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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, July 26

Kidstock at library; picnic basket and blanket family concert; School Building Committee meets.

1) It's funny Lt. Dan said that, because right then, God showed up: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.)

2) The play's the thing: The popular for an interactive show at the Melrose Public Library. The performances are free and are recommended for children ages 3 and older.

3) They sat together in the park, as the evening sky grew dark: Bring your picnic basket and blanket to the Melrose Public Library lawn tonight for In case of rain, the performance will be held at the First  Congregational Church on West Foster. (Food is not allowed in the church.)

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4) Concrete and clay: The School Building Committee meets today at 10 a.m. for an update on the new , and an update on the designer selection process for the MHS renovations master plan and for the resource center.

5) And the girls go willing spinning on Jersey Thursday: Here's today's lineup of weekly columns that run each Thursday on Melrose Patch:

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  • : Find out if you have new neighbors. Our roundup of five home sales in Melrose this past week posts at noon—Realtors, add your own recent sales to our gallery!
  • : Each week, we highlight a Melrose kid (or kids) who has been nominated for some recognition.

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