Best of Out & About, Feb. 24, 2017.

CASINO NIGHT Fundraiser for the Breathe for Caley Foundation, which raises funds to grant wishes and provide financial support to families with children who are fighting medical battles.
Breathe For Caley
Be apart of something amazing at the annual Bet On BFC Casino Night presented by Breathe For Caley Foundation. Help raise funds to grant wishes and provide financial support to families with children who are fighting medical battles. Enjoy an evening of music, gaming, a raffle, silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. Prizes to be awarded to the top three chip winners. Show support on Saturday, March 4 from 8 p.m. – Midnight, Troy’s Bocce Ball and Wine Bar on 650 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill. Tickets are $40. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

GILROY

Splish’en, Splash’en
Get out, jump, splash and celebrating the rain at the Annual Rain Coats and Rubber Boots event. Hike along the creek and discover plants and animals along the way. Join in on a scavenger hunt and possibly a ducky race. Pack a lunch and head out on Saturday, March 4, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. to Henry Coe Park. Meet at the Hunting Hollow entrance off of Hot Springs Rd, Gilroy. Free admission with $6 parking fee. Visit coepark.net.

Marian Filice Music Festival
Gavilan College, in conjunction with the Filice Family, presents the Marian Filice Piano Competition and Music Festival. Come cheer on music makers of the future, ranging from grade 5 through grade 12, as they compete for status and prize money. Students in two divisions will compete early in the day and the winners will perform in the annual Music Festival all on Saturday, March 4 at 3 p.m. at Gavilan College on 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy. Admission is free. For more information contact [email protected].

Ladies Day Out
Calling all Ladies for an opportunity to get out and enjoy an afternoon in the company of friends at Ladies-Day-Out BINGO Party. Play five rounds for fun and amazing prize baskets and have a chance to shop vendors from Pampered Chef to Agnes and Dora. A portion of the proceeds goes to Unravel Pediatric Cancer. Sip on complimentary mimosas and delight in free appetizers and support a great cause on Sunday, February, 26 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Old City Hall on 7400 Monterey St. Contact [email protected] or call (408) 828-0470.

Crab Feed
Trained service dogs and disabled persons go together like crab, pasta, salad and garlic bread at the Operation Freedom Paws Inaugural, all you can eat, Crab Feed benefit. Lend your support to OFP who matches disabled veterans, adults and children with rescue dogs and then trains them together to making a great team for life. If crab is not your thing, request a Cornish Game Hen as an alternative. There are two chance to participate on Saturday, March 11 starting at 6 p.m. at Old City Hall Restaurant on 7400 Monterey St. Tickets are $60 for adults and $35 for kids 10 and under. Go to ofpcrabfeed.eventbrite.com or call (408) 641-7137.

HOLLISTER

Paint Night
Start the evening with a little wine tasting during Happy Hour then don you smock for a guided painting session at Calera’s Paint Night. First timers and experience are welcome to come and learn from a professional artist while hanging out with friends. Supplies and hor d’oeuvres are provided for $60 per person. Book the baby sitter for Friday, March 10 from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. and meet up at Calera Wine on 11300 Cienega Rd. Visit Calerawine.com.

Mystery Theater
A new generation is coming out for an evening of Murder Mystery Dinner Theater with Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman written by Michael Druce and produced by Limelight Productions. For dinner and a show, purchase tickets online up to 24 hours in advance for $20 for kids 12 and under, $30 for adults or $220 for a table of eight. Make a night of it Friday, March 10 and 17 or Saturday, March 11 and 18 at 6 p.m. or on Sunday, March 12 and 17 at 1 p.m. at Paine’s Restaurant on 421 East St. Go to eventbrite.com.

MONTEREY

Jazz Bash
Let the music take you on a journey during the Jazz Bash by the Bay event as the historical Monterey Waterfront and the Golden State Theatre come alive with many forms of American jazz. World-class musicians will be performing classical, traditional, ragtime, swing, gypsy jazz and blues as they make Monterey their home for the weekend from Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 5. Purchase tickets and check schedule at jazzbashmonterey.com or call (831) 754-8786.

MORGAN HILL

Local Winery History
Meet up and have a conversation with Bev Stenehjem as she shares her historical photo book Wineries of Santa Clara Valley at her “Images of America” book signing. A free event hosted by the Morgan Hill Historical Society. Mann Cellars and Paradise Valley Vineyards will pour their estate wines while you learn about local history on Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Hiram Morgan Hill House on 19195 Monterey Rd. Tasting fee is $5 and photo book available for purchase. Visit morganhillhistoricalsociety.com.

Weekend Delights
Ride a wine trail along the beautiful and historical settings of Redwood Retreat Road in Gilroy and Villa Mira Monte of Morgan Hill while tasting timeless and quality fine wines. The tour includes transportation, tasting, bottled water and light snacks. Guest with winery memberships received a $40 discount. Mark your calendars for the first Saturday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and meet at Ladera Grill Restaurant on 17305 Monterey St., Suite 110. Priced at $99 per person. For more information go to eventbrite.com.