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The Week Ahead: Art Demo, MHS PTO, 'Shine The Light' and More

A look at some events in and around Melrose this upcoming week.

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This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your owncheck out our calendar.

When/Where: Monday, March 5, 12:45 p.m. / Milano Senior Center, 201 West Foster St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »

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Why Go: State Rep. Paul A. Brodeur will host a talk about scam protection. Seniors are often viewed as easy targets for financial scams in the market place, and it is important to know how to protect yourself against scams. To make a reservation or for a ride, please call 781-662-6886.

Price: Free.

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When/Where: Monday, March 5, 7 p.m. / 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: The monthly meeting of the MHS PTO, in the high school Resource Center with Guest Speaker Robert Mann, School Resource Officer and VFW awarded Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Price: Free.

When/Where: Tuesday, March 6, 10:15 a.m. / Melrose Public Library, 69 West Emerson St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go:  The German storytime/playgroup will meet from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please bring a German book and a toy to share.

Price: Free.

When/Where: Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. / Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: Mayor Rob Dolan and the Melrose YMCA are once again sponsoring Shine the Light, a special program, open to the public, about learning to prevent, detect, and respond to child sexual abuse. The program, which is offered by the organization Darkness to Light, is free, but pre-registration is required; please register online at http://www.melroseymca.org/shine/.

Price: Free.

When/Where: Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. / Milano Senior Center, 201 West Foster St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »

Why Go: This month's edition of the free art demonstration sponsored by Melrose Arts. Danvers watercolorist and teacher Karen Nastuk will demonstrate her technique in watercolor.

Price: Free.


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