Upcoming Events

There are a lot of great events in the second half of April. Here are my top selections –

APRIL 17 - SELECTION OF NEW CITY MANAGER

The Council will be meeting in closed session to talk with the two final candidates for the position. We have two excellent candidates and I'm sure either one will do a great job. Because this meeting is in closed session, residents will be unable to attend.

APRIL 18 – OFFICE HOURS

I’m at City Hall every Tuesday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Come by and say hello. Please call first to be sure. Sometimes there are other things happening (e.g., there is a closed session meeting starting at 5:30 this week).

APRIL 18 – CITY COUNCIL

From 7 pm until who knows when, we are busy making sausage. You can see what’s on the agenda by going to the City’s website and clicking on “Agendas”.

APRIL 20 – PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

From 7 pm until who knows when, the PRC meets. You can see what’s on the agenda by going to the City’s website and clicking on “Agendas”. I’m hoping that they begin discussing the results of the parks workshops so we can move forward with our ambitious plans to upgrade our parks.

APRIL 22 - KIWANIS EARTH DAY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Kiwanis hopes to put 650 plants in the ground around Serrano Park. Please come by and help. The event will be on April 22 beginning at 7:30 am.

BTW – Kiwanis does all sorts of great things in the City. If you want to join, come to Mimi’s Café at 7:15 every Friday.

APRIL 24 - PET ADOPTION CENTER OPENS

Lake Forest’s Pet Adoption Center will open its doors on April 24 at 5:30 pm. The location is in the Albertson’s Shopping Center at 24331 Muirlands.

APRIL 25 – OFFICE HOURS

I’m at City Hall every Tuesday from 4 pm to 6 pm. Come by and say hello. Please call first to be sure. Sometimes there are other things happening (e.g., closed session meetings).

APRIL 27 – SENIOR EXCELLENCE

Once a year we recognize outstanding volunteer work to help our seniors. This is a great event, starting at 11:30 at City Hall.

APRIL 27 – ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TEENS

Help make a difference by planning activities and excursions, volunteering at City events, and serving as a voice in your community. The committee meets twice a month and interested teens must have gone through registration and an interview to attend.

APRIL 28 – LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

Join us at 7:30 am at the Sports Park to honor our volunteers.

APRIL 28 – BUSINESS SMART WORKSHOP

The City and Small Business Administration are co-hosting a "Business Smart" workshop designed to teach prospective and new business owners essential strategies for running "smart" and successful businesses. It starts at 9 am at the City Hall. Workshop topics include: -Basics of business startup -Essentials of becoming credit-ready -How and where to find additional small business support and educational resources Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided. Register online or contact Economic Development for more information.

APRIL 28 - RIBBON CUTTING

Join us and the Chamber of Commerce in welcoming a new business in the City - The Performer's Academy. It's at 1:30 at 23721 Birtcher Drive.

APRIL 29 – SPECIAL NEEDS RESOUCE FAIR

Attend the 2nd Annual Special Needs Resource Fair and learn more about the resources available to the special needs community from over 20 exhibitor booths. There will be fun for the entire family, including a performance by the Glee Academy and a DJ! Refreshments will be provided and look for more activities and special guests!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest. 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 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 May 20 at the Foothill Ranch Public Library.