Join us at Horizon House Clubhouse to kick off mental health awareness month to support our members in their creative endeavors back to employment.

Local Event: Art for Recovery: Art Exhibition and Sale 

Middlesex County

Melrose

Massachusetts

Art for Recovery: Art Exhibition and Sale 

Join us at Horizon House Clubhouse to kick off mental health awareness month to support our members in their creative endeavors...

Hannah's Brewing Co.

<a href="https://sipandscript.com/event/modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-hannahs-brewing-co/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Grab Your Tickets Here!</a>Unlock your creativity at this Sip and Script event at Hannah’s Brewing in Melrose MA featuring 1.5 hours of professional instruction and hands-on practice. Attendance includes a complete beginner calligraphy kit with practice sheets, materials, and ink provided for all participants.&nbsp; &nbsp;Come with friends or alone, this is a hands on experience and designed to be a blast! Can’t wait meet you!&nbsp;

Local Event: Modern Calligraphy For Beginners

Modern Calligraphy For Beginners

Grab Your Tickets Here!Unlock your creativity at this Sip and Script event at Hannah’s Brewing in Melrose MA featuring 1.5...

For Immediate Release:
The First Congregational Church in Melrose is holding its ANNUAL INDOOR YARD&nbsp;SALE &amp; BAKE SALE on SATURDAY May 2nd, from 9:00am until 1:00pm!&nbsp; This annual&nbsp;event is the largest, one-day, indoor yard sale in Melrose, and an event not to be&nbsp;missed!&nbsp;There is a little bit (or a lot) of everything! There will be small furniture, dishware, kitchen&nbsp;Items, vases, baskets, glassware, linens, athletic equipment, small electronics, camping gear, gardening tools, hand tools, collectibles, decorative items, craft supplies, toys,&nbsp;games, puzzles, office supplies, tons of BOOKS, and more! In addition, our Bake Sale will have cookies, brownies, scones, bars, etc., including&nbsp;gluten- and nut-free options. Come in and grab a sweet snack! First Congregational Church in Melrose (United Church of Christ) is located at 121 West&nbsp;Foster Street, Melrose (just off Main Street). There is plenty of parking in our lot and on&nbsp;street, and the sale is all on one level for easy mobility access. Since we are indoors,&nbsp;the event is held “Rain or Shine!” Doors open promptly at 9am. Cash or Venmo will be&nbsp;accepted.

Local Event: Huge Indoor Yard Sale

Huge Indoor Yard Sale

For Immediate Release:
The First Congregational Church in Melrose is holding its ANNUAL INDOOR YARD SALE & BAKE SALE on...

First Congregational Church in Melrose

TUPIT Event Flyer
Tufts partners with Partakers to pair community mentors men and women earning college degrees while incarcerated. Partakers mission is to provide the support students need to succeed in college and beyond prison. 

The US has the highest incarceration rates in the world and spends $80 billion annually on prisons, only to see he majority of people return. Education is the single strongest factor in reducing recidivism and predicting success. Come learn more about the Tufts University Prison Initiative, the power of education, and how you can make a difference!

Local Event: Tufts University Prison Initiative 

Tufts University Prison Initiative 

TUPIT Event Flyer
Tufts partners with Partakers to pair community mentors men and women earning college degrees while...

Winchester Community Music School

Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts &amp; crafts, food trucks, and more! Student performers of all ages and abilities will perform a music marathon on four stages, indoors and outdoors, ranging from classical to rock. It’s a popular event that many community members attend—and look forward to—every year. There will also be a sensory-friendly room available this year! Held rain or shine at Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA. For more info, call 781-721-2950 or visit <a href="https://www.winchestermusic.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.winchestermusic.org</a>. We encourage attendees to ride our free event shuttle (with live music!) which runs on a continuous loop from the Jenks Center parking lot at 109 Skillings Road and from the Winchester Recreation parking lot at 263 Main Street. Handicap parking is available on site, and limited on-street parking is available in the area.

