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.

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/

Ramblin' Rogues' Beginning Square Dance Class, register on Sept. 20, Norman Murray Community Center, 14932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., $6 per class. Couples and singles are welcome; no dance experience necessary. Wear casual attire and comfortable shoes. Class runs Thursday nights through June. For more information, call Sy or Judy, (949) 322-8790.

Nestor Torres Concerts at Soka University: Jazz Monsters Series on Fri., Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Cuban Spirit on Sat., Sept. 22, 8:00 p.m.; Classical favorites with Aliso Niguel High School on Sat., Sept. 29, 8:00 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://soka.reachlocal.com/?scid=2695430&kw=19071058&pub_cr_id=16539318546

Big Orange Book Festival, Fri.-Sat., Sept. 21-22, book vendors, authors, lectures and panels, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, (714) 289-3140, http://bigorangebookfestival.com/

Festival of Children through Sept. 30, South Coast Plaza, activities and events, back-to-school fashion show, skateboard event, puppet shows and amazing sculptures built from cans, (877) 492-5437, http://www.festivalofchildren.org

Lake Eeerie Halloween activities, Fri.-Sat., Oct. 19-20, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m, Lake Mission Viejo. Limited to lake association members and their guests. Call or visit the website for information, 949-770-1313, ext. 311, or http://www.lakemissionviejo.org

Old World Village Oktoberfest through Oct. 28, German bands, dancing, beer, German food, Old World Village, 7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, (714) 895-8020, http://www.oldworld.ws

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

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://joann.shoplocal.com/joannsalesflyer/Default.aspx?action=entry&pretailerid=-99845&siteid=228&storeID=2412281