Around Town: Season preview

Playhouse Merced will host its annual Season Preview Party and Show from 6 to 10 p.m. March 27 at the Black Box Theater.

Tickets are $40 each and include complimentary appetizers and food from local restaurants. A cash bar will be available.

For more information, call (209) 725-8587 or go to 452 W. Main St.

ATWATER

Mark Gray gospel

Bible Baptist Church will present gospel singer Mark Gray at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 28 at the church.

The public is invited.

For more information, call (209) 358-3595.

SONORA

Vietnam vets parade

The Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans Day Parade will be at 1 p.m. March 28.

Veterans from all over are invited to attend.

For more information, call (209) 984-1378 or go to VietnamVeterans391.org/media.

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Meet and greet

Come interview the new boss at 5:30 p.m. March 29 at 632 W. 13th St. in the Merced County Office of Education Clark Room.

California School Employees Association chapter 541 is sponsoring a question-and-answer session with candidates for county superintendent of schools.

SNELLING

Kindergarten signup

Snelling School will host its kindergarten registration from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29 and 30.

For more information, call (209) 563-6414.

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Paintings, monotypes

Merced College Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of paintings and monotypes by Gail Werner from March 29 through April 22.

A reception for the artist will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 31 in the art gallery.

For more information, call (209) 384-6064.

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Kindergarten signup McSwain School is now accepting appointments for kindergarten roundup.

Registration will be on March 30 and 31. Your child must be age 5 on or before Dec. 2, 2010.

For more information, call (209) 354-2700, ext. 718.

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Guitar night

Merced College Music Department will host international guitar night at 7 p.m. March 31 in the Merced College Theater.

Tickets are $12 for general public and $8 for students/seniors.

For more information, call (209) 384-6284.

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Making sense of art

The Multicultural Arts Center will host Dr. Wang on "Making Sense of Art" on March 31, April 14 and 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each night.

Raffle tickets for prizes available.

For more information, call (209) 388-1090.

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Brown bag seminar

Joyce Mouillesseaux will be the speaker at "Money Matters At Every Stage-A Guide For Women" from noon to 1 p.m. March 31 at the Merced Library in the Gracey Room, 2100 O St.

Membership in the MCLPA is not required to attend. Bring your own lunch. RSVP to (209) 722-8081. If you are interested in membership, call (209) 385-0700.

If you would like to have your event announced in the Around Town column, e-mail your information to Connie Hodges at least one week prior to the event, at chodges@mercedsunstar.com. Items run according to space available.