With the holiday season on its way, mark your calendar for the 46th annual Gifts & Goodies Boutique on November 19, 2016.
This kick-start to the holiday shopping season is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
The Gifts & Goodies Boutique is a longtime community tradition and one of Orange County’s premier holiday shopping events. The boutique showcases 86 local crafters and artisans offering unique handcrafted items for home décor, stocking stuffing and gift giving. Admission and parking are free.
For more information, visit http://www.mvactivities.com.
Partners Bank of California is slated to host the next Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce mixer on November 17. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at 27201 Puerta Real, Suite 160.
During mixers, guests can enjoy refreshments and the chance to network with local business leaders and elected officials. Chamber members get in free and general admission is $10.
For more information about the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce or to RSVP, visit http://www.missionviejochamber.com or call 949-470-8409.
In appreciation of local veterans, the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is offering adoption discounts to retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces during Veterans Day weekend.
Adoption fees for dogs and cats will be waived during this special adoption weekend – meaning retired military members will only pay for the microchip, vaccines and flea control ($80 for dogs and $50 for cats).
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center will be closed Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal operations resume on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
To participate in this program, the approved applicant must show proof of military service.
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is at 28095 Hillcrest. For more information, call 949-470-3045 or visit http://www.cmvas.org.
Mission Viejo voters elected Trish Kelley and Brian Goodell into office Tuesday, according to the “unofficial” results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
When sworn in on December 13, the City Council candidates will fill the seats of Council Member Cathy Schlicht and Mayor Frank Ury. Council Member Schlicht lost her bid for re-election, while Mayor Ury terms out this year.
Trish Kelley is returning to the post, after serving on the Mission Viejo City Council for 12 years before terming out in 2014. She was the top vote getter with about 32.2 %, followed by Brian Goodell at 28.9%.
During the December 13 meeting, Mayor Ury and Council Member Schlicht will be recognized for their contributions to the community.
The City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. For more information, visithttp://www.cityofmissionviejo.org.
If you want to shop for vintage holiday ornaments, decorations, knickknacks and more, then head to the Driving Miz Daisy Vintage Market on Sunday, November 13.
The market takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway.
The Driving Miz Daisy Vintage Market features more than 200 eclectic vendors offering everything from antiques and mid-century items to collectibles and unique gift ideas.
The Mission Viejo Relay For Life Team “Mission Possible” will be on hand selling gently used and vintage Christmas decorations, trees, tabletop décor, linens and more. All proceeds will go toward cancer research and programs supporting cancer patients and their caregivers.
Admission and parking are free at the Driving Miz Daisy Vintage Market.
For more information about Relay For Life, contact mvrelaydd@gmail.com or call 949-933-0732.
Nine students from three local high schools were recognized this week by the Kiwanis Club of Mission Viejo.
The following students were feted for displaying leadership, academic excellence and community volunteerism. The recognition is part of the Kiwanis Club’s efforts to support and foster the education and success of local students.
Mission Viejo High School
- Brianne Shannon was selected for her leadership in the Future Farmers of America at the state and national level. Her team won the state award. She plans to study agriculture in college.
- Jackson Maxwell is #1 in his class with a 5.0 grade-point average. He is also secretary general for the Model United Nations and president of the Kiwanis Key Club. He plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to obtain a law degree.
- Alexandra Irving was selected for her leadership at school and role as chair of the committee on volunteer services at Saddleback Memorial Hospital. She plans to attend the University of Washington or UCSD.
Capistrano High School
- Dylan Martin is a leader in recruiting students for monthly service for the homeless at the Isaiah House. He has a heavy school load as an AP student and soccer player. Dylan plans to major in computer engineering at Cal Poly.
- Nico Zani has a 4.5 grade-point average in the IB curriculum, participates in the Model United Nations and stars in award-winning plays at Capo. Nico plans to major in the social sciences.
