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Do you know someone in Mission Viejo who is considered a hero? If so, nominate that individual for the 2nd annual Orange County Red Cross Heroes Luncheon.

The Heroes Luncheon raises public awareness of local heroes who carry out the mission of the Red Cross every day. The American Red Cross serving Orange County established this event to honor local individuals who have made a personal commitment to creating safer and stronger communities and providing help when disaster strikes.

Mission Viejo heroes can be nominated in the following categories:

If you’re looking for landscape inspiration, make plans for the Santa Margarita Water District’s first annual Landscapes Tour on Saturday, April 8.

The self-guided tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will give you the chance to visit stunning landscapes in the local community that have been designed with sustainability in mind. You’ll learn how a swale can capture rain water from your roof and provide water for your landscape year-round.

With rain in the forecast this weekend, the 9th annual Rally for Life Tennis Tournament has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 2. 

City staff is in the process of contacting folks who’ve already registered to confirm their ability to play on the rescheduled date. People who would still like to take part in this exciting round-robin doubles event can register through March 29.

Drama students at Mission Viejo High School are gearing up to present the musical "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" March 1-2.

Based on the “Peanuts” comic strip with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, the performances take place at 7 p.m. at the Mission Viejo High School Performing Arts Theater located at 25025 Chrisanta Drive.

Saddleback College is gearing up to host saxophonist and composer Walter Smith III on Saturday, February 25.
 
The extraordinary musician will join the college’s Big Band on the McKinney Theater stage at 7 p.m.
 

Students from Mission Viejo High, Capistrano High and Tesoro High schools were recognized for their achievements this week by the Kiwanis Club of Mission Viejo.

The students were selected based on leadership, academic excellence and community volunteerism.  The following students received recognition certificates for the second quarter of the school year:

 

 

Mission Viejo High School

Edwards Theatre in Kaleidoscope is planning to replace its old seating with luxurious seating – akin to other theatres in Orange County – under a plan submitted to the City of Mission Viejo.

The City is now seeking adult and student members for its Community of Character Committee. 

The committee helps plan activities and outreach to promote good character in our schools and community.  The teen subcommittee provides a fun way for students age 14 and older to strengthen their high school resumes, build leadership skills, plan events, fulfill community service hour requirements and make a difference in their community.

The Kiwanis Club of Mission Viejo has expanded its service in the community by donating $5,000 to the music programs at local elementary schools.

On Monday, the club presented two $2,500 checks to the music directors at Capistrano Unified School District and Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The money was raised from the club’s holiday See’s Candies fundraiser. 

Allison Couch of Saddleback Valley Unified School District said the district will use the donation to repair and replace instruments in the 4th through 6th grade music programs.

If you want to get hitched on Valentine’s Day, listen up: The Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Department on February 14 is offering extended hours in Laguna Hills, Fullerton and at the Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana. The department will stay open until 5:30 p.m. to issue marriage licenses and perform ceremonies on the most romantic day of the year.