Recreation
Drum roll please "¦ and the winners of the City's inaugural Scarecrow Contest are:
- Best Traditional: "Autism Rocks" by La Paz Intermediate School
- Spookiest: "Pineapple Unicorn" by Girl Scout Troop 3508
- Most Humorous: "Head Over Heels for Volunteering" by Mission Viejo Activities Committee
- People's Choice: "The Scary Crow" by Boy Scout Troup 787
More than 5,000 people cast their vote in this first-time contest designed to build community. The winners will receive cash prizes donated by the Friends of the Arts.
GIFT BASKET RAFFLE
You can help support our local seniors by buying tickets for the chance to win a beautiful basket. Ticket proceeds benefit our senior support services. Basket winners will be selected at Santa's Arrival on Sunday, November 26. For more information, call 949-470-3062.
The ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. in the Sycamore Room of the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way.
The annual ceremony will honor and remember the men and women of the Armed Forces who bravely served our country. It will also include recognition of this year’s Mission Viejo Veteran of the Year John “Bogie†Boegeman.
Mission Viejo Television is now airing an inspiring episode of "Coaches Corner" with Paul Higgins on the 7th Annual Tee It Up Fore Marines Golf Tournament at Camp Pendleton.
"Coaches Corner" is a popular half-hour show that takes an in-depth look at local athletes.
The City of Mission Viejo is teaming up with the Orange County Health Care Agency for its annual Flu Shot Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, November 3 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.
Free flu shots for folks 18 and older are available while supplies last. Drive-through shots will be available for patrons who are mobility impaired.
The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center is located at 24932 Veterans Way. For more information, call 949-470-3062.
Tennis enthusiasts from across Southern California will flock to the Marguerite Tennis Pavilion October 26-28 for the first Girls' Junior Tennis Classic - The Marguerite.
After several years without a female comparable tournament to Ojai, the oldest boys' amateur tournament in the United States, The Marguerite will feature 32 singles and 16 doubles teams comprised of girls ages 14-19.
You can't miss them. Hay-stuffed figures sporting costumes - some spooky, some not - placed around town for the City's inaugural Scarecrow Contest.
The scarecrows were made by local nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations and the Chamber of Commerce. They'll be on display until mid-November.
Are you ready to roll the dice with new friends from middle school? If so, mark your calendar for the November 10 Teen Scene GIANT game night at the Montanoso Recreation Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive.
This fun-filled evening is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and features music, snacks and games like Jenga, Dominos, Connect 4, Uno and others.
ATX CARDIAC MEDICAL LIFESTYLE PROGRAM
ATX Cardiac is a program to promote health and stress management. ATX Cardiac will improve respiratory function and circulation, increase balance, build strength and muscle tone and is a preventative measure for cardiovascular disease. The 1-hour program takes place at 10:30 a.m. October 13, 20 and 27 and November 2.
Cost is a $10 lab fee payable to instructor. Reference course #5564 when registering.
With the holiday season on the horizon, the City of Mission Viejo is now accepting applications for holiday or seasonal displays at the southwest and northwest corners of the intersection at La Paz Road and Chrisanta Drive.
Mission Viejo’s “Four Corners Holiday Display†is a longtime celebration in the City that captures the essence of the holidays and spirit of the community.
Certain criteria apply to participate in the program, and an informational packet detailing the process is available by calling 949-470-3043.