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Thursday, January 17, 2013

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5 Things to Know in Melrose: Sunshine, Open Mic & More

Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Jan. 17.

Check out the 5 Things column for Thursday, Jan. 17:  1. Sunshine: While it's expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures peaking in the low 40s during the day Thursday, clouds will roll in and wind gusts will pick up in the evening when temperatures will drop to the teens, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. 2. In case you missed it: While the Melrose Department of Public Works did not have any issues treating roadways during the snowy commute Wednesday morning, our readers did run into some problematic areas. 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. Advertising options: Interested in advertising on Melrose Patch? …

Thursday, December 20, 2012

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Five Things: Open Mic, Grief in The Holidays Workshop & More

Scope out the Five Things column for Thursday, Dec. 20.

Here are five things to know for Thursday, Dec. 20: 1. Coping session: A Grief in the Holidays workshop is slated for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Milano Senior Center. 2. Open mic night at Ab Fab: Sign-up starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and music starts at 7:30 p.m. at Absolutely Fabulous in Melrose. 3. Get down on the dance floor: The Malden Council on Aging will host line dancing starting at 6:15 p.m. Thursday – don't let the seniors in your life miss out on the urban life-transcending fun.  4. Holiday spirit: Take a swing over to see thousands of lights on display at the ZooLights program at Stone Zoo between 5-9 p.m. Thursday. 5. Post a review: Did you have an enjoyable experience at a Melrose business? If so, search our directory and post a …

Thursday, August 2, 2012

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, Aug. 2

Mayor's Night Out; The Prince and the Pauper; open mic at Ab Fab.

1) Sunshowers that fall on my troubles: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Belay that ... do something else: A reminder that the Mayor's Night Out originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to next week on Thursday, Aug. 9. 3) This one he got a princely racket: "The Prince and the Pauper" is a lively musical adventure and WRYT's production kicks off tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Melrose …

Thursday, July 5, 2012

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, July 5

Farmers' market; open mic night at Ab Fab; new summer cheerleading program.

Share your news and expertise by blogging on Melrose Patch! 1) Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 65. (Note: compiled in advance of this week. For most up-to-date forecast, check the National Weather Service.) 2) Farmers' Market open: The Melrose Sally Frank's Farmers' Market is open today from 1-7 p.m. 3) Open mic night at Ab Fab: Sign-up starts at 7 and music starts at 7:30. 4) New cheerleading program: The Melrose Recreation Department is running a new cheerleading program this summer. designed to teach participants the basic cheers, techniques, coordination, and fun. Session II starts July 19. 5) Thursday lineup: Here's today's lineup of weekly columns that run each Thursday on Melrose Patch: …

Thursday, June 28, 2012

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, June 28

Health benefits of laughter; farmer's market today; open mic tonight.

Share your news and expertise by blogging on Melrose Patch! 1) Just the smell on the summer can make me fall in love: Mostly sunny today with a high near 85. West wind between 10 and 13 mph. Tonight, patchy fog after 4 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind between 5 and 9 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) I love to laugh, loud and long and clear: Laughter is infectious, inspires hope and lightens your burdens. It also strengthens our immune system and is a powerful antidote to stress, pain and conflict. Join the Milano Senior Center today at 1 p.m. to learn about the Health Benefits of Laughter. Presented by Hallmark VNA and Hospice—call 781-662-6886 to make a reservation. 3) Come we go down …

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, May 3

Take our Ravine Road poll; curriculum director and principal search committees forming; acoustic open mic night at Ab Fab.

Get Melrose Patch each morning in your inbox with our daily newsletter! 1) Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day: A chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight, a chance of showers, mainly after 3 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) One way street: Ravine Road between Woodland Road and Fellsway East will become one-way starting this Saturday for a six-month trial period. What do you think? Take our poll. 3) I am not alone I am searching: The Melrose School …

Thursday, December 29, 2011

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, Dec. 29

Kids book club meets; open mic at Ab Fab; there's an app for that.

Check the traffic out there and gas prices before heading out the door! Today is Thursday, Dec. 29—121 years ago today, the U.S. Cavalry massacred 146 Sioux at Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota—and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day: 1) I feel a chill in the air:  Sunny today, with a high near 34. West wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight, increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Southwest wind between 3 and 8 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) With a grim, reptile determination: Book lovers in the fourth and fifth graders are invited to today's meeting of the library's monthly book discussion group, with books and snacks provided by the library. This month'…

Thursday, December 22, 2011

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, Dec. 22

MPL Teen Advisory Group meets; open-mic tonight.

Check the traffic out there before heading out the door! Today is Thursday, Dec. 22—55 years ago today, Colo became the first-ever gorilla born in captivity—and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day: 1) When the ice clouds roll over the day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind between 8 and 14 mph. Tonight, showers likely, mainly after 4 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Library pictures of the quickening canoe: All high school-age teens are invited to attend the monthly meetings of the MPL's Teen Advisory Group. The group meets today at 5:30 p.m.—bring your ideas and suggestions on programs you would…

Thursday, December 8, 2011

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, Dec. 8

Northeast Youth Ballet's Nutcracker opening night; acoustic open mic at Ab Fab; I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me.

Check the traffic out there before heading out the door! Today is Thursday, Dec. 8—31 years ago today, John Lennon was shot—and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day: 1) If the rain comes, they run and hide their heads: Rain. Patchy fog. Low around 39. Breezy, with a north wind 7 to 10 mph increasing to between 17 and 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Tonight, a chance of rain, mainly before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind between 13 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) So this is Christmas and what have you done: It's opening night for Northeast Youth Ballet’s The Nutcracker. 3) So I …

Thursday, December 1, 2011

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5 Things You Need To Know Today—Thursday, Dec. 1

Acoustic open mic at Ab Fab; our calendar's filling up with holiday events—post yours!

Check the traffic out there before heading out the door! Rabbit rabbit. Today is Thursday, Dec. 1—21 years ago today, workers opened a car-sized hole 132 feet below the English Channel, linking Great Britain with the European mainland for the first time in more than 8,000 years—and here are Melrose's five fast facts for the day: 1) Cloudless everyday you fall upon my waking eyes: Sunny with a high near 49. North wind between 8 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 30. North wind between 4 and 7 mph becoming calm. (Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) Strum it loud just to rattle his cage: Acoustic open mic night at Ab Fab, hosted by Mike Walsh, returns tonight from 7:30-11 p.m. Walsh …

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