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The City is gearing up for the 21st Annual Walk Against Drugs and 2nd Annual South County Disaster Preparedness Expo on Oct. 17.
Walk Against Drugs, which is a partnership between the City, Sheriff’s Department and local schools, has long played a leading role in bringing local businesses, schools, parents and youth together with law enforcement to fight against drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.
More than 5,000 participants are expected to walk down La Paz Road for the 21st annual event, which is the kick-off event for National Red Ribbon Week. It includes an 8 a.m. rally at Mission Viejo High School followed by a community fair and Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
Jennifer Smart, founder of JenniRadio and co-host of “All Star Planet,” an online singing contest for kids benefiting charities, is this year’s special guest. From 2003 to 2008, Smart was the youngest nationally syndicated radio talk-show host.
The fair along the Village Green will feature music, food, game booths, crafts, inflatables and vehicle displays by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA).
Orange County Supervisor Patricia Bates will host the 2nd Annual South County Disaster Preparedness Expo. The Expo will feature emergency preparedness booths with informative, interactive displays to teach residents how to adequately prepare for a large-scale disaster and the resources available during disaster responses. Several response vehicles will be on site, including new OCFA helicopters. Other planned activities include moulage applications to simulate injuries and CPR demonstrations for both humans and pets.
For more information, visit the City’s Web site at http://cityofmissionviejo.org/walkagainstdrugs.
The public is invited to attend Hometown Halloween, a fun-filled community celebration that caters to all ages.
The colorful event is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the City’s Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
Sport your spookiest, most creative costume and enjoy game booths, crafts and pony and hay rides. The Halloween celebration includes tasty fare and the Wacky Whitchin’ Kitchen, a pint-sized haunted house.
Kids decked out in their favorite Superman, Princess, Bob the Builder, Tinkerbell, Tigger, Ghost or Pirate costume will enjoy walking the red carpet during the costume parade. The free parade is from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
For more information, call 949-768-0981 and press 3 for recreation.
International recording artists Bright Blue Gorilla will perform a concert and show their new movie on Saturday, Oct. 3 at City Hall, 200 Civic Center.
“Karate Film Cafe” boasts 90 minutes of love, death, bad food, good music and tons of laughs and provides audiences with a unique night of independent film and inspiring music.
Several actors will be on hand.
The concert is at 7:30 p.m. The movie starts at 8 p.m. in Council Chamber.
Tickets are $6 and are available online at www.econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org by referencing course # 1760. Tickets are also available at the door.
For more information, call 949-470-3062.
Free Arthritis Self-Help Program starts Oct. 6
Residents with arthritis are invited to learn new ways to control its impact on their lives in an informative and free program that starts Oct. 6.
The 6-week Arthritis Self-Help Program will help attendees to better understand arthritis.
The free program is from 1 to 3 p.m. on consecutive Tuesdays through Nov. 10 at the community center, 24932 Veterans Way.
To make a reservation, call 949-470-3062.
Navigating the Maze of Senior Transportation Oct. 8
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about senior transportation resources in South County during a free workshop on Oct. 8.
Leaders in the senior transportation field will discuss the latest resources available during the workshop that takes place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The workshop includes informative presentations and hand-outs, and visitors will have the opportunity to have their questions addressed.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information and to make a reservation, call 949-470-3062.
Fall Senior Sunday Oct. 11
The young at heart are invited to enjoy an enchanting afternoon full of magic, prizes and surprises on Oct. 11.
Atria Del Sol is sponsoring the event that includes a magician, Bingo, prizes and more.
The afternoon entertainment is from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.
Cost is $2 and pre-registration is required.
Information: 949-470-3062.
What Shall I Wear?
Enjoy viewing clothing women wore at the turn of the 20th century during an enchanting presentation on Oct. 12.
Docents from Bowers Museum will lead guests in a trip back in time viewing the necessities of fashion. A vintage hat parade will top off this delightful presentation.
The event is at 10 a.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.
For more information, call 949-470-3062.
Free workshop about Awareness and Insight for Sight Oct. 13
The Braille Institute at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13 will host a free “Family Awareness” workshop designed to help people with vision loss maintain independence and continue community involvement.
The workshop is at the Norman P. Murray and Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
Pre-registration is required and available by calling 949-470-3062.
Free balance screening Oct. 14
If you are interested in learning tips for preventing falls and about balance solutions, then plan to obtain a free balance screening Oct. 14.
Complete Balance Solutions will assess head movements, walking and turning techniques and step placements to help people maintain their balance.
The screening is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the community center.
Appointments are required and are available by calling 949-470-3062.
