Community Relations

Upcoming events at the North Paseo, 25282 Marguerite Parkway, include:

Chief of Police Services Captain Chris McDonald on Tuesday gave the City Council an update on crime statistics in 2023 and what trends the Sheriff's Department has been experiencing. 

UPDATE -- Due to rain in the forecast this event has been canceled.

The first monthly Night Market of 2024 is this Saturday, January 20 from 5-9 pm at the North Paseo, 25282 Marguerite Parkway.

This Night Market boasts a "Country" theme with live country music and line dancing; food trucks and booths; crafts; vendors; a slime make-and-take station and more. Beer will be available for purchase from Tap Truck OC.

The City is offering businesses vast exposure through its 2024 Community Sponsorship Program.

The City of Mission Viejo is joining other South County cities in encouraging residents to volunteer for Orange County's Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Survey on Thursday, January 25.

The biennial Point in Time homeless count will provide updated numbers and demographics on the homeless population to help guide government response to the growing issue.

As the City prepares for the upcoming holidays, the public should be aware of facility operating hours.

Mission Viejo City Hall will be closed Monday, December 25 through Monday, January 1. City Hall at 200 Civic Center reopens at 8 am on Tuesday, January 2. 

Trash and recycling will be delayed by one day for the weeks of Christmas and New Year's Day, but police, fire and other essential emergency City services will not be impacted by the closure. 

The winners of the Mission Viejo Activities Committee's 51st Annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest have been announced.

More than 50 homes participated in this year's contest that boasts categories like Most Creative Use of Lights; Most Creative Theme; Most Traditional/Festive; Religious Theme; New Kids on the Block; Showstopper; and Light Up Your Neighborhood Award.

Kelly Ellis, an Information Technology Administrative Assistant, has been named Mission Viejo's 2023 Employee of the Year.  

Surrounded by colleagues and friends, she received the annual award Tuesday from City Manager Dennis Wilberg.  

Kelly performs her administrative duties at the highest level with attention to detail, exemplary customer service and is the epitome of a team player.  

Join us in your own backyard for the free Mission Viejo Holiday Mix and Mingle event, which has everything but figgy pudding.

The spectacular holiday fun takes place on Saturday, December 16 from 5 to 9 pm at 25282 Marguerite Parkway and 200 Civic Center. Mix and mingle between the two locations on the path or take a short ride on a golf cart.

During the last City Council meeting of the year on December 12, Mayor Brian Goodell's State of the City video will premiere, highlighting the vast City accomplishments of 2023 and exciting progress moving forward.

The business portion of the Council meeting begins at 6 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.