The Escalon Historical Society has two fun fundraisers coming up.

On Friday, March 4, they will be hosting a catered Mexican Dinner at the Escalon Masonic Hall on Viking Street featuring a well-known local band Mariachi La Union. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to a no-host bar where beer, wine, and mixed drinks will be available. Dinner buffet will begin at 7 p.m. The music will begin at 8 p.m. The mariachi band has 10 members and they opened for George Lopez when he appeared at the Bob Hope Theater in Stockton last year.

Throughout the evening there will be opportunities to enter for prize drawings. Cost for the evening is $40 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. None will be available at the door. Call 838-8070 or 838-7176 to purchase tickets or for more information.

The Escalon Historical Society is also planning a Bus Trip to Black Oak Casino on Saturday, April 9. The per-person cost will be $25 and will include $10 of free play, $5 of match play, and a food discount. Sign-ups have started so call Cathy at 838-1777 or the museum at 838-8070 to add your name(s) to the list. The bus will leave from the Escalon Shopping Center at 9 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.