This week’s Farmers Market features live entertainment, food trucks and fresh fish
The Mission Viejo Farmers Market on Friday, March 2 will feature live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, and fresh seafood tempting foodies and music lovers of all ages. Tim Robert Johnson, a “fingerstyle” guitar extraordinaire known for his passion and impressive talent, will entertain market-goers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. His guitar career began at [...]
New ramp signals installed along freeway meant to increase efficiency and safety for motorists
Caltrans recently upgraded ramp meter software on freeway ramps throughout Orange County including some in Mission Viejo to improve traffic flow onto the freeway and increase safety. The new software has been installed at the Alicia Parkway I-5 northbound on-ramp and loop on-ramp; Oso Parkway I-5 northbound on-ramp; and at the Crown Valley Parkway I-5 [...]
Renowned artist to give special art lecture, demonstration March 13
The Saddleback Art League is giving the public a rare opportunity to attend a “Special Art Lecture and Demonstration” by renowned artist Timothy J. Clark on March 13. Clark is a celebrated artist with permanent exhibits in the Smithsonian/National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.; the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio; the City [...]
Classes, programs and events abound in March at community center
Mark your calendar for a host of programs, classes and events offered by the City of Mission Viejo in March at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Donations sought for sale that benefits cancer research Donations of gently used jewelry, watches, scarves, purses, hats and more are sought for the [...]
Gold medalist, “Dancing with the Stars” champ returns to Mission Viejo March 20
Kristi Yamaguchi – an Olympic Figure Skating Gold medalist and celebrity champion in the sixth season of “Dancing with the Stars” – returns to Mission Viejo March 20 to discuss her latest book in the Little Pig series, “It’s a Big World Little Pig.” The book centers around the character, Poppy, an adorable, persistent, dreaming-big [...]
Learn to play modern Bridge the easy way
If you have ever wanted to learn how to play modern bridge the easy way, then this class is for you. Instructor Dae Leckie will lead the “Easy Bridge 1 Part 2″ class from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from March 6 through May 1. During the 8-week course, students will learn how [...]
Creative children, teens sought for Library Card Contest
If you think you can design the most colorful, original Mission Viejo Library card, then listen up: The Mission Viejo Library has launched a contest calling on imaginative youth to design a children’s library card and a teen card. Grand prize winners in each category will enjoy a Farrell’s Zoo Ice Cream party for 10 [...]
Young and old alike encouraged to take advantage of low-cost cardiac screenings
Teens, parents and people of all ages are encouraged to consider having a low-cost cardiac screening that could make the difference between life and death. The City of Mission Viejo will once again host the non-profit Heartfelt Cardiac Projects organization, which will offer cardiac screening at the City’s Montanoso Recreation Center from 3 p.m. to [...]
Police investigating crimes that happened Thursday
A man, who may be responsible for numerous crimes in the area, was arrested Thursday after a homeowner chased him down. The incident happened around noon when a victim of vandalism spotted Hollian Hannah, 29, driving a stolen vehicle on his residential street. About an hour later, Hannah was seen near the side yard of [...]
Police seek public’s help in camera store heist
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two African American men who stole $15,000-$20,000 worth of camera equipment from a Mission Viejo store on Thursday. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m., when deputies responded to an audible alarm at OC Camera located at 27680 Marguerite Parkway. When they arrived, the deputies found a window [...]