Local Event: Music MAYnia Festival 

Winchester

Music MAYnia Festival 

Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts & crafts,...

Andover Choral Society directed by Matthew Buono and New England Classical Singers directed by David Hodgkins&nbsp;present "Songs of Freedom", a musical celebration of our nation's 250th Anniversary. The concert offers an exploration of choral music created at pivotal times in American history, from the 1700s to the 21st&nbsp;century. Themes of peace, conflict, gallantry, pioneering, and enduring hope resonate throughout this program – all presented by two of the Merrimack Valley’s most beloved choral groups. This special performance features a guest appearance by The Danvers Alarm List Company, an 18th-century living history reenactment group, creating a unique patriotic experience.&nbsp;Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students. To purchase tickets&nbsp;or to learn more, please visit andoverchoralsociety.org or newenglandclassical.org. &nbsp;South Church is located at 41 Central Street, Andover, MA, and is handicapped accessible. Off-street parking is available.
Andover Choral Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting exceptional performances, connecting with the larger community, and fostering an appreciation of choral music. The chorus typically performs two concerts per year, singing a repertoire that ranges from Baroque-era masterpieces to contemporary choral works. Since 1929, membership has been open to anyone with a passion for great choral music and a desire to share it with others. For more information, please visit andoverchoralsociety.org.
New England Classical Singers is an auditioned choral chamber ensemble of 25 voices that performs significant choral works from a variety of centuries and styles. Founded in 1968 as the North Reading Choral Society, NECS is now based in Andover MA, drawing its members from communities of the Merrimack Valley and beyond. For more information, please visit newenglandclassical.org.

Local Event: ACS and NECS present “Songs of Freedom”	

ACS and NECS present “Songs of Freedom”	

Andover Choral Society directed by Matthew Buono and New England Classical Singers directed by David Hodgkins present "Songs of...

Melrose Public Library

To help you get answers and make your energy bill more affordable we are bringing together a set of experts that can work with you on multiple options:
<ul><li>·Make sure you pay the best and lowest fuel rate for you</li><li>Examine fuel assistance options</li><li>Lower your heating costs with weatherization rebates</li><li>Answer your general energy questions</li></ul>

Local Event: Energy Bill Clinic

Energy Bill Clinic

To help you get answers and make your energy bill more affordable we are bringing together a set of experts that can work with...

Bowden Park

Celebrate spring with the Mother’s Day Market &amp; Garden Expo! Shop local farms with spring produce, meet businesses offering garden design &amp; outdoor services, and pick up potted plants, seedlings and perennials. Find thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, including DIY flower bouquets, locally made chocolates, natural body care, handmade wreaths, jewelry, pottery, upcycled handbag and more.&nbsp;Kids’ will enjoy a card-making station for Mother’s Day and a floral photo booth.

Local Event: Mother's Day Market & Garden Expo at the Melrose Farmers' Market

Mother's Day Market & Garden Expo at the...

Celebrate spring with  the Mother’s Day Market & Garden Expo! Shop local farms with spring produce, meet  businesses offering...

Mother's Day Market & Garden Expo at the Melrose Farmers' Market

Main ST Grille & Taphouse

Main St Grille will donate 20% of sales back to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to support the July 4th parade - Celebrate the 250th in Wakefield! 20% is for Dine-In, Take-Out or Delivery. Tell your server or mention PARADE when ordering.
Thursday, May 7 from 11:30am to 8pm 
New Commemorative 250th T-shirts will be on sale ($15 youth/younger or $20 adult). The shirt design incorporates all day on July 4th in Wakefield. Designed by WIDC volunteer, Laurel Sullivan.
Also have clearance sale of "I Heart The Parade in Wakefield Massachusetts" in adult sizes for $10.
Raffle Item from The T-Stop. Drawing at 7:45pm. Do not need to be present to win.
Thank you to Main St Grille and Taphouse! Be sure to say PARADE!

