Learn about the ‘Jewel of the Missions’ in fine art lecture Friday
The public is invited to enjoy “A Look at the History of Mission San Juan Capistrano,” an illustrated fine art lecture by Jean Stern on Friday, September 14. The fascinating free lecture, sponsored by the Saddleback Art League, is at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center. Stern, a recognized authority [...]
Saturday’s drive-thru document shredding a ‘win-win’ for residents and environment
Hundreds of residents and business owners took part in the City’s fourth annual drive-thru document shredding event Saturday, which resulted in more than 14 tons of paper shred and cardboard recycled. The event, hosted by Mission Viejo Police Services Crime Prevention Unit and the City, provided residents with a quick and easy solution to their [...]
Saddleback College to commemorate 11th anniversary of 9/11
In honor of the victims of September 11, 2001 and those who died in subsequent action, Saddleback College will host a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at its Veterans Memorial at noon on Tuesday. Lt. Chris Wilson, Chief of Mission Viejo Police Services, will serve as keynote speaker. The half-hour tribute will include a moment of silence [...]
Local actors will present ‘Crimes of the Heart’ Sept. 13-15
Mission Viejo High School Drama will present the comedy “Crimes of the Heart” September 13-15 at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Theater, 25025 Chrisanta Drive. The play by Beth Henley is directed by alumni Christopher Hixson and stars Amanda Wexler, Megan Dorsey, Audrey Huerlin, Robert Augustine, Noah Mattison and Taylor Shook. At the [...]
Registration available for Parent Project that begins September 25
Parents are invited to take part in the Parent Project program that is designed to help children grow into safe and capable adults. For the last several years, the City of Mission Viejo has offered the 10-week program that was created for parents with difficult or out-of-control adolescent children. Developed over a 20-year-period, the curriculum [...]


