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The Week Ahead: Memorial Day, DPW Day and More
A look at some events in and around Melrose this upcoming week.
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This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar.
When/Where: Monday, May 21, 8 a.m. / Various locations (see below)
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Why Go: Melrose marks Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2012 with events and ceremonies. Here's the schedule of events:
- 8 a.m.: Decoration of the Graves,
- 9 a.m.: Veteran’s Breakfast,
- 11 a.m.: Flag Retirement Ceremony,
- 11 a.m.: Memorial Day Religious Ceremonies,
- Noon: Memorial Day Cookout,
- 1 p.m.: Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremonies, WWII/Korean Memorial, Main Street
Price: Free.
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When/Where: Tuesday, May 29, 9:30 a.m. / , 201 West Foster St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Persue your passion for art. For $5 per week develop your skills. Any media is welcome, all skill levels are welcome.
Price: $5 per session.
When/Where: Wednesday, May 30, 11 a.m. / , 201 West Foster St., Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Join the Milano Center in making a lovely springtime craft brought to you by Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice. Cost is $3 and you can sign up at the Milano Reception desk or call 781-662-6886—20 participants needed to proceed with this program.
Price: $3.
When/Where: Thursday, May 31, 10 a.m. / , 72 Tremont St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Mayor Robert J. Dolan once again invites Melrose youngsters to participate in the 10th annual Public Works Day. Melrose residents are also invited to bring their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, ages 8 or younger, to join in the event between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. The rain date will be June 1. This year’s DPW Day will have a rodeo theme, and students will have the opportunity to win a sheriff’s badge by answering questions about the environment. Children attending Public Works Day will take an interactive tour of the City Yard and learn about street cleaning and road repair, water and sewer maintenance, recycling, snow removal, tree trimming, composting, and more. The recreational area across the street from the City Yard will be available for those who would like to pack a lunch or snack.
Price: Free.
When/Where: Thursday, May 31, 7 p.m. / , 12 Island Hill Ave, Melrose, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: The Friends of Fells Annual Meeting features a slide presentation by Friends of Fells and Medford Historical Society: How the Lantern Slides of George Davenport helped Create the Fells. Meeting is in the Oak Grove Village Community Center, 12 Island Hill Ave. (Main Street at Melrose/Malden line). The event is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Friends of the Fells at 781-662-2340
Price: Free.
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