Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center will be closed half-day Sunday, all day Monday
The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center will be closed part of Sunday and the entire day on Monday. The facility will be open from noon until 3 p.m. Sunday and will close for routine maintenance after that. The center will be closed in honor of Independence Day and will resume normal operations at [...]
Register today for Mission Viejo Business and Restaurant Showcase
Business and restaurants are invited to take part in the 2011 Mission Viejo Business and Restaurant Showcase in September. The event gives local eateries and businesses the opportunity to showcase their fare and goods and services. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Norman P. [...]
Applications now available for Community Services Funding Program
The City is now accepting applications for its Community Services Funding Program. Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving Mission Viejo residents, with a focus on agencies that provide human services or cultural art programs. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1. Organizations interested in applying for funds can request an application by [...]
Dancing with the Stars champ will appear at Kaleidoscope Friday
Cheryl Burke, a two-time champion on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” will perform on stage at the Kaleidoscope on Friday, July 1. Burke, who runs Cheryl Burke Dance in Laguna Niguel, will perform with instructors from her studio and teach people how to ballroom dance to live music by The Derby Band. The band – [...]
Fruits of scout’s labor continue to sprout
Since Matt Heppert and an army of volunteers planted several hundred plants on a portion of the Jeronimo Open Space area in the spring, the fruits of his labor have continued to bloom. In fact, a sea of yellow flowers, which were less than a foot when planted on April 23, are now about 4 [...]
New mixed martial arts-inspired class kicks off July 11
The Montanoso Recreation and Fitness Center is rolling out a new mixed martial arts-inspired fitness class designed to help youth ages 8-17 become more fit and develop self confidence. The “Let’s Roll” class kicks off July 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at 25800 Montanoso Drive. The fitness program incorporates a basic combat sport [...]
Register today for a host of July programs, events
Make plans for a host of programs and fun-filled events in July offered through or taking place at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Free balance screening If you are interested in learning tips for preventing falls and about balance solutions, then plan to obtain a free 4 to 7-minute [...]
Fun-filled Teen, Adult SummerREAD programs start Friday
Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited to spend their summer reading or listening to their favorite books as part of the Mission Viejo Library’s annual SummerREAD program. The popular program, which attracts thousands each year, takes place July 1-30. With a theme of “You Are Here,” teens are encouraged to explore the world through [...]
Car wash fundraiser nets $3,600 for Mission Viejo’s adopted troops
The City’s Marines & Sailors Adoption Committee raised $3,600 during a car wash event on Saturday, June 25 to support members of the Headquarters Battalion of the First Marine Division. About 50 Marines and Sailors washed roughly 100 cars at the Mission Viejo Civic Center and chatted with residents who were only too happy to [...]
Three-month recreation, fitness and tennis passes available until Thursday
Thursday is the last day to purchase a 3-month summer pass to the City’s Recreation, Fitness and Tennis Centers. The City is making it easy for residents to get in shape and have fun by offering the 3-month Recreation Center summer pass, which is valid for the Montanoso and Sierra Recreation and Fitness Centers, and [...]
