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🌱 Patch AM: Japanese Cooking Class: Experience a Steamed JIDORI Chicken and Mushrooms with Koji in Lake Forest! and 10 more events
And check out Tai Chi / Qigong Lake Forest on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

Hello again Lake Forest! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru at Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church parking lot
- Japanese Cooking Class: Experience a Steamed JIDORI Chicken and Mushrooms with Koji in Lake Forest! at Taste Catering, 25722 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
- Experience a Traditional Japanese Breakfast Cooking Class in Lake Forest!
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Lake Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Lake Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 48.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
📸 Around Lake Forest
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest
★ Featured events ★
- Tai Chi / Qigong Lake Forest
Mountain View Park, 24061 Dylan Ave, Lake Forest
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru
Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church parking lot , 30605 Avenida de las Flores , Rancho Santa Margarita
2:00 pm - Japanese Cooking Class: Experience a Steamed JIDORI Chicken and Mushrooms with Koji in Lake Forest!
Taste Catering, 25722 Commercentre Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
4:00 pm - Experience a Traditional Japanese Breakfast Cooking Class in Lake Forest!
25722 Commercentre Dr , Lake Forest
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 27
📣 Lake Forest Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chanukah Menorah Lighting
Central Park Grand Terrace - in front of the Bell Tower Community Center & City Hall Central Park Grand Terrace - in front of the Bell Tower Community Center & City Hall - Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
5:30 pm - Holiday Concert in Gym
La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, CA 92691 - Optimal Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Sea Country Community Center , 24602 Aliso Creek Rd , Laguna Niguel
10:00 am - Winter Wonder Workout with EJ - Laguna Niguel, CA 2025
Sea Country Community Center , 24602 Aliso Creek Rd , Laguna Niguel
10:30 am - Hot Rods Unlimited IN-N-OUT Burger Tuesday Night Cruise-In
In-N-Out Burger , 24001 Avenida De La Carlota , Laguna Hills
5:00 pm - Tuesday Night Cruise-In Laguna Hills
In-N-Out Burger , 24001 Avenida De La Carlota , Laguna Hills
6:00 pm - Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers , 30111 Crown Valley Parkway , Laguna Niguel
7:00 pm - Reindeer Games & Holiday Dress
La Paz Intermediate Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
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Thanks! Our dog, Jet, got out of the yard around 4pm. He was last seen in Concord Crossing. He’s a very friendly black and white sheepadoodle (Old… (Nextdoor Concord Crossing) - I am looking for a small contractor who can do some hard surface in a small side yard of my condo.
I think I would like some Mexican pavers set in concrete or possibly sand. The person has to be knowledgeable about sloping the ground and drainage… (Nextdoor Whispering Trees)
- The Guitar Center posted a job opening for GC Retail Sales Associate Store 243 in Lake Forest. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for HOH/Kitchen Staff in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.
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- Pet Talk: Treats for cats (lowellsun.com)
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