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.

Holly Jolly Christmas at Chick-fil-A, Mon., Dec. 17, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., music, cookie decoration and photos with Santa Cow, 24011 El Toro Rd., Laguna Hills, (949) 458-3544.

Holiday Organ Spectacular, Tues., Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., Orange County’s Pacific Symphony, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 755-5799, http://www.PacificSymphony.org

Vintage Flea Market, Sun., Dec. 23, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., every fourth Sunday, 474 El Camino Real, Tustin, (714) 573-1025, http://www.VintageWhimzy.com

 “Plaid Tidings” through Sun., Dec. 23, The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Encore Dinner Theatre, “A Song for Christmas,” through Dec. 30, 690 El Camino Real, Tustin (657) 210-3200, http://www.EncoreDinnerTheatre.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

Concert at Soka, The Takacs Quartet featuring pianist Joyce Yang on Wed., Jan. 16, 8:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

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/