Here are 5 Things to know for Tuesday, Jan. 8 in Melrose:

1. Sunny day: Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-40s are expected during the day Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. Temperatures will dip to the upper-20s at night, according to the forecast.

2. Church groups: 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.

3. Art sessions: 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.

4. Social media: Check out the Melrose Patch Facebook and Twitter pages and join our lively conversations!

5. In case you missed it: With a handful of towns banning various activities and items, we'd like to know: Is there anything in particular the city of Melrose should ban? Let us know by posting a comment here.

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