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Mission Viejo residents are invited to a fun and friendly evening with OC Toasters at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at Delizie's Restaurant, 25380 Marguerite Parkway. 

Along with enjoying free appetizers, guests will have the chance to participate in a "Table Topic" game and learn how Toastmasters helps people become better speakers and leaders.

Mission Viejo residents are invited to a series of workshops for girls in grades 6th-12th and their parents/guardians designed to teach them about different careers and engage them with female professionals paving the way at businesses like Google in Orange County.

Girls taking part in the STEM Series will learn from female programmers, engineers, economic advisors, scientists and marketing experts from Google, DPR Construction, Payoff, Arbonne and Column Five.

The Mission Viejo community is mourning the loss of its Hometown Hero - Mark "Ziggy" Wilczynski - who died Tuesday at the age of 95.

Ziggy, whom Council Member Trish Kelley affectionately nicknamed "Mr. Mission Viejo," was involved with this community for more than four decades.
 
"Ziggy was the most caring and genuine individual you could ever meet," said Mayor Wendy Bucknum. "His passing is a huge loss to our community."

Mission Viejo residents listen up: If you are proud of your drought-tolerant yard, then show it off by entering the "Plants, Camera, Action!" Photo Contest today.

The contest is a call to residents throughout Orange County to share photos of their California-friendly landscapes and plants to prevent water pollution and runoff and keep our waterways clean.

Create works of art using reclaimed, salvaged, recycled and organic resources this spring during exciting classes at the Potocki Arts Center at 27301 La Paz Road.

Led by Pam Wagoner of GreenLife Gallery, the following classes will allow you to tap your creative side while embracing the environment.

Eco-Chic Décor

The Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain will host its next meeting on Monday, March 13 featuring an award-winning rose researcher.  The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Santa Margarita Water District, 26111 Antonio Parkway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team will epitomize its motto of "Life without a limb is limitless" when it competes against an Orange County team on Sunday, March 25 at the Saddleback College baseball stadium. The game is part of this year's Veterans Resource Fair hosted by Assemblyman Bill Brough and Senator Pat Bates.

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team is to inspire and educate others while enhancing the health and welfare of wounded warrior amputees.

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is accepting applications for its 2017 scholarship program, designed to offer students local government and planning experience they can use to develop long-term career goals.

The scholarship will provide a $4,000 scholarship award for seven high school or community college students as well as a two-week internship with a local planning agency, council of governments or SCAG.

In a charming afternoon performance, the Saddleback College Choirs will present “A Choral Romp Through the Renaissance and Right Now” on Sunday, March 19. 

Under the direction of Dr. Scott Farthing, the talented Saddleback College Community Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform works from the past to the present.  The performance takes place at 2:30 p.m. in the McKinney Theatre at 28000 Marguerite Parkway.

Help strike out cancer by joining the “Reach for the Stars… Find a Cure” Relay Team on Sunday, March 26 at Saddleback Lanes.

Participants will enjoy two hours of unlimited bowling from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with shoe rentals for $20. Bowlers will receive 20 percent off food and drink. Donations will support the American Cancer Society.