Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Tuesday, Feb. 12:

1. School time: After having Friday and Monday off due thanks in part to the blizzard of 2013, Melrose students will return to the classroom on Tuesday.

2. Sunny skies: Tuesday will be sunny, with highs in the mid-40s and a lows in the upper 20s in Melrose.

3. Church sessions: Two Christian groups meet each Tuesday in Melrose. Melrose Highlands Congregational Church has as weekly Bible study at 11 a.m. in the Church library, lower level, where they study the scripture for the coming Sunday's worship. Also, Seven Mile Road holds a weekly Gospel Community from 7-9 p.m.

4. Get your art on: The Milano Senior Center is expected to hold art classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for $5 per session, and all media and skill levels welcome.

5. Get socialized: Check out the Melrose Patch Facebook and Twitter pages and join our lively conversations!

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