City flags lowered to half-staff through Sunday
The City of Mission Viejo has lowered all flags at City facilities to half-staff until sunset Sunday, September 16. The gesture, a Presidential proclamation, comes after the U.S. ambassador to Libya and other Americans were killed in a fiery attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. The attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens came on [...]
Celebrate rhythm, fun September 22
Children ages 3 and over are invited to rock the Mission Viejo Civic Center with One World Rhythm on Saturday, September 22. One World Rhythm provides interactive music entertainment for schools, libraries, churches, events, community centers and such. Guests will have hands-on fun using percussion instruments while trained facilitators lead them in interactive musical activities. [...]
Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 11
Local Boy and Girl Scouts and the City of Mission Viejo will host a Patriot Day ceremony on Tuesday, September 11 at the Mission Viejo Civic Center. Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of those killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. City Staff will also lower City, [...]
Gourmet food truck, live entertainment at Friday’s Farmers Market
When you drop by the Mission Viejo Farmers Market on Friday be sure to take a taste of the Tasting Spoon. The gourmet food truck of Chef Joe Youkhan features mouth-watering Italian comfort food. With vast experience in the fine dining scene including positions at Saratoga Grill, the Ritz-Carlton and Chat Noir, Joe has been [...]
Mission Viejo Community Health Fair attracted hundreds
Roughly 200 people attended the Mission Viejo Community Health Fair on July 13. The event, which is part of a City effort to promote Mission Viejo’s role as a Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) city, attracted folks of all ages who took advantage of services and information designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. Some had [...]
Support Our Troops car wash, pancake breakfast Saturday
Get your car washed and enjoy some pancakes and hot dogs for a good cause on Saturday, July 14. 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 [...]
Mission Viejo remembers, honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Santee of Mission Viejo was 21 when he died serving his country on April 14, 2007. He is one of 58 soldiers honored on the American Heroes Tribute banners on display in the Civic Center courtyard. During the City’s Memorial Day ceremony, young Army Reservists saluted Santee’s banner and others [...]
Memorial Day ceremony set for May 28
The public is invited to commemorate Memorial Day with a special ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 200 Civic Center. The poignant ceremony will include keynote speaker Lt. Colonel Thomas Savage of the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division. The Civic Center courtyard will feature the [...]
Kershaw Garden Gallery featured at Mission Viejo Farmers Market Friday
Something new is coming to the Mission Viejo Farmers Market every third Friday of the month, starting May 18. Patrons will delight in the talents of Orange County’s amazing artisans and performers in the Kershaw Garden Gallery at the Mission Viejo Civic Center. Featuring handcrafted items, one-of-a-kind works of art, live performances and family entertainment [...]
Hundreds flock to petting zoo Saturday
The Kershaw Garden at the Mission Viejo Civic Center on Saturday was transformed into a fun-filled petting zoo that attracted more than 300 youngsters and their parents. Under warm sunny skies, children had fun interacting with farm animals that included an Alpaca, sheep, pig, a wagon full of bunnies, two ducklings, Chinese chickens and a [...]
