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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 and non-profit groups. Walk to End Alzheimer’s, participate by walking, donating and/or volunteering. Buena Park on Sat., 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 Fall Harvest Festival, Sat., Nov. 12, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., family fun, chili cook-off, line dancing and square dancing, Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://moochurch.org/events.aspx?parentnavigationid=6090 Open House, Sat., Nov. 12, 9:00 a.m. preschool, and 10:00 a.m. K-12, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 661-0108, http://www.smes.org Big Bucks Bingo every Wednesday night, 6:15 p.m. Early Bird. 6:45 p.m. Regular Games, Mission Viejo Elks Lodge, near Ralphs market on Marguerite & La Paz, (949) 830-ELKS. Ice skating rink at Spectrum is now open, check the Website for schedule, outdoor rink is in the Giant Wheel Court adjacent to Nordstrom and Macy’s, Irvine Spectrum, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, (949) 456-6937, http://www.skatespectrum.com/schedule.htm First Saturday Art Walk, Santa Ana Artist Village, Sat., Dec. 3, 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 “Christmas at the Casa,” Sat., Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., entertainment, crafts and refreshments, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, (949) 498-2139, http://www.casaromantica.org Shepherd’s Christmas Faire featuring local businesses, Sat. and Sun, Dec. 3 and 4, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., JSerra Catholic High School, JSerra Pavilion, 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano (949) 493-9307, ext. 1149, http://www.jserra.org Art exhibit at Soka University, Arie A. Galles, “Heartland: Reflected Light Paintings, through Jan. 6, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., free admission, Founders Hall Art Gallery, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4000, http://www.info@soka.edu Planting, crafts and activities classes for families at Living Green Gardens and Design; help with planting and gardening, visit the Website or call for information, Living Green Gardens and Design, 25290 Jeronimo Road (between Los Alisos and El Toro Road), Lake Forest, (949) 768-4733, http://www.yelp.com/biz/living-green-gardens-and-design-lake-forest Roger’s Gardens, “The Artisans of Christmas,” Christmas 2011, now open and ongoing. Other activities include a Pumpkin Carving Seminar on Oct. 15 and Oct. 23, Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Juan Hills Road, Corona del Mar, (949) 640-5800, http://www.rogersgardens.com 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 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. |
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