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.

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.

Style Week at Irvine Spectrum and Fashion Island, check daily schedule through Oct. 8: http://www.styleweekoc.com/CalendarSwitch.aspx . Exclusive, one-of-a-kind events at both centers throughout the week, including runway shows, designer appearances, interactive retail opportunities and dozens of in-store promotions. http://www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/CenterEvents/2516.aspx

Concert, St. Petersburg Symphony, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Soka Performing Arts Center, Soka University, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4000, info@soka.edu, http://soka.edu/news_events/events/2011/10/st.-petersburg-symphony-.aspx

“A Wunderbar Day,” German celebration with programs and entertainment, Wed., Oct. 5, Concordia University, CU Center, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 214-3201, http://germanday.org

Orange County Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival, Thurs. Fri., Sat., Oct. 6, 7, 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., consumer products and techniques; visit the Website for schedule and a coupon for free admission to the show, OC Fair and Event Center, Buildings 14 and 16, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (949) 723-6660, http://www.quiltcraftsew.com

Accordion Festival, Sun., Oct. 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Orange County Marketplace, Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (949) 723-6660, http://www.ocmarketplace.com

St. John’s Holiday Boutique, Fri., Oct. 14, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Sat., Oct. 15, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., St., John’s Episcopal Church, 30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, (949)888-4595, ext. 374.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Doheny Beach, Sat., Oct. 15, “rain or shine.” Participate by walking, donating and/or volunteering. Other walk events: Anaheim on Oct. 29, Huntington Beach on Nov. 5, Buena Park on Nov. 12 and Tustin on April 21. (800) 272-3900, http://www.alz.org/walk/findawalk_results.asp?FormSent=1&SearchType=zip&ZipSearch=92691&MaxDistance=30&memor y=&SearchByZip.x=23&SearchByZip.y=14

“Lake Eeeerie,” Lake Mission Viejo, Fri.-Sat., Oct. 21-22, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Halloween activities, limited to Lake Mission Viejo members and their guests. (949) 770-1313, http://www.lakemissionviejo.org

First Saturday Art Walk, Santa Ana Artist Village, Sat., Nov. 5, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., venues open: Grand Central Arts Center, OC Center of Contemporary Art, Santora Arts Building (28 galleries, restaurants and shops), ample (free) parking is located across the street at the Santa Ana Train Depot on the southeast corner of Santa Ana Boulevard and Santiago Street. Visit the Website for additional information, including a map: http://www.aplaceforart.org/artwalk

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