Mission Viejo’s summer ritual attracted thousands Saturday
About 5,000 people flocked to the Target Symphony in the Cities event on Saturday. The event was a plethora of music, activities and wholesome family fun – including a surprise American flag parachute jump before an exuberant crowd. Mission Viejo’s signature summer event featured the Pacific Symphony led by talented Musical Director Carl St. Clair, [...]
Classes, programs and events abound at community center in August
Registration is available for a host of classes, programs and events taking place at the Norman. P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Saddleback College Emeritus Classes The fall semester of Saddleback College Emeritus classes begin Aug. 22. Classes include Aerobic Exercise; Art History; Beginning Practical Spanish; Chair Exercise; Current Issues in Government; [...]
Make plans for National Night Out Aug. 2
Residents are invited to join along with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 2 for the 28th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. Mission Viejo Police Services and Target are teaming up to host a free Crime Prevention Fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Target parking lot at [...]
Target Symphony in the Cities Concert Saturday will cater to music aficionados of all ages
Make plans to attend the Target Symphony in the Cities Concert on Saturday, July 30 featuring the Pacific Symphony led by Music Director Carl St. Clair. The City’s signature free summer event on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park attracts people of all ages for a fun-filled afternoon and an enchanting evening under the [...]
Don’t miss the Michael Chang Tennis Classic in Mission Viejo Friday
The Marguerite Tennis Center will serve as a satellite location on Friday, July 29 for the Michael Chang Tennis Classic, which will raise money for victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami. Chang is a former professional tennis player, who’s best remembered for becoming the youngest-ever male player to win a “Grand Slam” singles title when [...]
Volunteer work experience program benefiting school, City alike
Mission Viejo kicked off a volunteer work experience program with New Vista School this month in an effort to benefit the students and City alike. New Vista School, www.newvistaschool.org, is a nonprofit progressive educational center that provides a safe, structured educational environment for students in grades 6-12 + with Asperger Syndrome high-functioning Autism and language-learning [...]
Summer running camp takes step Aug. 1
Saddleback Running Club, a local distance running club, will host a summer running camp for kids in grades 3-8. The camp is from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1-4 in Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Campers will learn the proper technique for running, endurance training, distance running and racing. Cost is $75. To [...]
Mission Viejo man accused of stabbing his father late Tuesday
A 30-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his father and then barricaded himself inside a home was arrested late Tuesday by Orange County Sheriff’s Department SWAT officers. Grant Lemke is accused of stabbing his 64-year-old father in the hand with a large kitchen knife and then refusing to surrender to authorities. The incident happened around 10:45 [...]
Mission Viejo Alumni Theater production begins tonight
The public is invited to enjoy the drama “Fool for Love” tonight through Friday at Mission Viejo High School. Mission Viejo Alumni Theater and Starbright Productions are hosting the drama by Sam Shepard at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the school located at 25025 Chrisanta Drive. Directed by Jim Harris, the 80-minute production features [...]
Register today for The Book Club Game
Registration is now available for The Book Club Game, a special program that connects people through a shared story while building and teaching comprehension, critical thinking, communication and a genuine love for reading. The Book Club Game is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for ages 7-12 and then from 11 a.m. to noon for [...]
