City of Mission Viejo to host enrollment for lifesaving study next month
The American Cancer Society is seeking people across the nation who want to make a direct impact in the fight against cancer. The Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) will pave the way for the next generation of cancer research. The City of Mission Viejo has teamed up with the American Cancer Society in the battle against [...]
Low-cost Vaccination/Microchip Clinic October 17
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Wednesday, October 17 will host a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo pet owners only. The clinic will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 28095 Hillcrest. Dog vaccines include Rabies $8; DHPP $21; Corona $15; Bordetella $20; K9 [...]
Mission Viejo resident exemplifies responsibility
Ally Herbers is a 10-year-old resident who takes dog ownership and care to heart. In fact, this young lady is solely responsible for her family’s two adopted dogs, Ozzy and Roxy. For her dedication to these loyal canine family members and desire to share the joy of pet adoption with others, Ally represents “responsibility,” the [...]
Mission Viejo coach receives highest honor bestowed
Mission Viejo wheelchair tennis coach Jason Harnett received the Order of Ikkos medal – the most prestigious award a coach can receive at the Olympic or Paralympic Games. The award, also bestowed on Coach Dan James of Minneapolis, came from two players who yesterday were named the “USA Paralympic Team of the Year.” The Order [...]
Soccer workshop for parents, players will feature World Cup, Olympic soccer champ
The Mission Viejo-based Saddleback United Soccer Club will host a workshop for local parents and athletes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. It will feature former World Cup and Olympic soccer player Joy Fawcett along with Positive Coaching Alliance. The [...]
Music legends will perform in Mission Viejo Friday to promote world peace
Legendary blues/rock musicians – current or former band members with Toto, Asia, Eric Clapton, Guns N’ Roses, Dave Matthews Band, Carole King, Billy Preston, Sergio Mendes, and many others – are forming a new all-star band to promote world peace through music. They will combine with internationally-renowned musicians from across the globe to launch a [...]
Volunteers collect hundreds of pounds of trash Saturday
More than 200 volunteers helped to remove roughly 400 pounds of trash along Oso Creek during Mission Viejo’s 11th Inner Coastal Clean Up Day on Saturday. Mission Viejo’s clean-up site was one of more than 800 sites throughout the state and one of more than 50 sites in Orange County. Inner Coastal Clean Up Day [...]
One-handed former Major League Baseball pitcher will inspire the community October 14
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott was born 44 years ago without a right hand, but dreamt of being a big athlete as a boy. In his autobiography, “Imperfect: an Improbable Life,” co-written with Tim Brown, Abbott motivates readers to find something they love and go after it – with all of their heart. [...]
