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5 Things to Know in Melrose: Damp Day, Open Mic and Helping Haiti

Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Feb. 28.

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Feb. 28:  1. Damp day: There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation Thursday, with temperatures reaching a high of about 49 during the day and a low of 32 at night, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. 2. In case you missed it: The city of Melrose is looking to collect sports equipment and apparel to send to nearly 20 schools in the nation of Haiti. 3. Open mic night at Ab Fab: Sign-up starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and music kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Absolutely Fabulous in Melrose. 4. Launch an ad campaign: Interested in advertising on Melrose Patch? Contact Ad Manager Joseph Mastrorio at joseph.mastrorio@patch.com. 5. Gas up: Want traffic updates or gas …

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City Collecting Sporting Goods and Apparel For Nation of Haiti

Mayor Rob Dolan and the Melrose Recreation Department are collaborating on a project to collect sporting equipment and apparel for the nation of Haiti.

Mayor Rob Dolan and the Melrose Recreation Department are collaborating on a project to collect sporting equipment and apparel for the nation of Haiti, according to a city press statement. Melrosian Rebecca Zama is heading up the project, according to the statement. "This is a wonderful opportunity to help the children of Haiti," said Dolan in the statement, "and I want to commend Rebecca for taking the initiative to do this. It is a big undertaking, but I know her efforts will make a difference in many children’s lives." In January 2010, an earthquake killed more than 300,000 people and displaced nearly a million in Haiti. Many of Haiti's schools and facilities were damaged, while residents were left without many basic supplies. "Our goal…

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Nunotte Zama

11:12 am on Friday, March 1, 2013

Hello: Thank you for your interests and the suggestions. I am part of the organizing committee - Rebecca's mother and driver. I love Celeste's idea and Ed's reinforcement! Indeed, we can pick up materials from donors should there be a need to do so. We can be contacted by: nzama@aol.com or by phone at 617-212-5922. Thank you for your generosity. Nunotte Zama   more ›

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Wednesday, April 4

MHS Band Night for Haiti; race benefits Friends of the Fells; free art demo at the Milano Center.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! 1) Take heed of the western wind: Not the heart-wrenching original, but a pretty darn good cover. Her voice suits it. Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 6 to 9 mph increasing to between 14 and 17 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind between 13 and 17 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) ROCK! Tonight if the Melrose High School Band Night for Haiti, a showcasing of local bands in the MVMMS auditorium from 6-9 p.m. All proceeds ($5 admission) will be sent to aid in reconstructing Haiti, which is still recovering from the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on January 19, 2010, and caused almost $14 billion in structural …

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