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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. Jazz Monsters Concert Series, Fri., Nov. 18, 7:00 p.m., Soka University, Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 18-19, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on both evenings, Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale’s Courtyard, Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, (949) 721-2000, http://shopfashionisland.com Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy, more than 170 exhibitors, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. rain or shine, open weekends only on Nov. 19-20, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 9-11, Sawdust Art Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3030, http://www.sawdustartfestival.org Dana Point Turkey Trot, Thurs., Nov. 24, 5K/10K run/walk, benefit for Second Harvest Food Bank, check the website for schedule and details on how to participate, Doheny State Beach, (949) 496-1555, http://www.turkeytrot.com Laguna Art Museum, Nov. 25 until Dec. 24, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., exhibit of California artists, late 19th century to early 20th century, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://lagunaartmuseum.org Scandinavian Julemarked Christmas Mart, Sat., Nov. 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., handmade and imported items and food, Danish Lutheran Cultural Center, 16881 Bastanchury Rd., Yorba Linda, (714) 993-6362, http://www.danishchurchsocal.com “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” the Lyceum Theater, Dec. 2 through Dec. 11, information about performance times and tickets at http://www.vanguardtickets.com, Vanguard University, Dept. of Theatre Arts, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 668-6145, http://www.theatre.vanguard.edu “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 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 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 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, check the website for schedule, outdoor rink is located 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 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 |
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