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.

Crossline Church is offering a series of classes on finance, with the next one on Tues., May 14, 7:00 p.m. Learn how to beat debt and save money. Location is 23331 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Hills, (949) 916-0251, http://www.crosslinechurch.com

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., May 18, 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

Lakeside Academy Open House Carnival, Sat., May 18, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, plus summer camp and Vacation Bible School, 27732 Vista Del Lago, Mission Viejo, (949) 297-8988, http://www.lakesideacademy.com

Philharmonic House of Design, through May 19, tour a showcase home in Coto de Caza, fundraiser for Philharmonic Society Youth Music Education Programs, (714) 840-7542, http://www.PhilharmonicSociety.org/HOD

“As You Like It” at Concordia University, May 25 through June 2. Last year more than 1,300 people enjoyed the fun and free Shakespeare in the outdoor amphitheater. Bring a picnic and delight in this comedy. Nelson Amphitheatre, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/?gclid=CMyjsdWOt7YCFQ3qnAod9CoA4w

Art Show with wine tasting, Sun., May 26, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., benefit for Modjeska Ranch Rescue. Relaxed, friendly setting, $20 donation includes wine tasting. A generous portion of each art sale goes to the Rescue. Gardens of “Islandia,” 29022 Kommers Lane, Mojeska Canyon, home of Greg Killingsworth & Nor. Phone (949) 584-7289, http://www.modjeskaranchrescue.org/

Laguna Playhouse presents “Steel Magnolias” through May 26, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Soka University concert: Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei O Lililehua on June 1, 8:00 p.m., and Men Alive presenting America, “The Songs of Our Homeland,” Fri., June 21, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu