Mission Viejo

The City Council on Tuesday recognized three outstanding youth sports teams for their outstanding first and second-place finishes this summer.

The North Mission Viejo Junior All-Stars took first place in the prestigious Tournament of Champions and District 68 Championship games.

Viejo Little League’s 11-year-old All-Star team gained forever bragging rights by winning the District 68 Championships.

If you enjoy tapping your creative side or spending time with grandkids, register today for these fun fall events at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Are you ready to make a splash with new friends from middle school? If so, mark your calendar for the September 1 Teen Scene Dive-in Movie event featuring “The Maze Runner” at Sierra Recreation Center, 26887 Recodo Lane.

Keep your eyes on the skies: The Great American Eclipse is almost here. In fact, it takes place on Monday, August 21.

In San Diego, the sun will likely be obscured by nearly 60 percent when the moon crosses in front of it. The eclipse is expected to last from 9 a.m. until around noon.
NASA has created an interactive eclipse map where you can find out exactly what time the eclipse starts where you are by clicking your location.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, known for its Cajun menu and Louisiana-style fried chicken, is expected to open in Mission Viejo this fall.

The 2,360-square-foot eatery with a drive-through replaced the Mission Viejo Rentals building and storage yard that was demolished late last year. Located near Sonic Burgers at 23462 Los Alisos Boulevard, the fast-food restaurant will be the chain’s first south Orange County location.

Stay tuned here for updates or visit http://www.popeyes.com for more information.

Thirteen Orange County cities are collaborating on a study to evaluate operational cost and efficiency opportunities in the delivery of police services from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.  While the 13 cities acknowledge and appreciate that it is more cost effective to contract with the Sheriff’s Department rather than form their own police departments, it is nonetheless time to evaluate opportunities for greater efficiencies, share regional service costs and even consider sharing staff positions.  

The back-to-school season is quickly approaching, which means more school buses, children walking and running across the street and riding their bicycles to school. Afternoon hours are particularly dangerous for children walking. Motorists can prepare for the back-to-school driving season and help reduce the dangers to students by staying alert in neighborhoods and school zones and by following a few simple safety tips in and around school zones. 

Get ready to head back to school by heading to Orchard Supply Hardware in Mission Viejo on Saturday, August 19.

The store at 24021 Marguerite Parkway is hosting a free event from 9 a.m. to noon where kids can create their own pencil tube. The store will provide the tube, colored tape and paint, and kids should simply bring their creativity. (Supplies are limited.)

For more information, call 949-457-1036.

From a trio of savory Italian tastes and bone-in porterhouse veal chop to grilled New Zealand salmon and a south-of-the-border omelette, Mission Viejo Restaurant Week is sure to tempt your taste buds.  

More than 20 eateries will serve up delectable fare during the 1st Annual Mission Viejo Restaurant Week August 21-27.

One of the premier guitar ensembles will grace the Mission Viejo stage in a special performance on Saturday, August 26.