Friday, December 1 st Friday Night Festivities!

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1 Friday, December 1 st Friday Night Festivities! Home for the Holidays, Sponsored by Hallmark Health System Edward Jones 502 Main Street, 4:00pm 5:45pm and 6:30pm Santa is holding court at Edward Jones! Bring your children in for a photo. Co-sponsored by Marie T. Wood Realty. City Hall Lawn, Main Street, 5:45pm Tree Lighting and Singing! Start the holiday season with the lighting of the City holiday tree by Mayor Robert Dolan. To help you get into the holiday spirit we will have the musical group Main Street News lead us in some songs! Main Street News is a local acoustic duo who performed at the Chamber s 2017 Summer Stroll, and at the Sally Farmer s Market. They are no strangers to the world of music, especially when it comes to the Holiday Season. Charlotte (vocals) and Christian (guitar/vocals) will lead the carols delivering to you popular hits and classic standards just before Mayor Dolan starts the countdown to light the tree and streets. Bring your singing voice! Main Street, Downtown Melrose, 6:15pm 6:30pm Santa Arrives! After Mayor Dolan turns on the downtown holiday lights Santa Claus arrives in Melrose! Enjoy complimentary coffee and hot chocolate served by La Qchara/Coffee Tea & Me at the courtyard of the YMCA on Main Street. After Santa arrives, bring your list to him while he sits at Edward Jones, 502 Main Street. The festivities continue for people of all ages with entertainment, holiday music, shopping and dining throughout downtown on Friday and then all over Melrose on Saturday! View the complete schedule for Friday and Saturday below. Friday, December 1 st Visit the following businesses and organizations in Melrose: Affairs to Remember 547 Main Street, 10:00am 9:00pm Shop us anytime during the day - we ll have extended hours until 9:00pm. At night we ll have our Make Your Own wreath class (geared towards adults) while supplies last. For $60.00, all supplies are provided to make your own wreath, ribbon, balls, cones, etc. and you can also purchase anything in the store to make it special. We will have Christmas wreaths, kissing balls, Christmas decor, gifts, and fresh flowers for purchase. Order your holiday centerpiece early and receive free delivery. Spend $ get $5.00 off, spend $100 - get $15.00 off, spend $ get $25.00 off. There will also be cheese and crackers, cider, coffee and a sweet for everyone to enjoy. Page 1 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

2 Anytime Fitness 462 Main Street, 4:00pm 7:00pm Come in to Anytime Fitness. There will be 30-minute Functional Training Demonstration at 4:30pm and 6:30pm. This demonstration will include exercises such as Battle Ropes, TRX, Kettle Bells and box jumps coached by our amazing personal trainers. Special Offer: Last opportunity to join before membership rates go up! Beacon Hill Wine and Gourmet 538 Main Street, 9:00am 9:00pm Shop us anytime during the day, then come out of the cold and join us for a wine tasting from 5:00pm 8:00pm. (Must be 21+ with ID to sample and purchase). Beansprout Gifts 12 Essex Street, 10:00am 9:00pm Shop us anytime during the day, and we will be open late until 9:00pm. We will be sharing in holiday music, warm drinks, and festive treats so be sure to stop by! the beauty café 515 Main Street, 10:00am 6:00pm Shop us anytime during the day. Spend $100 at the beauty café and you get to pick out a surprise from Santa s Beauty Bag! Buckalews 504 Main Street, 10:00am 8:00pm Shop us anytime during the day, then in the evening during the tree lighting come in for free hot cider and cookies for the kids. From 5:30pm 7:30pm we will also have Aeronaut Brewery at the store to give out samples. (Must be 21+ with proper ID to sample/purchase beer, wine.) First Congregational Church 121 West Foster Street, 6:00pm 8:00pm Welcome to our annual Winter Wonderland Fair. Supper this year includes our popular Baked Potato Bar, Mac and Cheese, and Hot Dogs. Bring the kids and visit Santa's workshop to decorate gingerbread houses and make Christmas crafts! The fair features a silent auction, gift basket raffle, baked goods, Christmas decorations, jewelry and collectibles, toys, gifts, books, and much more. Lilah Rose 488 Main Street Friday 10:00am 8:00pm Shop us anytime during the day, and come by for treats and special discounts. We will also be set up for drop in Do It Yourself Holiday Card. Make one for a friend and one for a cause LCM PLUS 19 West Foster Street, 6:00pm 9:00pm Page 2 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

