Thousands attend Mission Viejo's summer concert Saturday
It was a cornucopia of music, activities, beach themes and wholesome family fun during the City’s annual summer concert Saturday, which featured the Pacific Symphony. Thousands of music aficionados of all ages attended the July 31 free performance, which is part of the Target Symphony in the Cities concert series. The evening’s festivities began with [...]
Kelley, Skalsky, Leckness first official candidates in Mission Viejo's City Council race
Mayor Trish Kelley has become the first official City Council candidate in the November election, after filing her nomination documents on Thursday and officially qualifying for office today. She is joined by City Commissioner Brian Skalsky and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Leckness whose candidacies also became official today. Twelve other residents have pulled papers for [...]
Mark your calendar for a host of fun, beneficial programs in August
Aloha Ukulele Strummers Calling all ukulele players: If you’re looking for fun-filled Thursdays through August, then sign up for the Aloha Ukulele Strummers program at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. This free program, which takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, includes music and instruction for ukulele novices and pros alike. All [...]
Several children graduated this week from Child Watch
Roughly 20 children ages 6 to 12 this week graduated from the City’s Child Watch, a component of Neighborhood Watch designed to help keep kids safe. The kids, who were accompanied by parents, took part in the four-part program that was held on July 6, 13, 20 and July 27. The classes focused on using [...]
Longtime resident launches new business, wellness center offers up fresh farm goods
Susan Van Houten, a longtime Mission Viejo resident, has opened a new business with colleagues called College Nannies & Tutors of Mission Viejo. According to Susan who informed the City of her new venture, College Nannies & Tutors, which was founded in 2001, is the nation’s largest resource for customized nanny and tutoring services. “Combined [...]
Hundreds of kids expected to celebrate reading accomplishment at special party Aug. 10
Roughly 400 kids are expected to take part in the SummerREAD Star Celebration Party on Tuesday, August 10 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The children earned their invitations by finishing the 2010 Reading Game completing 12 hours of reading during the Mission Viejo Library’s free SummerREAD program that [...]
Adopt two kittens at Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, DAWG will cover base adoption fee for second kitty
With an influx of 8 to 14-week-old kittens at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, now’s the time to get your pick of the litter or two. In fact, if you adopt two kittens, DAWG, which raises funds to support animals in need of medical treatment at the shelter, will pay the $100 base adoption [...]
Popular author traveling from Ireland to delight Mission Viejo fans of all ages
Readers of all ages are invited to meet New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer in a once-in-a-lifetime experience August 5 that will feature the “Artemis Rocks!” show. Colfer, author of the “Artemis Fowl” series, is traveling from Ireland to appear in Mission Viejo’s Writers Present program, which takes place at 7 p.m. in the [...]
Free treats, movie on tap at National Night Out August 3
Free lemonade, free cookies and even a free movie are on tap during the City of Mission Viejo’s National Night Out Community Safety Fair on Tuesday, August 3. Mission Viejo Police Services, in partnership with Target Stores and Home Depot, is gearing up for National Night Out – a national crime prevention celebration of neighborhood [...]
Local youth soccer team wins National Championship
Mission Viejo residents Jordan Marada and Carly Rivera helped their soccer teammates capture the National Championships in Kansas City on Sunday. Jordan and Carly are part of the Laguna Hills Eclipse U-18 team, which represented the entire western region in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series July 21-25. The team went 4 – 0 [...]
