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.

WineWorks, live music every Friday, happy hour Tues.-Sat., check the website for wine tastings and other events, 26342 Oso Parkway, Suite 103, Mission Viejo, (949) 582-0026, http://www.wineworksforeveryone.com/tastings-events.php

A Hidden Vine on the Lake, wine tasting on Fri., Feb. 28 , 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Six high-quality wines paired with delicious cheese, charcuterie and a chocolate treat, 27772 Vista del Lago, Suite B-15, Mission Viejo, (949) 916-4810, http://www.ahiddenvine.com/wine_tasting.html

Soka University concerts: Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra on Sat., Mar. 1, 3:00 p.m.; Jupiter String Quartet on Sun., Mar. 2, 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 SHARE Food Drive on Sun., Mar. 2, (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/

First Thursday Art Walk, Laguna Beach, Thurs., Mar. 6, 6:00 p.m., member galleries throughout Laguna Beach, including the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive at North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, (949) 494-8971, http://firstthursdaysartwalk.com/

Mariachis at the Mission, Sat., Mar. 8, 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

St. Nicolas Parish Irish Festival, Sat., Mar. 8, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sporrer Hall. Live music, Irish dancers, food and drink, 24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, (949) 837-7676, http://www.st-nicholaschurch.org/

St. Kilian’s Recycling Drive, Sat., Mar. 15, 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

Cabrillo Playhouse, Sun., Mar. 16, 6:00 p.m., “Local Sunday Sessions,” every third Sunday, three local musical acts, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, (949) 492-0465, http://cabrilloplayhouse.org

La Vida Drum Circle, Mar. 16, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., group meets on the evening of every full moon (Mar. 16, Apr. 15, May 14, 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/

Concordia University Concert, Sat., Mar. 22, 10:00 a.m., Lutheran Schools Handbell Festival. More than 150 ringers from Lutheran schools will perform; free admission, Concordia University Irvine, 1530 Concordia West, Irvine, (949) 854-8002, http://www.cui.edu/AcademicPrograms/Undergraduate/Music/tabid/302/ctl/Details/Mid/2322/It emID/238/Default.aspx