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🌱 Patch AM: Mission Viejo author’s picture book is now reaching kids worldwide.
Also check out La Dolce Vita on the Green on the Mission Viejo Patch calendar
Good day Mission Viejo! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Mission Viejo author's picture book is now reaching kids worldwide.
- See how Mission Viejo's gas prices compare to other OC cities.
Also on today's calendar: La Dolce Vita on the Green and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Southern California Author T.W. Dahlin Joins the World Literacy Foundation's Global Children's Library (vannuysnewspress.com) — Mission Viejo children's author T.W. Dahlin is gaining global reach as his picture book "Curiositree" joins the World Literacy Foundation's Global Children's Library. Local families may be excited to know a hometown writer is helping expand multilingual, read‑aloud access to children's stories for young readers around the world. 
• Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Orange County in week ending Sept. 19? (southoctimes.com) — Mission Viejo drivers can compare their local gas prices with dozens of other Orange County cities, where the week's lowest reported regular gas price was $5.35 per gallon. The report breaks down city-by-city lows and explains broader market forces keeping California fuel costs elevated this September.
📸 Around Mission Viejo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mission Viejo
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Farmers Market and Crafts - Rain or Shine →
North Paseo at LOS OSOS, 25282 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo
9:00 am - Mission Viejo Farmers Market →
25282 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo
9:00 am - Oso Creek Jam →
Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
10:00 am - Rumble in the Jungle Dance →
Norman P. Murry Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo
4:00 pm - Sensory Art Studio →
Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo - See The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Live in Lake Forest →
Lake Forest Performing Arts Center, Lake Forest
1:00 pm - IUSD Event: Communities Come Together-Irvine
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603
5:00 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
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 10
📣 Mission Viejo Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Mission Viejo PatchAM possible:
- Segerstrom Shelby Event Center — 9499694368
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE:
Penny, the 12 yr old chihuahua, has been with her foster mom who's the lady who commented that she was interested in adopting Penny on a post I… (Nextdoor Pinecrest-Mission Viejo) - Hi everyone,
If anyone's looking for work Enzo Supplies is hiring in Orange County! We are a small family run company that's growing and looking for great people… (Nextdoor Sierra Hills)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Laguna Hills
- Orange County scores and player stats for Tuesday, Sept. 22 (ocregister.com)
- Lowest premium gas price in Orange County available at $5.65 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southoctimes.com)
- Multiple Contractors Win $3.5 Billion Air Force Contract (clearancejobs.com)
Lake Forest
- Reflections Of Lake Forest: Photo Of The Day (patch.com)
Laguna Beach
- Man Suspected Of Murdering Mother-In-Law In Laguna Beach Slated For Trial 12 Years After His Arrest (patch.com)
- Beach Cleanup Details Announced For Coastal Cleanup Day In Laguna Beach (patch.com)
- Annual Fall Festival, Potluck Set At South Laguna Community Garden Park: What To Know (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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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