Mission Viejo

The City Council on Tuesday, November 14 will host the first 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 meeting begins at 6 p.m., with the hearing starting sometime thereafter, in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
 

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.

If you want to get a jump on your winter plans, then check out the latest issue of Mission Viejo Life.

The winter issue of Mission Viejo Life is now online, offering the community detailed information about upcoming special events and exciting programs and classes that span the next few months.

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.

Jeff Peterson, a guitar guru who has played with the likes of Eric Clapton and Boz Scaggs, will grace the Mission Viejo stage when he performs on Saturday, November 4.

Jeff will appear in the popular Lord of the Strings concert that kicks off at 7 p.m. in the Mission Viejo City Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center Drive.

Ahead of the winter season, the City of Mission Viejo is offering free sandbags for residents to protect their properties from possible flooding that could occur with significant winter rain storms.

Sandbags are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through April on a first-come, first-served basis. Bags are pre-filled and are limited to 10 bags per resident. Residents can pick-up sandbags throughout the City at the following self-serve locations:

Craycraft (Alicia) Park, 23650 Via Linda

Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest

Residents dropped off more than 720 pounds of unused medications during the annual National Prescription Medication Take-Back Day Saturday, October 28. An agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Sheriff's Department personnel and Explorer Scouts were on hand to assist residents who dropped off their unused and unwanted prescription medications at Mission Viejo City Hall. 

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.

Halloween is just around the corner and one special dog is in the spirit!  Denver, a 4-year-old pit bull terrier, is dressed up and hoping for a place to go this Halloween. 

He is well-mannered, confident and loves to be the center of attention"”instantly becoming best buds with everyone he meets. Denver would do best with a family that is home often, loves to cuddle and is able to give him the exercise he needs.  

As an added incentive, Denver will go home to an approved applicant for only $20.