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Blood Drive at VFW in Melrose

Find out what else is happening in Melrose on Monday, April 29.

Here is the latest 5 Things column for Monday, April 29 in Melrose: 1. Blood drive: There is an American Red Cross blood drive slated for 2 p.m. Monday at VFW Post 1506, Lt. Norman Prince Post. 2. Library programs: Here is a look at what is going on at Melrose Public Library Monday, according to the library website: 3. Just for yucks: There will be a comedy/sketch writing course, one of five scheduled, at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the YMCA. The five-part workshop costs $150. 4. Knitting class: There is a Fair Isle knitting skills workshop slated for 7 p.m. Monday at the YMCA. The cost is $25. 5. In case you missed it: Check out the latest Home of the Week on Melrose Patch.

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American Red Cross to Host Blood Drive at VFW in Melrose Monday

A look at what is happening in Melrose on Monday, March 25.

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Monday, March 25:  1. Local sessions: Here is a look at the meetings scheduled for Monday in Melrose, according to the city's website: 2. Cloudy day: It is expected to be cloudy Monday, with temperatures peaking around 43 and a low of about 32, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation during the day, and a 40 percent chance of precipitation at night, according to the forecast. 3. Blood drive: There is a American Red Cross blood drive slated for 2 p.m. Monday at the VFW Post 1506, Lt. Norman Prince Post. 4. Library programs: Here is a look at the library programs scheduled for Monday at Melrose Public Library, according to …

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Red Cross Blood Drive at Melrose VFW

The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1506, Lt. Norman Prince Post, 428 Main St., Melrose.