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.
Crossline Church is offering classes on finance, with the next one on Tues., Apr. 30, 7:00 p.m. Learn how to beat debt and save money. Location is 23331 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Hills, (949) 916-0251, http://www.crosslinechurch.com
Laguna Playhouse presents “Steel Magnolias,” Apr. 30 – May 26, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.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/
National Day of Prayer, Thurs., May 2, 7:00 p.m., more than 30 churches throughout south Orange County will gather to pray for the nation and community, Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, (959) 465-1940.
Soka University’s 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. Jazz Monsters with the Kenny Barron Trio on Sat., May 11, 8:00 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu
San Clemente Choral Society presents “Best of Broadway,” Sat., May 4, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea Methodist Church, 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, (949) 496-7456, http://www.sccs-arts.org
“Elegant & Enchanting Rose Garden Tours,” Sat., May 11, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visit five rose gardens in Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach and San Clemente. Hosted by the Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain, (714) 731-9242, http://www.rosesrosesroses.org/gardentour2013.php
Battle of the Mariachis, Sat., May 11, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., music, dance workshops and food, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1315, http://www.missionsjc.com
Annual Gala of Stars at Concordia University, Sat., May 11, 5:00 p.m., entertainment, gourmet dining and auction items to support the university’s scholarship fund, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/?gclid=CMyjsdWOt7YCFQ3qnAod9CoA4w
Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., May 18, 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
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