December 2008
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By mvlife on December 26, 2008
Sporting grubby clothes and good-sturdy shoes rather than their official scout attire, members from Girl Scout Troop #384 are ready for duty. Their assignment: Help decorate the City’s Rose Parade float, “Making a Splash,” the day after Christmas. The Mission Viejo 13-year-olds will be joined by two adults as they spend an 8-hour shift in [...]
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By mvlife on December 22, 2008
Thousands of individuals have contributed about 7,000 hours of volunteer time so far – with an additional 6,000 hours anticipated – helping build the City’s 2009 Rose Parade float entitled “Making a Splash.” The volunteer support has illustrated passion for the community float-decorating activities leading up to the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade. With New [...]
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By mvlife on December 19, 2008
Residents with curbside trash and recycling service can give a gift to the environment this holiday season by recycling their trees. Christmas tree recycling collection begins Dec. 26 and continues until Jan. 16. Waste Management, the City’s waste hauler, will collect trees curbside on regularly scheduled pickup days and deliver them to a green-waste facility [...]
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By mvlife on December 18, 2008
As City Hall prepares for its upcoming holiday hours, City officials are encouraging the public to be aware of facility operating hours and take care of any necessary business before Dec. 25. City Hall will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 2 and will reopen Jan. 5. Police, fire and other essential emergency City [...]
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By mvlife on December 12, 2008
Santa Paws is coming to town for a good cause. On Saturday, Dec. 20, you and your pet can have your picture taken with Santa and help support the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. The holiday event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winter Wonderland Village nestled in the Kershaw Garden at [...]
Posted in Events, News | Tagged holidays, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo official blog
By mvlife on December 11, 2008
The City Council at noon on Monday will host a special public workshop to consider major strategic planning goals and evaluate community needs for City programs and services over the next three to five years. The meeting, which will be facilitated by Sherry Lund of Sherry L. Lund Associates, will take place in the Jacaranda [...]
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By mvlife on December 10, 2008
Holiday shopping is easy, convenient and affordable at the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library Bookstore, which boasts books, videos, CDs and DVDs starting at less than a buck. The bookstore features a wonderful selection of holiday and children’s books perfect for the season and enriching kids’ imagination and education. Visitors to the bookstore at [...]
Posted in Events, News | Tagged holidays, Library
By mvlife on December 9, 2008
The community is invited to help support its adopted Marines and Sailors by donating items that will be bundled into care packages and distributed to Mission Viejo’s adopted Marines and Sailors in January. The Marine care package program is part of an effort by the City’s Student Advisory Committee – working with Mission Viejo’s Marine [...]
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By mvlife on December 8, 2008
The City’s Student Advisory Committee on Dec. 19 will host a Holiday Night Out for Parents – a fun-filled event that will feature games, crafts and tons of holiday cheer. The Friday-night bash is from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. The festive event includes snacks, crafts, [...]
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