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.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes this week: how to sew, decorate cakes, quilt, knit, crochet and more. On Sat., June 8, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., enjoy Classes Open House, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://Joann.com

Philippine Fiesta, 8th Annual Dinner Dance, Sat., June 8, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., folk dancing, live music, door and raffle prizes, St. Kilian’s Church, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-0820 or (949) 545-8843, http://www.stkilianchurch.org

Laguna Playhouse presents “The Pianist of Willesden Lane” through June 9, 8:00 p.m., 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

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,
http://www.irishfair.org

Michaels, ongoing and new classes throughout June: scrapbooking, Martha Stewart crafts, sewing, painting and polymer clay beads, 25310 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-5001
http://locations.michaels.com/CA/MISSION-VIEJO/8513/index.html

Soka University concert, Men Alive present 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

A Taste of Greece, Fri.-Sun., June 21-23, St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, Greek food, dancing, carnival, boutique, wine tavern, church tours and opportunity drawings, 4949 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, (949) 733-2366, http://www.irvinegreekfest.com/

Summerfest ‘13 at Silverado, Sat.-Sun., June 22-23, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vendors include ceramics, woodworking, jewelry and handcrafted art. Enjoy live music, BBQ, children’s activities and birding classes. Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, 29322 Modjeska Cyn. Rd., Silverado, (714) 649-2760, http://www.tuckerwildlife.org/

La Vida Drum Circle, Sun., June 23, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Sun., June 23, Mon., July 22, Tues., Aug. 20, Thurs., Sept. 19, etc.). Drummers should bring their own drums. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/things-we-dig/