City Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Letter to the editor

Residents should be aware that Mission Viejo will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Aug. 4-5. This will be a very worthwhile program put on by the city and the various committees aimed at celebrating the groundbreaking of the expansion for the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. All residents are invited to attend, and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra will perform following the groundbreaking ceremony.

A fine concert series has been ongoing all summer, and a Country Western band will perform on Aug. 4 at Oso Viejo Community Park. A Latin/Salsa band will be featured at the Kershaw Garden at the Civic Center on Aug. 18. The John Jorgenson Quintet will perform Aug. 19 at the Civic Center as part of the cultural arts program, and tickets are $25.

Many of our citizens and performers make tremendous effort to bring to the city of Mission Viejo outstanding programs. Our Heritage Committee, Cultural Arts Committee and the city staff need to be congratulated on the effort put forth in these performances and events, including the July 4th Street Faire.

We should all get a nice break from the heat of the summer by enjoying all that our city has to offer.

James Edward Woodin
Mission Viejo