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Mark your calendar for an exciting casino-themed holiday mixer Wednesday, December 14 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Guests to the 5:30 p.m. Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce event can play their hand at blackjack, craps and roulette with play money and chips. Free refreshments from Stefano's Golden Baked Ham and Creative Creations Catering will be served and beer and wine will be available for purchase from High Park Tap House.

If you have ever wanted to serve on a City commission, now's your chance. The City is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on its Planning and Transportation Commission, Community Services Commission and Investment Advisory Commission. 

The commissions are made up of five members, except for the 7-member Community Services Commission, and are appointed by the City Council.  The Council will appoint new commissioners to serve 2-year terms on January 10.

Since arriving in Mission Viejo atop a fire truck on Sunday, Santa Claus has been busy scheduling more appearances in town before heading back to the North Pole.

Sunday’s arrival and celebration, which attracted about 1,500 people to the Mission Viejo Civic Center Plaza, was just the tip of the iceberg for St. Nick whose calendar is packed with fun family engagements. 

Santa Claus is coming to town!  Don’t miss jolly old St. Nick as he rolls into town in all his glory atop a fire truck at the Mission Viejo Civic Center.  The fun begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 27.

If you want to give back to those in need, there are many opportunities to make the holidays a bit brighter for local families. Here are a few to consider:

Vivid holiday displays from the Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo, Orange County Islamic Foundation, Mission Viejo Christian Church and Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of Mission Viejo are now decorating the southwest and northwest corners of the intersection of La Paz Road and Chrisanta Drive.

The displays are part of Mission Viejo's annual "Four Corners Holiday Display" program - designed to embrace our community's rich diversity and create a festive atmosphere. 

Drum roll please "¦ the countdown is underway for the return of jolly St. Nick to the Mission Viejo Civic Center on Sunday, November 27.

This fun-filled celebration begins at 3 p.m. with craft projects, games and holiday stories for children. Strolling Dickens Carolers will embrace the holiday spirit and delectable snacks and goodies will be available for purchase in Celebration Café area.

Before you even think of gobbling up your Thanksgiving turkey, don’t forget about fire safety.

Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. In fact, the number of home fires doubles on Thanksgiving. So, let’s add a pinch of fire safety to the menu.

Keep these safety tips in mind as you prepare your meal.

Turkey:
If you're roasting your turkey, make sure you set a timer. This way you won’t forget about the bird as you watch the parade or football game.

If you're frying your turkey:

If you are looking to have fun and burn some calories for a great cause, then make plans for the 2nd Annual Capistrano Valley High School Foundation Turkey Chase Thanksgiving morning near the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.

Three Silverado High School students were recognized Tuesday for their achievements by the Kiwanis Club of Mission Viejo.  Principal David Gordon attended the club's breakfast meeting to highlight each student's accomplishments.

Students are nominated by their teachers with final selection decided by the school's administration staff.  With so many students nominated this year, it was the students' grade-point achievement that sealed the deal.   All three students are seniors graduating next year.