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 EMERGENCY
SERVICES
For
Emergencies: Dial 911
Non-emergency information: 949-770-6011
Non-emergency
information:
Police Department:
Orange
County Sheriff
phone: 949-770-6011
Fire
Department:
Fire Protection and Emergency Services
are provided by the Orange
County Fire Authority (OCFA).
phone: (714) 573-6000
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 LIBRARIES
El
Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-8173
Offers:
Children's programs, computers, storytime
The
Friends of the El Toro Library operate
a used book store adjacent to the library;
proceeds help fund library programs
and materials..
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In
Home Services
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Home
Entertainment:
AV
Solutions
Custom Audio
/ Video Solutions
Offering
home theater installation including
high definition flat-panel displays,
Blu-ray Disc® DVD players, receivers,
home theater systems, audio/visual systems,
speakers, hide wires, custom wiring
(low voltage wiring) and much more.
We also build in-wall custom media cabinets
and do custom home theater installation.
We work with and contract to custom
cabinet makers in Orange County.
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Satellite
Solutions
Authorized
Directv Dealer
Offering
all the best Directv™ shows &
your home theater installed by Audio
/ Video professionals.
Directv™
& AV Solutions delivers you the
ultimate entertainment experience -
more sports, 170+ full time HD channels
and more technology!
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Home
Security:
AV
Solutions
Offering
the finest home and business security
systems in the industry. AV Solutions
offers complete surveillance camera
systems, including day/night, vandal-resistant
and weatherproof IP cameras.
Let the certified professionals at AV
Solutions customize your home or business
according to your needs.
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Apartments
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Education
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Preschools
in Lake Forest
 Creative
Learning
A
Global Village Preschool
Located in Mission Viejo
Creative Learning Preschool & Academy
is an academic and arts-focused preschool
with the commitment to expose children
to global cultures and languages, and
actively support their early learning.
At Creative Learning we are dedicated
to establishing the foundation for lifelong
happiness in every one of our children.
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 Fulbright
Montessori Academy
Preschool through
First Grade
Serving Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest,
Irvine, and surrounding areas.
At
Fulbright Montessori, they are committed
to the education of the heart and mind
of their children in an atmosphere of
kindness, respect and intellectual discovery!
Fulbright Montessori is a beautiful, must-see
facility with a private and convenient
location off of Bake Parkway in the Pacific
Commercentre Business Park area. Fulbright
Montessori offers a highly educated and
caring staff, potty training, keyed entry,
summer camp, extended care, Spanish, music,
art, computers and much more!!!
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Summer
Camp in Lake Forest
 Etnies
Skate Park Summer Skate Camp
With over 500 participants successfully
completing skate camp at the Etnies Skatepark
of Lake Forest since we opened in 2003,
our skate camp programming has grown into
one of the most successful skate camp
programs offered through city programming.
Each day of camp will consist of detailed
instruction, camp activities, skateboard
movies, games, and a lunch break. Specific
clinics covering the basics of ollies,
kick flips, rails, boxes, and ramp skateboarding
will be held by experienced Skatepark
staff. Each week campers will also receive
a DVD of the week's highlights produced
by the Skatepark staff along with an introduction
to skateboard videography. All proceeds
go directly to keeping the park free.
For more information please call the park
at 949-916-5870
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Hospitals
& Health Care
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Recovery
Programs in Lake Forest
 Able
To Change Recovery
Offering residential, partial,
and intensive outpatient programs
Able
To Change Recovery is an Orange County
alcohol rehab and drug treatment center
specializing in substance abuse, alcoholism,
dual-diagnosis and addiction recovery.
With
locations in Lake Forest, Capo-Beach and
San Juan Capistrano, this modern medical-model
treatment center is licensed and certified,
CARF Accredited, and is dedicated to providing
the highest quality and most cost-effective
chemical dependency treatment to those
suffering from drug addiction, alcoholism,
and related mental illnesses.
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Parks
& Recreation
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Mountain
Biking / Cycling:
Whiting
Ranch: Very
popular for the novice rider. Please use
caution when riding. Especially if you
are a beginner. You'll have to learn what
your limits are and when to slow down.
A little bit of info for advanced riders
Directions:
Exit Interstate 5 at Lake Forest
Drive and head east for 4-5 miles until
you get to Portola Ave. Go left on Portola,
past Bake Ave. and turn into the Ralph's
parking lot on the right hand side.
Towards the far left end of the parking
lot you will see the entrance to the
park and designated parking. Make sure
you put money in the box or it can cost
you a big fat ticket.
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Parking
costs: $2.00 in the lot.
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Facilities:
Off of the parking area
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Difficulty:
Beginner to intermediate
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Trail
Users: Mostly bikers, but equestrians
are common, hikers also are present
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Volleyball:
 Aliso Island Volleyball Club
Aliso Island VBC is a non-profit youth volleyball club for girls ages 11-17. Our experienced coaches teach the fundamentals and techniques of volleyball including controlled passing, hitting approach and overhand serves through focus drills and scrimmages to prepare the girls for competition. All skill levels are welcome.
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Shopping
& Services in Lake Forest
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 Lake
Forest Shopping:
The
Arbor on El Toro
- Starts on El Toro Rd east of the
5 Freeway - Newly constructed, includes
apparel, Coffee Houses & dining,
fitness club, home furnishings &
more.
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Laguna
Hills Mall
- Laguna Hills - Easy to get to,
easy to shop. Anchor stores include
Macys, JCPenney and Sears. (5 minutes
away)
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The
Shops at Mission Viejo - Showcase
mall with Nordstrom's, Sak's and more.
(10 minutes away)
More
Orange County Shopping
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Places
of Worship:
 Calvary
Chapel Foothill Ranch
Small,
neighborhood church with a strong and
healthy community that invites you to
help your family grow closer to the Lord!
Meets
at: 26882 Vista Terrace
Lake Forest, Ca
949-768-4109
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 Saddleback
Community Church
1 Saddleback Parkway
Lake Forest, California 92630
Phone: 949-609-8000
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Wine
Shops & Wine Tasting in Lake Forest:
 Hamilton
Oaks Vineyard
Trabuco Canyon
Tucked
in Trabuco Canyon, Hamilton Oaks Winery
is producing international award winning
wine right here in Orange County. Created
with handcrafted winemaking equipment
and aged in French Oak Barrels, Hamilton
Oaks Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are
exquisite as are the Barbera and Mélange
Du Sud. Award Winning Port, and Excellent
Syrah are also now available. Served in
Orange County's finest restaurants, these
wines must be experienced and shared as
one of Orange Counties hidden treasures.
Please
visit their tasting room in beautiful
Trabuco Canyon. Open by appointment only.
New!
- Join the Hamiliton Oaks Wine Club. Membership
lets you enjoy great wines delivered conveniently
and automatically to your doorstep! Approximately
four bottles are shipped twice a year.
No membership fees, annual cost of wine
is $85 + shipping.
Tasting room Open by appointment
Please call for details - (949) 459-6913
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Restaurants
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