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Sharon Cody, a longtime community advocate and visionary, was recognized this week for her vast contributions to Mission Viejo by having her name added to the City's Wall of Recognition.

The Wall of Recognition at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center pays homage to people who make significant and lasting contributions to our community.

Tickets are now available for a special night of comedy to benefit a great cause. The "Stand-up for Texas Hurricane Relief" event is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.
 

Tickets are now available for Mission Viejo High School's hilarious production of "Peter and the Starcatcher" at 7 p.m. October 26-28 at 25025 Chrisanta Drive.

This enchanting play is a prequel to the story of Peter Pan and follows a lonely orphan who became the boy who wouldn't grow up.

Join Mayor Wendy Bucknum, City and business leaders in highlighting women in leadership and honoring local veterans during the State of the City event on Saturday, November 11.

Hosted by the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce, the event is at 6 p.m. at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. Mayor Bucknum will give a report on the state of Mission Viejo, highlighting some past accomplishments and providing a glimpse at what's ahead in 2018.

The public is invited to a screening of the dramatic film "Forrest Gump" at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 15 in the Council Chamber at Mission Viejo City Hall.

Sponsored by the Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee, the film presentation mirrors Mission Viejo's character trait of "respect."

"Forrest Gump" was released in 1994 and became the top-grossing film in North America that year. The movie won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing.

Are you ready for exciting highlights of the best local sports around? Then tune into this week's "South County SportsZone" featuring Mission Viejo High School hosting Tesoro High School in football and Laguna Hills High at Capistrano Valley High School as a part of Capo's special 40th anniversary celebration.

If you are seeking a fun way to give back, consider joining the planning team for the 2018 Relay For Life of Mission Viejo.

An Event Leadership Team Committee meeting is set for 6 p.m. on October 11 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.

The Rose Society of Saddleback Mountains is inviting rose aficionados to its next meeting on Monday, October 9 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., will feature Master Rosarian Kathy Monge, a longtime member of the Orange County Rose Society. She will discuss the benefits of raising earthworms and using worm castings in your garden.

Kathy has been growing roses for 20 years and has about 160 rose bushes. She enjoys creating arrangements, especially with her microminis.

The James Henry Ransom Foundation will host its first annual Memorial 5K run/walk & 1K family fun-run at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 7 on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way.

Bravo TV's "Real Housewives of Orange County's" Tamra Judge, a friend of the Ransom family, will host a race warm-up with CUT Fitness, a gym she co-founded in Rancho Santa Margarita with husband Eddie Judge.

More students will have the chance to hop aboard the MV Shuttle, thanks to new route changes designed to cater to the shuttle's increasing popularity among high school students.

The MV Shuttle has been serving Capistrano Valley High School at morning and afternoon bell times since its inception last fall.  Starting Monday, October 9, the shuttle will make a new 5:20 p.m. stop at the school to accommodate students who participate in after-school activities.