Local Event: Wakefield Independence Day Committee Fundraiser

Wakefield

Wakefield Independence Day Committee Fundraiser

Main St Grille will donate 20% of sales back to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to support the July 4th parade -...

Follow Your Art Community Studios will host a special Artists-in Residence Open Studios and artist pop-up event on&nbsp;Saturday, May 9th from 10:00am-4:00pm.&nbsp;

Local Event: Upstairs/Downstairs at The Big Yellow House - Open Studios and Artist Pop-up

Upstairs/Downstairs at The Big Yellow House -...

Follow Your Art Community Studios will host a special Artists-in Residence Open Studios and artist pop-up event on Saturday,...

Upstairs/Downstairs at The Big Yellow House - Open Studios and Artist Pop-up

Friends of the Melrose Public Library's annual spring book sale will be on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Melrose Public Library Meeting Room. The sale will feature thousands of gently used books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages, in all genres, most priced between $1-2. Friends t-shirts and travel mugs also will be available. All money raised&nbsp;benefits the Melrose Public Library.&nbsp;

Local Event: Friends of the Melrose Public Library's Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Melrose Public Library's Spring...

Friends of the Melrose Public Library's annual spring book sale will be on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the...

Friends of the Melrose Public Library's Spring Book Sale

Myron Dittmer, president of the Mt. Hood Park Association, is happy to announce that the Association’s annual “Senior Day at the Park” event will be held at clubhouse at Mount Hood Memorial Park &amp; Golf Course on Tuesday, May 12th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come join us at beautiful Mount Hood and enjoy the day inside the beautiful and rustic setting of the clubhouse. There is no charge for this event! This event will occur – rain or shine!
This year promises to be another exciting event where attendees can learn about local environmental activities in our area. We have two speakers planned, William DeConstant, will discuss the efforts of Sagamore Golf, Inc., the management firm currently running Mount Hood Golf Course, who are striving to make Mount Hood one of few Audubon Certified Sanctuary golf courses in the state. Our other speaker is Annie Harris from the Essex National Heritage Commission, which have since 1996 championed the heritage development of Essex County by fostering public-private partnerships that preserve and enhance the significant aspects of the region’s history, cultural heritage, and character. 
Lunch and refreshments will be served, and later attendees will travel up to the 4-story Slayton Tower, the highest point in the park, to experience the panoramic view of the area including the mountains of New Hampshire, Revere Beach, and the Boston skyline. 
There is limited seating for this event - to reserve a seat for this event, please call 781-665-8172. For seniors who require transportation to/from Mount Hood clubhouse, you need to arrange transportation by calling the Council on Aging at 781-665-4304 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon.

Local Event: Melrose Mt. Hood Park Association Sponsors its “Senior Day at the Park” Event

Melrose Mt. Hood Park Association Sponsors its...

Myron Dittmer, president of the Mt. Hood Park Association, is happy to announce that the Association’s annual  “Senior Day at...

Melrose Mt. Hood Park Association Sponsors its “Senior Day at the Park” Event

Across town

Red Hawk Robotics is back with an amazing 2026 tour. Amazing kitchen and sustainability measures .... all on one tourTickets are <a href="https://Tickets are now on sale for this year's Kitchen-Sustainability tour. We truly have an amazing set of kitchens that have never been on this tour before. But wait ... there's more. These kitchens are embracing the latest in sustainability measures which are helping to keep those kitchens cozy warm. Can't wait to see you on the tour!!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melrose-kitchen-sustainability-tour-tickets-1981897783622?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">On Sale</a> now
<ul><li>Amazing kitchens</li><li>Induction heat pumps</li><li>Solar cells</li><li>EV hookups</li><li>Air and ground source heat pumps</li><li>Heat pump hot water heaters</li></ul>
Learn and experience from home owners, designers, vendors, installers. You see an amazing array of kitchens along with sustainability measures that home owners have implemented into their homes such as:

Local Event: Melrose Kitchen-Sustainability Tour

Melrose Kitchen-Sustainability Tour

Red Hawk Robotics is back with an amazing 2026 tour. Amazing kitchen and sustainability measures .... all on one tourTickets...

