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Politics & Government

Events This Week

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Here's what's coming up...

May 16 - Ribbon Cutting - Club Pilates (2 pm, 41 Auto Centre Dr)

Come join us and welcome another new business to the City.

May 16 - Public Visioning Workshop for General Plan Update (6:30 to 8:30, City Hall)

The first of three workshops to gather public input on the first comprehensive update of the City's General Plan, which sets policies and guidelines for future growth. If you care about the future of the City, you should attend. BTW - if you can't make it to City hall, you'll be able to participate using Facebook Live.

May 17 – Town Hall (7 pm, Beach and Tennis Club)

My second Town Hall of the year. This is a chance to offer comments, ask questions, get answers, etc. It’s democracy at work. Come join us.

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May 19 – Aliso Creek Clean Up (9 to 11:30, Cherry & Fernbank)

Team up with The City of Lake Forest and Wal-Mart to help maintain one of the most popular trails in Orange County! Join other Lake Forest residents, community groups, and City staff in removing litter from a portion of the Aliso Creek Trail. Volunteers will be supplied with gloves, trash bags, reacher sticks, snacks, beverages, sunscreen, and riverbed cleanup shirts!

May 19 – Prelude in the Park (4 pm, Pittsford Park)

Our annual kick-off of our summer concert series. A wonderful family event.

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Sometimes times/date change so be sure to check first. Most of the events are FREE but some may charge admission. Be sure to check. I plan to be at most of these events so please come by and say hello.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest where he serves as Mayor. 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 May 17 at 7 pm at the Lake 1 Clubhouse (Ridge Route).

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