Enjoy Moms Night Out with popular author April 11
Save the date for “Moms Night Out” on Thursday, April 11 with “mocktails,” hors d’oeuvres and Suzanne Evans, author of “Machiavelli for Moms.” The fun begins at 7 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. In “Machiavelli for Moms,” Evans offers one woman’s unorthodox solution to the messy, chaotic, and confusing [...]
Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Great Dictator’ is March’s Movie of Character
The public is invited to enjoy the classic film, “The Great Dictator” on Sunday, March 17 at Mission Viejo City Hall. The G-rated film is sponsored by the City’s Community of Character Committee. The film airs at 2 p.m. just after the committee’s Chili Cook-off (click here for details). The movie coincides with March’s character [...]
Mission Viejo is seeking Cassandra Clare’s biggest fan
If you are Cassandra Clare’s biggest fan, now’s your chance to have an up-close-and-personal meeting with the New York Times bestselling author of urban fantasy novels. Clare will appear in Mission Viejo on Friday, March 22 to discuss the highly anticipated final book in her steampunk fantasy trilogy, “Clockwork Princess.” The program starts at 6 p.m. [...]
Celebrated guitarist to appear in Lord of the Strings concert Saturday
Adrain Legg, a celebrated guitarist praised worldwide for his incredible talent, will appear in the Lord of the Strings concert in Mission Viejo on Saturday, February 16. This exciting concert begins at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center. Legg is a true innovator of the instrument [...]
‘Miracle’ hockey team is February’s free Movie of Character
The public is invited to enjoy the inspiring film “Miracle” on Sunday, February 17 at Mission Viejo City Hall. The PG-rated film, which airs at 2 p.m., is sponsored by the City’s Community of Character Committee. The movie coincides with February’s character trait of “unity.” The film recounts the true story of the 1980 American [...]
Enjoy free Movie of Character Sunday
The public is invited to enjoy the heartwarming film, “The Sound of Music” on Sunday, December 16 at Mission Viejo City Hall. The G-rated film, which airs at 2 p.m., is sponsored by the City’s Community of Character Committee. The movie coincides with December’s character trait of “caring.” Considered by many to be the world’s [...]
‘The Sound of Music’ is December’s Movie of Character
The public is invited to enjoy the heartwarming film, “The Sound of Music” on Sunday, December 16 at Mission Viejo City Hall. The G-rated film, which airs at 2 p.m., is sponsored by the City’s Community of Character Committee. The movie coincides with December’s character trait of “caring.” Considered by many to be the world’s [...]
Businesses expand and are moving to Mission Viejo
The following represents some recent business activity in the City. Soccerloco and A Snail’s Pace Running Shop are moving from Laguna Hills to Mission Viejo’s Alicia Towne Plaza on Alicia Parkway near the I-5 this fall. Soccerloco retail store will open Friday in a 4,547-square-foot space at 24451 Alicia Parkway. Soccerloco (formerly known as Soccer [...]
Don’t miss ‘Gratitude with Attitude November 3
Enjoy an entertaining Thanksgiving show “Gratitude with Attitude” when Flights of Fantasy Story Theatre visits Mission Viejo on Saturday, November 3. Children ages 4 and older are invited to this fun-filled free program that takes place in two performances at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. [...]
Students learning about government through fun, educational tours
Students, scouts and groups are making a habit of taking field trips to City Hall to learn about City government firsthand. Recently, third-grade students from Mission Viejo Christian School toured the Mission Viejo Civic Center with Council Member Trish Kelley. They met staff and learned about City operations and government as part of their third-grade [...]
