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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Forest Named 2026 CA Fire Risk Reduction Community; See How Residents Benefit

Make time for Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

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Morning Lake Forest! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Forest earns fire safety designation that could lower insurance costs

Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 91 and low of 69 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, signaling that the city meets state standards for wildfire planning and safety. This designation may help Lake Forest residents qualify for insurance discounts, expand access to CAL FIRE grants, and support ongoing investments in wildfire preparedness and public education across the community.
   

📸 Around Lake Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 19
  • District Staff Development (No Students)
    Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
    City of Rancho Santa Margarita 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM 92688 - Rancho Santa Ma
    2:00 pm
  • 🍕 Pizza and Board Games @ Lamppost Pizza LAKE FOREST →
    Lamppost Pizza & Brewery, 22421 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • First Day of School
    Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 1st day of school
    Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630
    • Monday August 24
  • Monday Early-out at 1:00 pm
    Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, CA 92630
    • Wednesday August 26
  • 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
    • Sunday September 6
  • Hymn Sing →
    Grace Community Church, 26052 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest
    6:00 pm

📣 Lake Forest Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • PTA Connections Coffee
    Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
    8:15 am
  • Kinder Meet and Greet
    Valencia Elementary Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    4:00 pm
  • PTA Welcome Back Social
    Montevideo Elementary Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    4:30 pm
  • OXFORD: Coffee w/ the Principal #1-VIRTUAL (Zoom)
    Anaheim Union High School District Anaheim, CA 92803
    6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Luna & Woody are looking for a forever home!
    This bonded pair of 6 year olds is ready to shower you with love and affection. They are housebroken, well mannered, love to walk and cuddle, and get… (Nextdoor Lake Forest Heights)
  • Herbalife Nutrition, Ltd posted a job opening for 2nd shift QA Label Coordinator in Lake Forest. Apply here.
  • Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 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)
  • Book Senior Care Services in Mission Viejo, CA with Maria S. from $25/hr (care.com)
  • Shirley Ann Donn, 91, of Decorah, remembered for faith, family and an adventurous spirit (northiowatoday.com)

Laguna Hills

  • Cardiologists Reveal Why Blood Pressure Is High in the Morning (prevention.com)

Irvine

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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