Do you feel comfortable dealing with an underwater emergency? In Bamboo Reef Dive Shop's monthly NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver Class, you'll learn how to recognize stress, prevent accidents, and master practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. Visit our website for more information and to register.

Monterey Parks Division presents the 65th Annual Cutting Day and Horticultural Fair on the lawn in front of Colton Hall, held rain or shine. In addition to a bounty of cuttings, exhibits this year will include information on native plants, drought resistant plants, propagation, drip irrigation, and more. Free tree seedlings will be given away!

Whalefest is an educational and entertaining family-friendly event held at and around Custom House Plaza and Old Fisherman's Wharf on March 19 and 20, 11am-5pm. It includes fun activities for all ages, live music, boat displays, and dozens of fascinating marine-related interactive exhibits by numerous local organizations.

March 17-20, BookBuyers is holding a sale in honor of Saint Patrick's Day! Buy 2 books, get 1 book free. Buy 1 movie, get 1 movie free (DVD and Blu-Ray). We're open Sun-Thu, 11am-7pm, and Fri & Sat, 11am-8pm.

In this beginning tapestry weaving workshop at Slowfiber, 12pm-4pm, you'll create a woven bouquet! Learn to prepare a hoop, make a woven background, and embellish it with embroidered flowers, creating a beautiful piece of art to hang on your wall. Fee is $75, all supplies included. Register on the Slowfiber website .

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter John Vicino . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

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Monterey Magic and Comedy Club is pleased to announce that our daily Magic Fusion show will feature magician Robert Hall March 17-22 every night at 7pm and 9pm plus matinees on Sat and Sun at 4:30pm. Purchase your tickets online today.

The Golden State Theatre presents Yachtley Crew on Saturday, March 19 at 8pm. General admission tickets are $20 for the floor, $35 for the front upper balcony, and $25 for the back upper balcony. For more...