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Parent University Offers A Morning of Free Workshops on Saturday
On Saturday, November 23rd between 8am and noon, all Melrose caregivers and community members are invited to Parent University, a free event sponsored by the Melrose Education Foundation. This popular event is now in its 9th year, with some workshops returning from previous years, and others new this year.
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Melrosians Prepare for 9th Annual Kindness Day on November 20th
Kindness Day may be a newer holiday in Melrose, but November 20th has quickly become many Melrosians’ favorite day of the year, as people across the city shower one another in kindness of all sorts.
Kindness Day originated as a response to unkindness. In 2015, a group of Melrose middle school students, emulating characters on the television show South Park, said that November 20th was “kick a ginger day,” and Melrose hit the news in an unfortunate light . The following year, Maribeth Darwin, co-founder of Melrose Kind, decided to take back November 20th and focus on kindness instead.
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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. The fundraiser will feature tastings from local restaurants and chefs, live jazz from local musicians, autumn cocktails, a silent auction, and a raffle. Supporters are encouraged to buy their tickets ahead of time, although tickets will be sold at the door this year as well.
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Buckalew’s Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Main Street Icon
This Saturday, Buckalew’s General Store will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with a daylong extravaganza featuring apple crisp, cider, tastings, and more. The Main Street anchor has gone through a number of changes throughout its 10 years in Melrose, but owner Robin Peevey has always focused on creating fun and building community for Melrosians of all ages.
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Melrose Alliance Against Violence Walk Brought Out Melrose Community
By Patrick DeVivo
On Sunday, October 6th, a breezy, sunny autumn afternoon, nearly 400 local residents devoted a portion of their weekend to support the fight against the dark scourge of domestic violence. They joined to recognize October as domestic violence awareness month by participating in the 29th annual Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) vigil and walk.
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Sponsor Program Launched for Repairs to Memorial Hall
By Patrick DeVivo
Melrose has always been a city that takes immense pride in its past, even as it plans and builds for the future. There is no better manifestation of this spirit than Memorial Hall located on Main Street adjacent to City Hall.
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Beech Leaf Disease Threatens Melrose Tree Population
Beech trees, which are among the largest and most majestic trees in Melrose, are under threat from beech leaf disease. The disease, which has been found in large areas of the Northeast and Midwest since it was first discovered a decade ago, is spread by a nematode - a microscopic worm - and can kill large, mature trees within a few years.
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