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.

Crossline Church is offering a series of classes on finance, with the next one on Tues., May 7, 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

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/

“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

Soka University concerts: Jazz Monsters with the Kenny Barron Trio on Sat., May 11, 8:00 p.m.; Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua on June 1, 8:00 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Michaels, ongoing and new classes throughout May: sewing, cake decorating, scrapbooking, arts and crafts, 25310 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-5001
http://locations.michaels.com/CA/MISSION-VIEJO/8513/index.html

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes this week, including arts, crafts and Make It and Take It workshops, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://Joann.com

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

Philharmonic House of Design, through May 19, tour a showcase home in Coto de Caza, fundraiser for Philharmonic Society Youth Music Education Programs, (714) 840-7542, http://www.PhilharmonicSociety.org/HOD

Laguna Playhouse presents “Steel Magnolias” through May 26, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com