By mvlife on February 8, 2012
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.” Join us Friday, March 2 for a special program as we celebrate the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day and the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. Our program for children 6 and older will [...]
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By mvlife on January 16, 2012
Mary Jane Clark, the New York Times bestselling author of the “Wedding Cake Mystery” series will appear in the first Writers Present program of the new year on January 27. Mary Jane, who has authored 12 other novels, will discuss her second book – “The Look of Love” – in the series at 3 p.m. [...]
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By mvlife on October 8, 2011
In a display fitting of the beloved creator of “The Heroes of Olympus” series, Rick Riordan entered the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park Saturday atop a chariot pulled by four burly Roman guards with 3,500 fans wildly cheering him on. The “Bunker Nine” stage designed by Saddleback College students set the backdrop for Riordan’s [...]
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By mvlife on October 7, 2011
Brian Selznick, winner of the prestigious “Caldecott Medal,” will appear in the City’s popular Writers Present Program on Thursday, October 20. Selznick’s 7 p.m. appearance is in the Sycamore Room at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The event is expected to attract hundreds of fans of all ages. Selznick is an [...]
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By mvlife on October 5, 2011
Two students from the Saddleback College Theatre Arts Department are building a special set that will be featured during Saturday’s Mission Viejo appearance of Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan. Like master set designers, Heather McLain and Zack Lapinski are building a special set boasting limestone wall, hanging tools and more – to emulate the Cabin [...]
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By mvlife on October 5, 2011
With excitement buzzing about Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan’s upcoming appearance in Mission Viejo, tickets for the October 8 “Son of Neptune” sold out like hotcakes. People who purchased their tickets at the Mission Viejo Library, A Whale of a Tale Bookstore or through the City’s online eConnect but haven’t picked them up can do [...]
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By mvlife on October 1, 2011
If Linda Evans ever doubted her timeless star power, Saturday’s Readers’ Festival served as a vivid reminder that her adoring fans are many. Evans headlined the 3rd annual Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival, which attracted thousands, and introduced her new memoir “Recipes For Life” ahead of its release date just for the City’s event. With eyes [...]
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By mvlife on September 30, 2011
The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center will be closed for normal activities Saturday while the fun-filled Readers’ Festival takes place. The Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival, featuring celebrities and bestselling authors, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oso Viejo Park and Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The [...]
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By mvlife on September 26, 2011
The City is gearing up for the third annual Mission Viejo’s Reader’s Festival on Saturday, October 1, a free fun-filled event that brings books to life and is expected to attract thousands from this fair City and beyond. The Readers’ Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oso Viejo Community Park and the [...]
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By mvlife on September 23, 2011
While savoring a stroll along the picturesque Oso Creek Trail, trail users can also learn about the 13 talented, renowned authors taking part in the 3rd annual Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival on October 1. The City has put up posters of the authors on 30 x 30 easels in the “Celebration Garden” along the trail. [...]
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