Recreation

Young and old alike are joining the pickleball craze in Mission Viejo and now you can too. The Sierra Recreation Center is offering 5-week pickleball clinics every Friday through December 16. The Friday clinics then resume from December 30 through January 27.

The one-hour clinics are offered in the morning at 9 a.m. and at night at 5 p.m.

Pickleball is considered America's fastest-growing sport. Created for all ages and skill levels, the game combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.

Update 12/15/2016: This event has been canceled.

Calling all parents: If you're ready for a night on the town, then make plans for the next Parents' Night Out Friday, December 16.

Simply drop off your kids at the Montanoso Recreation Center from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and they'll enjoy games, arts and crafts, pizza and a movie while you savor date night with your significant other. Just before the Christmas holiday, this Parents' Night Out is also a great way to get your holiday shopping done.

George F. Locke will be honored as Mission Viejo's Veteran of the Year on Friday, November 11 during the City's annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. inside the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way.