Upcoming Events

Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks

• · April 28 – Senior Center Workshop (2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – City Hall)

The last workshop was a disappointment. Nothing creative or reflective of Lake Forest. Let’s hope this next one does a better job. Please attend.

• · May 1 – Rancho Fiesta Days (11 am – Heritage Hill)

This is a great event for the whole family. Come early, stay late.

• · May 2 – 4th July Committee (6 pm – Sports Park)

A great group of people working to put on one of the best July 4th celebrations in the County. Join the fun. FWIW – this will be the last day for Parade Coordinator Ron Rivera who moves on to Laguna Niguel on May 11. This is a major loss to the City. Ron was one of the most competent, hard-working, and dedicated employees we had. He will be sorely missed. On top of the loss of Dave Belmer last year, this is going to put a dent in the quality of our services.

• · May 3 – Office Hours (4 to 6 pm – City Hall)

Always check first to see if the times change.

• · May 3 - City Council Meeting (7 pm – City Hall)

Who knows what will happen this time. Will the residents be placed in time out”? For 5 minutes? 10 minutes? Will the Mayor get up and leave with no notice? It’s better than a soap opera and it’s free.

• · May 7 – Lake Forest Garden Sale (8 am to 1 pm – Lake 1)

This is a great place to get a great deal, and it happens just before Mother’s Day in case you didn’t get your mom a present.

• · May 7 – Civic Center Workshop #2 (10 am to 12 pm – City Hall)

This is the second workshop and unlike the senior workshop, the first Civic Center workshop was good with lots of good ideas. Please attend.

• · May 10 – Office Hours (4 to 6 pm – City Hall)

Always check first to see if the times change.

• · May 10 – City Budget Workshop (6 pm – City Hall)

This is a special meeting where we plan how to spend our money. Please attend.

• · May 11 – Child Safety Academy (6 to 7:30 pm – City Hall)

The Child Safety Academy was rightfully praised as a great resource. Register now. The course starts on May 11.

• · May 12 – Planning Commission (7 pm)

Last time they met they voted against 100% of the wishes of the people, something they do too often. You can go, but what does it matter?

• · May 14 – Clean Up Aliso Creek (9 am to 11:30 am – Cheery Av & Fernback St)

Help clean up Aliso Creek. Good times and a good way to spend the morning.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest. You can check him out on LinkedIn and/or Facebookand you can share your thoughts about the City at Lake Forest Town Square on Facebook. 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 on August 13 at 2 pm at the Foothill Ranch Public Library.

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