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.

Soka University Concert, Jazz Monsters featuring Dmitry Baevsky and David Hazeltine on Wed., May 23, 7:00 p.m., and Italian Opera Festival on Wed., May 30 – Fri., June 1, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu/news_events/events/default.aspx

Wine Tasting, Uncorked Wine Bar, California wine pioneer Martin Ray brings the new line of Angeline, Thurs., May 24, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., 22342 El Paseo, Suite A., Rancho Santa Margarita, (949) 589-1156, http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/425063/

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, Fri.-Mon., May 25-28, Fri., 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Mon., 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., parade, rides, food, live entertainment, free admission, Village Green at Main Street and Euclid Ave., Garden Grove, (714) 638-0981, http://www.strawberryfestival.org

Scostfest 2012, Sat., May 26 – Sun., May 27, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Orange County Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 296-3551, http://www.scotsfest.com

Mariachis at the Mission on Sat., May 26, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., second and fourth Saturdays each month, free with paid admission to the Mission, Central Courtyard, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/

May Fairy Garden classes at Cottage Home and Garden, Sun., May 27, 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., 31720 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-3920, http://cottage-home-and-garden.com

Mount of Olives Church, “Share – Food Collection,” Sun., June 3, bring non-perishable food donations and place them in marked bins around campus, collecting for South County Outreach and Southwest Community Center, Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.info@moochurch.com

La Vida Drum Circle, Mon., June 4, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon. Drummers are welcome to bring their own drums or use an extra the group has. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/full-moon-drum-circle

Movies, Edwards Kaleidoscope Stadium 10 in Mission Viejo, 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy, (949) 582-4020, get show times, watch movie trailers, see what's coming soon at
http://www.moviefone.com/theater/edwards-kaleidoscope-stadium-10/32/showtimes

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/