This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Politics & Government

Events in February

Lots happening in February

Here are some of the City sponsored events in February -

FEB 2 - PORTOLA HILLS ELEMENTARY 25TH ANNIVERSARY

The celebration kicks off at 8 am and then takes a breather until 3 pm when it resumes. Come by and help one of our finest elementary schools celebrate.

FEB 5 - 4TH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

6 to 7 pm, Sports Park

Find out what's happening in Lake Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

This is your chance to join a great group of people who plan the city's annual parade.

FEB 5 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS WORKSHOP

7 to 8 pm, Sports Park

Find out what's happening in Lake Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here is your chance for input into the final plans to upgrade our city parks. This night we will be discussing -

Borrego Overlook, Regency, Vintage.

Can't make the meeting? You can watch it live on Facebook at facebook.com/lakeforestca and send in questions or submit your comments online at the survey link (Click Here). Your input will help to shape the future of your local parks!

FEB 7 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS WORKSHOP

7 to 8 pm, Sports Park
Here is your chance for input into the final plans to upgrade our city parks. This night we will be discussing -

Montbury, Peachwood, Rancho Serrano, Sundowner


Can't make the meeting? You can watch it live on Facebook at facebook.com/lakeforestca and send in questions or submit your comments online at the survey link (Click Here). Your input will help to shape the future of your local parks!

FEB 8 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS WORKSHOP

7 to 8 pm, Sports Park
Here is your chance for input into the final plans to upgrade our city parks. This night we will be discussing -

Cherry, Darrin, Pebble Creek

Can't make the meeting? You can watch it live on Facebook at facebook.com/lakeforestca and send in questions or submit your comments online at the survey link (Click Here). Your input will help to shape the future of your local parks!

FEB 10 - SPECIAL NEEDS VALENTINE DANCE

7 to 9 pm, City Hall

Come and dance with your friends and enjoy refreshments, too! For special fun, we will have a photo booth complete with crazy props! Everyone who wears red will receive a special giveaway.

FEB 15 - TOWN HALL MEETING

7 to 8:30 pm, Lake 1 Clubhouse

This is the kick off to my Town Hall meetings in 2018. Note - the meetings have changed day, time, and venue.

FEB 21 - CHAMBER MIXER

5:30 to 7:30 pm, Miguels in Foothill Ranch

Come and enjoy the company of Lake Forest's dynamic Chamber of Commerce.

FEB 22 - INDUSTRY ROUND TABLE ON HUMAN RESOURCES

11:30 am to 1 pm, City Hall

FEB 28 - EDUCATIONAL HOUSING FORUM

9 am to 10 am, Sports Park

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest. You can check him out on LinkedIn and/or Facebook and you can share your thoughts about the City at Lake Forest Town Square on Facebook. His twitter handle is @DrJimGardner. His comments are not meant to reflect official City Policy.

Dr. Gardner has office hours every Tuesday from 4 pm to 6 pm at the City Hall. In addition, he holds a town hall meeting every quarter. The next meeting will be Thursday Feb 15 at 7 pm at the Beach and Tennis Club on Ridge Rte.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?