Non-government Events

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.

Crossline Church will offer classes on finance, beginning Tues., Apr. 16, 7:00 p.m., “Super Saving Common Sense for Your Dollars and Cents.” Other topics in a series of nine classes will include how to beat debt and save money. Location is 23331 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Hills, (949) 916-0251, http://www.crosslinechurch.com

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/

Orange County’s California Wine Festival, Fri., Apr. 19, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Beachside Wine &Food Fest, Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, and Sat., Apr. 20, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Laguna Cliffs Mariott Resort & Spa, Dana Point, (800) 797-7753, http://www.californiawinefestival.com

Recycling Drive at St. Kilian’s Church, Sat., Apr. 20, 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

Music Concert at Concordia University, Sat.-Sun, Apr. 20-21, 3:00 p.m., the Concordia Choir & Master Chorale will perform Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/?gclid=CMyjsdWOt7YCFQ3qnAod9CoA4w

La Vida Drum Circle, Thurs., Apr. 25, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (May 24, June 23, July 22, etc.). Drummers should bring their own drums. Firewood is appreciated for the bonfire, Aliso Beach, Aliso and Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 275-7544, http://www.lavidalaguna.com/full-moon-drum-circle

Laguna Playhouse presents “Steel Magnolias,” Apr. 30 – May 26, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, (949) 497-2787, ext. 1, http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Soka University’s 12th Annual International Festival on Sat., May 4, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fun With Chalk on Sat.-Sun., May 4-5, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://www.performingarts.soka.edu

“Elegant & Enchanting Rose Garden Tours,” Sat., May 11, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visit five rose gardens in Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach and San Clemente. Hosted by the Rose Society of Saddleback Mountain, (714) 731-9242, http://www.rosesrosesroses.org/gardentour2013.php