3 Visit LCM PLUS for warm cider and cookies. Specials this weekend only: 25% off select in-stock Pre-Lit trees, garland, ornaments, LED lights, and night lights; Buy One Get One Free select wine bottle toppers; 50% off stuffed toys. Miscellaneous Light Sets Baskets: $3-$5 per set. Also check out our bargain basement specials. Purchase a tree, receive free delivery (Melrose area only). Madison Ave of Melrose 523 Main Street, 10:00am 5:00pm Shop us anytime during the day, 20% off all clothing, excluding Patriots items. 10% all luxury items. Find the perfect gift for your sports fan and fashionista alike! Melrose Drama presents the classic and beloved musical Once On This Island!! Melrose Performing Arts Center, Melrose Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway Performances: Friday 12/1 7:00pm; Saturday, 12/2 1:00pm, 7:00pm; Sunday 12/3 1:00 PM. Come join the award winning Melrose Drama program as we carry you off to the Caribbean. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and will be available at the door as well as online at the Melrose Drama website Melrose Family YMCA 497 Main Street The Melrose YMCA we will be offering guided tours of the facility throughout the weekend. Anyone who takes a tour will leave with a two week pass to try the Y for free! All tour participants will be entered into a raffle at the conclusion of the weekend to win a free 3-month membership to the Melrose YMCA. Melrose Family Optometry 490 Main Street, 5:30pm 7:30pm Stop in to sample some treats and enter our free sunglasses raffle. MMTV 360 Main Street, 6:00pm 8:30pm MMTV invites you, your friends and your family to come in to record a FREE video holiday greeting card, that can be shown on TV! Melrose Youth Ballet presents the 23 rd Annual Presentation of The Nutcracker Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street Directed by Andrea Fanikos and Travers King Performances: Friday, 12/1 8:00pm; Saturday, 12/2 1:00pm and 7:00pm; Sunday 12/3 1:00pm. Tickets available at Pepperberry Florist and Gifts, 539 Main Street and at the door. We advise that you call in advance for availability on day of show, MYB. Music 101 Group Performance Space 14 Essex Street We will be open during the tree lighting and after with live holiday music and snacks. Page 3 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

4 Pepperberry Florist and Gift Shop 539 Main Street, 9:00am 7:00pm Shop us anytime during the day! All tree ornaments will be buy one get one 1/2 off. Shop and sip hot apple cider. RADA Boutique 486 Main Street 10:00am 6:00pm Shop us anytime during the day! Lots of in store specials and deals -great ready to go gifts sets & more. St. Mary s School 4 Myrtle Street, Friday 11:00am 9:00pm; Sat 9:00am 6:00pm, Sun 7:30am 12:30pm Come to the annual Christmas Tree Sale to support the 8th Grade class. Premium trees, wreaths, kissing balls, poinsettias, baked good, raffle baskets and more!! Temple Beth Shalom 21 East Foster Street, 6:45pm Once again, the congregation of Melrose s Temple Beth Shalom will celebrate Hanukkah with an open house following the City Hall tree lighting. The Temple invites the entire Melrose community to enjoy potato pancakes, as well as Hanukkah songs and games. TD Bank 478 Main Street until 7:00pm Join us for a break from shopping and enter to win a fabulous prize including a $100 TD Visa Gift Card with our free raffle. Prizes for the children too, including candy canes and the famous elf hats! Trinity Church 131 West Emerson Street, 7:00pm 9:00pm The Festival of Trees begins with a gala reception featuring music and free refreshments. View the array of over 60 miniature trees and baskets (available through raffle). Silent auction, unique gifts, crafts and "surprises." Also, holiday cards to support Project Bread. Turner s Seafood Grill and Market 506 Main Street, 6:00pm 8:00pm Warm up by buying Turner s world famous chowder or chili from their outdoor chowder stand. - See next page for Saturday Schedule - Page 4 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

