Jun 2 and 3 – Dino Days (10 am to 2 pm – Nature Park)
This is a great family fun day. Experience the Nature Park as it transforms into adventurous "Dino Days!" There will a walking DINO tour of a life-size moving T-Rex, Velociraptors and a Dilophosaurus. Wristband includes dinosaur tour, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon artist and unlimited games. Ages two years old and over require a wristband to participate in dino tour and activities. Music and entertainment are free.
Jun 4 – Parade Committee (6 pm to 7 pm Sports Park)
It’s not too late to get involved. Come by and help shape the 2018 4th of July Parade.
Jun 5 - Office Hours (4 pm to 6 pm City Hall)
My weekly office hours. Be sure to check. Sometimes things change.
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Jun 5 - City Council Meeting (6:30, City Hall)
If you can’t make it in person you can watch and participate using Facebook Live.
Jun 6 – Chamber of Commerce Mixer (5:30 – 26239 Enterprise Ct)
Help us celebrate Spectrum Specialties and Awards’ 10 Year Anniversary in Lake Forest! Join Lake Forest's top employers for a night of networking, resources and appetizers at Spectrum Specialties and Awards! Form business partnerships and hear the latest updates on current development projects in Lake Forest.
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Jun 8 – Career Workshop (8:30 to 11:30 – Sports Park)
Looking for a job? Want to see what’s out there? There were be dozens of employers and they might be looking for you.
Jun 9 – Relay for Life (9:00 am – Mission Viejo)
This year’s annual event will take place in Mission Viejo at Oso Viejo Community Park (24932 Veterans Way). For more information, Click Here.
Jun 11 - Special Needs Committee (6:30 pm - Y-Tel)
This is the first meeting of the ad hoc committee that is going to review our programs and services for people with special needs.
Jun 12 - Office Hours (4 pm to 6 pm, City Hall)
My weekly office hours. Be sure to check. Sometimes things change.
Jun 13 – General Plan workshop 2 (6:30, City Hall)
The second 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. Youi can participate in person on using Facebook Live. Judging from our first workshop, being there in person will probably be more valuable.
Jun 13 - Lake Forest Farmer’s Market (4:30 to 7 pm, Sports Park)
Free for vendors and participants alike. Booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and limited to one of each type of vendor to ensure variety. Homemade and local business and produce are preferred.
Jun 15 – Movies in the Park (7:30 to 10 pm, Sports Park)
Come with the kids and enjoy “The Lorax”.
Jun 19 - Office Hours (4 pm to 6 pm, City Hall)
My weekly office hours. Be sure to check. Sometimes things change.
Jun 19 - City Council Meeting (6:30, City Hall)
If you can’t make it in person you can watch and participate using Facebook Live.
Jun 20 – Ribbon Cutting – My360 Massage (1 to 2 pm, 22691 Lambert St)
Come and help welcome a new business to our community.
Jun 23 - Grab and Go First Responders (11:30 - Bru Restaurant)
Come join the First Responders Grab and Go support team.
Jun 24 – Concert in the Park (5:30 to 8:30 pm, Sports Park)
Join us for three show-stopping bands that will make you want to dance all night long! "Crowd Theory," "The Reflexx" and "Aeromyth" will be preforming.
Jun 25 - Parade Committee (6:00, Sports Park)
Jun 26 – Office Hours (4:00, City Hall)
My weekly office hours. Be sure to check. Sometimes things change.
Jun 27 - Lake Forest Farmer’s Market (4:30 to 7 pm, Sports Park)
Free for vendors and participants alike. Booths are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and limited to one of each type of vendor to ensure variety. Homemade and local business and produce are preferred.
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 Aug 16 at 7 pm at the Lake 1 Clubhouse (Ridge Route).