- Connor Morrison is an engineering student, pilot, archer, marksman, Eagle Scout and mechanic. He plans to join the Air Force and work for his father’s engineering company.
Tesoro High School
- Katelin Martinez maintains a 4.2 GPA while taking eight AP classes and participating in the California Scholastic Association as a national scholar. She mentors new high school students in their transition from middle school. She is captain of the league champion Lacrosse team and MVP of the county. Katelin will major in psychology.
- Michelle Chung is a well-rounded scholar, tennis MVP and cellist. She is department chair of the Mission Viejo Hospital for auxiliary volunteers. Michelle plans to attend John Hopkins University and major in public health.
- Shalin Shah achieved a perfect score on his SAT exam. Shalin uses his talents to develop computer apps that help the blind and diagnose glaucoma. He plans to major in computer science and hopes to attend MIT.
Along with quarterly recognitions for outstanding students, the Kiwanis Club of Mission Viejo mentors teens in leadership at the high schools’ Key Clubs and college K Clubs.
A vivid exhibit of amazing artwork is on display at the Mission Viejo Library.
The “In the Studio” exhibit includes works by members of the California Art Education – Southern Area. The artwork illustrates the variety, vision and talent of classroom art teachers in their personal creative quest.
The artwork will be on display through December 4, with a special artists’ reception scheduled from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 in the City Hall Saddleback Room at 200 Civic Center. For more information, call 949-470-8440.
In other cultural arts news in Mission Viejo, this latest MVTV News segment was filmed on the recent “Bodies & Ink” dance performance in the library.
A sought-after pop/vocal jazz band that has graced the world’s biggest stages will perform a special concert in Mission Viejo on Saturday, November 19.
The Black Market Trust will perform at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Mission Viejo Civic Center.
The Black Market combines the sounds of great American crooners and vocal groups with the romantic Eastern European gypsy fire of jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
Consisting of five world-class musicians who have traveled the globe recording and performing with music’s most renowned artists, the band capitalizes on its experience and pedigree to deliver a lively, crowd-pleasing performance.
Tickets are $30 and are available at http://www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com or at the door. For more information, call 949-842-2227.
The City of Mission Viejo and AYSO Region 84 are teaming up to host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, November 21.
In honor of the 15th anniversary of 9/11, the blood drive is from noon to 6 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at the Mission Viejo Civic Center at 200 Civic Center.
To schedule an appointment, visithttp://www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: COMV or contact Paul Catsimanes atpcatsimanes@cityofmissionviejo.org. All blood donors will receive a special promotional item for their life-saving donation.
The American Red Cross has also launched a new “RapidPass” that allows blood donors to help save lives in less time. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.
The City of Mission Viejo has launched a new free mobile app – MV Life – giving residents and visitors a convenient way to get more involved in the City.
Featuring information about City news, events, amenities, shopping, dining and recreation, the MV Life app is a valuable tool for residents and visitors alike. It’s designed to enhance their experience in town and promote all the great things this vibrant south Orange County community offers.
The app is also part of an ongoing effort to improve connections and make City government more accessible to residents.
This custom-built mobile app is now available in the iTunes App Store for IOS devices and in Google Play Store for Android users. Just search “mv life” in the app store and download it today. Even more features and enhancements will be added to the app, so if you don’t see your favorite restaurant or another feature, please submit suggestions through the online submission page.
The public is invited to attend a spirited and exciting musical extravaganza on Saturday, November 12 as Capistrano Valley High School hosts the California State Semi-Finals High School Marching Band Field Show Competition.
Schools from across Orange County and beyond will compete to see who has the best band, and competition is expected to be fierce.
The daylong field show is from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 26301 Via Escolar.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 students/seniors. Children 5 and under are free. Food will be available for purchase from the snack bar.
So, make plans to show your support for the multiple award-winning Black and Gold Brigade and the CVHS Instrumental Music Department.
Tickets are available on the day of the event or at https://calstatebandchamps.ticketleap.com/capovalley.
Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist
City of Mission Viejo
