Art & Creativity for Healing  recently launched their Exceptional Family Members Art4Healing® program for children and teens with disabilities and caregivers. Held in a new expanded studio space next to the nonprofit’s Laguna Hills headquarters, the workshops are free to families thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous family foundation. Art & Creativity for ..read more

Fifteen-year-old actress Kayden Tokarski – best known for playing a young Julia Roberts on the TV series “Gaslit” – is starring in a new thriller movie “My Professor’s Deadly Secret” that is set to premiere on the Lifetime Movie Network on October 17. Directed and produced by Ryan J. Francis (whose Hollywood career spans more than ..read more

Grand prize winner to receive a $25,000 Cox Mobile scholarship; Boys & Girls Clubs of America alumni Mario Lopez and Dr. Mona Dixon to serve on the judging panel. Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, announced this week the launch of its Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) phone case design contest. Kicked off by a ..read more

Laguna Dance, a beacon of artistic excellence since 2005, announces its 20th anniversary season, a testament to two decades of bringing world class dance presentation and education to the Southern California community. Under the visionary leadership of Founder and Artistic Director Jodie Gates, Laguna Dance has grown into a celebrated nonprofit organization, enriching lives through ..read more

The City Council on August 27 will consider an agreement with Pacific Symphony for additional Mission Viejo performances as well as a move to help residents and businesses with continuing and obtaining fire and casual property insurance. The business portion of the meeting starts at 6 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center ..read more

  The pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness as stated in the Declaration of Independence by our Founding Fathers is not without sacrifice.  Under persecution the pilgrims left their homelands crossed the Atlantic Ocean to be free of tyranny.  The Prophet Moses led his people out of bondage to live freely and worship God according to the dictates of their conscience. In 1846, history repeats itself.  After religious persecutions and the martyrdoms of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith, the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints le ..read more

Mark your calendar for July 21 to kick up your heels for a great cause at the Boots, Beer and BBQ event benefiting our City’s adopted Marines. Hosted by the Mission Viejo Community Foundation and Marines and Sailors Adoption Committee, this popular event is from 4 to 7 pm at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Guests will enjoy boot scootin’ and two-steppin’ line dance lessons, a live DJ and delicious catered meal from Outback Steakhouse. (Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase.) Tickets, which sell out fast each year, are only $30 per person and ..read more

  The Mission Viejo Activities Committee is gearing up for its annual 4th of July Street Faire & Fireworks Spectacular on Olympiad between Marguerite and Melinda. The fun kicks off at noon with live entertainment on three different stages. Patrons will enjoy rides, food and game booths run by local service groups as well as more than 30 booths offering up crafts and gift ideas. Admission is free with tickets available for games and rides. For your convenience, a free shuttle operates from 1-8 pm. Shuttle stops are located at 12 spots clearly marked around Lake ..read more

Irish singer-songwriter Luke Slott has been presenting the #OurStoryIsOne Dedication Tour across the US & Canada for the last two months and will give the last presentation of his tour this Saturday evening the Bahá’í Center in San Clemente (3316 Avenida del Presidente).  Doors open at 7 p.m. Scan the QR code on the ad below to register as seating is limited. Inspired by the year-long campaign launched by the Bahá’í International Community in June 2023, the #OurStoryIsOne Tour aims to express solidarity with the people of Iran in their ongoing struggle for human r ..read more

  The City invites you to join us for our six-week concert series in beautiful Central Park. The series is free and open to the public and takes place on Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., starting on July 7th. Food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and community booths will be available for everyone to enjoy. It is the perfect time to appreciate the summer weather in Rancho Santa Margarita with family and friends. We hope to see you there! For more information about concert rules and guidelines, please visit RSMconnect.org and select the Summer Concerts tab.     ..read more