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.

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/

Ramblin' Rogues' Beginning Square Dance Class, registration dates are Sept. 13 and 20, Norman Murray Community Center, 14932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., $6 per class. Couples and singles are welcome; no dance experience necessary.
Wear casual attire and comfortable shoes. Class runs Thursday nights through June. For more information, call Sy or Judy, (949) 322-8790.

Jazzfest & Taste of the Lake, Sat., Sept. 15, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Lake Mission Viejo. Featured musicians include Bettye LaVette, Slim Man, Brad Rambur and James Torme. Lake concerts are limited to lake association members and their guests. Call or visit the website for information, 949-770-1313, ext. 311, or http://www.lakemissionviejo.org

Nestor Torres Concerts at Soka University: Jazz Monsters Series on Fri., Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Cuban Spirit on Sat., Sept. 22, 8:00 p.m.; Classical favorites with Aliso Niguel High School on Sat., Sept. 29, 8:00 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://soka.reachlocal.com/?scid=2695430&kw=19071058&pub_cr_id=16539318546

Festival of Children through Sept. 30, South Coast Plaza, activities and events, back-to-school fashion show, skateboard event, puppet shows and amazing sculptures built from cans, (877) 492-5437, http://www.festivalofchildren.org

Old World Village Oktoberfest through Oct. 28, German bands, dancing, beer, German food, Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 895-8020, http://www.oldworld.ws

Michaels, ongoing and new classes throughout September: sewing, painting and crafts, 25310 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-5001, http://locations.michaels.com/CA/MISSION-VIEJO/8513/index.html

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes this week, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://joann.shoplocal.com/joannsalesflyer/Default.aspx?action=entry&pretailerid=-99845&siteid=228&storeID=2412281