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 planting project puts scout in line for Eagle Scout ranking
Justin Chow is a determined young man who knows what it takes to reach the top. In fact, a community planting project he recently finished has put him in line to obtain the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. For Justin’s Eagle Scout project, this scout with [...]
Longtime Police Services volunteer will be recognized April 19
Clifford McKinley, a longtime Police Services volunteer, will be recognized for his outstanding contributions to the community during the Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Luncheon on April 19. OneOC’s annual luncheon at the Disneyland Hotel recognizes individual, group and corporate team volunteers for their dedicated service to Orange County. Volunteers build a stronger, more vibrant community, [...]
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. [...]
City to host blood drive
The public is invited to donate blood for the American Red Cross during the City’s blood drive on Friday, February 22. The blood drive is from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in City Hall’s Saddleback Room at 200 Civic Center. “Each donation helps to save up to three lives, so it is very important to [...]
Community Center volunteers honored for outstanding service
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Mission Viejo and more than 100 dedicated individuals were honored Sunday for giving their hearts and time to this community. With a “Bring Light to the Community” theme, the City’s 23rd annual senior volunteer recognition event at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center honored folks who have dedicated [...]
Volunteers sought to participate in World Book Night
In honor of World Book Night in April, the Mission Viejo Library is seeking residents interested in taking part in an effort to distribute free books to schools and local organizations like South County Outreach to benefit the less fortunate. On World Book Night, book lovers across the country will help promote reading by going [...]
Mission Viejo Library invites residents to make snowflakes for Sandy Hook
In the wake of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, many people are asking how they can help. The Mission Viejo Library is supporting an effort by the Connecticut Parent Teacher Student Association (more info) to collect snowflakes to help the students of Sandy Hook Elementary have a “winter wonderland” [...]
Mission Viejo to host enrollment for lifesaving study Thursday, Saturday
The City of Mission Viejo has teamed up with the American Cancer Society to host enrollment for folks interested in participating in a lifesaving study from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25 and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, [...]
Good Samaritan volunteers sought for Trauma Intervention Program
The Trauma Intervention Program, TIP, is looking for caring volunteers to participate in a training program to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events. Registration is now available for the next training session that takes place in February. After training, these “modern-day Good Samaritans” are called to provide comfort to people affected [...]
