Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Also, hike Mount Hood with your family and learn to wear a baby.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
When/Where: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Foodmaster Supermarkets, 880 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: The Melrose Veterans Advisory Board is teaming up with Foodmaster to fill the shelves at two local food pantries. Come out and help support those families in the community who are struggling during these difficult economic times. Price: Donation. When/Where: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / The Beebe Estate, 235 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: As part of Fells Arts Month, during the month of September, The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation will be offering free Creating Art from Nature classes for children ages 5 and up. Space is limited. For more …
Friday, September 7, 2012
Check out these five events happening in Melrose this weekend.
There's a lot happening in Melrose this weekend, and we've highlighted these five events to help you plan how you plan to spend it. And don't forget about Sunday's Victorian Fair downtown, which you can read more about here. When/Where: Today, September 7, 2012, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. / The Beebe Estate, 235 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: Some 20 artists will display artwork inspired by the Fells through September. Price: Free. When/Where: Tomorrow, September 8, 2012, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. / Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA |Get Directions » Why Go: Help save a life. Donors will receive a Red Sox T-shirt and a coupon from Monro Muffler. Price: Free. When/Where: Tomorrow, September 8, 2012, 9 a.m. / …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Here are five events going on in and around Melrose this weekend.
When/Where: Tomorrow, Aug. 30, 2012, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. / the beauty cafe, 515 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: Get a manicure or pedicure with friends and take advantage of the shop's everchanging weekly offers. Price: Free to hang out, but the cost of services varies. When/Where: Tomorrow, Aug. 30, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. / Absolutely Fabulous, 454 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: Mike Walsh hosts this weekly open mike for acoustic musicians. Sign up at 7 p.m. to play. Price: Free. When/Where: Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. / YMCA, 497 Main St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: Teens in grades six through nine are welcome to spend their evening playing videogames, chatting, eating …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Here are five events happening in and around Melrose this weekend.
With the weekend approaching, you're probably looking for a few fun things to do. Here's a roundup of family-friendly activities happening Thursday through Sunday. When/Where: Tomorrow, August 16, 2012, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. / Bowden Park, W Emerson St & Vinton St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: This week, on top of the fresh food for sale, there will be knitted and sewn pieces by Leigha Ashlee Designs and live music by Kevin Moore. Price: Free. When/Where: Tomorrow, August 16, 2012, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. / 300 Commercial St Ste 19, Malden, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: See artwork by area seniors, and vote for your favorite piece. Price: Free. When/Where: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Memorial Hall - Soldiers & Sailors …
Friday, August 10, 2012
Wanna take a short trip this weekend? Check out what's happening on the Rhode Island and New Hampshire seacoasts, the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.
Looking for a fast and fun getaway from Melrose this weekend? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this weekend in a few favorite summer spots: Weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely on Saturday; some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 78 and low around 67 at night. A chance of showers and partly sunny on Sunday with a high near 81, low at night around 64. You're going to need a bigger boat: It's JAWSFEST all this weekend on Martha's Vineyard. There's a slew of events, including an outdoor screening of Jaws—that you can kayak to and get VIP seating—a "Behind The Screams" collection of private photos and memorabilia from the film, and more. For more events and summer news…
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Plan your weekend with these five fun events in and around Melrose.
When/Where: Friday, August 10, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Melrose Common, 82 Laurel St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: There will be a bounce house for kids, face painting, games and prizes. Price: Free. When/Where: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Melrose Church of Christ, 409 Upham St, Melrose, MA |Get Directions » Why Go: Cub Scouts from Melrose Pack 635 will clean your car to raise money for their group. Price: $5. When/Where: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. / 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: There will be choral performances, martial arts demonstrations, music and dance. Children will also have the opportunity to make their own fans, lotus blossoms and origami. Price: $14. …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Check our calendar here to see local events this Saturday and Sunday.
Wanna take a short trip this weekend? Check out what's happening on the Rhode Island and New Hampshire seacoasts, the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.
Looking for a fast and fun getaway from Melrose this weekend? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this weekend in a few favorite summer spots: Weather: Partly sunny both days, a humid Saturday with highs around 80 and lows in the upper 60s, and on Sunday, a 30 percent chance of showers with highs in the upper 70s and lows around 70. Guided kayak tour: Join a Felix Neck naturalist on an exciting kayak adventure on Sengekontacket Pond on Saturday morning. Paddle by Sarson’s Island to see nesting shorebirds. Watch American oystercatchers, cormorants and shorebirds feed and frolic. Explore the salt marsh and search for pond wildlife. All trips focus on the natural history of saltwater communities found on …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Check out these events happening in Melrose this weekend, including two just for kids.
When/Where: Tomorrow, August 2, 2012, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. / Bowden Park, W Emerson St & Vinton St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: This week at the artist table there will be Artful Indulgence; at the non-profit organization table Ovarian Cancer Coalition; at the business table Lilah Rose and music by Gianna Scioletti. And as always, shop for local produce, baked goods, fish and other fine foods. Price: Free. When/Where: Tomorrow, August 2, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. / Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Pkwy,Melrose, MA | Get Directions » Why Go: Two young lookalikes, Tom Canty, a poor boy from a London slum, and Prince Edward, son of the famous Henry VIII of England, exchange places for what is meant to be "…
Friday, July 27, 2012
Wanna take a short trip this weekend? Check out what's happening on the Rhode Island and New Hampshire seacoasts, the Cape and Martha's Vineyard.
Looking for a fast and fun getaway from Melrose this weekend? Summer in New England is filled with options. Check out what's happening this weekend in a few favorite summer spots: Weather: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday with a high near 78 and a low in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitiation is 20 percent. Partly sunny on Sunday, with a high near 78 and low in the mid 60s. Baseball on the Vineyard: Find some respite from the Red Sox's troubles by watching the future boys of summer from the Martha's Vineyard Sharks play Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide on Saturday at 5 p.m. and the Brockton Rox on Sunday at noon. For more events and summer news, check out Patch's Cape and Islands Summer Guide. Weather: A chance of …
Ed E
10:34 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wait people need to learn how to wear a baby?? Sorry, this idea makes me giggle.... But have it! more ›