The Week Ahead: Morrison 5K, Boutique Benefit, and MHS Sports Fundraisers

Looking for a few interesting activities this week? Melrose Patch has got your back.

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: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m.- 2p.m. /

Why Go: The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will be offering a workshop for builders and designers in the Melrose area in the G.A.R. Room on the second floor of Memorial Hall. on Wednesday, October 12.  The session will provide you with an opportunity to learn how to move towards building higher performing homes by utilizing better practices, while at the same time ensuring compliance with energy codes.

Pricing: $25

When/Where: /Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.

Why Go: Watch and listen to local sports personalities Ron Sen, Ralph LaBella, and Lou the Sports Guru film a live episode of “Let’s Talk Sports.”

Pricing: Free

MHS Sports Fundraisers: ,

When/Where: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m. (gymnastics), 4-8 p.m. (football) / Dockside Restaurant, Wakefield, and Kelly's Roast Beef, Saugus

Why Go: Print out the coupons attached to each event and benefit the MHS gymnastics team with 25 percent of your order or the MHS football team with 15 percent of your order.

Pricing: No Entry Fee

When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. / 38 Dexter Road, Melrose,

Why Go: Splurge on consignment quality clothes and leather goods and pay for your purchase by check to Bread of Life, which serves families in Melrose, Malden and more. RSVP requirement; by appointment only.

Pricing: No Entry Fee; $25 per item

When/Where: Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. /

Why Go: This race was founded in 2009 with a goal to raise awareness and much needed research dollars for Lewy Body Dementia. The race began as a tribute to the founders’ father, Allan D Morrison, who ran the inaugural race but quickly grew to wrap its arms around more than one dozen families in the first year.

Pricing: $25