The pandemic halted travel for many snowbirds last year. As restrictions start to get lifted, many sun-loving travelers are hoping to head south this winter, and Mission has best named one of the top destinations for snowbirds this season by STORAGECafé. To locate the best cold-season hideaways, STORAGECafé looked at almost 1,000 places around the US and...

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Ring in the season with Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña and Mission city leaders.  The City of Mission will kick off the holiday season with the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting and this year, the celebration will again run two days. The public is invited to Leo Peña Placita Park on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday Nov. 20, for a FREE event for the entire family. A...

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Hey Mission Businesses! Want to know more about how to get involved with our THRIVE gift card program? Join us Monday for a pair of informational sessions at Mission Event Center. Session 1: 10am-1pm Session 2: 3pm-6pm Or join on Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81918388643… Meeting ID: 819 1838 8643 Passcode: 651187 Following the presentation, busin...

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The City of Mission is preparing to launch its THRIVE program to encourage Mission residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but they need the assistance of local business owners.  The City is NOW accepting applications from locally-owned Mission businesses to participate in the THRIVE program, or Together Helping Recover an Independent and Valued E...

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Great news for our residents! Stop by TODAY and tomorrow and pick up vouchers to get your furry friend their rabies vaccine and microchip! FREE to Mission residents only. Vouchers are good for the month of November. #MissionCares #ProtectYourPets   

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Come and join us for our Halloween on Wheels Trunk or Treat Festival Friday 6-9pm, at Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road. Residents are encouraged to bring skateboards, roller blades, strollers, scooters and bikes to ride around the Event Center. Helmets are recommended. There will be FREE candy, hot dogs and refreshments. Families can also enjoy a m...

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The City of Mission has received the official BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certification, as part of the Mars Petcare BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program, showcasing its commitment to creating a pet-friendly community. More people than ever view pets as members of the family, and with 85 million pet-households in the United States, the City of Mission is on the f...

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The City of Mission is gearing up to sign a sister city agreement with Mazatlán, a Mexican town along the Pacific shoreline in the state of Sinaloa. The signing will take place Wed. Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Mission Event Center.   “Together, Mission and Mazatlán will work to stimulate economic growth, promote tourism and encourage cultural interac...

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Local residents are invited to attend a Pet Pawty in the Park hosted by the City of Mission. A special announcement will also be made at the pet-friendly event. “Pets are family too,” Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña said. “This is a family-friendly opportunity for our community members to bring their furry friends out to return some of the love they so uncon...

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In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, the Mission Fire Department invites community members to attend a Fire Prevention Open House today, October 4, from 6-8 p.m., at Leo Peña Placita Park in downtown Mission. There will be food, fun and games for the entire family as well as safety demonstrations for the kids. This year, the National F...

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