Tickets available for high school jazz band fundraiser event
The Mission Viejo High School Jazz Band will host its annual fundraiser “Jazz Under the Stars” on Friday, June 7. The fundraiser will take place at 6:30 p.m. at a local home. Guests will enjoy fine music outdoors while dining on a delectable dinner and dessert. Cost is $15. Proceeds will benefit the jazz band. [...]
Drama students to perform children’s musical Thursday, Friday
Mission Viejo High School drama students will present the children’s musical “HONK! JR.” on Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. on the campus located at 25025 Chrisanta Drive. HONK! JR. is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s story “The Ugly Duckling” with a fabulous musical score [...]
Mission Viejo Police Services 2012 top employee named
Deputy Tony Aiello, a 20-year Sheriff’s veteran, was named Mission Viejo Police Services’ 2012 Employee of the Year. He will be recognized by the City Council with other top City and Orange County Fire Authority employees on February 4. Deputy Aiello’s strong work ethic and commitment to the City has earned him the respect of [...]
Talented drama students will present classic tale Dec. 6-8
Tickets are available for “It’s A Wonderful Life” by Mission Viejo High School drama students. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. December 6-8 at the school’s Performing Arts Theater at 25025 Chrisanta Drive. This classic holiday story features more than 40 student actors and technicians who will recreate the heartwarming tale. The play is [...]
Shoe drive will benefit less fortunate
The Mission Viejo High School marching band is asking residents to take part in the band’s shoe drive to benefit people in third-world countries. To participate, simply clean out your closets and garages and collect unwanted shoes from neighbors, friends and family and bag them paired together by laces or rubber bands. You can drop [...]
Local actors will present ‘Crimes of the Heart’ Sept. 13-15
Mission Viejo High School Drama will present the comedy “Crimes of the Heart” September 13-15 at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Theater, 25025 Chrisanta Drive. The play by Beth Henley is directed by alumni Christopher Hixson and stars Amanda Wexler, Megan Dorsey, Audrey Huerlin, Robert Augustine, Noah Mattison and Taylor Shook. At the [...]
Captivating High School Marching Band TV series hits airwaves tonight
A new series of programs capturing the incredible talents of local marching bands as they compete for prestigious titles begins airing tonight at 8 p.m. on MVTV Channel 30. Filmed at different local marching band field competitions, the High School Marching Band series includes three 30-minute segments featuring full-length band performances along with interviews with [...]
Don’t miss Jitterbug Jubilee/Senior Swing Dance Sunday hosted by Mission Viejo students
A group of Mission Viejo High School students have pulled out all the stops to host a Jitterbug Jubilee and Swing Dance for more than 100 local seniors on Sunday, March 18. Intergenerational comes to life with more than 50 high school seniors “cutting a rug” with seniors in this unique fun-filled event featuring dance [...]
Student artwork now on display at Mission Viejo Library
A masterful collection of student art is now on display at the Mission Viejo Library. The art is by students attending area schools such as Bathgate Elementary School, La Paz Intermediate School, Mission Viejo High School and others who are part of the Atelier: Creative Art for Children program. The program offers children the chance [...]
Gluten-free meals now offered by school district
Saddleback Valley Unified School District is now offering gluten free meals thanks to the efforts of a Girl Scout. As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Mission Viejo High School student Holly Nelson approached district Food Services Director Riki Pollard with the suggestion of developing a gluten-free menu. Nelson suffers from Celiac Disease, [...]
