Community Corner
π± Zero Trash Initiative and 11 more events
Also check out DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the Coto de Caza Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- DFC Expo Fall 2026 at Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton
- Zero Trash Initiative at Cinepolis in RSM
- RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru at City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coto de Caza
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★ Featured events ★
- DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Zero Trash Initiative
Cinepolis in RSM Meet at at 9:45 AM - Rancho Santa Margar
9:45 am - RSM Cares Food Pantry Drive-thru →
City of Rancho Santa Margarita, 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM
2:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- IUSD Event: Communities Come Together-Irvine
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
5:00 pm - RSM Cert: Citizens Academy Topic: Basic to Advanced Bleeding Control →
Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita
6:00 pm - Jazz Lab Concert →
Saddleback College - McKinney Theatre (accessible from Lot 12), 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
7:30 pm - Music Classes
Trabuco Elementary Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
8:10 am - Saddleback College President's Installation - Dr. Lonita Cordova →
McKinney Theatre at Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
4:00 pm - USC MLAA-OC Behind the Business: Mission Ready Brewing →
Mission Ready Brewing- Public House and Eatery., 29851 Aventura, Rancho Santa Margarita
6:00 pm - The Brain Health Blueprint: A Six-Week Series →
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
1:00 pm - FREE TRIVIA NIGHT at Beach Hut Deli in Mission Viejo - Thursdays 6PM →
Beach Hut Deli, 26051 La Paz Road, Mission Viejo
6:00 pm - Saddleback Big Band →
Saddleback College – McKinney Theatre (accessible from Lot 12), 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
7:30 pm - Physician and Dementia Expert Panel →
Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo
8:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
Rancho Santa Margarita
- Lowest midgrade gas price in Orange County available at $5.53 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com)
- USA TODAY Sports Super 15 West region football rankings, Week 7 (usatoday.com)
- See the list of 36 Starbucks closures in Southern California (dailynews.com)
Mission Viejo
- Irvine Police impound 62‑MPH illegal e‑moto; Parents warned of child‑endangerment charges (newsantaana.com)
- HeyPolo Customer Service: Every Contact Channel and What Support Can (and Can't) Fix (tidbitsofexperience.com)
Lake Forest
- New Burlington Opens Doors In Lake Forest This Week (patch.com)
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