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., 11, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., meets Wednesdays in The ROCK http://moochurch.org/stretch . On Oct. 6 (first 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/

Friends of National Rifle Association annual fundraiser, Wed., Sept. 11, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. NRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity benefiting shooting sports programs in Southern California communities. Dinner, raffles and auctions, SJC Golf Club, 32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, http://www.friendsofnra.org/ca

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/

Jazzfest and Taste of the Lake, Lake Mission Viejo, Sat., Sept. 14, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Musical performances by Jose James, Sista Monica and Bill Magee, (949) 770-1313, http://www.lakemissionviejo.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/

Soka University concerts: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Sat., Sept. 21, 8:00 p.m. On Fri.-Sun., Sept. 27-29, Third Annual Soka International Jazz Festival, Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Festival of Children, through Sun., Sept. 29, South Coast Plaza, more than 100 shows, activities and events, 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, (714) 438-3247, http://www.festivalofchildren.org