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.

Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade, Fri.-Sat., 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

Winter Fantasy Sawdust Art & Craft Festival, Sat.-Sun., Dec. 7-8 and 14-15, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-3030, http://sawdustartfestival.org

Santa arrives at Lake Mission Viejo on Sat., Dec. 7. Snow Slide begins at 4:00 p.m., and Santa arrives 4:30 p.m. Bonfire on the Beach at 5 p.m.; Boat Parade at 6:15 p.m.; 1st Divisiion Marine Band performs at 6:15 p.m. Last chance to get in line for Santa is 7:45 p.m. Event is limited to Lake members and guests. Lake Mission Viejo Association, 22555 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-1313, http://www.lakemissionviejo.org/

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

Soka University concerts: New York Polyphony presents the 3rd Annual Aliso Viejo Holiday Show on Sun., Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m., Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

Drive-Thru Nativity and Community Food Drive at Mount of Olives Church, Fri.-Sat., Dec. 13-14, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. SHARE Food Drive on Sun., Jan. 5, (first Sunday of each month) helps families in crisis, http://moochurch.org/share . Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, (949) 837-7467, http://www.moochurch.org/

La Vida Drum Circle, Tues., 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