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Mayor Bob Ruesch on Tuesday, December 9 will present the State of the City video. An annual tradition at the Council’s December meeting, the video presentation will feature a review of significant achievements this year.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Mayor Bob Ruesch on Tuesday, December 9 will present the State of the City video. An annual tradition at the Council’s December meeting, the video presentation will feature a review of significant achievements this year.
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You can make a difference for animals at the MV Animal Services Center this holiday season by participating in DAWG's 2025 Holiday Virtual Tree campaign. 🎄🐾
You can honor a cherished pet or give a heartfelt gift to that hard-to-shop-for person in your life.
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You can honor a cherished pet or give a heartfelt gift to that hard-to-shop-for person in your life.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
You can make a difference for animals at the MV Animal Services Center this holiday season by participating in DAWG's 2025 Holiday Virtual Tree campaign. 🎄🐾
You can honor a cherished pet or give a heartfelt gift to that hard-to-shop-for person in your life.
visufund.com/dawg-holiday...
You can honor a cherished pet or give a heartfelt gift to that hard-to-shop-for person in your life.
visufund.com/dawg-holiday...
You can help make the holidays brighter for the families of our adopted Marines by donating new, unwrapped toys in our specially marked boxes through December 23.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
You can help make the holidays brighter for the families of our adopted Marines by donating new, unwrapped toys in our specially marked boxes through December 23.
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The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) are teaming up to help every pet find a perfect "Home for the Holidays."
The adoption fee is $20 for approved applicants December 1-31.
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The adoption fee is $20 for approved applicants December 1-31.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) are teaming up to help every pet find a perfect "Home for the Holidays."
The adoption fee is $20 for approved applicants December 1-31.
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The adoption fee is $20 for approved applicants December 1-31.
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This holiday season MV Animal Services is excited to participate in the national campaign Operation Santa Paws 🎅🐾 from Dec. 1-24. This incredible initiative encourages animal lovers everywhere to come together & support the well-being of pets in need.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This holiday season MV Animal Services is excited to participate in the national campaign Operation Santa Paws 🎅🐾 from Dec. 1-24. This incredible initiative encourages animal lovers everywhere to come together & support the well-being of pets in need.
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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, several City facilities will be closed on November 27 and 28. To view closures and limited hours, visit ow.ly/Fatx50XxSOL.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, several City facilities will be closed on November 27 and 28. To view closures and limited hours, visit ow.ly/Fatx50XxSOL.
MV residents are encouraged to get festive and help spread holiday cheer by competing in the Annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest. Homes must be decorated and applications submitted to the Mission Viejo Activities Committee by 5 pm on December 5.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
MV residents are encouraged to get festive and help spread holiday cheer by competing in the Annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest. Homes must be decorated and applications submitted to the Mission Viejo Activities Committee by 5 pm on December 5.
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With the holidays on the way and an uptick of crimes of distraction in the county, MV Police Services is reminding residents to be vigilant.
Crimes of distractions are illegal activities where a criminal creates a diversion to steal from a victim.
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Crimes of distractions are illegal activities where a criminal creates a diversion to steal from a victim.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
With the holidays on the way and an uptick of crimes of distraction in the county, MV Police Services is reminding residents to be vigilant.
Crimes of distractions are illegal activities where a criminal creates a diversion to steal from a victim.
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Crimes of distractions are illegal activities where a criminal creates a diversion to steal from a victim.
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Make the holidays ✨brighter✨ for some families of our City's adopted Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division through the annual Adopt-A-Marine program.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Make the holidays ✨brighter✨ for some families of our City's adopted Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division through the annual Adopt-A-Marine program.
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🎅🚒🎄Santa Claus will arrive in style at the Mission Viejo Civic Center on Sunday, November 30.
This festive, all ages celebration kicks off at 3 pm with holiday crafts, a petting zoo, food trucks, and plenty of seasonal surprises.
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This festive, all ages celebration kicks off at 3 pm with holiday crafts, a petting zoo, food trucks, and plenty of seasonal surprises.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
🎅🚒🎄Santa Claus will arrive in style at the Mission Viejo Civic Center on Sunday, November 30.
This festive, all ages celebration kicks off at 3 pm with holiday crafts, a petting zoo, food trucks, and plenty of seasonal surprises.
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This festive, all ages celebration kicks off at 3 pm with holiday crafts, a petting zoo, food trucks, and plenty of seasonal surprises.
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The public can bring broken items to fix on the spot for free with the help of voluntary fixers during the Repair Cafe OC event on Saturday, November 29 from 10 am to 3 pm in the Jacaranda Room at the Norman P. Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The public can bring broken items to fix on the spot for free with the help of voluntary fixers during the Repair Cafe OC event on Saturday, November 29 from 10 am to 3 pm in the Jacaranda Room at the Norman P. Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way.
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The Mission Viejo DAR Chapter and City are commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by creating and installing a mosaic obelisk and an America 250 Patriot Marker.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Mission Viejo DAR Chapter and City are commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by creating and installing a mosaic obelisk and an America 250 Patriot Marker.
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Save the date for a lively evening of music by Alberto Lombardi on Saturday, November 22.
Part of the popular Lord of the Strings concert series, the event begins at 7 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
Tickets are $40 and available at ow.ly/NbkC50XtcGm.
Part of the popular Lord of the Strings concert series, the event begins at 7 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
Tickets are $40 and available at ow.ly/NbkC50XtcGm.
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Save the date for a lively evening of music by Alberto Lombardi on Saturday, November 22.
Part of the popular Lord of the Strings concert series, the event begins at 7 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
Tickets are $40 and available at ow.ly/NbkC50XtcGm.
