City of Aliso Viejo: Creek Clean-up Day Sept. 17; Pet and Vet Clinic Sept. 24

Volunteers sought to participate in Aliso Creek Clean-up Day Saturday, Sept. 17

Families, students, associations, clubs, churches, businesses and others are sought to help remove trash and debris from local creeks, trails and neighborhoods on Saturday, Sept. 17 during the 15th annual Inner Coastal and Neighborhood Clean-up Day.

The community-wide event is from 8 a.m. to noon near the Aliso Viejo Ranch at 100 Park Avenue.  The city of of Aliso Viejo is teaming up with the city of Laguna Woods to host the event along with support from Moulton Niguel Water District, Doctor’s Ambulance, and CR&R.

Cleaning the creeks and watersheds that drain to the ocean keeps trash and debris from ending up on local beaches. Doing so also helps to preserve the beauty of pristine trails and the community as a whole.

Residents can also collect trash and recyclables from their neighborhoods and bring those materials in bags to the clean-up site.

Participants are encouraged to wear sunscreen and dress appropriately with hiking shoes, hats and gardening or work gloves. Complimentary refreshments and water will be available.

For more information, contact Moy Yahya at 949-425-2538 or myahya@cityofalisoviejo.com.

Pet and Vet Clinic Sept. 24

The city’s Family Resource Center and Mission Viejo Animal Services Center are teaming up to host a low-cost Pet and Vet Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Iglesia Park Community Center.

The cash-only clinic will offer vaccinations and micro-chipping at discounted rates along with dog licensing from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Vaccines for cats and dogs will range from $7 to $28. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. The Iglesia Park Community Center is at 24671 Via Iglesia, near Moulton Parkway and Calle Cortez.

For more information, e-mail gduran@cityofalisoviejo.com or call 949-425-2519. Detailed vaccination information is also available on the city’s website at www.cityofalisoviejo.com.