Recreation

Get ready to enjoy relaxing and fun Tuesday on the Terrace with the Bel Air Players Club Jazz Band from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on November 5 at the Norman P. Murray Center.

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.

Inside the pages are details about exciting winter events including several holiday activities, the Oso Fit 5K and much more.

Mission Viejo Life features information about resources for seniors; library events; and pickleball, recreation and fitness activities as well as classes for the young and young at heart. 

Keep your kids learning and moving with fun and educational Fall Break Camps next month. The following camps take place Monday through Wednesday November 25-27.   

TechKidz: Minecraft

The winners of the Halloween and Fall Home Decorating Contest have been announced, so grab your family and hop in your car for a frightfully fun time.

Hosted by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee, the contest featured residents competing for forever bragging rights and recognition in categories that include Best Theme, Most Creative, Best Special Effects, Scariest and Pumpkin-Tastic.

Participants will enjoy a morning of Round Robin Doubles tennis, followed by lunch including traditional holiday treats in this ladies only, social event.

Festive attire encouraged and prizes will be awarded. Please bring new, unwrapped books and toys for donation to the Marines & Sailors Adoption Committee.

If you’re looking for some spooky fun this weekend, head to the North Paseo at LOS OSOS on Saturday, October 19 for the Night Market.

The fun takes place from 5 to 9 pm at 25282 Marguerite Parkway.

This Night Market has a Fright Night theme and includes fun and educational Halloween activities.

The last Movie in the Park is this Saturday, October 12 at Napoli Park, 27682 Napoli Way.

Families will enjoy the animated hit “Inside Out 2” screening around dusk. The fun also includes activities, music, games, and a bounce house beginning at 5 pm.

For more information, contact 949-452-8339 or fitness@cityofmissionviejo.org.

Thank you to our Title Sponsors: Cityside Fiber, Orange County Acting Academy, Dentistry4Kids and Rudy’s Christmas Trees.

A nonprofit organization is hosting a special event on October 12 that is designed to benefit City programs and services as well as help beautify public spaces and parks.

The indoor ceremony will feature military keynote speaker Colonel Charles “Clay” Readinger, Commanding Officer of Headquarter Battalion, First Marine Division and guest speaker retired Senior Chief, United States Navy, Gary Tegel.  The event will also boast a live vocal performance of patriotic songs; presentation of colors by the Marine Color Guard as well as a three-volley rifle salute and taps. To support folks with hearing impairments, the ceremony will feature sign language interpretation.

Steven Shaw has performed around Orange County for more than 25 years. His repertoire includes a wide range of cover songs from the last 70 years, all presented in a refreshing acoustic style. He brings a positive, feel-good atmosphere to every venue he performs at.