Please enjoy this interview of Mission Viejo Mayor, Greg Raths, as he describes the benefits of what fellow Chamber member, Soul Scale, has provided for him. 

To learn more about how Soul Scale can help you look and feel your best, please contact Jay Djavid at 949-354-4282 or visit their website at https://mysoulscale.com.

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Will you be there?  Mark your calendars for March 28th from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at the Mission Viejo City Hall.

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to visit with Mission Viejo City Officials as we enjoy the Reception & Tour of City Hall and various departments. 

This is a great occasion to get to know (on a more personal level) your elected officials and their staff. These are the hard-working folks that have the City’s best interests at heart and your businesses! 

The City will also be serving delicious food and beverages provided by Mission Viejo Chamber member, Sol Agave Restaurant. Come enjoy the Mahi Fish and Carnitas tacos and more!

Here are a few other items of interest to learn more about:

• What is “Business Watch"? Are you registered?
• Are you taking advantage of MVTV advertising reaching over 27,000 households? 
• Do you want to find $Millions$?
• Ever wondered where the City Governing Body meets to make important decisions about the future of Mission Viejo? Enjoy the tour.
• Did you know that Mission Viejo is a leader in recreation and leisure living for seniors and all ages?

To help us better prepare for this event, please RSVP/Register for this event by clicking on the following link: http://mvcc.chamberofcommerce.me/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=319587

We look forward to seeing all of you there for an evening of fun and mingling with our City Officials and their staff - and remember to invite a guest!
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Learn about Naloxone, also known as Narcan, the drug-reversing agent for opioid overdoses during the next City of Mission Viejo Drug Prevention Coalition meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center.

Pharmacist Elaine Nguyen, chair of the Orange County Pharmacists Association and assistant professor at American University of Health Services, will discuss when and how to use this drug to save a life along with what drugs are classified as opioids and the signs and symptoms to look for if your teenager is overdosing. 

People who attend this presentation and training will receive a Naloxone kit. 

Coalition meetings are open to folks interested in learning about area drug trends, community resources addressing drug use and prevention, and understanding best practices to support a drug-free Mission Viejo.

With the goal of preventing drug addiction and dependency in Mission Viejo, the City has partnered with local support groups including Solace of Orange County and the Orange County Health Care Agency. 

For more information, contact Leslie McDonald at lmcdonald@cityofmissionviejo.org. #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionviejo #fightagainstdrugs #protectouryouths

Senator Pat Bates and Assemblyman Bill Brough are gearing up to host the 2019 South Orange County Senior Day on Friday, April 5 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

The free event begins at 8:00 a.m. and features a program on senior scams with tools to protect seniors against fraud. Breakout sessions, presented by Doctors from MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and UCI Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse/Neglect, will cover quality continuity of care and aging with dignity. There will be a host of free medical screenings sponsored by UCI School of Nursing and a variety of informative resource booths.

All are welcome but space is limited so guests are asked to register in advance at http://seniordayoc.com or by calling 949-598-5850 or 949-347-7301. #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionviejo #seniorsrock

Want an easygoing furry friend to add to your home? Drop by the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to meet one of our senior cats.  Often overlooked, these sweet cats are hidden gems and make great pets. 

Their personalities are already developed, so the cat you fall in love here will be the same at home. They’re done growing, have outgrown their adolescent behaviors and are ready to be in forever homes. 

A few senior cats are available for adoption and will go home spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated to approved applicants for $20.00. So, don’t delay in meeting these lovable felines today. 

This promotion is sponsored by DAWG.

​The center is located at 28095 Hillcrest. For more information, visit http://cmvas.org. #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionviejo #rescueyourkitty

The Saddleback Valley Unified School District will host four community meetings next week regarding its new Facilities Master Plan (FMP). 

​The school district has completed various steps over the past 16 months to prepare the FMP, with a vision “to create successful students for a world yet to be imagined.”  
“Having a master plan for our facilities assures that our investments are able to support our students’ Next Generation Learning,” said Stella Escario-Doiron, Chief of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations, Construction & Transportation. “The district invites you to the next round of FMP community meetings for an update, to review school site needs and for the opportunity to provide input.”

The following meetings all begin at 6 pm:

March 18 - Mission Viejo High School
March 19 - El Toro High School
March 20 - Trabuco Hills High School
March 21 - Laguna Hills High School

For more information, visit the district website at https://www.svusd.org/departments/business-services/facilities-maintenance-operations-construction/facilities-master-plan-2019?fbclid=IwAR0xWDpTS9sZW772iSO1IQqtawekts_HbbXtYPPGbgNUZnn5Ryo8mADd1a4. #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionviejo #svusd

Snake season is underway. The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center received its first snake call of the year this week – that turned out to be a juvenile Southern Pacific Rattlesnake. The annual snake season is typically from March to October. Snakes keep our natural ecosystems working properly and are key in balancing the rodent population.

​Every year, our Animal Services Officers respond to hundreds of calls for snakes. In south Orange County, Southern Pacific Rattlesnakes and Red Diamond Rattlesnakes exist. Depicted in these photos, the snakes are extremely dangerous and can cause severe and sometimes fatal injuries.  

Here are some tips to keep snakes at bay:

• Fill up gopher and squirrel holes with stones and dirt. Snakes use those as passageways and will be deterred away from property if the route is closed
• Snakes like to move through areas where they are not easily detected. Clear any shrubs, broken branches or overgrown bushes surrounding your property
• When clearing concealed areas such as ivy, lawns and untrimmed shrubbery, poke ahead with a long stick. If there’s a snake, it will either attack the stick or glide away quickly. The desire to avoid direct contact is mutual

Most snakes encountered are non-venomous, while the rattlesnake is the only venomous snake native to California. Observing the shape of the snake’s head, body and tail is a good way to determine if a snake is venomous. 

If you’ve encountered a rattlesnake on your property or public area, call the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center at 949-470-3045. Our officers are trained to handle and remove them safely. If you or someone else is bitten, call 911 immediately. #mvcitynews #mvchamber #missionviejochamber #missionviejo #snakealert