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.

Dana Point Turkey Trot, Thurs., Nov. 22, 5/K 10/K walk/run, benefits 5th Marine Regiment, Dana Point Harbor, (949) 496-1555, http://www.turkeytrot.com

Lake Mission Viejo Thanksgiving Day schedule, Thurs., Nov. 22, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., including boat rental from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Save the date for Santa’s arrival and the boat parade, Sat., Dec. 8. Call (949) 770-1313, ext. 200, http://www.lakemissionviejo.org

Sawdust Winter Fantasy, Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 1-2 and 8-9, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., artwork, entertainment, classes and demonstrations, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3030, http://www.sadustartfestival.org

Concert at Soka, The Romeros with Massimo Paris, Sat., Dec. 1, 8:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Now enrolling, Happy Minds Kids Academy in the Gateway Center, 24000 Alicia Parkway, #35, Mission Viejo. Programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten and junior kindergarten, (949) 455-1212, http://www.happymindskids.com

Daily Guided Tours at the Mission during the week, Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No advance reservation required, but a minimum group size is needed to proceed, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/

Holiday Ice Rink in Spectrum. Outdoor rink is open daily, skating lessons are available. Check the website for schedule. Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, (949) 748-8280, http://www.skatespectrum.com