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Enjoy a fancy tea party with ‘Fancy Nancy’ illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser
The Mission Viejo Library is hosting a “Fancy Nancy Tea Party” with illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser at 11 am on Saturday, April 20. Dress in your fanciest clothes or casually for a morning of refreshments, crafts, and lessons on how to be fancy. Following the activities, Glasser will sign books available for purchase at the event through the Whale Of A Tale Children’s Bookshoppe. This event is free and open for all ages in the Storytime Room and The Kershaw Garden at 100 Civic Center. For more information, contact 949-452-8343 or libraryprograms@cityofmissionviejo.org.
The mama dog that was rescued from the desert with her puppies after being shot more than 25 times with a BB-gun has found her forever home.
After Danae, a Mission Viejo Animal Services Center volunteer dog walker, saw the story about Priscilla (now named Ginger) on the City’s social media and TV news stations – including KNBC 4 and KCAL 9 – she knew she had to adopt her.
Danae recently purchased her first home and she and her boyfriend Kurt had been looking for the perfect dog to adopt. Danae met Ginger while on her dog walking shift and went home to consider adopting. She then saw Ginger’s story and knew the coverage would attract a host of potential adopters, so she immediately drove back to the center and filled out an application to give this sweet dog a forever home.
DAWG paid for Ginger’s spay and to remove her fractured K9 teeth (probably from trying to eat random things in the desert). They also removed two BBs from her abdomen. Seven of Ginger’s nine puppies in Mission Viejo Animal Services’ care have been adopted. To find out more about the available puppies and other dogs at the center, contact 949-470-3045 or visit cmvas.org.
The City Council on Tuesday considered the results of a Performing Arts Facility Feasibility Study and honored three Mission Viejo schools and an administrator for outstanding achievements.
As part of the Performing Arts Theater Feasibility Study, residents were asked last year to provide input about what types of events they would want to see in Mission Viejo and how a new space could serve the community’s preferences for live entertainment. The results of that study revealed strong support for performing arts in Mission Viejo, and the Council authorized City staff to take the next steps to determine whether there is fundraising capacity in the community to support a potential theater and provide that additional data to the Council to inform future decisions.
During the presentation portion of the meeting, Carl Hankey Middle School, La Paz Intermediate School and Mission Viejo High School were honored for each being named by the California Department of Education as a 2024 California Distinguished School for academic excellence and outstanding student achievement. The Council also recognized Bathgate Elementary School Principal Natalie Odebunmi for being selected as Elementary School Administrator of the Year by the Capistrano Unified School District.
In other Council news, Public Works Director Mark Chagnon presented a brief report about the progress of the La Paz bridge and roadway widening project, and Chief of Police Services Captain Chris McDonald spoke about the department’s recent Neighborhood Watch Town Hall, crime trends and safety tips for residents.
The City Council normally meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Council meetings are streamed live on the City’s website and air on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the City’s eNewsletter and follow the City’s official social media sites for the most accurate, up-to-date information.
Enjoy shopping unique, handcrafted items at the Springtime in Paris Boutique on Saturday, April 13 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. Shop an assortment of items perfect for weddings, Mother’s Day, graduations and more!
Hosted by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee, this daylong exceptional shopping experience is from 8 am to 4 pm at 24932 Veterans Way. Enjoy a wine garden and lunchtime orchestral performance. Delectable food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
Parking and admission are free. For more information, contact 949-830-7066 or visit mvactivities.com.
If you want to provide a sweet treat to the brave hearts who serve our country, consider donating pre-packaged cookies for a special event benefitting Mission Viejo’s adopted Marines.
The City’s Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee is seeking pre-packaged cookie donations to distribute during the annual Lake Day event for members of the City’s adopted Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division.
Drop off your pre-packaged cookies by 5 pm on April 4 to the Recreation and Community Services Department located on the second floor of City Hall, 200 Civic Center.
For more information, call 949-470-3061.
The Senior Leadership Committee is seeking donations of new or gently used jewelry and accessories for its summertime “Second Time Around Jewelry Sale” that benefits senior services at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.
Donations of any type of jewelry are sought like rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings as well as:
- Watches or Apple watch bands
- Scarves and wraps
- Headbands
- Gloves
- Hats
- Cufflinks
- Ties
- Belts
- Mirrors
- Jewelry holders and boxes
- Small coin purses and wallets
Donations can be dropped off at the front desk of the Norman P. Murray Center at 24932 Veterans Way. Save the date for the jewelry sale August 23-24. For more information, call 949-470-3062.
Those interested in joining the Senior Leadership Committee to help establish and implement seniors programs and services should call Supervisor Melanie McGrane for more information at 949-470-8441.
