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🌱 Patch AM: How far has Lake Forest’s own Paul Skenes climbed in MLB?
Also, don't miss Board Game Demo - Sushi Go Party 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:
- How far has Lake Forest's own Paul Skenes climbed in MLB?
Also on today's calendar: Board Game Demo - Sushi Go Party and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 75.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• First Call: Asante Samuel Sr. critical of Joey Porter Jr.'s contract strategy; ex-Steelers WR retires (triblive.com) — Lake Forest sports fans may recognize pitcher Paul Skenes, who once attended El Toro High School before becoming a Cy Young winner and making his San Diego debut for the Pirates. The piece also covers Steelers contract drama around Joey Porter Jr., criticism of receiver Roman Wilson, and the retirement of former Pittsburgh wideout Allen Robinson II. 
📸 Around Lake Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest
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- ASB Fundraiser - Kickoff
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Back to School Night (Mini Day)
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Back to School Night
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630 - Rotation 6 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Minimum Day
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 - Parent University: Navigating Intermediate School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1:00 am - Back to School Night
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1:30 am - Back to School family picnic
Ralph a. Gates Elementary Lake Forest, CA 92630
5:00 pm - Board Game Demo - Sushi Go Party →
Comic Quest, 23811 Bridger Rd, Lake Forest
12:00 pm - Labor Day Ice Cream Social →
Irvine Auto Center, 30 Auto Center Dr, Irvine
12:00 pm - Hymn Sing →
Grace Community Church, 26052 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need →
Celinda's, 29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita
9:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Sunday September 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mama Cloud is a medium sized Doberman mix that was saved in a field with her 11 tiny babies in Bakersfield Ca.
She is dog friendly and super sweet despite her abandonment ! She loves to play at the dog park with her buddies. She has been spayed and fully… (Nextdoor Windrow) - We are doing a whole house remodel including kitchen , bathrooms, flooring.lights , paint and some furniture. Im looking for an experienced designer to assist me with the project. If you have personally used an experienced designer that is
knowledgeable easy to work with reasonably priced , I would welcome some recommendations. (Nextdoor Lake Forest)
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Lake Forest. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mission Viejo
- Young Mom Killed In Street Racing Crash In Mission Viejo; Brother Arrested, Police Say (patch.com)
- Extreme heat expected across Orange County this week (ocde.us)
Rancho Santa Margarita
- Escapee Linked To Laguna Hills Burglary Crew Behind Bars Again (patch.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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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