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.

Chacewater Wine Dinner, Thurs., June 20, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., O’Neill’s Bar & Grill. Cocktail Hour followed by a four-course organic and wine-inspired dinner. Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 305-5100, http://www.arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

Soka University concert, Men Alive present 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

A Taste of Greece, Fri.-Sun., June 21-23, St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, Greek food, dancing, carnival, boutique, wine tavern, church tours and opportunity drawings, 4949 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, (949) 733-2366, http://www.irvinegreekfest.com/

Concerts at Lake Mission Viejo on Saturdays: Wilson Phillips on June 22, Kellie Pickler on July 6, Donavon Frankenreiter on July 20, Dennis DeYoung on Aug. 3, Michael Bolton on Aug. 17 and Rock Under the Radar: Delta Rae on Aug. 31. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and are 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

Summerfest ‘13 at Silverado, Sat.-Sun., June 22-23, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vendors include ceramics, woodworking, jewelry and handcrafted art. Enjoy live music, BBQ, children’s activities and birding classes. Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, 29322 Modjeska Cyn. Rd., Silverado, (714) 649-2760, http://www.tuckerwildlife.org/

La Vida Drum Circle, Sun., June 23, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Sun., June 23, Mon., July 22, Tues., Aug. 20, Thurs., Sept. 19, etc.). Drummers should bring their drums. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/things-we-dig/

Laguna Playhouse presents “Late Nite Catechism: Sister Rolls the Dice,” through June 23, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., July 20, 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