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, 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

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/

Concerts at Soka: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields on Sun, Mar. 3, 3:00 p.m.; Apollo’s Fire baroque band on Sun. Mar. 10, 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

“Having it All,” new musical by John Kavanaugh, Mar. 5 through March 31, Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach , (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

First Thursday Art Walk, Laguna Beach, Thurs., March 7, 6:00 p.m., member galleries throughout Laguna Beach, including the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive at North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://firstthursdaysartwalk.com/

San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association events: El Presidente Ball at the El Adobe Restaurant on Sat., Mar. 16, 6:30 p.m.,; 54th Annual Swallows’ Day Parade and Mercado on Sat., Mar. 23, parade begins at 11:00 a.m. and Mercado from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. http://www.swallowsparade.com/taste.html

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, held on one Saturday each month. March date to be announced. 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