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.

Car Show at Fuddruckers, Tues., Feb. 12, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., cars, food and music every Tuesday, 23621 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, 949) 830-7210, http://www.fuddruckers.com/local/location.php?s=32

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/

Taste of San Juan, Tues., Feb. 13, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., San Juan Hills Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 493-1167, http://www.swallowsparade.com/taste.html

Performances at Soka: Jazz Monsters series Kenny Werner Trio on Fri., Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Symphony on Sun., Feb. 24, 3:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., Feb. 16, 7:00 a.m. to noon. Organized by Knights of Columbus, acceptable items include aluminum, paper and plastic. No longer accepting glass or cardboard. Lower parking lot, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 472-1249, http://www.stkilianchurch.org

Camino Real Playhouse, Stage II, “The Bad Seed,” Thurs., Feb. 21, 8:00 p.m., 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 489-8082, http://www.caminorealplayhouse.org

Open House at St. Michael’s Preparatory School on Sat., Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sun., Mar. 10, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., http://stmichaelsprep.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=64

La Vida Drum Circle, Mon., Feb. 25, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Mar. 27, April 25, May 24, etc.). 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