Community raises $20K for adopted Marines, Sailors
It was President Ronald Reagan who once said: “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don’t have that problem.” Indeed, our Marines and members of the armed forces epitomize that quote each and every day as they continue to fight for and protect our [...]
Marine Toy Drive underway
The Mission Viejo Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee launched its annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the children of the Marines and Sailors of Headquarters Battalion at Camp Pendleton. The public can support Mission Viejo’s adopted troops by dropping of an unwrapped toy in specifically marked boxes at City Hall, 200 Civic Center; the library, [...]
Support Our Troops in final car wash fundraiser of the year
If you want to get your car washed and support a great cause, then head to the Mission Viejo Civic Center on Saturday, August 11 for the final “Support Our Troops” car wash and pancake breakfast of the year. Hosted by the Marines & Sailors Adoption Committee, the car wash is from 10 a.m. to [...]
Car wash raises thousands for City’s adopted troops
Roughly $3,650 was raised during a car wash July 14 to benefit the Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division. Hosted by the City’s Marines & Sailors Adoption Committee, the car wash attracted more than 100 cars and residents who were only too eager to support the cause. They chatted with Marines who washed their [...]
Marine car wash nets $3K for City’s adopted troops
A car wash hosted by the City’s Marines & Sailors Adoption Committee on Saturday raised $3,000 to benefit the Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division. Several Marines and Sailors from Communication Company Bravo, a division of the Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division, washed 150-plus cars at the Mission Viejo Civic Center. They [...]
Support Our Troops Car Wash, Pancake Breakfast set for June 9
Get your car washed and enjoy some pancakes and hot dogs for a good cause on Saturday, June 9. The City’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee is hosting the “Support Our Troops” car wash and pancake breakfast to benefit members of the Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the [...]
Car wash fundraiser for City’s adopted troops June 9
The City’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee will host a car wash on Saturday, June 9 to benefit Mission Viejo’s adopted troops. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center parking lot, 200 Civic Center. Folks will have the chance to buy T-shirts, caps, military coins, dog tags [...]
Cookie drive launched for City’s adopted Marines and Sailors
The City’s Marine Adoption Committee is once again seeking cookie donations to distribute to military members and their families during the committee’s annual spring Family Day at Lake Mission Viejo. Cookie drives over the past two years have netted about 14,000 cookies from residents who heeded the call to celebrate April’s character quality of “service” [...]
Marine families showered with baby gifts, love
More than 40 moms and expectant moms were showered with baby items and gifts during a special baby shower the City’s Marine Adoption Committee held this month at Camp Pendleton. The committee, which supports the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion, First Marine Division with programs throughout the year, made baby baskets for 43 expectant mothers or [...]
Baby basket donations sought for Marine families
The City’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee is seeking donated baby items for expecting Marine and Sailor families with the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion of the First Marine Division. Generous community donations of diapers, blankets, shampoo, lotion, oil, wipes, new or gently used clothing, powder, body wash, bubble bath, towels, washcloths and diaper rash cream [...]