Part of the popular Lord of the Strings concert series, the event begins at 7 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.
Tickets are $40 and available at ow.ly/NbkC50XtcGm.
☕👮MV Police Services and the CA Highway Patrol are teaming up with Nordstrom at The Shops at Mission Viejo to host a Coffee with a Cop event from 10 am to noon on Thursday, November 20.
For more information, contact crimeprevention@cityofmissionviejo.org or call 949-470-8433.
For more information, contact crimeprevention@cityofmissionviejo.org or call 949-470-8433.
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
☕👮MV Police Services and the CA Highway Patrol are teaming up with Nordstrom at The Shops at Mission Viejo to host a Coffee with a Cop event from 10 am to noon on Thursday, November 20.
For more information, contact crimeprevention@cityofmissionviejo.org or call 949-470-8433.
For more information, contact crimeprevention@cityofmissionviejo.org or call 949-470-8433.
The City of Mission Viejo’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony takes place at 8:30 am on Tuesday, November 11 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. ❤️🤍💙
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The City of Mission Viejo’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony takes place at 8:30 am on Tuesday, November 11 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. ❤️🤍💙
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Treat yourself to a lifelong friend! MVAS has an adorable lineup of dogs just waiting to be a part of your family.
DAWG is sponsoring all adoption fees through Nov. 10. Approved applicants will only pay a $20 microchip fee.
DAWG is sponsoring all adoption fees through Nov. 10. Approved applicants will only pay a $20 microchip fee.
October 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Treat yourself to a lifelong friend! MVAS has an adorable lineup of dogs just waiting to be a part of your family.
DAWG is sponsoring all adoption fees through Nov. 10. Approved applicants will only pay a $20 microchip fee.
DAWG is sponsoring all adoption fees through Nov. 10. Approved applicants will only pay a $20 microchip fee.
The City Council on Tuesday approved a traffic improvement project, popular festival and recognized outstanding athletes.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The City Council on Tuesday approved a traffic improvement project, popular festival and recognized outstanding athletes.
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The winter edition of Mission Viejo Life is now online – offering a plethora of information about classes for the community, resources, and special events as well as recreation and fitness.
Registration for all programs opens at 8 am on November 3.
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Registration for all programs opens at 8 am on November 3.
View now: ow.ly/eLFT50Xh81G
October 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The winter edition of Mission Viejo Life is now online – offering a plethora of information about classes for the community, resources, and special events as well as recreation and fitness.
Registration for all programs opens at 8 am on November 3.
View now: ow.ly/eLFT50Xh81G
Registration for all programs opens at 8 am on November 3.
View now: ow.ly/eLFT50Xh81G
This Friday, October 31, families are invited to stop by in costume👻🧟♂️🦹 for trick-or-treating🍭🍬 at the Montanoso and Sierra Recreation Center front desks! Stop by during normal operating hours — 5:30 am to 8 pm.
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This Friday, October 31, families are invited to stop by in costume👻🧟♂️🦹 for trick-or-treating🍭🍬 at the Montanoso and Sierra Recreation Center front desks! Stop by during normal operating hours — 5:30 am to 8 pm.
Athletes from five countries across the globe will join Team USA in conducting their 2028 Pre-Games Training in the City of Mission Viejo.
Read more at ow.ly/lkvZ50Xjn4T.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Athletes from five countries across the globe will join Team USA in conducting their 2028 Pre-Games Training in the City of Mission Viejo.
Read more at ow.ly/lkvZ50Xjn4T.
Read more at ow.ly/lkvZ50Xjn4T.
Congratulations🎉 to the winners of the 2025 Mission Viejo Halloween🎃 and Fall🍂 Home Decorating Contest!
View the full list of decorated homes at mvactivities.com/halloween-ho....
View the full list of decorated homes at mvactivities.com/halloween-ho....
October 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Congratulations🎉 to the winners of the 2025 Mission Viejo Halloween🎃 and Fall🍂 Home Decorating Contest!
View the full list of decorated homes at mvactivities.com/halloween-ho....
View the full list of decorated homes at mvactivities.com/halloween-ho....
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is hosting the final low-cost drive-through pet vaccination clinic of the year from 8:30 to 10 am on Saturday, October 25 at 28095 Hillcrest.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is hosting the final low-cost drive-through pet vaccination clinic of the year from 8:30 to 10 am on Saturday, October 25 at 28095 Hillcrest.
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The Mission Viejo Activities Committee invites the community to a special 🌺💀🕯️🏵️Día de los Muertos Fiesta (Day of the Dead) at the Norman P. Murray Center on Saturday, October 25 from 2 to 9 pm.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The Mission Viejo Activities Committee invites the community to a special 🌺💀🕯️🏵️Día de los Muertos Fiesta (Day of the Dead) at the Norman P. Murray Center on Saturday, October 25 from 2 to 9 pm.
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The Orange County Sheriff's Department and Drug Enforcement Administration are hosting a National Prescription Medication Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 25 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Mission Viejo City Hall parking lot at 200 Civic Center.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Orange County Sheriff's Department and Drug Enforcement Administration are hosting a National Prescription Medication Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 25 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Mission Viejo City Hall parking lot at 200 Civic Center.
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The MV Community of Character Committee will host a free screening of "Emma" at 1:15 pm on Sunday, October 19 as part of its free movie of character series.
The screening takes place at the Norman P. Murray Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way.
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The screening takes place at the Norman P. Murray Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The MV Community of Character Committee will host a free screening of "Emma" at 1:15 pm on Sunday, October 19 as part of its free movie of character series.
The screening takes place at the Norman P. Murray Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way.
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The screening takes place at the Norman P. Murray Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way.
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