Save the date for ‘Boots, Beer and Barbecue’ bash July 16

Mark your calendar for the “Boots, Beer and Barbecue” bash on Sunday, July 16 that will benefit members of the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion of the First Marine Division.

Hosted by the Mission Viejo Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee, the event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way.

Guests will enjoy a barbecue buffet by Outback Steakhouse, kicking their boots up to tunes from a live DJ, Line Dance lessons and camaraderie.

Proceeds will benefit the committee, which provides year-round support to Mission Viejo’s adopted Marines and Sailors and their families. The committee sends weekly care packages to deployed troops, offsets the cost for entry-level Marines to attend the annual Marine Corps Ball, coordinates an annual “Day at Lake Mission Viejo” event, provides emergency monetary assistance to Marines and their families, hosts baby showers and gives gift baskets to expecting mothers and more.

The $25 fee includes dinner. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Tickets are available at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center or by contacting Elaine Baker at 949-770-9758, elaineb4@cox.net or Barbara Liddy at 949-586-7746, beliddy@sbcglobal.net.