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The Week Ahead: Cuts for a Cure, 8th Grade Parent Night, Trick or Treating
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 own—check out our calendar.
When/Where: Monday, Oct. 24, all day / , 476 Main St., Melrose,
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Why Go: Have your hair cut eight inches or more by professional stylists and it will be donated to Pink Heart Funds, which makes free wigs for women and children with cancer. For more information, contact Jodi Dwyer, medical social worker, at 781-979-3426 or jdwyer@hallmarkhealth.org. To schedule your appointment, call Halo Studio at 781-662-3400. Space is limited.
Pricing: Free.
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When/Where: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. / , 454 Main St., Melrose
Why Go: The Melrose Republican City Committee will be sponsoring Guest Bartender night at Absolutely Fabulous to raise money to support the Mayor's Emergency Fund. Join Guest Bartender Rick Costa, have some great food and drinks as well as live music, all while supporting your neighbors.
Pricing: Free admission.
When/Where: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. / , 69 West Emerson St., Melrose
Why Go: The Melrose Public Library's popular Author's Corner series continues this week with Jennifer Haigh (pictured), author of Baker Towers and Mrs. Kimble. Books are available for purchase that night, courtesy of Haley Booksellers.
Pricing: Free admission.
When/Where: Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. / , 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose
Why Go: Parents of eighth graders are invited to learn more about what Melrose High School has to offer at this event in the high school Resource Center. www.melroseschools.com/mhs or call 781-979-2203.
Pricing: Free.
When/Where: Friday, Oct. 28, 3:30-5 p.m. / Downtown, Franklin Square and West Wyoming Avenue
Why Go: A Melrose Halloween tradition continues when Melrose businesses open their doors to young trick or treater. Participating businesses will hang balloons, welcoming children in third grade and younger. Once again, the chamber asks that trick or treaters bring not only a scary costume, but something to donate to one of Melrose's local food pantries.
Pricing: Free.
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