People of all ages are invited to the City’s 4th annual Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
The event features a host of free health screenings along with a bevy of vendors specializing in fitness, nutrition, mental health, therapeutic massage, financial health and more. Children will enjoy a “kids’ zone” with multiple games. Free “swag” bags will be handed out while supplies last.
This annual event is part of an ongoing City effort to promote Mission Viejo’s role as a Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) city. The event is sponsored by Advanced Orthodontic Center; Medagio; MemorialCare Medical Group; Monarch HealthCare; and St. Joseph Health Mission Hospital.
For more information, email mvhealthfair@cityofmissionviejo.org.
Help strike out cancer by bowling for a great cause on Sunday, April 17.
The Mission Viejo Activities Committee Youth Team is hosting a bowling fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Saddleback Lanes, 25402 Marguerite Parkway.
A $20 fee includes two hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental and the chance to make a difference while having a ball. Pizza and drink specials will be available.
To buy your bowling ticket, emailmvrelaybowling@gmail.com.
Check out the Relay For Life Bowling flyer
The Mission Viejo Library will showcase the amazing talents of origami artist Giancarlo Paniagua.
Giancarlo’s innate curiosity and love for art began at an early age. To express an idea, he used colors and paints and later learned about Egyptian art, Hieroglyphs and cave painting. Being home-schooled gave him the chance to explore more in-depth subjects so he studied Van Gogh, Monet and impressionist and Chinese calligraphy artists. He later embraced the works of Picasso, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo and Okefee.
Eventually, Giancarlo took a formal painting class and found origami after seeing an inflatable box he wanted to create. The young artist learned the elaborate folding process of origami from reading library books and watching videos. He memorized some of his favorite shapes like the fox and grasshopper and perfected his craft.
At only 8 years old, Giancarlo has accomplished more than artists four times his age. His fascinating work will be on display at the Mission Viejo Library from April 11 to May 20. The facility is located at 100 Civic Center.
Residents, business leaders and others can take a coffee break with Mayor Frank Ury during an informal “Meet the Mayor” event on Saturday, April 9.
Folks can talk about City issues, what makes Mission Viejo so special or what matters to them most. The conversation and coffee will be flowing from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at It’s A Grind Coffee, 25522 Marguerite Parkway. For more information, call 949-470-3050.
Mission Viejo Nadadores diver Camryn (Cami) Hidalgo is one of eight divers from around the country who will represent the United States at the International Youth Diving Meet in Dresden, Germany April 21-24.
As part of Team USA, Cami, a junior at Capistrano Valley High School, will compete in the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform as an individual and on teams. Divers were selected by USA Diving based on combined results from the 3-meter and platform junior events at the 2015 AT&T USA Diving National Championships where Cami earned silver medal honors in both events for her division.
Cami plans to stick to her recipe for success that has served her well during years of training as a member of one of the world’s greatest swimming and diving organizations.
“I hope to do well in Germany, but my goal is just to do my best for each event and stay focused no matter what happens,” she said.
Coach Ivan Bondarenko said Cami embodies what the Nadadores organization is all about.
“She is courageous, bright and, most importantly, a person of integrity,” he said. “We are so proud that she received this selection by Team USA, which is a very significant demonstration that Mission Viejo Nadadores divers are making an impact at the highest levels of the sport.”
The community can support Cami, her teammates and Olympic Trial qualifiers this month at the Greg Louganis Invitational Meet April 15-17 at the Mission Viejo Aquatics Complex, 27474 Casta Del Sol. This will be the final meet held on the historic 10-meter platform before the complex’s renovation begins.
Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.mvndive.com.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16 when the Up in the Air Festival takes flight in Mission Viejo – featuring crafts, disc-dog shows, entertainment, exhibitors, food, remote-controlled planes and synchronized kites to music.
The free family event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way.
Fueled by title sponsors PKSA Martial Arts and the City, the action-packed event includes live music, professional juggling, martial arts and Zumba Gold demonstrations, bubble stations, kids crafts, a trampoline ride and food booths serving up hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn and more. Clickhere for a schedule of events.
For more information, visit the Mission Viejo Activities Committee’s website at http://www.mvactivities.com.
Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist
City of Mission Viejo
