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 Playhouse presents “Little Women,” Apr. 11-14, (10:00 a.m. on Thurs.; 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Fri.; 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sat. and Sun.), Youth Theatre, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Soka University events: music concert, Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin on Thurs., Apr. 11, 8:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center; 12th Annual International Festival on Sat., May 4, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fun With Chalk on Sat.-Sun., May 4-5, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Music Concert at Concordia University, Fri., Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m., Women’s Ensemble, Men’s Chorus and Sinfonietta will perform Baroque and other selections. On Sat.-Sun, Apr. 20-21, 3:00 p.m., the Concordia Choir & Master Chorale will perform Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/?gclid=CMyjsdWOt7YCFQ3qnAod9CoA4w

Mariachis at the Mission, Sat., Apr. 13, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., music by the Capistrano Community Mariachi Program, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com

Bubblefest at Discovery Science Center, through Sun., Apr. 14. Play zone, interactive science activities and a laser show, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 542-2823, http://www.discoverycube.org/

Crossline Church will offer classes on finance, beginning Tues., Apr. 16, 7:00 p.m., “Super Saving Common Sense for Your Dollars and Cents.” Other topics in a series of nine classes will include how to beat debt and save money. Location is 23331 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Hills, (949) 916-0251, http://www.crosslinechurch.com

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/

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., Apr. 20, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, held on the third Saturday of each month. Organized by Knights of Columbus; acceptable items include aluminum, paper and plastic. No glass or cardboard. Lower parking lot, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 472-1249, http://www.stkilianchurch.org