Adventures in Reading ventriloquist shows July 7
Don’t miss the fun when Mission Viejo Library’s SummerREAD 2012 kicks off its special children’s programs with “Adventures in Reading” on Saturday, July 7. Ventriloquist Jim Adams, a professional entertainer with Walt Disney Productions for over 12 years, will use his wacky cast of characters to captivate audience members with his wit and humor while [...]
Students donate funds to Mission Viejo Animal Services Center in teacher’s name
A longtime volunteer at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, Megan Sommers believes in giving her time and affection to the homeless dogs and cats. So much so, she often talks about the friendly animals to her 2nd grade students at Ladera Elementary. Remembering their teacher’s fondness for animals, the students recently pooled their resources [...]
Mission Viejo backyard citrus threatened by devastating disease
The public should be aware of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), an insect pest that has been discovered in South County and is a threat to California’s backyard and commercially grown citrus. The ACP is a tiny flying insect that transmits a bacterial disease called huanglongbing (HLB) to citrus trees. Trees infected with the HLB [...]
Save the date for Community Health Fair in July
The City will host a Community Health Fair on Friday, July 13 during the Mission Viejo Farmers Market. The fair will feature a cornucopia of things to encourage a healthy and fit lifestyle. For example, folks can see a preview showing of “The Weight of a Nation,” a new HBO film on the obesity epidemic. [...]
Filing period for municipal office starts July 16
The filing period to run for municipal office opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 16. City Council Candidate Nomination Papers are available for two 4-year terms during the nomination period that ends on Friday, Aug. 3. The Municipal Election takes place on Nov. 6. The incumbents currently holding the two seats up for election [...]
Don’t miss programs catering to all ages at Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
Registration is available for a host of programs, classes taking place this month at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Today’s Look with Make-Up Leila Saab, a professional make-up artist, will demonstrate how to effectively use current products for the “look you like” in a special class at 10 a.m. [...]
Amateur Radio Field Day June 23, 24
The South Orange County Radio Association will host a communication exercise Saturday and Sunday that is meant to sharpen emergency skills and introduce the public to emergency portable operations. The local 24-hour exercise starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday and runs through 11 a.m. Sunday at Gilleran Park, 24960 Felipe Road. Amateur radio operators (hams) [...]
