Mission Viejo

Enjoy bevy of free and low-cost programs, classes and events this month at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

A stretch of the Oso Creek Trail will be closed for two months starting Wednesday while the City of Mission Viejo performs emergency repairs along the Oso Creek.  Heavy rains eroded a section of the creek banks next to the trail, threatening sewer and water infrastructure pipes.

With rain in the forecast this weekend, the 9th annual Rally for Life Tennis Tournament has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 2. 

City staff is in the process of contacting folks who’ve already registered to confirm their ability to play on the rescheduled date. People who would still like to take part in this exciting round-robin doubles event can register through March 29.

Drama students at Mission Viejo High School are gearing up to present the musical "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" March 1-2.

Based on the “Peanuts” comic strip with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, the performances take place at 7 p.m. at the Mission Viejo High School Performing Arts Theater located at 25025 Chrisanta Drive.

Chevy Stevens, a New York Times bestselling author of thriller novels, will appear in the City’s popular Writers Present program on Tuesday, March 14.

Stevens will discuss her latest novel “NEVER LET YOU GO” at 7 p.m. in the Jacaranda Room at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Saddleback College is gearing up to host saxophonist and composer Walter Smith III on Saturday, February 25.
 
The extraordinary musician will join the college’s Big Band on the McKinney Theater stage at 7 p.m.
 

As part of an ongoing effort to inform and engage the community, the City of Mission Viejo will host a Town Hall meeting on public safety on Monday, February 27.

The meeting will cover current crime trends in Mission Viejo and the region along with essential information about Neighborhood Watch, fire safety, crime prevention and emergency preparedness.

Citizens and business owners will have the chance to ask questions and learn valuable safety and emergency preparedness tips.

Students from Mission Viejo High, Capistrano High and Tesoro High schools were recognized for their achievements this week by the Kiwanis Club of Mission Viejo.

The students were selected based on leadership, academic excellence and community volunteerism.  The following students received recognition certificates for the second quarter of the school year:

 

 

Mission Viejo High School

As part of an ongoing effort to educate residents in emergency preparedness, the City of Mission Viejo is offering detailed information every month through the Emergency Survival Program (ESP).  This guide features monthly topics, historical information and what you can do now to prepare. February's focus is on creating a disaster plan.

Community members are invited to a special Lord of the Strings concert Saturday, February 10 featuring guitar guru Christie Lenee. The concert is at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center Drive.