Volunteers sought to participate in World Book Night
In honor of World Book Night in April, the Mission Viejo Library is seeking residents interested in taking part in an effort to distribute free books to schools and local organizations like South County Outreach to benefit the less fortunate. On World Book Night, book lovers across the country will help promote reading by going [...]
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 [...]
Save the date for 4th Annual Readers’ Festival Sunday, Oct. 14
Save the date for the 4th Annual Readers’ Festival on Sunday, October 14. This spectacular event brings books to life and families and individuals together for a fun-filled, memorable day. The Readers’ Festival features celebrity and bestselling authors, book signings, entertainment, fabulous fare and much more. This year’s exciting lineup includes well-known authors Molly Ringwald, [...]
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 [...]
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. The next training session takes place on August 16. After training, these “modern-day Good Samaritans” are called to provide comfort to people affected by crisis and emergency situations. [...]
Outstanding volunteers to be feted Friday
Two Mission Viejo Senior Community Activity Team volunteers will be recognized for their outstanding service to the City and Police Services at the annual OneOC “Spirit of Volunteerism Awards” on Friday. The Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Luncheon, which will be held at the Disneyland Hotel, provides an annual forum to recognize individual, group and corporate [...]
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. [...]
Volunteers sought for spectacular spring Arts Alive Festival
Volunteers 16 years of age and older are sought for Mission Viejo’s spectacular two-day Arts Alive Festival May 5-6. This spectacular spring event takes place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 at Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green and at [...]
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 [...]
