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.

Laguna Beach Music Festival, Feb. 6-12, a week-long event presented by Laguna Beach Live and The Philharmonic Society of Orange County, 949-715-9713, http://lagunabeachmusicfestival.com

La Vida Drum Circle, Tues., Feb. 7, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Feb. 7, March 8, April 6, May 5, June 4, etc.). Drummers are welcome to bring their own drums or use an extra the group has. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/full-moon-drum-circle

Open House, Mission Hills Christian School, Thurs., Feb. 9, 7:00 p.m., and Sat., Feb. 11, 9:00 a.m., applications are being accepted for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8, 29582 Aventura, Rancho Santa Margarita, (949) 589-4504, http://www.missionhillschristianschool.org

Tokyo String Quartet, Soka Performing Arts Center, Thurs., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.soka.edu/news_events/events/2012/02/tokyo-string-quartet.aspx

O.C. Chili Winter Trail Run, Sat., Feb. 11, 8:30 a.m., 5-mile run through O’Neill Regional Park followed by a chili cook-off and campfire, 30892 Trabuco Canyon Rd., Trabuco Canyon, (949) 407-9993, http://www.zvents.com/z/trabuco_canyon_ca/oc-chili-winter-trail-run-series-race-1--events--230097764, https://bookthatevent.webconnex.com/ChiliTrail_2012

Remodeling Design Workshop, Sat., Feb. 11, 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Foothill Ranch, 27082 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, (949) 861-3400, http://www.seapointe.com/about-sea-pointe/design-workshops

“Create a Native Container Valentine Workshop,” on Sat., Feb. 11, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 728-0685, http://www.californianativeplants.com

Annual Taste of San Juan, Wed., Feb. 15, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., San Juan Hills Country Club, (949) 493-4700, http://www.swallowsparade.com/taste.aspx

Open House, JSerra Catholic High School, Thurs., Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-9307. Ext/ 2, http://jserra.org/

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, “White House Garden Exhibit,” through Feb. 26, the Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit; closed on Mondays, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, at (949) 498-2139, http://casaromantica.org/events.html

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

Big Bucks Bingo, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. early bird and 6:45 p.m. regular games, Mission Viejo Elks Lodge, Marguerite and La Paz, Mission Viejo, 949-830-3557.  http://www.mvelks.com/