Name: Book Club - Thing on the Doorstep
Start: 2026-10-10T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Comic Quest

Comic Quest

Book Club Meeting this Saturday, Oct 10, Noon.
The Thing on the Doorstep
by Simon Birks
The year is 1933, and Edward Derby's best friend, Daniel Upton, visits him in Arkham Sanitorium and shoots him dead to the horror of the guards. It's an open and shut case - or is it? What happened to this lifelong friendship for it to end this way? Who exactly was Edward Derby at the end of his life? And, most importantly, will his murder be enough to stop him?

Local Event: Book Club - Thing on the Doorstep

Orange County

Miranda Ceja

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Lake Forest

California

Book Club - Thing on the Doorstep

Book Club Meeting this Saturday, Oct 10, Noon.
The Thing on the Doorstep
by Simon Birks
The year is 1933, and Edward Derby's...

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

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...

FREE Board Game Demo: Dreadful Meadows
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50% OFF on the game all day!
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An immersive blend of worker placement, tile laying, and engine building.
Plays perfectly for families, those who enjoy light/medium weight games, and fans of the spooky season.
Variable player powers, Patch Tiles and Concoction Cards provide engaging re-playability.
Quick turns and simple actions, yet a deep and strategic level of game-play.

Local Event: Board Game Demo - Dreadful Meadows

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End time = 6:00pm
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Bring your boardgames to play.
Learn new ones!
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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;

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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.

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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>

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