If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert”&nbsp;– Richmond Magazine.

Considered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene – and one of the originators of the finally recognized R&amp;B/Folk/Jazz crossover-sub-genre – this Boston-based stalwart was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. In 1992, Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her Fat City tour. “With the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god…,” swooned The Fort Worth StarTelegram about one of those shows.This concert will be held outside on the patio at Follow Your Art Community Studios, weather permitting. If the concert must be moved indoors, ticketholders will be notified and details will be posted to our social media.
Early bird tickets are on sale now for $25. Ticket prices increase May 15th, so plan to get yours early!

Local Event: An Evening with Vance Gilbert

An Evening with Vance Gilbert

If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. They’re long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley &amp; the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become Ambassadors of reggae.The roots of Black Uhuru formed in Kingston’s “Waterhouse” District in the late 60’s. It is the home of founder &amp; leader Derrick “Duckie” Simpson along with all the rest of the singers from the group. The original Uhuru’s Swahili for “freedom” were Duckie, Don Carlos &amp; Garth Dennis. The first song was a Curtis Mayfield cover of “Folk Song”. They made only a couple more songs before Don left to pursue a solo career &amp; Garth joined Wailing Souls. The two were replaced by Michael Rose &amp; Errol Nelson both from Waterhouse. They recorded the debut album “Love Crises” in 1977 for Prince Jammy later re-released as “Black Sounds of Freedom”. Errol later left the group to join the Jays &amp; was replaced by female singer Puma Jones.This new line-up is when the band began to collaborate with Sly &amp; Robbie &amp; developed the “classic Uhuru” sound of the 80’s. A unique style full of heavy drum &amp; bass, sharp keys, loud guitar riffs &amp; long instrumentals filled with whirly background effects &amp; the signature “wow oh-oh oh’s” echo. It was during this period they signed with Island Records. They began touring internationally &amp; started receiving worldwide attention. They recorded some of their most popular albums like “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” “Sensimelia” &amp; “Chill Out”. The album “Red” was voted #23 for Rolling Stone Magazine list of 100 greatest albums of the 80’s. And history was made when they won reggae’s first grammy award in 1984 for the album “Anthem”. Shortly after the grammy Michael left the group to go solo.Another Waterhouse resident named Junior Reid became the new lead singer. Two albums were released “Brutal” nominated for grammy &amp; “Positive” with Ras Records. These albums included popular hits like “Dreadlocks on the Mountain” “Fit You Haffi Fit” &amp; one of the groups first music videos “Great Train Robbery”. Sadly due to ill health Puma passed away in 1990. Around this time Jr. Reid was having visa issues unable to tour.During the mid 90’s the original members reunited. Four albums were released “Now”, “Iron”, Storm”, “Mystical Truth” &amp; “Strongg” all nominated for grammy. They made an award-winning music video for “Tip of the Iceberg” that featured rap star Ice-T &amp; another video for “One Love” featuring Louie Rankin. They performed live on television for VH1 a cover version of Jimmy Hendrix “Hey Joe”. In 1994 they won the Diamonds Awards for Excellence. Unfortunately, the group began to dispute over band legal rights &amp; went to court in the late 90’s. Duckie won the rights to the name.

Local Event: Black Uhuru

Essex County

Gloucester

Black Uhuru

For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living...

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Somerville

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William Hall

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School of Fashion Design

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England...

Boston Construct, LLC

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Professional remodeling with attention to details

Camargo Home Improvement 

• Kitchen &amp; Bathroom Remodeling • Decks &amp; Additions • Basement Finishing • Flooring &amp; Carpentry • Interior &amp; Exterior Renovations • Home Repairs &amp; Upgrades

• Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling • Decks & Additions • Basement Finishing • Flooring & Carpentry • Interior & Exterior Renovations • Home Repairs &...

Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Reading

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

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Melrose Kitchen-Sustainability Tour

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