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Saturday, May. 16, 2009
Around Town: Swing, Latin, blues
Just Friends will perform swing, Latin, blues and fox trot music tonight in the Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. at 8. There will be a free tango lesson at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general and free to those 60 and older. For more information, call (209) 388-1090.
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Musical celebration
Come and join a Testament of Praise: A Celebration of Faith at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Merced United Methodist Church. The Chancel Choir will be joined by additional singers, a 15-piece orchestra, the Chorale at Playhouse Merced and bell choir.
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Student art exhibit
Merced College student art exhibit through May 21 in the College Art Gallery, 3600 M St. For more information, call (209) 384-6064.
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Parkinson's Group
The entire community is invited to attend the Parkinson's Support Group meeting at 10 a.m. on May 21 at Mission Gardens, 1450 E. 27th St. The speaker will be Mike Bass. For more information or to RSVP, call (209) 384-3300.
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Associated Democrats
The Merced Associated Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. on May 28 at the Merced County Administrative Building, 2222 M St, Room 301. For more information, call (209) 722-4782.
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Children's art class
The city of Merced, Parks and Community Services Department, will offer an animal-themed children's art class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. from June 9 to July 16. Cost is $35 and is open to children ages 5-10. For more information, call (209) 385-6298 or register at 690 W. 16th St. in Merced.
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Chamber meeting
The Merced County Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on June 17 at Fernando's Bistro, 510 W. Main St. For more information, call (209) 769-0503.
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Barbershop chorus
The Golden Valley Chorus will host an Italian style dinner Show at 5:30 p.m. on June 26 at the United Methodist Church on Yosemite Park Way. Along with dinner enjoy the Golden Valley Chorus directed by Dain Goad, several local quartets, Ken Taylor's Jazz Band and possibly some local young singers. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (209) 383-3808.
If you would like to have your event announced in the Around Town column, send your information to Connie Hodges at least one week prior to the event, at chodges@mercedsunstar.com. Items run according to space available.
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