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FOR KIDS AT THE LIBRARY Through Aug. 13
July 12-July 19, Phil Ackerly, magician; Aug. 2-13, Puppet Art Theater. Check Web site for locations and dates. 558-7810. www.stanislauslibrary.com.
ART FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR PARENTS Through Aug. 16
For 2-5 years old. Merced County Arts Council and Playhouse Merced. 10-11 a.m. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. $6-$25. 725-8587.
ART CLASSES Through Aug. 22
Preschool-12th grade. Call for times and prices. Chartreuse Muse Gallery and Art School, 918 10th St., Modesto. 522-0935.
DANCE ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM July 7-31
Ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz hip-hop, salsa, swing and theater dance. Call for times and prices. Dance Academy, 950 10th St., Modesto. 522-6879.
COLLAGE FOR TEENS July 8
Learn to find things, what tools to use and what materials could be used as a collage canvas. Friends of the Ripon Library. 2:30 p.m. Ripon Library, 333. W. Main St. Free. 866-805-7323. www.stockton.lib.ca.us.
CONCERTS July 12-Oct. 11
July 12, Harry Jacobs; Aug. 9, Michael Bayard; Sept. 13, Oklin Bloodworth; Oct. 11, Christopher Viney. Merced County Arts Council and Playhouse Merced. 10:30 a.m. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. $5 children; adults free. 725-8587.
BIG VALLEY GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH SUMMER JAM July 13-16
Grades 1-6. Barbecue and carnival July 13, 6-8 p.m. Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. 571-4399. www.bigvalleygrace.org.
SINGING AND DANCE July 14-31
Ages 9-13. 1-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Modesto Junior College, 435 College Ave. $195. 575-6063.
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