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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. 55th Annual Strawberry Festival, through Mon., May 27, parade and carnival celebrating the city’s strawberry-growing heritage, Euclid St. and Main St., Garden Grove, (714) 638-0981, http://strawberryfestival.org/ Crossline Church is offering a series of classes on finance, with the next one on Tues., May 28, 7:00 p.m., “Retirement and College Planning.” Location is 23331 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Hills, (949) 916-0251, http://www.crosslinechurch.com Create 2013 – Mixed Media Conference and Artist Faire, May 29 through June 2, more than 20 art instructors will present hands-on workshops, plus art supplies for sale, Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Blvd., Irvine, http://www.cvent.com/events/create-mixed-media-retreat-orange-county-2013/event-summary-fad18264218348169857de3256fe09bb.aspx Laguna Playhouse presents “The Pianist of Willesden Lane” from May 29 through June 9, 8:00 p.m., 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com Soka University concerts: 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 “As You Like It” at Concordia University 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 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 Big Irish Fair at Irvine Lake, Sat.-Sun., June 15-16, including music, Irish food and drink, children’s events and sheepherding shows, Oak Canyon Park, Irvine, (877) 740-9888, |
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