Community Relations

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 30 for an important presentation dubbed "Stop Human Trafficking through Education and Action."

Sponsored by the American Association of University Women Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley; Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce; and the City, the free program is from 9 am to noon at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

It's time to lace up your skates for a special episode of "Coach's Corner" with Paul Higgins, as he sits down with Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Dallas Eakins at the team's practice facility.

The Ducks are gearing up to drop the puck on an exciting season next month.

Watch the show on YouTube or Cox Channel 30 and AT&T Channel 99.

The City of Mission Viejo will host a Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic in the parking lot of the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center on Friday, October 29.

While supplies last, the vaccine from the Orange County Health Care Agency is available to folks 18 and older from 9 am to 1 pm.  The vaccine is the standard flu vaccine and not the senior dose.

Aggressive "ankle biters" are on the rise in the region, according to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District. The invasive Aedes mosquito is an aggressive black-and-white insect that is thriving in populations across the State. Officials say the mosquitoes bite at all times of the day and are multiplying. Warm weather and standing water keep the mosquitoes breeding. 

In honor of October's designation as Disability Awareness Month, the Mission Viejo Diversity + Inclusion Task Force is seeking nominations of businesses, organizations or individuals who provide exceptional services to people with disabilities for a special recognition.

Established last year, the task force consists of local volunteers who work to promote diversity and inclusion within Mission Viejo. 

Catch the first episode of the new season of "Coach's Corner" with Paul Higgins covering the Mission Viejo High School girls' golf program. 

The show features interviews with Coach Jon Wiemann and players Cameron Tofani and Theresa Twellman. 

Watch the show on YouTube or Cox Channel 30 and AT&T Channel 99. 

Get ready for a culinary adventure with this year's Mission Viejo Restaurant Week October 4-10. 

More than 20 eateries will tempt your taste buds with delicious fare in honor of this special week hosted by the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce and City of Mission Viejo.  

Restaurant Week is designed to encourage you to explore the City's culinary landscape while keeping your dining dollars local.  

Mission Viejo is among the 50 best places to live in the United States, according to Money Magazine.

From superb suburbs to quaint small towns, Money Magazine's 35th annual Best Places to Live 2021 list highlights the places where job growth is rising, home prices are affordable, and the quality of life shines.

The public is invited to a special open house for Newhart Middle School's new STEAM building on Thursday, September 23. 

The open house begins at 3 pm at the school located at 25001 Veterans Way. 

The dynamic new STEAM building for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics was identified as a priority by the Capistrano Unified School District and City of Mission Viejo.  

Mission Viejo residents are encouraged to "trick" out their home with spooky Halloween décor or create a pumpkin and fall harvest designs for the inaugural Mission Viejo Halloween and Fall Home Decorating Contest.

Embrace the spirit of the season and compete for forever bragging rights. First-place winners will receive cool prizes and a "Winner Sign" for their front yard. Homes must be decorated, and entries received by 5 pm on Friday, October 8.  Preliminary judging takes place October 10-11, with final review on October 15.