🌱 Patch AM: Planning an arts event? See how to tap new Melrose grant money

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In today's newsletter:

• Planning an arts event? See how to tap new Melrose grant money

Also on today's calendar: Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A morning t-storm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Melrose Cultural Council Grant Application Cycle Begins For 2027 (patch.com) — Melrose's Cultural Council is now accepting online applications for 2027 arts and cultural grants, backed by a larger $50,000 city appropriation. Local creators planning free or low-cost, inclusive events at ADA-compliant venues are especially encouraged, with grants potentially covering full project costs for community-focused programming across the city.
   

📸 Around Melrose

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Melrose

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 →
  Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave, Winchester
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community Walk →
  Robbins Memorial Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• Movie Matinee for Adults: Project Hail Mary
  Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Tuesday AM Book Group (Adults)
  Melrose Public Library Meeting Room (Lower Level) , 69 W. Emerson
  10:30 am
• VIRTUAL- Historical Fiction Book Recs with Jane Healey
  Melrose Public Library Online VIRTUAL, , , , MA, 02176
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• The Helping Hand (grades K/1)
  Melrose Public Library Youth Services Program Room (Upper Level)
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Stuffie Sleepover at the Library Dropoff (ages 0-11)
  Melrose Public Library Youth Services Program Room (Upper Level)
  1:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Little Language Learners (12 months and up)
  Melrose Public Library Youth Services Program Room (Upper Level)
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
  Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• MusicFest Open House & Auditions →
  Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave, Winchester
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• 16th Annual 'Sunday Scoops' Ice Cream Giveaway! →
  Dunton Park, 157 Franklin Street, Melrose, MA
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Malden

• Malden Receives $500K Grant For Boathouse Project (patch.com)
• Malden Police Officer Retires After 18-Year Career (patch.com)
• Malden, MA City Council — September 8, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)

Stoneham

• Area sports roundup: Panthers, Eagles shine on the golf course (cnhi.com)

Wakefield

• Winners Declared In 2026 Wakefield Primary Races (patch.com)

Ok Melrose! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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