Free ice cream starting Friday for military personnel
Beginning Friday at noon, all active, retired and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces will receive a free “red, white and blue Thank You sundae” by showing their military ID when they dine at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour at the Shops at Mission Viejo. The popular eatery is giving away the free ice cream through [...]
Enjoy a host of classes, programs and special events in May
Keep Your Drivers License May 6 Reservations are available for the “Keep Your Driver’s License” workshop designed to help seniors retake and pass their driver’s license test. The free one-hour class begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Reservations are required and [...]
Bestselling author, TV personality Henry Winkler visits Mission Viejo Monday
Bestselling author and TV personality Henry Winkler will visit Mission Viejo on Monday, May 3 to chat about the release of the last book in his bestselling Hank Zipzer series. Winkler, who is best known for his role as Fonzie in the 1970s hit sitcom “Happy Days,” was so impressed with the City and the [...]
Donations sought for sale that benefits cancer research
Donations of gently used and clean jewelry items, watches, scarves, purses, hats and more are sought for the “Second Time Around Jewelry/Accessories Sale” that benefits the June Relay For Life event at Saddleback College. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event that raises money for cancer research. Donations of decent quality jewelry and other [...]
Don’t miss Music for the Children benefit concert May 5
The public is invited to enjoy an enchanting classical music concert on Wednesday, May 5 that will benefit children. The “Music for the Children” benefit concert features accomplished Mission Viejo High School seniors who will delight audience members with their sheer talent and grace. The free concert is from 7 to 9 p.m. in the [...]
“High Noon” is May’s Movie of Character
The Community of Character Committee continues its free “Movies of Character” series on Sunday, May 16 with “High Noon” starring Gary Cooper in his Academy Award-winning role. This character-building film highlights May’s character quality of “MORAL COURAGE” and is appropriate for ages 11 and above. The plot centers around a lawman who stands alone to [...]
Celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and the American Humane Association will celebrate the 96th annual “Be Kind to Animals Week” May 2-8. The event was started by the American Humane Association in 1915 to celebrate the human-animal bond and encourage kindness toward pets and wild animals who enrich our world. In 1952, Be Kind [...]
