Upcoming Events in March

Here’s what’s coming up in March.

Mar 1 - Ribbon Cutting (3 to 5 pm - Barker Ranch Dog Park

We're celebrating two new shades for the dog park. Dogs will be there from the Pet Adoption Center.

Mar 5 – Parade Committee (6 pm – Sports Park)

Here’s your chance to participate in the Parade.

Mar 6 - City Council Meeting (6:30 pm – City Hall)

Come in person or check us out on Facebook.

Mar 7 – Emergency Preparedness (6:00 pm – City Hall)

Classes begin. If you’re not already enrolled, don’t bother – classes are full. But be sure to sign up next time. This is a really valuable experience.

Mar 10 – Pet Expo (10 am – Sports Park)

A great place to see dozens of vendors and even more pets that are up for adoption. Click Here for more info.

Mar 13 – SCORE Seminar – Legal Issues (5 pm – City Hall)

Valuable information to keep up with changing California employment laws. Click here to learn more.

Mar 14 – Chamber of Commerce Mixer (5:30 – Reborn Cabinets, El Toro Rd)

Always great fun. Come out and network.

Mar 17 - Lunch with "Grab and Go" First Responders (11:45 - Bru Grill)

Join Michelle Tan and 40 volunteers who support our First Responders.

Mar 20 – HOA Roundtable (11:15 am – City Hall)

By invitation only. If you're an HOA member be sure your HOA is represented.

Mar 20 - City Council Meeting (6:30 pm – City Hall)

Come in person or check us out on Facebook.

Mar 21 – Meet the Candidates (6:30 pm – Lake 2 Clubhouse)

This is a candidate forum for those people up for election in the June Primary.

Mar 24 – Bunny Blast (10 am – El Toro Park)

One of our best events of the year. Come early. It can get crowded. Click here for more info.

Mar 24 – Egg Hunt (11 am – Etnies Skate Park)

Fun for the whole family. Click Here for more info.

Mar 24 – Public Opening – OC Animal Shelter – 10 am – 1630 Victory Rd, Tustin)

The 75 year old shelter is being replaced. Come and see what the new one looks like.

Many of these events are free, but be sure to check. Some require registration and some do not.

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 in May 17 at 7 pm at the Lake 1 Clubhouse (Ridge Route).