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🌱 Patch AM: Could your Lake Forest home insurance drop after this new designation?
Coming up: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) on the Lake Forest Patch calendar
Good morning Lake Forest! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Lake Forest home insurance drop after this new designation?
- Former El Toro High pitcher heads to Penn State's mound
Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lake Forest Named 2026 CA Fire Risk Reduction Community; See How Residents Benefit (patch.com) — Lake Forest has been officially recognized as a 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community, a designation that can translate into real benefits for local homeowners. Residents may qualify for insurance discounts and the city gains better access to wildfire prevention grants, supporting ongoing investments in preparedness and public education. Locals are urged to check with their insurers to see if they're eligible. 
• Penn State Baseball Signs Two Transfer Portal Pitchers (onwardstate.com) — Penn State baseball has added two transfer pitchers, including Loyola Marymount reliever Zach DanDekker, who played at El Toro High School in Lake Forest. DanDekker joins the Nittany Lions after a solid season in Loyola Marymount's bullpen. The story highlights how these transfers round out Penn State's nationally ranked incoming class for the upcoming season.
📸 Around Lake Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest
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★ Featured events ★
- Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
9:00 am - The Conrad Marshall Kids Show Event - Fun, Action: Taekwondo! →
29200 Portola Pkwy, Lake Forest
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- 1st day of school
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630 - First Day of School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Monday Early-out at 1:00 pm
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630 - Make up Picture Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Coffee Chat with the LFCC: Brewing Up Business Over Coffee & Conversations
Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce La Casita Olvera 41 Auto Center Drive Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
7:45 am - City Council Meeting →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita - CIty Council City Council Chambers - 22112 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margar
7:00 pm - Back to School Night
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630 - Back to School Night (Mini Day)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Hymn Sing →
Grace Community Church, 26052 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Sunday September 6
📣 Lake Forest Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
2:00 pm - Picture Day - Makeup
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 - First Day of School
La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, CA 92691 - New Principal Meet and Greet
Trabuco Elementary Lunch Tables
8:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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- Capstone Federal Credit Union — (949) 716-5746
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Re: Mosquito problem
My dear neighbors in Trabuco Canyon and specially Walden community. I am a new home owner in Walden community. Right after I moved in, I realized… (Nextdoor North Lake Forest) - Warning—Active Coyotes sighting inCedar Glen Complex
Hi neighbors, just a quick alert: as of 11:30 PM, there are active coyote roaming throughout the Cedar Glen complex. Please be especially vigilant… (Nextdoor Cedar Glen)
- Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake Forest. Apply here.
- ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Electronic Assembler in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- New Guide for Mission Viejo Families: Do TOD Accounts Avoid Probate? (rivertonjournal.com)
- Retail giant Costco sets its sights on a new kind of product: Medicare Advantage (cnbc.com)
- 3 things to know about St. John Bosco ahead of Bishop Gorman showdown (reviewjournal.com)
Rancho Santa Margarita
- Who from South Orange County area's former high school athletes will participate in games on Tuesday, Aug. 18? (southoctimes.com)
Laguna Hills
- Cardiologists Reveal Why Blood Pressure Is High in the Morning (prevention.com)
Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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