Newsletter July 2024
Children’s Top 3 for July
Summer is in full swing here in Mission Viejo, and we have some fun programs for you to enjoy! Here are our Top Three:
Libraries are a magical place and there is no one who knows this more than Chris T. Magician. (The “T” is for taco!) Stop by the City Hall Council Chamber at 3 pm on Saturday, July 13 to experience the fun and astonishment reading can create when books come to life in this wacky and interactive magic show.
Not all learning is indoors, and we have just the activity for you! Learn the secret of hula hooping at 3 pm on Saturday, July 20. People of all ages are welcome to attend a demonstration from the fabulous Pinto Bella Hoops and then try it themselves! This free program will take place in the Kershaw Garden just outside the library. No signup is required for this fun and whimsical activity.
Learning doesn’t stop because you’re on summer vacation! Join us for Strawberry DNA and Genomics on Saturday, July 27 at 3 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber. Extract DNA from a strawberry while learning about the role genetic material plays in medical care. This free program is for all ages and no registration is necessary.
Literary Werewolf – July 12
It’s the classic party game but with a library twist! Recently featured in the Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” this social party game involves deception, making allies, and outwitting the librarians who are on the hunt. Can you unmask them before it’s too late?
This free program takes place in the Mission Viejo Library Heritage Room on July 12 at 6 pm. Food and drinks will be provided. Adults 18 and older can register for this event by contacting 949-452-8342 or libraryprograms@cityofmissionviejo.org.
Shakespeare in the Park – July 26
Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars with Shakespeare by the Sea's new adaptation of both parts of Shakespeare's "Henry IV" - "Henry IV: Falstaff and the Boy Who Would be King." The performance begins at 7 pm Friday, July 26 on the Village Green near the Norman P. Murray Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way.
Bring your picnics, blankets and beach chairs along with your friends and family to settle in for a night of classic entertainment.
This free performance is open to all.
For more information, contact arts@cityofmissionviejo.org or 949-470-8470.
‘Grandma Said What? Fathering and Verifying Your Family’s Oral History’
Join professional genealogist Sara Cochran on Saturday, July 20 at 10 am for a free presentation on verifying your family’s oral history. Learn what oral history is and what strategies to employ when interviewing your own family including the process of verifying a family story.
About the speaker: Sara is a full-time professional genealogist with 30 years of research experience. Her research has taken her to nearly every state in the USA and Ireland. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors, and helping individuals preserve their photographic legacy. She holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate, a bachelor’s degree in library science and is an alumnus of the ProGen Study Group. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and other lineage societies.
This free in-person meeting is open to all and takes place at the Mission Viejo Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 27976 Marguerite Parkway. No registration is needed.
The South Orange County California Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Research Center, located at the Mission Viejo Library, is open five days a week with docents available to help you. Visit https://soccgs.org/library-hours for current hours.