Kids & Family

FIVE THINGS: Partly Cloudy Skies, Kid's Safety

5 things you need to know today, Wednesday, August 8.

1. Partly cloudy: Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a high of 90 degrees. Both the morning and late night will grow humid, with evening temps will drop to the bottom 70s.

2. Passport to Safety Town”: Check out this safety program for children 4-6 at 10 a.m. this  at the Melrose Common Tot Lot.

3. Crafty Wednesdays: Children entering grades K-5 can drop in for this at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the .

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4. Ve vant, your blood!: The annual Sullivan Family and Melrose Fire Department blood drive will be held Wednesday from 1-7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall.

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