Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo residents and business owners are invited to a free seminar designed to protect them from cyber crimes on the rise in Orange County.

Registration is now available for the seminar that takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

Mark your calendar for July 27 when the notorious soulful rockers of Family Style grace the Mission Viejo stage from 6-8 p.m. at Oso Viejo Park. 

With a dynamic stage show and music from Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye and James Brown plus a healthy dose of David Bowie, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Van Morrison, Family Style will get you on your feet for a funky good time. This popular band has been playing blues, soul and rock and roll at local venues since 1989. 

With excessive heat in the forecast for Friday and Saturday, the City is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses. The Mission Viejo Library at 100 Civic Center; Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way; and Marguerite Tennis Pavilion at 27474 Casta Del Sol all serve as comfortable cooling centers for folks to beat the heat.

 
To stay safe during extreme heat, remember the following tips:

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Transportation Commission of the City of Mission Viejo will conduct a public hearing pertaining to the item listed below.

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Meet New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir to learn of his latest escapade on the moon with “Artemis” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18 at the Norman Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way.  This is $18.50 ticketed program includes the book plus two admissions.

Brimming with Andy’s trademark charm, “Artemis” is a science-fiction thrill ride set in the first inhabited city on the moon in the 2080s. This fantastic read is sure to find a home alongside “The Martian” as a new classic in the genre.

Test your spelling skills and register now for the Mission Viejo Library's 3rd annual Adult Spelling Bee on Friday, July 13. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Saddleback Room, across from the library at 200 Civic Center. 

In addition to the Bee, there will be live music for entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. and a wine bar hosted by the Friends of the Library. 

The competition is open to adults 18 and over, but all ages are welcome to cheer on the contestants. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. 

The lazy days of summer may be here but that doesn’t mean you should scrap your college aspirations. That’s right, you can learn how to get into the college of your dreams by taking this free College Essay Writing Workshop on June 28.

Led by Julia Savea of C2 Education, the two-hour workshop is at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Saddleback Room at 200 Civic Center. It will teach you the top 10 college essay tips and what to avoid. The course is for teens ages 13 to 17.

Get ready to celebrate our nation’s independence Mission Viejo style at the annual 4th of July Street Fair & Fireworks Spectacular on Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda.

The fun kicks off at noon with live entertainment on the Main Stage and youth bands jamming on the Freedom Stage.

Hosted by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee, this patriotic event features food and game booths by local service groups along with more than 40 vendors offering cool craft and gift ideas. Admission is FREE with tickets available for games and rides. 

Registration is now open for the annual Julie Foudy Soccer Day Camp at the World Cup Soccer Fields, 27301 La Paz Road. This all day soccer camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16 through July 19, and is designed for young girls (ages 8-16).

In an ongoing effort to encourage and support new business in Mission Viejo, the City Council has approved a fee deferral program to assist businesses going through the City’s building permit process.