Jan 10 – Office Hours (4 to 6 pm – City Hall)
If there’s an issue that concerns you, stop by and let’s talk about it and see what we can do. Call first to be sure I don’t have a competing commitment.
Find out what's happening in Lake Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Jan 11 – Social Media Seminar (5:30 to 7:30 pm – Sports Park)
This is a repeat of our highly successful and popular seminar. Please register in advance. Call 949 461 3567.
Find out what's happening in Lake Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Jan 14 – Park Workshop (10 am to 12 pm – Vintage Park)
The first in our series of park improvement workshops. Neighbors of Montbury Park, Sundowner Park, and Vintage Park should attend this workshop to provide feedback on park use and amenities to shape the upcoming renovation. Everyone is welcome
Jan 15 - Health and Wellness by Nutrishop (10 am to 12 pm - 23645 El Toro Rd)
This Community Event will feature free samples, free meal plans, free massages, free consultations, and much more. Several vendors will be in attendance to help residents get on track and guide them toward reaching their New Year's Resolutions. Many vendors will have free items for the community, and there will be raffles/prizes available for attendees to win. For more information, please call Jonathan Marquez at (949) 916-7707 or email at: Jonathanmarquez@nutrishopstore.com.
Jan 17 – Office Hours (4 to 6 pm – City Hall)
If there’s an issue that concerns you, stop by and let’s talk about it and see what we can do. Call first to be sure I don’t have a competing commitment.
Jan 17 - City Council Meeting (7 pm – City Hall)
Jan 18 – New Business Reception (6 pm to 7:30 pm – City Hall)
The reception is designed to provide new businesses with an overview of the City's Business Development and Attraction Program and the various business tools that can enhance their operations in Lake Forest. Businesses wishing to network with other Lake Forest businesses are also invited. The reception will be held in an open-house format to facilitate greater agencies participating in the event. Information booths will include Business Watch, Planning and Building, Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration, the Orange County Business Service Center, SCORE Business Counselors, Small Business Development Center, and more.
Light dinner and refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please call (949) 461-3567. Please mail economicdevelopment@lakeforestca.gov to RSVP for the event.
Jan 19 – Parks and Recreation Commission (7 pm – City Hall)
Come by and welcome the new member of the Commission, Lisa Porter.
Jan 21 – Park Workshop (10 am to 12 pm – Cherry Park)
Neighbors of Cherry Park, Darrin Park, Pebble Creek Park should attend this workshop to provide feedback on park use and amenities to shape the upcoming renovation. For more information, including taking a brief survey and to sign up for newsletter mailings, please click on the link.
Jan 24 – Office Hours (4 to 6 pm – City Hall)
If there’s an issue that concerns you, stop by and let’s talk about it and see what we can do. Call first to be sure I don’t have a competing commitment.
Jan 26 – OC Shelter Design Advisory Board (9 am – 1143 Fruit St, Santa Ana)
This meeting is open to the public.
Jan 28 – Snow Fest (11 am to 4 pm – Pittsford Park)
Come be a part of this annual winter event and hit the snow laden slopes at Pittsford Park! Grab the kids, the camera, and your friends and come play in the snow where sleds and saucers will be available to slide down Mount Pittsford. There will also be a free snow play area for kids 5 and under open during the entire event. Check out additional attractions at the event and bring your camera for guest appearances from a galaxy far away. Food and drinks are available for a nominal fee. Pre-registration is mandatory. Tickets are sold out by the time of the event. Everyone who sleds down the hill must have a pre-purchased wristband. Children under five are required to ride with an adult.
Jan 30 - Support USMC Battalion (11 am to 9 pm - Biagio's Italian Restaurant)
To kick off the new year, on behalf of adopted Marines and families from the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, the Lake Forest USMC Support Committee is pleased to announce the following "Restaurant of the Month fundraiser" planned for January. On Monday and Tuesday, January 30 and 31, Biaggio's will donate 15% of the proceeds (excluding alcohol, taxes, and other special offers) from customers who present the promotion flyer
Jan 31 – Exporting Essentials (4 pm to 7 pm– City Hall)
Many companies start exporting when an overseas buyer inquires about their product. This workshop will cover all the essentials of exporting to help save time and prevent companies from making costly mistakes along the way. It will also provide strategies to help increase international sales. The following topics will be covered: • Qualifying International Customers and Communication Methods • Product, International Price and intercoms • Methods of Payment • International Sales Agreements • Export Compliance Requirements and many more Light dinner and refreshments will be provided. Registration and networking starts at 3:30 p.m. Program starts at 4:00 p.m.
Jan 31 – Office Hours (4 to 6 pm – City Hall)
If there’s an issue that concerns you, stop by and let’s talk about it and see what we can do. Call first to be sure I don’t have a competing commitment.
Most of the events listed above are FREE but some may charge admission and some may require registration Be sure to check.
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 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 in February at the Foothill Ranch Public Library.
