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 and non-profit groups.

Moore’s sewing classes: Brother/Baby Lock, Mon., Dec. 12, 10:00 a.m.; Multi-Needle Magic Patches, Tues., Dec. 13, 6:00 p.m.; Sew Fun Club, Mon., Dec. 26, 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sew Fun Club, Tues., Dec. 27, 9:00 a.m., 25390 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 580-2520, http://www.moores-sew.com

Newport Beach Boat Parade, Wed.-Sun., Dec. 14-18, go on a party cruise or ride on one of the participating boats, 5:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Newport Landing, 309 Palm St., Newport Beach, (949) 675-0551, http://www.christmasparadeboats.com/

Kaleidoscope Holiday Concert on Fri. Dec. 16, 7 p.m., presented by Newhart Middle School. Kaleidoscope’s Iceless Ice Skating Rink’s schedule can be found at http://gokaleidoscope.com/f/events.html . 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, http://gokaleidoscope.com

“Socks for Heroes,” benefit for Marines in Afghanistan, Fri., Dec. 16, 5 p.m., On Target Indoor Shooting Range, 27692 Camino Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, (949) 348-0352, http://www.on-targetrange.com

Christmas Program, Cirque Noel, the Renaissance, Fri.-Sun., Dec. 16-18, 7:30 p.m., Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://moochurch.org

Create a Holiday Fairy Garden, Sun., Dec. 18, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., 31720 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-3920, http://cottage-home-and-garden.com

“This Wonderful Life,” through Dec. 24, Laguna Playhouse, Moulton Theatre, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (800) 946-5556, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

“The Science of Gingerbread,” through Jan. 1, kitchen science, decorating demos and award-winning gingerbread houses, Discovery Science Center, 2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, (714) 542-2823, http://www.discoverycube.org

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

Roger’s Gardens, “The Artisans of Christmas,” Christmas 2011, now open and ongoing. Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Juan Hills Road, Corona del Mar, (949) 640-5800, http://www.rogersgardens.com