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 21, 7:00 p.m., “The Role of Insurance – Protecting Your Health, Family and Finances.” Location is 23331 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Hills, (949) 916-0251, http://www.crosslinechurch.com

Free Christian Homeschooling Seminar, Sat., May 25, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Irvine Community Church, 14804 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, (714) 686-3353, http://www.exploringhomeschooling.com/

“As You Like It” at Concordia University, May 25 through June 2. Last year more than 1,300 people enjoyed the fun and free Shakespeare play in the outdoor amphitheater. Bring a picnic and delight in this comedy. Nelson Amphitheatre, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/?gclid=CMyjsdWOt7YCFQ3qnAod9CoA4w

ScotsFest 2013, Sat.-Sun., May 25-26, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., a Celtic festival of entertainment and food, OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 742-4914, http://www.scotsfest.com

Sunday Brunch, Sun., May 26, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., O’Neill’s Bar and Grill, live jazz, R&B, soul and vocals, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, (949) 305-5100, http://www.arroyotrabuco.com/calendar.aspx

Art Show with wine tasting, Sun., May 26, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., benefit for Modjeska Ranch Rescue. Relaxed, friendly setting, $20 donation includes wine tasting. A generous portion of each art sale goes to the Rescue. Gardens of “Islandia,” 29022 Kommers Lane, Modjeska Canyon, home of Greg Killingsworth & Nor. Phone (949) 584-7289, http://www.modjeskaranchrescue.org/

Laguna Playhouse presents “Steel Magnolias” through May 26, and “The Pianist of Willesden Lane” from May 29 through June 9, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Soka University concert: Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua on June 1, 8:00 p.m., and Men Alive presenting America, “The Songs of Our Homeland,” Fri., June 21, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., June 15, 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