Melrose News

MALDEN — On Sunday, April 6, Bread of Life will be hosting a “Just Desserts” fundraiser. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bread of Life, 54 Eastern Ave., Malden.

“Just Desserts” will be a family-friendly afternoon of desserts, coffee, tea, music and raffles to raise awareness of Bread…

MELROSE — The beautifully renovated and restored Melrose Public Library on West Emerson Street is nearly ready to open.
The 120-year-old building has been transformed into a sparkling 21st century facility, and visitors will be impressed. The library will close its interim location at…

MELROSE — The Melrose Creative Alliance announces its fourth annual summit, set to take place on March 29, and marks a significant transition in leadership with the appointment of Michael Rosenberg as the new president. This year’s summit, in partnership with the Melrose Chamber of Commerce, will bring together cultural organizations, artists and…

MELROSE — For over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been delivering great performances to acknowledge and honor the important times in our lives. On Saturday, March 8, Polymnia will continue this tradition by performing Haydn’s “Lord Nelson” Mass, a masterwork that will resonate through the rafters from the opening “Kyrie” to the final “Amen…

MELROSE — The Bridge’s Trivia Bee is back for its 24th year! This bee-loved event will take place on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus. Registration is open now on The Bridge’s website at www.TheBridgeMelrose.org. 

The Trivia Bee is The Bridge’s largest event fundraiser, bringing together folks…

MELROSE — The first annual Melrose “Souper Bowl” was held February 3 through 7, the week leading up to the actual Super Bowl. The event was organized by local hunger relief nonprofit The Food Drive in partnership with six Melrose schools the Franklin Early Childhood Center, Horace Mann Elementary…

MELROSE –– The Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) will host its 8th Annual White Ribbon Day Event in collaboration with the City of Melrose on Friday, March 7 at 1 p.m. The brief event, which calls upon those of all genders, and of all ages to stand up and participate in the process of ending…

SATURDAY, February 22 was the reenactment of Leslie’s Retreat in Salem presented by the Massachusetts 250 organization. This was one of the pivotal pre-Revolutionary War confrontations that marked Salem’s first armed resistance to British authority. Massachusetts 250 is a statewide, ongoing celebration of our history and everything that makes our state special. Officials…