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🌱 Patch AM: How the Kim–Calvert showdown could shape Mission Viejo’s voice in Congress
Make time for DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the Mission Viejo Patch calendar
Hey there, Mission Viejo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the Kim–Calvert showdown could shape Mission Viejo's voice in Congress
Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 101, low: 73.
- Sunday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Your guide to the California Congressional District 40 race: Kim vs. Calvert (latimes.com subscription) — Mission Viejo voters are now part of California's newly redrawn 40th Congressional District, where Republican incumbents Young Kim and Ken Calvert are facing off for a single seat. The race highlights their contrasting records on affordability, taxes, and foreign policy, including support for Trump's approach to Iran, and will determine who represents your community's interests in Washington. 
📸 Around Mission Viejo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mission Viejo
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★ Featured events ★
- DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Physician and Dementia Expert Panel →
Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo
8:00 am - Farmers Market and Crafts – Rain or Shine →
North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
9:00 am - Dementia Caregiver Education Series: Physician & Dementia Expert Panel →
Adult Day Program at Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Dr, Mission Viejo
9:00 am - Farmers Market and Crafts - Rain or Shine →
North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
9:00 am - Saddleback Symphony Orchestra →
Saddleback College – McKinney Theatre (accessible from Lot 12), 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
2:30 pm - Mission Viejo Rotary Social Invitation →
, Mission Viejo
5:00 pm - Rare Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience - Orange County →
Dublin 4 Gastropub, 26342 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo
6:00 pm - Mission Viejo Bluegrass Jam →
Patsy's Irish Pub Mission Viejo, 25571 Jeronimo Rd, Mission Viejo
6:00 pm - Scandinavian Heritage Fair →
Norman P. Murray Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
11:00 am - Repair Cafe OC →
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
1:00 pm - Lass Your Aff Off! Stand-up Comedy →
25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills
7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
📣 Mission Viejo Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the person who lives at The Remington Senior Living Apartments that picked up my iPad Pro at Starbucks at Alicia and Niguel, I sure would appreciate it if you would call me as per the screen message when you open the cover on it.
I won't ask questions, I'll even offer a reward to you. It's useless to you as is, it'd be ever so nice if you could just return it to me. You could… (Nextdoor Aegean Hills) - Update: I found a rescue that can help with Scooby but a foster is desperately needed in order for them to pull him from the shelter.
Ive updated Scooby's picture below. This is Scooby. His brother Max was adopted last week from the Downey shelter. This is an SOS because Scooby is… (Nextdoor Pinecrest-Mission Viejo)
- Gap posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Shops at Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
- Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Mission Viejo - Full Time in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Laguna Hills
- Athletes First Brings "The Block" Home to Los Angeles for the Big Game (sbgi.net)
- 12 pumpkin patches to visit in Orange and Los Angeles counties (ocregister.com)
- Why Healthcare Workers Are Choosing the Victor Valley (livability.com)
Rancho Santa Margarita
- City Adds 11 Streets To Street-Sweeping Program: What To Know (patch.com)
- USA TODAY Sports Super 50 high school football rankings entering October (newsbreak.com)
Lake Forest
- Days-Long Scorcher Triggers Heat Advisory In Lake Forest (patch.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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