Wally's Ice Cream Ready to Open for the Season

A sure sign of spring? Wally's is opening this week. 

Auburndale's own Wally's Wicked Good Ice Cream plans to open its doors for the 2013 season this Thursday, March 14 at 1 p.m., according to an email from owner Anita Alden.

For all the kids out there -- Thursday is an early release day in the Newton Public Schools, so you will have plenty of time to stop by and grab a cone.

The ice cream shop will be open Thursday - Sunday until April vacation, when they will extend their hours to more days during the week. 

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In addition to Wally's opening day, you can also mark your calendar for the Third Annual Wally's Wicked Good 5K and Fun Run, which will take place on Thursday, May 9. 

Wally's 5K, which starts and finishes at Auburndale Cove, benefits the Melanoma Foundation of New England. Complimentary t-shirts will be given to the first 200 registrants and a Wally's Wicked Good Ice Cream Party will be held at the end of the race. Registration for the race is available online.

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