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.

Mount of Olives Church, “Stretch & Pray,” Wed., Sept., 4, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., meets Wednesdays in The ROCK http://moochurch.org/stretch . On Oct. 6 (and the 1st Sunday of each month) bring food for the SHARE Food Drive, http://moochurch.org/share . Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.moochurch.org/

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/

First Thursday Art Walk, Laguna Beach, Thurs., Sept. 5, 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/

Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta, Dana Point, Thurs.-Sun., Sept. 5-8, yacht racing, stand-up paddleboard racing, pancake breakfast, dinner party and music. Proceeds benefit Dana Point Yacht Club, the Ocean Institute and Adopt-a-Class scholarship, (949) 496-2900, http://www.dpyc.org

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, Dana Point, Fri.-Sun., Sept. 6-8. Tall ship parade on Sept. 6, maritime displays and demos, tours, food and music. Dana Point Harbor, (949) 496-2274, http://www.tallshipsfestival.com
Discovery Science Center, through Sun., Sept. 8, “Da Vinci: The Genius.” Experience the concepts of the inventor, painter, sculptor, engineer, scientist, architect and philosopher, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (714) 542-2823, http://www.discoverycube.org

“The Taste of St. Kilian” on Sat., Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., food and live music, Norm Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. http://www.tasteofstkilian.com Recycling Drive, Sat., Sept. 21, 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, Thurs., Sept. 19, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Sept. 19, Oct. 18, Nov. 17, 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/