Castille Elementary School Camp Invention Program
Registration is available for Castille Elementary School’s Camp Invention Program, which is designed to engage kids in problem solving, inventing and more. The weeklong program takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 24-28 on the campus at 24042 Vía La Coruna. Camp Invention is a summer enrichment program that immerses children entering grades [...]
Internet Safety Presentation for parents April 23
Parents and guardians are invited to a special Internet Safety Presentation on Tuesday, April 23 at Capistrano Valley High School. The presentation for parents and guardians only is at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s small gym at 26301 Via Escolar. The Internet Safety Presentation will be led by Orange County’s Child Exploitation Task Force, a [...]
Registration now available for College for Kids
Registration is now available for Saddleback College’s popular “College for Kids” program, which gives kids ages 7-17 a chance to experience college life. Through the program, young students will have the opportunity to take acting, art, chess, computers, film and animation, history, languages, manners, math, modeling, music, reading, science, sports, study skills, theatre, writing and [...]
Saddleback College’s Professors of the Year named
Saddleback College named Dr. Scott Fier, Farida Gabdrakhmanova and Melinda Smith as 2013 Professors of the Year. The professors were nominated by their students and will be honored by the South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees on April 29. Saddleback’s Professor of the Year is 20-year college veteran Scott Fier. One student [...]
Exotic animals will visit Mission Viejo Saturday, April 6
Children ages 4 and over are invited to “take a walk on the wild side” with exotic animals during a special presentation by Wild Wonders, a wildlife education organization. The fun takes place in two shows at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic [...]
New doggy day camp opens, preschool to follow
The following information reflects some recent business activity and news in Mission Viejo. Forever Puppy now open Forever Puppy, a family-owned and operated doggy day camp and boarding facility opened at 24002 Via Fabricante, Suite 402. The 1,835-square-foot space includes two areas for day camp – one where dogs can play and interact with other [...]
Registration available for two fun-filled spring break camps
The City of Mission Viejo is hosting two fun-filled spring break camps in April for kids ages 6-12 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The camps, facilitated by Young Rembrandts, include the Safari Explorers from April 1-4 and the Astronaut Camp, which follows April 8-11. The camps fit the [...]
Exciting art programs will spark kids’ creativity
If you are a student who enjoys tapping your creative side, then register today for some exciting art classes that kick off next month. Award-winning local artist Renee Keady will teach students ages 6-12 the fundamentals of art Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. beginning April 23 at the Norman P. Murray Community [...]
Learn about Honest Abe’s Anglican ancestors in free presentation March 16
The public is invited to “Honest Abe’s Ancestors” lecture at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 16. Led by local historian Dr. Jenny Rose, the illustrated presentation will follow the trail of these early Lincolns from the villages of East Anglia to Hingham, Massachusetts. The free presentation takes place in the Civic Center Council Chamber at [...]
Volunteers sought for Look Good Feel Better program
The American Cancer Society is seeking local volunteers for its “Look Good Feel Better” program. Look Good Feel Better teaches women with cancer beauty techniques to help manage their appearance related to the side effects of undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other forms of treatment. It is designed to give them confidence and boost their spirits. [...]
