Ell Pond Improvement Council to Meet at Melrose Public Library

Here is the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, April 18: 

1. Sunny day: It is expected to be sunny with a high near 60 on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. At night, there is a 20 percent chance of precipitation and temperatures will dip to a low of around 49, according to the forecast.

2. Local meeting: The Melrose Council on Aging meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Milano Senior Center.

3. Library sessions: Here is a look at a library program scheduled for Thursday at Melrose Public Library, according to the library website: 

• Story Time Session 2, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Meeting Room
• Community Teamwork, 6-8:45 p.m. 
• Ell Pond Improvement Council, 7-8:45 p.m., Trustees Room

4. 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.

5. In case you missed it: The city of Melrose has planned a ceremony to honor the Boston Marathon victims for April 27.

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