Semi-finalists to battle it out Friday in Mission Viejo’s Got Talent competition
Eight semi-finalists in the Mission Viejo’s Got Talent competition will compete Friday, May 17 for the chance to perform at the June Relay For Life of Mission Viejo. The 4th annual Mission Viejo’s Got Talent Semi-Finals competition kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Doors [...]
Summer newsletter now online featuring upcoming events, activities
The City’s summer Leisure Time publication is now available online, offering detailed information about upcoming special events and exciting programs and classes that span the next few months. The publication, available at www.cityofmissionviejo.org, features information on an array of community activities and events like the Relay For Life at Saddleback College June 1-2; DAWG Walk [...]
Internet sensation visits Mission Viejo May 22
Kaleb Nation might be considered the “Doogie Howser” of the entertainment field. He hosted his first radio show at age 14 and a nationally syndicated program by the time he was 17. His first novel, “The Farfield Curse,” was published three years later at age 20. He has created websites that have received over a [...]
Orange County International Triathlon Sunday, May 19
Hundreds of athletes from Orange County and across the nation are expected to take part in the Orange County International Triathlon in Mission Viejo on Sunday, May 19. The event is Orange County’s only Olympic distance triathlon. The race kicks off at 7 a.m. and ends by 10:30 a.m. The race consists of a 1-mile [...]
Make a donation for a footprint today
Take a step to help fight cancer by making a donation for a Relay For Life “footprint” that will benefit the American Cancer Society. The City of Mission Viejo is selling footprint-shaped cards for a buck at the Sierra, Montanoso, and Felipe recreation centers as well as the Marguerite Tennis Pavilion, library, Norman P. Murray [...]
Six authors of popular teen books to appear in Mission Viejo May 18
Make plans for when the West Coast tour featuring six world-renowned authors of popular teen books stops in Mission Viejo on Saturday, May 18. This one-of-a-kind author presentation begins at 3 p.m. in the Mission Viejo Library Friends Room at 100 Civic Center. “Body Finder” author Kimberly Derting will discuss her latest book in her [...]
Jazz concert May 11 will honor 20-year music instructor
A special concert by the La Paz Jazz Ensemble with award-winning trumpeter Tony Guerrero on Saturday will celebrate a man who has inspired local students for two decades. The La Paz Jazz Ensemble Big Band Jazz Concert and Dance is at 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center [...]
Award-winning author returns to Mission Viejo Mother’s Day
Make it a Mother’s Day to remember with award-winning author Eoin Colfer who’s appearing in the City’s popular Writers Present program on Sunday, May 12. Best known to young readers for his action-packed fantasy series, “Artemis Fowl,” this charismatic writer wowed the crowd during his last visit in 2011. On Sunday, Colfer will discuss the [...]
‘Mulan’ is May’s Movie of Character
The public is invited to enjoy the animated Disney classic film, “Mulan” on Sunday, May 19 at Mission Viejo City Hall. The G- rated film, which airs at 2 p.m., is sponsored by the City’s Community of Character Committee. The movie coincides with May’s character trait of “moral courage.” Inspired by an ancient Chinese folk [...]
Saddleback Art League Spring Reflections exhibit on display at library
The Saddleback Art League Spring “Reflections” exhibit is on display at the Mission Viejo Library, 100 Civic Center. The exhibit features winning pieces of the 14th Annual All-Media Fine Art Exhibition that was judged by Jean Stern, executive director of the Irvine Museum. The colorful collection features artist and master artist categories with oil/acrylic on [...]
