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, [...]
City’s Ball Gown Donation Drive is underway
You can help spouses of Mission Viejo’s adopted Marines and Sailors attend their annual ball in style by donating gently used formal dresses. The City’s “Ball Gown Donation Drive” is underway now through the end of September. Clean gowns in all sizes and styles can be dropped off during business hours at City Hall, 200 [...]
Community helps to raise nearly $10K for Mission Viejo’s adopted troops
The community came out in force this summer to support its adopted troops, helping to raise nearly $10,000 in three car-wash fundraisers. Despite sweltering 103-degree heat on Saturday, community members helped to raise $3,083 in the final car-wash fundraiser of the year at the Mission Viejo Civic Center. Hosted by the City’s Marines & Sailors [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Register to support City’s adopted troops in Tee It Up Fore Marines Golf Tournament
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available and are filing up fast for the 2nd annual Headquarters Battalion benefit golf tournament “Tee It Up Fore Marines” on March 23. The event, which is sponsored by the Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee, City and Mission Viejo Community Foundation, will benefit the Marines and Sailors and families of [...]
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 [...]
See’s For Soldiers
You can make the holiday season a bit brighter for soldiers deployed overseas by participating in the See’s for Soldiers program, which runs through Dec. 23. When you buy a box of See’s Candy at $16 a pound, it will be shipped to the troops for the holidays. Personal notes of support can be included [...]
Send a shoebox of support overseas for the holidays
Magazines, hand and foot warmers, dried fruit, and other items are sought to fill shoeboxes that will be shipped to Marines serving overseas. The shoebox drive, launched by the City’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee, is part of an effort to make the holiday season a little brighter for military personnel and raise morale. [...]
City will recognize veterans on November 11
The City will pay homage to local veterans in a poignant ceremony on Friday, November 11. The annual Veterans Day ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Veterans Memorial, located next to the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way. Mayor Dave Leckness will welcome community members and Rev. [...]
