Name: Author Event "Now Is Not a Good Time for a Breakdown" with Mel West
Start: 2026-10-22T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Molly's Bookstore Melrose

Molly's Bookstore Melrose

Join us on October 22nd at 6:00pm in welcoming Mel West to Molly's Bookstore Melrose. Mel will be signing copies of "Now Is Not a Good Time for a Breakdown," her debut novel.

 Come cheer on Mel for this great accomplishment, and snag a signed copy of her book while you're at it.

This is a FREE event!

Local Event: Author Event "Now Is Not a Good Time for a Breakdown" with Mel West

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Melrose

Massachusetts

Author Event "Now Is Not a Good Time for a...

Join us on October 22nd at 6:00pm in welcoming Mel West to Molly's Bookstore Melrose. Mel will be signing copies of "Now Is Not...

Author Event "Now Is Not a Good Time for a Breakdown" with Mel West

Step Back in Time with BSM!
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Guests are invited to bring a wide variety of collectibles and historical material for evaluation, including stamps, coins, paper money, gold &amp; silver jewelry, space &amp; aerospace memorabilia, vintage technology and computing, signed material and autographs, cryptology and code-related artifacts, pop culture collectibles, and historical artifacts.
Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are downsizing, settling an estate, or simply want to learn more about an unusual item, our specialists will be available to help identify, evaluate, and provide insight into what you have.
There is no obligation to sell. For items or collections that may be a good fit for the marketplace, information will also be available about consignment opportunities and upcoming live auctions.
Bring your albums, boxes, collections, documents, memorabilia, and curiosities — you may be surprised by what you have.
Saturday, October 3
10am - 4pm 
Spellman Museum of Stamps &amp; Postal History 
Weston, Massachusetts Reserve your appointment today at:
<a href="https://www.noblespirit.com/roadshow" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">noblespirit.com/roadshow</a>

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Join NobleSpirit at the Spellman Museum for a special Appraisal Roadshow and discover the stories — and potential value —...

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Experience a delightful afternoon of crisp beverages and sweet treats at this upcoming cider tasting event. Enjoy a flight of premium ciders paired perfectly with fresh, sugar-dusted donuts in a warm and inviting taproom atmosphere.

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<a href="https://www.mhsfund.org/sips-for-scholarships-4/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sips for Scholarships,</a> is proud to remember Raymond J. Rocha and honor the <a href="https://www.mhsfund.org/cd_listing/raymond-j-rocha-memorial-scholarship/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Raymond J. Rocha Memorial&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.mhsfund.org/cd_listing/raymond-j-rocha-memorial-scholarship/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Scholarship&nbsp;</a>as we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and celebrate Ray’s legacy and the lasting impact he made on the Melrose community throughout his life and on all who knew him.
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Celebrating its fourth year after three years of sell‑out crowds, this event is all about discovering great drinks with great company, all while&nbsp;supporting a great cause.
Sample an impressive lineup of craft beers, curated wines, premium spirits, and non‑alcoholic options, hand‑selected by our friends at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nastynonnis.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nasty Nonni’s Wine and Spirits! &nbsp;</a>
Come hungry, too. Your ticket includes heavy appetizers and a fabulous dessert spread. Want to keep the fun going? Visit the bar (Visa/MC only) and treat yourself to one of our specialty signature cocktails.
Gather your friends for a super fun and meaningful night at the beautiful&nbsp;<a href="https://bellevuegolfclub.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bellevue Golf Club!</a> Enjoy an evening of great tastes and great company, all while helping us raise scholarship funds for Melrose High School students.&nbsp; We can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://donorbox.org/events/955172/steps/choose_tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">donorbox.org/events/955172/steps/choose_tickets</a>For questions or additional information:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:execadmin@mhsfund.org">execadmin@mhsfund.org</a>

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Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

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