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.

Open House and Preview Events at private schools: Santa Margarita Catholic High School on Tues., Jan. 22, 7:00 p.m., http://www.smhs.org . Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School on Sat., Jan. 26, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., http://www.abidingsavior.com . Carden Academy on Thurs., Jan. 31, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., http://www.cardenacademy.com . Entrance exam at St. Michael’s High School on Sat., Jan. 28, 8:00 a.m., call (949) 858-0222, ext. 237.

Concerts at Soka: Aliso Niguel High School Solo and Ensemble Concert on Tues., Jan. 22, 8:00 p.m., and the Spanish Brass Quintet on Thurs., Jan. 24, 8:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

“Footloose,” Concordia University Theatre, Jan. 24-26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27 at 2:00 p.m., 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/

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/

Car (CARe) Show and Poker Run, San Juan Capistrano, Sat., Feb. 2, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 for general admission. Family-friendly event, view more than 400 vehicles, proceeds benefit SJC Rotary projects. San Juan Capistrano Community Center and Sports Park, 25920 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, http://sjcrotary.org/carshow

Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two,” now playing through Feb. 3, Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Tet Festival, Feb. 8-10, organized by the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California, annual lunar new year event, live entertainment, food, fireworks, Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Blvd., Garden Grove, (714) 890-1418, http://www.yelp.com/biz/tet-festival-garden-grove

Holiday Ice Rink in Spectrum. Outdoor rink is open through Feb. 18. Skating lessons are available. Check the website for schedule. Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, (949) 748-8280, http://www.skatespectrum.com