the facility Tuesday through Saturday to experience a world-class collection of Shelby automobiles and vintage petroliana. Beyond its role as a museum, the center specializes in hosting a wide range of private events, including weddings, corporate functions, and team-building activities. The venue provides comprehensive event planning support and customizable spaces designed to accommodate everything from casual conferences to formal celebrations. Visitors can also engage with the community through annual membership programs and upcoming guided educational tours. Customers can expect a distinctive atmosphere where history and automotive excellence meet to create memorable experiences. Whether you are visiting for a day of discovery or planning a special event, the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center offers a professional, high-quality environment that leaves a lasting impression on every guest.

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Capstone Federal Credit Union

Capstone Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, member owned financial cooperative. Our purpose is to serve our members by providing savings, loans and other services in a convenient, equitable and competitive manner. Our members are the bedrock of our credit union. Member-owned and not-for-profit, we’re a financial cooperative that puts your needs first. Our core responsibility is to actively serve our members and the communities they live in whenever possible. You’ll be treated with the respect you deserve and be assured of rock-solid dependability and accurate information from our highly trained staff. Our membership is comprised of a diverse social and economic group, and that’s the way we prefer it. We can only strengthen our credit union through a wide-ranging spectrum of worldviews and ideas. At Capstone FCU, we recognize the value of demographic diversity in our staff as well as volunteers. For this reason, we strive to bring people of diverse backgrounds and experiences into leadership roles at the credit union. We consistently communicate our service to members in a meaningful way so that members, potential members and the community at large will understand and appreciate the unique role that member-owned financial cooperatives can play in their lives. We promise to build our members’ financial strength by helping them to become financially self-sufficient and successful. We further this through consumer education and staying at the forefront of leading-edge ideas and educational programs. The financial strength of the credit union is maintained through annual board elections, periodic focus groups, committee involvement and diversity programs. We also provide financial and in-kind resources to others within the credit union community, and participate in cooperative activities from a local to a national level when appropriate. Capstone FCU also supports other public service activities ranging from the Alzheimer’s Association to the United Way.

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Saturday, October 10

Calico Critter Meet & Greet @ The Game Chest

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