Mission Viejo

If you want to tap your creative side or learn some valuable defense moves, register today for the following community adult classes.

The City of Mission Viejo is seeking volunteers to take part in Orange County's Point-in-Time Homeless Count and Survey on Saturday, January 28. Donations of essentials and hygiene products that will be distributed to the homeless are also now sought.

The Point-in-Time County and Survey conducts a biennial count to gauge homelessness in our region and what it will take to help connect people to secure housing.

The City is accepting nominations for its annual Community Services Wall of Recognition program, which was created to recognize folks who have contributed extraordinary, lasting and significant service to the community.

Nominees must live in Mission Viejo, and their service to the community must have been performed in town or demonstrates a direct benefit to the City.  Nominations can be submitted by the nominee's family, a community member, local official, business or nonprofit organization.  Nominations must be signed by at least 20 people whose primary residences are in town.

With a series of rain storms expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain to Orange County, the City of Mission Viejo is reminding residents that sandbags are available to protect properties from flooding and emergency erosion.
 
Sand bags are available 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 sand bags throughout the City at the following locations:
 
Alicia Park, 23650 Via Linda
Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest

If you are interested in joining an incredible and fun effort designed to stamp out cancer, then make plans to attend the Relay For Life of Mission Viejo "Kick-off Celebration" on Thursday, January 26.

Two popular musicians will grace the Mission Viejo stage on Saturday, January 21. That's when legendary acoustic guitarist Peppino D' Agnostino and master violinist Carlos Reyes perform together for a special Lord of the Strings concert.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 200 Civic Center.

If you're planning a trip abroad this spring or summer, now's the time to apply for your passport.

With the high demand for service this time of year, the Mission Viejo Library is expanding its Passport Acceptance Office hours to meet the public's needs.

Beginning February 7, the Passport Acceptance Office will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as on Saturday by appointment.  

Trained agents will snap your photo and process and mail your passport.  Expect to receive your new passport within 4-6 weeks.

Mission Viejo Television (MVTV) is now airing the first of a three-part special series featuring the incredible marching band programs at our local high schools.

The first 30-minute segment captures Capistrano Valley High School's award-winning Black & Gold Brigade with performance footage from recent marching band field show competitions.  The footage includes interviews with directors, judges, parents and several students.

The Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course will host the next Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce mixer at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 19.

Mixers give folks the chance to enjoy refreshments while networking with local business leaders and elected officials.

General admission is $10 and free for chamber members. Sponsorship opportunities are available for $50.

The Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course is at 26772 Avery Parkway. For more information and to RSVP, visit http://www.missionviejochamber.com or call 949-470-8409.

If you have a passion for all things roses, then make plans for the Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain's next meeting on Monday, January 9. Featuring a longtime expert in the floral industry, the meeting is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Santa Margarita Water District, 26111 Antonio Parkway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.