Composting made easy Saturday
The City of Mission Viejo and Waste Management are teaming up to host free compost workshops for residents Saturday, May 18 at Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way. Composting is a simple and natural way to turn your yard and food waste into valuable organic fertilizer for your garden. On Saturday, compost and vermi-composting containers [...]
Mission Viejo named ‘Tree City USA’ for 14th straight year
With picturesque parks, open space and tree-lined neighborhoods, Mission Viejo has been named a “Tree City USA” community by the Arbor Day Foundation – the 14th year the City has received the national recognition for its commitment to urban forestry. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, a non-profit, environmental [...]
OCTA seeking public’s input about ways to get to Metrolink stations
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is embarking on an effort to improve non-motorized access (on foot or bike) to and from Orange County’s Metrolink stations. OCTA is asking for the community’s help in identifying barriers to walking and bicycling, and wants to hear your ideas for improvements. Here are two ways you can participate: [...]
Newly renovated Tennis Pavilion at the Marguerite Recreation Center opens to the community Monday
The City is gearing up for the “soft” opening of its newly renovated Tennis Pavilion at the Marguerite Recreation Center on Monday, August 27. The grand opening celebration will follow in the fall. The Tennis Pavilion at the Marguerite Tennis Center is flanked by the world-famous Nadadores Aquatics Center and the Mission Viejo Family YMCA. [...]
Mission Viejo recognized by Orange County Business Council Thursday
The Orange County Business Council on Thursday recognized the City for its outstanding “green” efforts during the council’s Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Awards reception. The City continues to be a leader in the implementation of environmentally sound policies, practices and procedures. The City’s Green Building and Energy Efficiency Program encourages residents and businesses [...]
Free Energy Code Training for Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors
The City of Mission Viejo Building Services Division is hosting a free Energy Code Training for plans examiners and building inspectors on November 8, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Saddleback Room 1 at City Hall. Building energy codes are complex. This new, hands-on course strives to provide plans examiners and building inspectors [...]
City begins second phase of energy efficient retrofit project
In an effort to save energy and money, the City began installing energy efficient security lighting Monday outside the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center in Oso Viejo Park. The City is retrofitting the existing high-pressure sodium lighting to a much more energy efficient, warm LED (light-emitting diode) lighting. The new lighting is expected [...]
Newhart Middle School to host first Earth Day Festival April 22
Students in the Newhart Middle School Green Club, the ASB (Associated Student Body), and the Newhart PTA are taking the lead in hosting an Earth Day festival to raise community awareness of the importance of going green. The festival is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 in the middle school’s courtyard at 25001 [...]
