Historical playing cards, book make perfect souvenirs, gifts
A deck of historical playing cards and a vivid book capturing Mission Viejo’s rich past are available for original souvenirs or gifts. The playing cards, which were created by the City’s Heritage Committee, feature 55 different historical photos capturing the City’s heritage and roots. The cards, which are $10, offer the community a unique opportunity [...]
Save the date for free E-waste event in February
The public on Saturday, Feb. 20 will have the opportunity to recycle old computer monitors, televisions, cell phones and more in a free electronic waste recycling drive meant to benefit the environment. The City of Mission Viejo and the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library are teaming up with All Green Electronics Recycling to host [...]
Mission Viejo Library offers hands-on help for the Sony eBook Reader
These days Mission Viejo Library Reference Desk personnel are busy fielding questions about how patrons can download eBooks onto their Sony eBook Readers. This influx in inquiries follows a report by Amazon.com that the company sold more eBooks than hard-cover books this past Christmas. Thanks to a donation of a Sony eBook Reader from the [...]
Registration for Relay for Life event available now
Community members interested in forming a team for the 2010 American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Mission Viejo can do so for $25, while the reduced commitment fee lasts. The 16th annual Mission Viejo-based Relay For Life event will be held June 5, 6 at Saddleback College. The Mission Viejo event – having raised about [...]
Sign up to be a Tip volunteer
The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is seeking individuals to join a team of volunteers trained to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events. These modern-day Good Samaritan’s are called to emergency scenes to comfort individuals shaken by any crisis event. The winter training session kicks off in February for volunteers to work [...]
