The City is still buzzing about the Mission Viejo High School Diablos’ 16th consecutive victory and first state championship in football.
From the beginning to the end of Friday’s CIF state championship Division 1-AA bowl game between Mission Viejo and San Jose Bellarmine, the Diablos (16-0) dominated in a 24-0 victory.
It was a triumph for the Johnson family. Coach Bob Johnson won his 330th career victory.
His grandson, Brock, the team’s quarterback, guided the Diablos to a 28th consecutive win over two seasons.
The most recent episode of South County “SportsZone” features highlights of three of the team’s postseason victories, while the latest “Coaches Corner” takes a closer look at the powerhouse Mission Viejo team and includes interviews with Coach Johnson and three players.
The Friends of the Mission Viejo Library and A Whale of a Tale Bookshoppe are joining forces to bring an amazing and popular author to the City just before Valentine’s Day.
Jory John, a New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults, will appear in the City’s Writers Present program at 4 p.m. on Monday, February 8 in the Friends Room at the Mission Viejo Library.
Jory will discuss his new book “I Love You Already.” Following the successful book “Goodnight Already!” with Benji Davies, “I love You Already” is another standout hilarious picture book about Bear and Duck. The story caters to ages 4-8.
Jory is a two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient. His impressive work includes the New York Times bestselling novel “The Terrible Two” and others that earned him the ALA Reluctant Young Readers Award.
Jory, who is also an editor and journalist, has written for the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, BuzzFeed, the Believer and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, among other publications.
Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author during the event. Kids will receive a Valentine’s treat after the book signing.
To make a reservation for this fun free event, call 949-830-7100 ext. 5107 with your name and the number of people attending.
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is reminding pet owners to exercise caution this time of year to keep their furry family members safe.
The holidays are an exciting time with friends and family gathering for large meals and surprises under the tree. However, several common traditions can put your pets at risk. Here are some tips to keep them safe:
Wrapped presents
Gifts are a surprising source of toxicities during the holidays. If you wrap any food (especially chocolate), dog treats or pet toys, keep the items in a safe place and well out of your pet’s reach. Pets have a keen sense of smell and will often unwrap presents early and eat the contents.
Snow globes
Some snow globes contain ethylene glycol, a highly toxic substance to all pets. If a snow globe is broken, either by a person or pet, the sweet smell can attract a pet to lick it up, leading to a potentially fatal intoxication. Snow globes should be kept out of reach of animals.
Holiday food
Pets should be kept away from food preparation areas or places where food will be left out. Some of the more concerning common food exposures during the holidays are chocolate, bread dough, fruitcake and alcohol. Also, be sure to avoid giving pets leftover scraps of meat or fat from roasts, as these can cause gastro-upset and pancreatitis.
Salt
Salt-dough ornaments (even when dry) can be a tempting salty treat for pets, but these high levels of salt can cause life-threatening imbalances in the electrolytes. If these are pulled off of a tree and ingested, the result can quickly be fatal.
Contact your local veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center if your pet gets into any of these substances.
City of Mission Viejo preparing for holiday hours
While the City of Mission Viejo gears up for the holidays, the public should be aware of upcoming operating hours and handle any business before Christmas.
Mission Viejo City Hall at 200 Civic Center will be open on Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24 but will be closed Christmas through New Year’s Day. The City will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, January 4.
Trash and recycling services will be delayed by one day for Christmas and New Year’s Day, but police, fire and other essential emergency City services will not be impacted by the closure. Here’s the holiday schedule for other City facilities:
Mission Viejo Animal Services Center at 29085 Hillcrest will be closed December 24-25. Limited staff will be available to respond to emergency calls only. The center reopens at 11 a.m. on December 26. The center will also be closed December 31 and January 1, with limited staff available for emergencies. The center reopens at 11 a.m. on January 2.
The Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way will be closed December 24-25 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on December 26. The center will also be closed on December 31 and January 1. The community center will reopen at 8 a.m. on January 2.
Mission Viejo Library at 100 Civic Center will be closed December 24-25 and will reopen at 10 a.m. on December 26. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 31 and closed on January 1. It will reopen at 10 a.m. on January 2.
Recreation Centers:
Montanoso Recreation Center at 25800 Montanoso Drive will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 24 and December 31 and closed on December 25. The facility will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on January 1.
Sierra Recreation Center at 26887 Recodo Lane will be closed December 24-25 and December 31 and January 1.
Marguerite Recreation Center at 27474 Casta Del Sol will be open from 7 a.m. to noon December 24 and closed December 25. The facility will be open from 7 a.m. to noon on December 31 and January 1.
Felipe Tennis Center at 27161 Nogal will be closed December 24-25 and December 31 and January 1.
For more information or to request a service, visit Access MV 24/7 or call 949-470-3000.
Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist
City of Mission Viejo
