🌱 Patch AM: Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest and 10 more events

Good morning Lake Forest! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Zero Trash Initiative at Cinepolis Theater
• Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
• Monday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

📸 Around Lake Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 31

• Tai Chi / Qigong Lake Forest
  Mountain View Park, 24061 Dylan Ave, Lake Forest
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 3

• Zero Trash Initiative
  Cinepolis Theater , 30632 Santa Margarita Parkway , Rancho Santa Margarita
  9:45 am

Friday January 9

• Pageant of the Masters Open Casting Call and Family Fun Fest
  650 Laguna Canyon Rd , Laguna Beach
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Snow White Christmas
  The Laguna Playhouse , 606 Laguna Canyon Rd , Laguna Beach
  4:00 pm
• Chris Millhouse & Friends
  Irvine Improv , 527 Spectrum Center Dr , Irvine
  6:00 pm
• Reggae Sunday: Lesterfari Kings Music
  Ivan'z House Live , 1740 S Coast Hwy 2nd Floor , Laguna Beach
  7:00 pm
• Candlelight Dana Point: 90s Unplugged
  The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel , One Ritz Carlton Dr , Dana Point
  8:45 pm

Monday December 29

• City Hall Closed - Year End Closure
  City of Aliso Viejo - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
  7:30 am
• Top of the Morning Tustin
  Even House , 15771 Red Hill Ave, Suite 500 , Tustin
  7:30 am
• 2-Day New Year Camp (Mon 29th & Tue 30th)
  Cox Sports Park , 27623 Crown Valley Pkwy , Ladera Ranch
  9:00 am
• Oh So Cute Art Camp (4-9y)
  Kidcreate Studio - Aliso Viejo , 26711 Aliso Creek Rd Suite 100D , Aliso Viejo
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Tuesday Night Cruise-In Laguna Hills
  In-N-Out Burger , 24001 Avenida De La Carlota , Laguna Hills
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Our car was stolen.
  We were informed this morning that it was found. It was found in LA. We did report to the police and insurance. Thank you for all the help. (Nextdoor El Toro Rd)

• Sizzler USA Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Salad Bar Attendant in Lake Forest. Apply here.
• Hof's Hut Restaurant and Bakery posted a job opening for Lucilles BBQ - Line Cook in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Irvine

• Brewbound's Most Listened to Podcast Episodes of 2025 (brewbound.com)
• Real estate news: Orange City Square office complex sells for $89 million (ocregister.com)
• How I ate more Japanese A5 Wagyu than I ever had in my life — while being timed (latimes.com)

Aliso Viejo

Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I haven’t the foggiest.
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