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The Week Ahead: Party for Kindergarteners, Art, Exercise

Here's what's happening in Melrose this upcoming week.

When/Where: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. / , 201 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Develop your artistic skills in any medium. 

Price: $5

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When/Where: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 7 p.m. / , 131 W Emerson St, Melrose, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: Have fun and exercise for an hour. 

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Price: $10

When/Where: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 5:30 p.m. / , 561 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Children entering seventh through 12th grades are invited to have dinner together, study the Bible and go on retreats. The group meets in the basement of the church. 

Price: Free. 

When/Where: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. / , 515 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Get a manicure and take advantage of discounts. 

Price: Free. 

When/Where: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. / , 82 Laurel St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Mayor Robert J. Dolan invites all incoming kindergarten students to celebrate the beginning of school with a welcome party at Melrose Common. Come meet all your new classmates from the Melrose High School class of 2025. The current Melrose Varsity athletes will be in attendence to play games, introduce new sports, and will have different arts and craft activities such as free face painting and drawing. Rain Location: Middle School Gym. 

Price: Free. 

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