BLTs on the Village Green each Wednesday in June
If you want to tone up your tush, join City fitness instructor Mark Thorndyke for “BLTs (butt, legs and thighs) on the Village Green” every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. June 5 through June 26. Folks will get a free fitness lesson on how to properly use the stationary exercise equipment located in [...]
Save the date for Emerging Drug Trends presentation this summer
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department this summer will host several presentations throughout the county that will focus on drug trends involving youth. In Mission Viejo, the presentation will take place on August 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The “Emerging Drug Trends” [...]
Cancer survivors, caregivers sought for fun-filled dinner May 23
Cancer survivors and caregivers are sought to take part in a special dinner on Thursday, May 23 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. This “Wild West showdown against cancer dinner” is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 24932 Veterans Way. Cancer survivors, caregivers and a guest are invited and encouraged to [...]
City to host Blood Drive June 7
The public is invited to donate blood for the American Red Cross during the City’s blood drive on Friday, June 7. The blood drive is from noon to 6 p.m. in City Hall’s Saddleback Room at 200 Civic Center. Participants will receive a coupon for Wahoo’s and two tickets for the LA Galaxy. The need [...]
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 [...]
Teams sought for June 1-2 Relay For Life event
About 248 registered participants and 42 teams have already raised $59,200 for the June 1-2 Mission Viejo-based Relay For Life at Saddleback College. With the countdown on to the American Cancer Society event, organizers are hopeful Relay will raise $113,000 for this worthy cause. More teams are sought to take part in this fun-filled overnight [...]
Community blood drive set for May 9
The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 will host a blood drive May 9 to benefit the American Red Cross. The blood drive is from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 25092 Marguerite Parkway. The need for blood is constant and the public’s contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply, according [...]
Two-part series focused on combating prescription drug abuse
In an ongoing effort to combat prescription drug abuse in local youth, the City of Mission Viejo will host a two-part presentation this month focused on the reality of a growing, deadly trend. The presentations are part of a quarterly series designed to educate parents of teens and younger children. On May 8 at 7 [...]
Wellness exhibitors are sought for summer Community Health Fair
Exhibitors are sought to take part in the Mission Viejo Community Health Fair on August 31. The Community Health Fair will take from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Local wellness businesses and providers are invited to display their healthy programs and products during the [...]
Three-month recreation, fitness and tennis passes available starting May 24
If you want to get in shape for the summer, try a new sport or have resolved to be fit, purchase the City’s non-refundable 3-month pass to its Recreation, Fitness and Tennis Centers that’s available beginning May 24. You can opt for the 3-month Recreation Center summer pass, which is valid for the Montanoso and [...]
