Classes, programs and events abound in May at Community Center
Mark your calendar for a host of programs, classes and events offered by the City of Mission Viejo in May at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Keep Your Driver’s License workshop Reservations are available for the “Keep Your Driver’s License” workshop May 3 designed to help seniors pass and [...]
Free Compost Giveaway as part of Earth, Arbor Day celebration Saturday
The City will host a free compost giveaway starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 28 in the parking lot of Oso Viejo Park and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The compost giveaway is part of Mission Viejo’s Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration that runs until noon at [...]
Saddleback College to host free Career Workshops, Career Fair next week
The 2012 Recruit OC Job & Internship Fair will be held at Saddleback College on Thursday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature more than 40 employers recruiting prospective employees. Leading up to the fair, the college will host free lunchtime workshops that will give job seekers the opportunity to gather [...]
See highly anticipated film and have a burger to benefit a great cause
If you’re planning to join the legions of eager fans anticipating Marvel’s “The Avengers” release on May 4, be sure to see a special screening of the film at the Laguna Hills Mall to benefit a great cause. The mall theater will host a special showing at 9 p.m. of the movie that stars Robert [...]
Impressive art exhibit now on display at Mission Viejo Library
The Mission Viejo Library is featuring an incredible art exhibit by local students and two exceptional artists. The exhibit boasts the creative work of children ages 12 and over in the “Art Encounters” painting program along with the talents of Prerana Kulkarni and Bill Knauer. Prerana is a software engineer by profession but has enjoyed [...]
Earthquake serves as a reminder for need to be prepared
The 3.9-magnitude earthquake that rattled the area on Monday resulted in no reports of damage or injuries in Mission Viejo, but it serves as a reminder of the need to be prepared for earthquakes and emergencies in general. The following information from ready.gov are things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your [...]
Boy Scout organized several volunteers in planting project
Scott Stephan spent a recent Saturday working to beautify a neighborhood slope area along Camalote street, while putting himself in line to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. The dedicated member of Boy Scout Troop 708 led a team of [...]
Teen facing charges of residential burglary
A teenager who burglarized some homes on the border of Lake Forest and Mission Viejo is facing charges of residential burglary after being arrested last Thursday. The burglar, a male teen, who wore blue jeans and a plaid hooded sweatshirt, was burglarizing a home just before 2 p.m. when the homeowner returned. The resident recognized [...]
Hundreds flock to petting zoo Saturday
The Kershaw Garden at the Mission Viejo Civic Center on Saturday was transformed into a fun-filled petting zoo that attracted more than 300 youngsters and their parents. Under warm sunny skies, children had fun interacting with farm animals that included an Alpaca, sheep, pig, a wagon full of bunnies, two ducklings, Chinese chickens and a [...]
Drop off food to benefit the less fortunate at Mission Viejo Library
If you would like to help local families in need, then drop off some canned or non-perishable food items at the Mission Viejo Library, which serves as a drop-point for South County Outreach. Food barrels are conveniently located near the entrance to the library at 100 Civic Center. Most-needed canned and non-perishable items include peanut butter; [...]
