Week Ahead: Theatre Group Workshops, Blood Drive, Mystery Authors Program

Here are a few events happening in the Stoneham area this week:

• On Monday the American Red Cross is scheduled to have a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 428 Main St., Melrose. Donors will receive a coupon for a free signature burrito from Qdoba and Double Red Cell donations will also be available.
• Also on Monday the young company at , 395 Main St., Stoneham, starts its geared toward helping support and challenging aspiring actors in grades 1-12. Among the weekly classes offered are acting and dance sessions, private voice lessons and other workshops. 
• On Thursday the , 431 Main St., Stoneham, is slated to host a free program starting at 7 p.m. that is part of its series celebrating "The Year of the Mystery." Mystery authors Gary Goshgarian, Stoneham's J.R. Reardon and J.E. Seymour will discuss their work in the "It's A Mystery to Me" program. Mystery author Leslie Wheeler will serve as the event coordinator.

For more events in Stoneham, check out our events calendar.

The following are public meetings scheduled in Stoneham this week (click on the links to download available meeting agendas):

• Stoneham High School Hall of Fame Committee, Monday at 6:30 p.m., High School in Room 107A, 149 Franklin St.
• Stoneham School Committee and Stoneham School Building Committee, Monday at 6:30 p.m., High School in Library.
• Stoneham Planning Board, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Stoneham Town Hall in Hearing Room, 35 Central St.