Make plans for magnificent Mistletoe and Holly Concert Dec. 11
The Master Chorale of Saddleback Valley will delight folks of all ages with a spectacular Mistletoe and Holly Concert on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
The 4 p.m. concert will feature holiday favorites folks love along with pieces many have never heard before. A highlight of the afternoon will be a rendition of Morten Lauridsen’s magical and haunting “O Magnum Mysterium.” Guests will also savor traditional wassail – hot spiced cider – and cookies. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
The Master Chorale of Saddleback Valley is the oldest choral-performing group in Orange County with nearly 50 talented vocal musicians.
Tickets are $15 general admission; and $12 students and seniors. Kids under 12 are free. For tickets and information, visit http://www.masterchoralesv.org.
You can help Del Lago Elementary School win $2,500 by casting your online vote for a unique upcycled art project created by inventive students.
Led by Pam Wagoner, a member of the City’s Cultural Arts Committee, the students from Del Lago’s “green team” entered their creation – “Techie the Circuit Board” – in the Made By Milk 2016 Carton Construction Contest. Their 2015 entry “Delly the Dolphin” netted the school $1,000.
This year’s entry was designed with the contest’s “invention” theme.
“We wanted to make something special for this contest,” Pam said. “Everyone loves cell phones, computers and other gadgets, but we wanted to do something that would truly celebrate technology. So, we chose the mighty, yet often overlooked circuit board. It makes smart technology possible and is found in every electronic device on the planet. We see the circuit board as the heart and soul of all electronics.”
The main structure of their invention was formed using milk cartons collected at the school over the past two months. The “electronic” components were crafted using milk cartons and other discarded items, including plastic bottles, candy containers, bottle caps, soda can tabs, cardboard and plastic packaging. The students formed the circuitry lines with recycled aluminum foil. The structure and components were colored by hand through paper Mache using scrap paper collected at school.
“In addition to honoring the valuable, yet humble circuit board, we hope our project will inspire others to see the value of items we usually take for granted or label as trash.” Pam said.
You can help the school’s green team win the $2,500 People’s Choice award by casting your vote here before December 9.
Santa Paws is in town for a good cause. On Saturday, December 10, you and your pet can have your picture taken with Santa and help support the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
The holiday event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winter Wonderland Village nestled in the Kershaw Garden at the City’s Civic Center, 200 Civic Center.
Cost is $20 for the portrait with Santa, and all proceeds will benefit the City’s animal shelter at 28095 Hillcrest. Photos will be printed immediately following the sitting.
Friendly and social pets are welcome. For more information, call 949-470-3045.
Poke Wave on Marguerite Parkway is the 16th new eatery to open in Mission Viejo so far this year.
The restaurant at 25280 Marguerite Parkway (near Jersey Mike’s Subs) joins other 2016 newcomers including The Melt, Island’s, Lolli & Pops, Anchor Hitch, Diced Bowl, Oyu Shabu, Hummus Bowl, Milkbox, Dry Society, Portola Coffee Roasters, Tacos Cancun, Tasty Bowl, Burger Boss, Tropical Smoothie Café and Savour Bakery.
At Poke Wave, it’s all about the poke bowl. Poke, pronounced “POH-keh,” is cubed raw fish, seasoned any way you want it. While it may seem like a new trend, this simple and addictive Hawaiian dish has been around for centuries. Poke Wave builds its bowls with a rice or lettuce base and up to three items from the sea – salmon, albacore, tuna, spicy tuna, octopus or shrimp. You can also opt for tofu. The bowls include crab, avocado and cucumber along with an array of toppings and sauce selections.
For more information, call 949-600-2275 or visit http://www.thepokewave.com.
Lord of the Strings Presents Peppino D’Agostino & Richard Smith
Together For The First Time – Peppino D’Agostino & Richard Smith! Hold on to your hats! This will be one for the ages!
Fan Appreciation – all attendees receive free gift (CD, hat, t-shirt, free tix, etc.).
Tickets $30 Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:00pm.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 949-842-2227 or visit www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com/
Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist
City of Mission Viejo
