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🌱 Patch AM: How high did Mission Viejo climb in this week’s rankings?
Spotted on the Mission Viejo calendar: Got Medicare Questions?

Hey hey Mission Viejo! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How high did Mission Viejo climb in this week's rankings?
Also on today's calendar: Got Medicare Questions? and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Times' top 25 high school football rankings (sanluisobispo.com) — Mission Viejo High's football team is ranked sixth in the Southland after a 42-35 win over Pittsburg and now prepares to face Huntington Beach Edison on Oct. 2. The latest top-25 list shows how Mission Viejo stacks up against other powerhouse programs across Southern California, including Santa Margarita, Mater Dei, and San Clemente.
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📸 Around Mission Viejo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mission Viejo
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★ Featured events ★
- Got Medicare Questions? →
Mother's Market & Kitchen, 24165 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Woods
4:30 pm - La Dolce Vita on the Green →
Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel
6:00 pm - DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Mission Viejo City Council Meeting →
Mission Viejo Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo
6:00 pm - Parenting Power Hour on Zoom
Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo, CA 92691
6:00 pm - Orientations: Fall Faculty and Staff Exhibition →
Saddleback College – Art Gallery (Fine Arts Complex), 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
4:00 pm - Lass Your Aff Off! Stand-up Comedy →
25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills
7:30 pm - Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Mission Viejo | Startups Edition →
Restaurant of the Week, Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo - See The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Live in Lake Forest →
Lake Forest Performing Arts Center, Lake Forest
1:00 pm - Dementia Caregiver Education Series: Physician & Dementia Expert Panel →
Adult Day Program at Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Dr, Mission Viejo
9:00 am - Mission Viejo Rotary Social Invitation →
, Mission Viejo
5:00 pm - Scandinavian Heritage Fair →
Norman P. Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
11:00 am
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
📣 Mission Viejo Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Come Sing with Us
The Festival Singers of Orange County, a premier community SATB chorus invites singers who are passionate about making beautiful music to join us... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Bitsy Baratta, a dog who went missing in Lake Forest, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 19 hours, 36 minutes. Message from Owner:… (Nextdoor Deane Homes - MV) - I would like to give a huge shout to Alejandro, (painter).
(949) 295-8695. He has done SO many jobs for me in the last five or so years. He has done my stucco work, many pieces of furniture, indoor… (Nextdoor Los Alisos & Trabuco)
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
- Macy's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Support Associate - Shoe Expeditor, Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Laguna Hills
- Senior Oncology Specialist - Sapphire - Orange County, CA Jobs at Amgen in Los Angeles (amgen.com)
Rancho Santa Margarita
- OC Deputies arrest three suspects after organized retail theft at a south OC Smart & Final (newsantaana.com)
- High school football scores: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 6 (usatoday.com)
Lake Forest
- Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Sept. 10-17) (ocregister.com)
Ok Mission Viejo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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