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Wine Country support: Livermore Valley’s winemaking and hospitalit­y industry is hosting events to support those affected by the recent Wine Country wildfires. Sabio on Main’s upcoming food and wine event includes pairings at six stations served throughout the evening, with all proceeds going to Rebuild Wine Country. 4 p.m. today. Sabio on Main, 501 Main St., Pleasanton. $150. http://bit.ly/2gVKUuh.

New Mission Winemakers public tasting:

Join eight cutting-edge Bay Area wineries for an intimate pop-up tasting in San Francisco. Cheese pairings and guidance will be provided by cheese expert Kirstin Jackson, author of “It’s Not You, It’s Brie.” 2-6 p.m. today. Address will be shared upon purchase. $30. http://bit. ly/2ypDgUg.

Wine & Chocolate Pairing Experience:

What do chocolate and wine have in common? At this tasting, wines from Byington are paired with chocolates from Los Altos’ Gourmet Works. The $40 tab includes a glass of wine afterward, as well. 7:30-9 p.m. Friday. Los Altos Tasting Room, 366 Main St., Los Altos. byington.com/losaltos-tasting-room.

November Passport Day: Passport holders will enjoy access to more than 50 participat­ing wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, each offering a unique winery experience. Passports are $65 and valid for two years; holders can visit wineries all yearround besides Passport Celebratio­n Days. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. http://scmwa.com/event/november-2017-passport.

Saratoga Holiday Wine Stroll: Sip and stroll through Saratoga Village as you enjoy wines from local wineries including Ser, Fenestra, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Baccarossa Winery and more. The traditiona­l Village Open House takes place the same day and includes horse-drawn carriage rides, cookie decorating and the annual tree lighting ceremony. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 24. $40-$45. www. saratogach­mber.org.

Flaming Social Hour:

San Jose’s Mortar & Pestle is heating up social hour with its flaming Black Label fries (sweet potato waffle fries, chicken or paneer, makhni butter sauce and flambéd Black Label) and signature Inflight Smoker cocktail (tequila, mezcal, grapefuit-lime elixir, Peychaud’s Aperitivo, Jamaican bitters and flaming garnish). 3-6 p.m. daily. Mortar & Pestle Bar, 3250 Zanker Road, San Jose. http://bit. ly/2ljxi17.

Internatio­nal Sherry Week: Berkeley’s La Marcha is hosting several events for Internatio­nal Sherry Week, including a threecours­e sherry-pairing dinner and educationa­l sherry flights. Through today. La Marcha, 2026 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. www. lamarchabe­rkeley.com.

ICC Open House:

Watch chef demos, meet chef-instructor­s and a master sommelier, and take an interactiv­e tour at the Internatio­nal Culinary Center’s monthly open houses. 700 W. Hamilton Ave., Campbell. For a schedule, go to http://bit.ly/2sYwVI0.

Send wine, beer or spirits events listings to kbennett@ bayareanew­sgroup.com with “Wine Calendar” in the subject line.

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