Good Samaritan volunteers sought for Trauma Intervention Program
The Trauma Intervention Program, TIP, is looking for caring volunteers to participate in a training program to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events. Registration is now available for the next training session that takes place in February. After training, these “modern-day Good Samaritans” are called to provide comfort to people affected [...]
Volunteers collect hundreds of pounds of trash Saturday
More than 200 volunteers helped to remove roughly 400 pounds of trash along Oso Creek during Mission Viejo’s 11th Inner Coastal Clean Up Day on Saturday. Mission Viejo’s clean-up site was one of more than 800 sites throughout the state and one of more than 50 sites in Orange County. Inner Coastal Clean Up Day [...]
City to host Red Cross Blood Drive Friday
The public is invited to donate blood in the City’s blood drive on Friday, September 14. The blood drive, organized by Council Member Trish Kelley, is from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in City Hall’s Saddleback Room at 200 Civic Center. According to the American Red Cross, donating blood saves more than four million American [...]
Landscape project puts scout in line for Eagle ranking
Sam Chamberlin spent this past weekend working to beautify the area, while putting himself in line to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. The dedicated scout from Troop #718 organized about 35 volunteers for a landscape enhancement project to plant [...]
Volunteers sought for City’s fun-filled environmental celebration
Mission Viejo will celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28 on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Volunteers are sought to take part in planting activities at Oso Viejo Park and along the trail. [...]
Take part in Mission Viejo’s Inner Coastal Clean Up Day Saturday
Community groups, students, churches, families, businesses and individuals are sought to help remove trash and debris from local creeks, watersheds, trails and neighborhoods on Saturday, September 17. The public is invited to participate in the annual Inner-Coastal and Watershed Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon in Mission Viejo. The City’s clean-up event takes place [...]
City Council honors outstanding volunteers
The City Council on Tuesday recognized an American Cancer Society volunteer and two volunteers from the Mission Viejo Activities Committee for their outstanding efforts. Council recognitions are designed to pay homage to those who make a difference in Mission Viejo. City staffer Denise Matson was honored for her role in raising awareness of a cancer [...]
Volunteers sought for Mission Viejo’s Inner Coastal Clean Up Day Sept. 17
Community groups, students, churches, families, businesses and individuals are sought to help remove trash and debris from local creeks, watersheds, trails and neighborhoods on Saturday, September 17. The public is invited to participate in the annual Inner-Coastal and Watershed Clean-up Day from 8 a.m. to noon in Mission Viejo. The City’s clean-up event takes place [...]
Volunteer work experience program benefiting school, City alike
Mission Viejo kicked off a volunteer work experience program with New Vista School this month in an effort to benefit the students and City alike. New Vista School, www.newvistaschool.org, is a nonprofit progressive educational center that provides a safe, structured educational environment for students in grades 6-12 + with Asperger Syndrome high-functioning Autism and language-learning [...]
Boy Scout organized 80 volunteers in planting project
John Keawekane spent this past weekend working to beautify the area, while putting himself in line to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Armed with a shovel, about 80 volunteers, and a will to benefit the environment, John coordinated a [...]
