Mission Viejo
Do you need help navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs? If so, head to Mission Viejo City Hall on Thursday, January 11.
The office of Congresswoman Mimi Walters is providing one-on-one veterans' assistance from 9 a.m. to noon at 200 Civic Center Drive. The staff can help you with questions regarding VA benefits, eligibility, claims and more.
RSVP to Vincent Sanchez at 949-263-8703 or Vincent.sanchez@mail.house.gov. Appointments are encouraged but not required.
Think you can handle Polar Bear Plunge? Then mark your calendar for the Sierra Snow Summit on Saturday, January 20.
The spa at the Sierra Recreation Center will be transformed into a mini winter wonderland as part of a family-friendly event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you ready to roll the dice with some new friends? If so, make plans for the Middle School Teen Scene GIANT Game Night on January 12 at the Montanoso Recreation Center, 25800 Montanoso Drive.
For students in grades 6-8, this exciting 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. Pizza and snacks sponsored by Tutor Doctor.
Mission Viejo Teen Scene events are open to teens regardless of school or city affiliation, so bring your friends for an enjoyable and memorable time.
A New Year means even more chances to tap your creative side through fun classes. Register today for the following courses that kick off in January.
The Planning and Transportation Commission will reconvene on Monday, February 12 after the cancellation of its January 8 meeting.
The Commission, which acts as an advisory panel to the City Council, typically meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 949-470-3053 or cd@cityofmissionviejo.org.
Just after the New Year, the City Council will host the third and fourth of five public hearings to discuss the City's interest in and the process for transitioning from at-large to district-based council member elections.
The public hearings will take place at 6 p.m. on January 9 and again on January 12 in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
With the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays both falling on Monday this year, trash and recycling services will be delayed by one day the remainder of those holiday weeks.
The City’s waste hauler Waste Management will start its annual 3-week curbside Christmas tree collection on December 26. Trees are collected on your regular trash day. Just be sure to remove all stands and decorations, and if your tree is taller than 6 feet, it should be cut In half before placing it curbside.
Tickets are available for an encore matinee performance of "Uncle Eddy's Lasagna" on Sunday, January 7.
The twilight matinee is at 4 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way.
Set at Christmas time, this slapstick play focuses on animated characters - Uncle Eddy, Grandpa Carlo and others - in the kitchen making lasagna, of course, which is served to audience members.
Tickets are $15.
While the holidays give us time to enjoy family, friends and good cheer, they also provide an increased opportunity for some common but preventable crimes. By taking simple steps, you can help safeguard your holiday enjoyment and prevent crime.
Parents are invited to take part in the Parent Project program that is designed to help children grow into safe and capable adults.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Saddleback Valley Unified School District team up to offer the 10-week program created for parents with strong-willed teens.
The program takes place Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. January 24 through March 28 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.