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The Ride Cafe Launches Bike Classes for Kids
The Ride Cafe will be offering several bike programs for kids this spring and summer, following two successful sessions of Kids Learn to Ride classes in November and December. Owner Kara Oberg hopes that these classes will help children gain confidence in their skills and ultimately support a strong bike culture in Melrose.
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Melrose Observes Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
In spite of our largest snowfall so far this year, dozens of Melrosians still turned out for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, hosted at Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church (MUUC) and at several other sites across the city. Participants were able to choose from activities supporting a variety of organizations, including The Milano Center, The Food Drive, Pantry of Hope, Bread of Life, and several Melrose churches.
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Project Pop-Up Brought Entrepreneurs to Main Street
Project Pop-Up, Melrose, a holiday season initiative to promote small-scale entrepreneurs in the city, finished its run on December 22nd. The project gave nine local artisans and online business owners the chance to simulate the operation of a brick-and-mortar storefront by setting up business in a mobile pop-up box on YMCA property on Main Street.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Highlights Diversity and Commonalities in Melrose Faith Communities
On Sunday evening, faith leaders and members from several of Melrose’s faith communities met in Temple Beth Shalom for the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, which had been paused during COVID and has now returned for the third consecutive year.
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Melrosians Spread Kindness Around Town on 9th Annual Kindness Day
On Wednesday, Melrose celebrated the 9th annual Kindness Day, spreading kindness through acts large and small all around town. Melrosians shared kind words and actions, brought treats to our local organizations and businesses, and made a point of being kind throughout the day.
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Melrose Montessori Celebrates 50 Years with Peace Pole Ceremony
Last month, Melrose Montessori School marked its 50th academic year with a ceremony at City Hall and the installation of a Peace Pole in front of the school.
Melrose Montessori was founded in 1974 by Beatrix Masszi. On Masszi’s retirement, Anissa Arloro, who attended Melrose Montessori in its inaugural year and also taught there early in her own career, took over the school.
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The Food Drive Celebrates Four Years of Local Food Rescue With Harvest Fundraiser
On Saturday, November 9th, The Food Drive will be hosting its third annual Harvest fundraiser to support the organization’s mission of local food rescue.
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