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.

Soka University concert, South Coast Symphony with Susan Egan on Fri., Dec. 13, 8:00 p.m., “An Old Fashioned English Wassail” with holiday classics, 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/

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

Mariachis at the Mission, Sat., Dec. 14, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; second Saturday of each month, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://missionsjc.com

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

“Miracle on 34th Street” at Camino Real Playhouse, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dinner by Sarducci’s; evening shows at 8:00 p.m. and matinees at 2:00 p.m., 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 489-8082, http://caminorealplayhouse.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