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.

La Vida Drum Circle, Tues., Dec. 17, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Dec. 17, Jan. 16, Feb. 15, etc.). Drummers should bring their 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/

St. Kilian’s Recycling Drive, Sat., Dec. 21, 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

Mount of Olives Church “Coming Home” Christmas Show, Sat., Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m.; SHARE Food Drive on Sun., Jan. 5, (first Sunday of each month) helps families in crisis, http://moochurch.org/share . Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.moochurch.org/

“Miracle on 34th Street” at Camino Real Playhouse, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dinner by Sarducci’s; evening shows at 8:00 p.m. and matinees at 2:00 p.m., 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 489-8082, http://caminorealplayhouse.org

 “A Christmas Memory” at The Laguna Playhouse through Dec. 29, new holiday musical based on a story by Truman Capote. Suitable for families; 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://lagunaplayhouse.com

Soka University events, The Peking Acrobats on Fri., Jan. 10, 8:00 p.m.; The Diamonds and Billy Richards’ Coasters on Sun., Jan. 12, 3:00 p.m., Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Mariachis at the Mission, Sat., Jan. 11, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; second Saturday of each month, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://missionsjc.com

Holiday Ice Rink, Irvine Spectrum Center, private and group skate lessons are available, open daily through Feb. 17, Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, (949) 753-5180, http://www.skatespectrum.com