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By mvlife on April 23, 2012
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. The next training session takes place on August 16. After training, these “modern-day Good Samaritans” are called to provide comfort to people affected by crisis and emergency situations. [...]
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By mvlife on April 9, 2012
Mission Viejo will celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28 on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Volunteers are sought to take part in planting activities at Oso Viejo Park and along the trail. [...]
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By mvlife on March 15, 2012
Volunteers 16 years of age and older are sought for Mission Viejo’s spectacular two-day Arts Alive Festival May 5-6. This spectacular spring event takes place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green and at [...]
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By mvlife on February 14, 2012
Amanda Bassett is no stranger to pain. Over the past couple of years, she has endured blisters, a bloody ankle and aches and pains so deep to the core. But none of that matters when she crosses the finish line. For the third straight year, Amanda is planning to run the LA Marathon on March [...]
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By mvlife on January 4, 2012
Groups, businesses, organizations and individuals interested in forming teams for the 2012 Mission Viejo Relay For Life are invited to the January 19 Kick-Off Team meeting at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. The meeting, which takes place at 6 p.m., includes door prizes and is designed to prompt awareness, participation and educate [...]
Posted in Events, News, Volunteering | Tagged american cancer society, cancer awareness, city of mission viejo, fundraising, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog, Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, relay for life, Saddleback college
By mvlife on December 14, 2011
A lost dog was rescued, nursed back to health and reunited with his family for the holidays thanks to the efforts of a Good Samaritan, a nonprofit group and caring City staff. A Good Samaritan found Gizmo and brought him to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on November 22. The dog was scared, cold [...]
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By mvlife on October 31, 2011
Cruise down and join Boy Scout Troop Post 862 at their annual Pancake Breakfast and Car Cruise to benefit local veterans who are served by the American Legion. Automobile enthusiasts will get a nice dose of nostalgia with a variety of classic cars on display and a complete pancake breakfast is just $5 per meal. [...]
Posted in Food, News, Things To Do, Volunteering | Tagged american legion, Boy Scouts, car show, city of mission viejo, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog, Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, pancakes, veterans
By mvlife on September 20, 2011
Armed with trash bags and a desire to benefit the environment, more than 130 volunteers on Sept. 17 helped to remove roughly 600 pounds of trash along Oso Creek during Mission Viejo’s 10th Inner Coastal Clean Up Day. Mission Viejo’s clean-up site was one of more than 800 sites throughout the state and one of [...]
Posted in Conservation, News, Volunteering | Tagged Boy Scouts, Brownies, city of mission viejo, girl scouts, inner coastal clean up day, Lion's Heart, Mission Viejo, mission viejo information, mission viejo life, mission viejo nadadores, mission viejo news, mission viejo official blog
By mvlife on September 16, 2011
Community groups, students, churches, families, businesses and individuals are sought to help remove trash and debris from local creeks, watersheds, trails and neighborhoods on Saturday, September 17. The public is invited to participate in the annual Inner-Coastal and Watershed Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon in Mission Viejo. The City’s clean-up event takes place [...]
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By mvlife on September 14, 2011
You can help support Mission Viejo’s adopted Marines by giving a percentage of your grocery shopping bill to the cause. The Mission Viejo Marines & Sailors Adoption Committee has joined forces with the Mission Viejo Community Foundation and Ralphs Community Partners program to benefit the Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division. Simply visit www.ralphs.com [...]
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