Non-government Events

Non-government Events

Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private enterprise.

Carden Academy, K-8, now enrolling for the fall term beginning Sept. 7, call for information and a tour of the school, 24741 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo, (949) 458-1776, http://www.cardenacademy.com

U.S. Open of Surfing, extreme sports, concerts, events. Free and open to the public, Aug. 1-7, Huntington Beach, http://www.usopenofsurfing.com/info.cfm

First Thursdays Artwalk, Aug. 4. More than 40 Laguna Beach art galleries are participating in the 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. walk, with some offering refreshments. Free admission to the Laguna Art Museum, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., (949) 683-6871, http://firstthursdaysartwalk.com

“Foreverland” Concert, a tribute to Michael Jackson, Lake Mission Viejo, Sat., Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. Open only to Lake Association members and their guests. Concert hotline (949) 770-1313, ext. 311, http://www.lakemissionviejo.org

“Mystic Florals,” floral arrangements class, Aug. 10, 9:00 a.m., Sherman Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, (949) 673-2261, http://slgardens.org

Exhibit, “Class Works 2011,” through Aug. 19, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Founders Hall Art Gallery, 1st Floor, Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4000, http://www.soka.edu/news_events/events/default.aspx

“I Left My Heart” salute to the music of Tony Bennett, performances through Aug. 21, Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949)497-2787, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

45th Annual Sawdust Art Festival, through Aug. 28, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3030, http://www.sawdustartfestival.org , and Art-A-Fair, through Aug. 28, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sun. – Thurs. and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-4514, http://www.art-a-fair.com

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club and O’Neill’s Bar and Grill weekly schedule, Mon. – Kids Eat for Free; Tues. – Pizza & Vino; Fri. – Live Jazz; Sat. – Blues & Motown; Sun – Champagne Brunch. 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 305-5100, http://arroyotrabuco.com/calendar.aspx

Michaels, 25310 Marguerite Parkway, (949) 770-5001, schedule of art and crafts classes can be found at http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

Farmers Market, San Juan Capistrano, Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Historic Town Center Park, (949) 493-4700.

Farmers Market, Laguna Hills, Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Mall, (714) 573-0374.

Saddleback Lanes bowling alley, events throughout the week. Saddleback Lanes has been in business since 1974; great gathering place with special discounts for groups, 25402 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-5300, http://www.saddlebacklanes.net

Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at
http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes