One-of-kind concert, outstanding cultural and arts programs set for April
City hosts one-of-kind concert Friday Don’t miss a one-of-a-kind concert in Mission Viejo on Friday, April 3 – featuring Tom Macfarlane and Rob Woyshner in “Two Men and a Piano” at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24952 Veterans Way. The hilarious duo – often described as “Victor Borge times two” – blends [...]
Upcoming Street Painting Festival marks 11th year of entertaining, giving
FunWithChalk marks 11 years of success and support of local art programs for public school children with its annual street painting and fine arts festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3. The two-day festival features re-creations of the Old Masters and original works, all by noted artists and all created on asphalt. The event will [...]
Postage increase coming in middle of ballot returns
The Postal Service has approved new prices for mailing services, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail stamp to 44 cents. The new prices will go into effect May 11, just days before the statewide Special Election on May 19. However, vote-by-mail voters will have their ballots delivered prior to and [...]
City anticipates more than $600,000 in grant, federal funding
The City is expecting to receive nearly $489,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, as part of its annual CDBG allocation from HUD, and more than $132,000 in funds from the recent Economic Stimulus Bill. CDBG, one of the longest-running programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, funds local community development [...]
Registration available for entertaining, educational parenting presentation May 5
Registration is now available for The 7 Parenting Promises on May 5, an entertaining and educational presentation designed to benefit parents, caregivers and children alike. The free event, hosted by the Community of Character Committee, is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 in Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. Russell T. Williams of [...]
Distant Cousins spread their Celtic music Saturday at Community Center
If you enjoy a little Bluegrass or Irish music that will have you clapping your hands and stomping your feet, you’re in luck. The Distant Cousins, a family band, will delight attendees at 7 p.m. on March 28 with traditional music of the Celtic countries – Ireland, Scotland, Wales and others. The free concert, which [...]
Pacific Symphony comes to Mission Viejo Saturday
Pacific Symphony’s education division on March 28 kicks off the third of a four-part “Musical Storytime – Kids Making Music” series at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The program, which begins at 3:30 p.m., highlights The Magic Pasta Pot – an overflowing enchanted pot of pasta that requires a [...]
Public invited to support Mission Viejo's cultural arts through spring Art Auction
The City and its Cultural Arts Committee is gearing up for its May 16 Art Auction, a time-honored affair featuring framed and signed collectors art of the worlds most popular artists. The Art Auction, presented by Village Gallery, starts at 6 p.m. with a preview of the impressive work, followed by the auction at 6:30 [...]
City adds features at Bunny Days, community events to encourage greater participation
In an effort to encourage greater participation across all segments of the community, the City has added specially designed areas to its community events that are accessible to people with special needs. The features will make it easier for disabled individuals to enjoy City events. The new element makes its debut on April 11 at [...]
Cancer survivors sought to attend 2nd Annual Cancer Survivors Dinner
The Mission Viejo Relay for Life 2009 Committee is inviting cancer survivors and a guest to attend its 2nd annual Cancer Survivors Dinner May 7. The dinner will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming June 6-7 Relay For Life event at Saddleback College. The dinner, which starts at 6 p.m., is [...]
