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And check out RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need on the Mission Viejo Patch calendar

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Cheers Mission Viejo! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Mission Viejo is being hailed as a low-key Southern California oasis
  • How Mission Viejo's powerhouse offensive line is shaping this season

Also on today's calendar: RSM Cares "A Night in Monte Carlo" Help us feed our neighbors in need and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sandwiched between L.A. and San Diego, California's largest master-planned community is a safe oasis with 55 parks, scenic trails, and a 124-acre lake (secretlosangeles.com) — Mission Viejo is spotlighted as a quiet, nature-focused escape between Los Angeles and San Diego, with 55 parks, the Oso Creek Trail, and the resident-only Lake Mission Viejo at its heart. The piece highlights the city's master-planned design, easy access to beaches and theme parks, and growing reputation as a relaxed, green alternative to big-city bustle.
   

• Prep Rally: The most intriguing high school football games this week (latimes.com subscription) — Mission Viejo football gets a nod in this week's statewide high school sports roundup, with Northern California's Folsom beating Mission Viejo 35-21 and praise for the Diablos' standout offensive line. The newsletter surveys key upcoming games, top individual performances, and rankings, giving local fans context on where Mission Viejo fits in California's competitive prep scene.
   

📸 Around Mission Viejo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mission Viejo

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • ⭐ Trivia Night @ Lamppost Pizza LAKE FOREST →
    Lamppost Pizza & Brewery, 22421 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest
    6:45 pm
  • Hot Rods Unlimited In-N-Out Burger Night Cruise-In →
    In-N-Out Burger, 24001 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
    7:00 pm
  • Flag Football Intramurals
    Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    7:31 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Coffee Chat with the LFCC: Brewing Up Business Over Coffee & Conversations
    Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce La Casita Olvera 41 Auto Center Drive Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
    7:45 am

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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

  • Photo: Rancho Santa Margarita, September 2018!
    We saw similar clouds yesterday, but nothing like this. Spaceship?! (Nextdoor Pacific Hills)
  • Strand Beach….
    Rain over the ocean and the majestic sunset! Wow! (Nextdoor Pacific Hills)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Mover Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$47/Hr in Mission Viejo. Apply here.
  • Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Mission Viejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mission Viejo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laguna Hills

  • Why Does My Sub-Zero Refrigerator Leak Water (blogspot.com)
  • AFib: 1-Year Exercise Intervention May Help Reduce Recurrence (healthline.com)
  • High school football: Orange County's Week 2 stat leaders (ocregister.com)

Rancho Santa Margarita

  • Trump's war on mail-in ballots has voters baffled. That may be the point (seattletimes.com)
  • National high school football rankings: Upsets reshape USA TODAY Sports Super 50 (usatoday.com)

Lake Forest

  • Szabo: E-Bikes, Young Riders and the Parents Who Must Take Responsibility (voiceofoc.org)

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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