Friends of the Mission Viejo Library name history collection after generous donor
The Board of Directors of the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library have renamed the library’s history collection after receiving a more than $200,000 donation from the trust of a longtime resident. The history collection has been named for Lawrence D. Boyer in recognition of the donation received earlier this year from his family trust. [...]
Documentary film captures life of theatrical genius
The public is invited to enjoy a documentary screening on June 12 that is sure to entertain and intrigue audience members. The “Modjeska-Woman Triumphant” full-length documentary is based on the life and career of Helen Modjeska, Poland’s most famous theatrical performer. The screening takes place at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and [...]
Mark your calendar for events, free programs in June
Don’t miss Second Time Around Jewelry & Accessories Sale The City’s Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center will host the “Second Time Around Jewelry/Accessories Sale” starting Tuesday to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life on June 6-7 at Saddleback College. The fundraiser is possible thanks to the generosity of community members who [...]
Oso/Marguerite Intersection Improvements start next week
Work on the Oso/Marguerite Intersection improvements start Tuesday, June 1. The traffic-easing intersection project calls for widening both Oso Parkway and Marguerite Parkway near the intersection to provide additional lanes and increase traffic flow. The work will take place in phases to minimize traffic impacts and maintain pedestrian access. The first phase will focus on [...]
Baby basket donations sought for Marine families
The City’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee is seeking donated baby items for expecting Marine and Sailor families with the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion of the First Marine Division. Generous community donations of diapers, blankets, shampoo, lotion, oil, wipes, new or gently used clothing, powder, body wash, bubble bath, towels, washcloths and diaper rash cream [...]
Finalists who performed in “Idol” fashion head to Relay June 5
It looked like a scene from “American Idol,” “America’s Got Talent” or the two popular shows combined, sans Simon Cowell and David Hasselhoff of course. The May 22 Mission Viejo’s Got Talent “Performance with a Purpose” attracted fans, friends, mall-goers and others in front of the Old Navy store at the Shops at Mission Viejo [...]
Don’t miss Timeless Melodies’ Memorial Day Tribute Monday
After you attend the City’s Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, be sure to stick around and enjoy a free musical tribute to our Armed Forces. Timeless Melodies’ Larry Maurer presents a Memorial Day Tribute of the Music from the WWII era at 9:45 a.m. This inspiring free program appreciates the combination of song, faith, hope [...]
Trabuco Hills High School math students build giant 3-D paper cube
Math students of Jonathan Bromberg at Trabuco Hills High School today are putting the finishing touches on a 3-D math lesson that looks like a gigantic hollow Rubik’s Cube. The students spent weeks building a 9-foot high by 9-foot wide cube out of 8,000 3-inch paper cubes to make a Menger Sponge Fractal. The inventive [...]
School foundation calls for business support
The Capistrano Valley High School Foundation is calling on local businesses to partner with the foundation in its quest to fund technology purchases to support local students. “The CVHS Foundation is committed to answering the challenge of reduced funding for public high schools,” said Sharon Campbell, foundation president. “The foundation’s focus is on technology purchases [...]
Save the date for Children’s Book Sale June 11
All children’s books will be on sale during the June 11 children’s book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library. With books priced starting at 50 cents, the children’s book sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Friends Community Room at the Mission Viejo Library, 100 Civic [...]
