Here are upcoming events for the next few weeks. Be sure to check. Sometimes the times/dates change.
APR 25 – Ribbon cutting – HV Pharmacy (11:30, 22641 Lake Forest Drive)
HV Pharmacy not only provides the normal range of services provided by a pharmacy, they specialize in natural healing alternatives and has state-of-the- art compounding equipment. Stop by and help us welcome them to our city.
Apr 26 – Senior Awards (11:30, City Hall)
Every year the City honors a senior volunteer who has contributed mightily to our efforts. Often they put in hundreds of hours. Join us as we thank our senior volunteers and announce the "Senior of the Year" award.
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Apr 28 – Ribbon Cutting – McDonalds (2 pm, 24511 Trabuco Rd)
This event is a "Grand Re-opening" after extensive remodeling of the facility. It looks really great. Stop by and join the celebration.
Apr 28 – Special Needs Resource Faire (9 am, Sports Park)
This is the third year we've put on the Resource Faire. Last year we had so many participants we were bursting at the seams. It's an essential place to go if you have a person with special needs. Dozens of vendors will be there and you'll have a chance to join a new Special Needs Committee.
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May 4 – Volunteer Leadership Luncheon (11:30, City Hall)
By invitation only. We celebrate the great work of our volunteers in helping make Lake Forest a wonderful place to live. Among the groups being honored are – Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Lake Forest Garden Club, Women’s Club, Friends of El Toro Library, 4th of July Committee, STARS, Senior Advisory, and the USMC Support Committee.
May 4 – Star Wars Family Night (6 pm, Sports Park)
Come to the Sports Park and enjoy the films.
May 5 – Rancho Fiesta Days (9 am, Heritage Hill)
Come to Heritage Hill and celebrate our local history. A great event for the entire family.
May 5 – Serrano Creek Riverbed Cleanup (10 am, Etnies Skate Park)
Once a year volunteers gather at Etnies and help clean up Serrano Creek.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest where he serves as Mayor. 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 Twitter handle is @DrJimGardner. 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 May 17 at 7 pm at the Lake 1 Clubhouse (Ridge Route).
