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.

July 4th Downhill Office Chair Race, Thurs., July 4, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This annual event benefits Family Assistance Ministries. Participants can sign up online or donate to help families in need. 232 Avenida Rosa, San Clemente, http://www.officechairrace.com

Concerts at Lake Mission Viejo on Saturdays: 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

Vanguard University presents “Love Makes the World Go ‘Round,” Fri.-Sat. at 8:00 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. at 2:00 p.m., through July 7, Lyceum Theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, (714) 619-6424, http://www.vanguard.edu/calendar/events/upcoming/

Pageant of the Masters, July 7 through Aug. 31, “The Big Picture,” 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (800) 487-3378, http://www.foapom.com/

Laguna Playhouse presents “I Do! I Do!” from July 9 through Aug. 11, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

So. Cal. Tomato Battle, Sat., July 13, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the spirit of Spain’s La Tomatina tomato battle, Irvine Lake, 5305 Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, http://tbsocal.eventbrite.com/

Soka University concerts: All-American Boys Chorus – “America: The Dream Goes On!” on Sat., July 13, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Sun., July 21, 2:00 p.m., the iPalputi Orchestra of International Laureates will perform classical music. Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

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

La Vida Drum Circle, Mon., July 22, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (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/

Sawdust Art & Craft Festival, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily to Sept. 1, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3030, http://www.sawdustartfestival.com/