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.

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/

The Laguna Playhouse presents Val Kilmer in “Citizen Twain,” Thurs. – Sun., Nov. 21-24, The Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Soka University concerts: Jay White’s tribute to Neil Diamond on Sat., Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Jasper String Quartet on Sun., Nov. 24, 3:00 p.m., Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Mount of Olives Church, Sun., Dec. 1, (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/

na Point Harbor Boat Parade, Sat. – Sun., Dec. 6-7 and 13-14, 7:30 p.m., decorated boats compete for awards, enjoy photos with Santa and boat rides, (949) 923-2255, 34624 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point, http://danapointharbor.com

Christmas at the Mission, Sat., Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., ringing of historic bells, entertainment, food, live music, kids crafts, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://missionsjc.com

La Vida Drum Circle, Sun., Dec. 17, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Dec. 17, Jan. 16, Feb. 15, 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/

St. Kilian’s Recycling Drive, Sat., Dec. 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

Holiday Ice Rink, Irvine Spectrum Center, private and group skate lessons are available, open daily through Feb. 17, Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine, (949) 753-5180, http://www.skatespectrum.com