5 Saturday, December 2 nd - Trolley Stop Happenings View the Trolley Map at the end for Specific Route Information Trolleys operate 10am 2pm; Last Run From Cedar Park at 1:40pm Route A: Cedar Park to Downtown Melrose, Windsor at Oak Grove and West Wyoming, back to Cedar Park. Trolley Stops # 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Route B: Cedar Park to Franklin Square and Franklin Street, back to Cedar Park. Trolley Stops # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Route A&B Stop 1: Cedar Park Happenings (W. Emerson at Tremont) Lucky Cat Yarns 167 West Emerson Street, 10:00am 6:00pm Stop by for a visit to the shop and light holiday refreshments on Saturday. Perella Jewelers 136 West Emerson Street, 9:00am 5:00pm Stop by and enter a free raffle for a $25 gift certificate. There will be two winners! Sweet Spot Bakery 163 West Emerson Street, 10:00am 2:00pm Come in from the cold and warm up with Sweet Spot s complimentary hot chocolate bar. We will have special holiday treats available for purchase, and a single day, 25% discount on a dozen of cupcakes, for $18. (Shop us 7:30am 5:00pm!) Next Step Health Care Cedar Park, 10:00am 2:00pm Stop by our table at Cedar Park for hot cider, cocoa and treats for kids. Melrose Girl Scouts Cedar Park, 10:00am 3:00pm The Girl Scouts invite you to show off your creativity and decorate holiday cookies. Reindeer Rides at Cedar Park Cedar Park, 10:00am 4:00pm See what it is like to ride a real reindeer. A small fee is charged. Santa Comes to Town! Cedar Park, 12:00pm Straight from the North Pole! Santa will arrive at Cedar Park and talk to all his young visitors. Page 5 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

6 Trinity Episcopal Church 131 West Emerson Street, 9:00am 3:00pm The Festival of Trees continues with tree and basket raffles and silent auction items. A variety of crafts, gifts, plants, baked goods and other unique items are available for purchase as well as holiday cards to support Project Bread. Enjoy the Kid s Corner with crafts and activities. Swedish waffles in the AM and luncheon featuring Roland s corn chowder. Route A & Route B Stop 2: West Emerson Street Happenings Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson Street, 10:00am 5:00pm Friends of the Melrose Public Library invite you to a holiday book sale at the Melrose Public Library on Saturday, 10:00am-3:00pm. Shop our large selection of gently-used kids and young adult books, adult hardcover and paperback fiction and non-fiction, holiday-themed books (cookbooks, crafts, mysteries), and gift books. Most books are priced between 50 cents and $2.00. All proceeds benefit the Melrose Public Library. Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church 70 West Emerson Street, 10:00am 2:30pm The Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church hosts the Annual Alternative Holiday Fair and Café on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. The Alternative Fair is an alternative to mall shopping and provides a market for interesting handmade items from many countries and from the MUUC Quilting group. Fair trade coffee, chocolate and tea are available and several businesses will be selling their wares. Local and international charitable causes will also be available for information and will be accepting donations. The Cafe Kitchen will be serving homemade soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch. Come, shop, have an inexpensive lunch, and relax. Route A Stop 3: City Hall (Main Street at Essex Street Happenings) Affairs to Remember 547 Main Street, 10:00am 5:00pm Enjoy homemade chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate and coffee, treats for kids and grownups. We also have Christmas wreaths, kissing balls, Christmas decor, gifts, and fresh flowers for purchase. Order your holiday centerpiece early and receive free delivery, send a special someone flowers, get flowers for yourself, and pick up a wreath for your door. Spend $ get $5.00 off, spend $ get $15.00 off, spend $200 - get $25.00 off. Everything is custom made with a smile! Beacon Hill Wine and Gourmet 538 Main Street, 9:00am 9:00pm Page 6 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

7 Shop us anytime during the day, then come out of the cold and join us for a wine tasting from 2:00pm 5:00pm. (Must be 21+ with ID to sample and purchase). Beansprout Gifts 12 Essex Street, 9:00am 4:00pm Mrs. Claus visits Beansprout Gifts! Mrs. Claus will be stopping by to share winter stories and pose for pictures. She will be reading at the following times: 10:30, 12:00 and 1:30. Be sure to stop by for a snack and a story. CVS 516 Main Street Come in for a festive open house and treats! Madison Ave of Melrose 523 Main Street, 10:00am 5:00pm Shop us anytime during the day, 20% off all clothing, excluding Patriots items. 10% all luxury items. Find the perfect gift for your sports fan and fashionista alike! Melrose Youth Ballet presents the 23 rd Annual Presentation of The Nutcracker Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street Directed by Andrea Fanikos and Travers King Performances: Friday, 12/1 8:00pm; Saturday, 12/2 1:00pm and 7:00pm; Sunday 12/3 1:00pm. Tickets available at Pepperberry Florist and Gifts, 539 Main Street and at the door. We advise that you call in advance for availability on day of show, MYB. Music 101 Group Performance Space 14 Essex Street We will have live holiday music and warm treats. Be sure to stop in between 10:00-2:00! Pepperberry Florist and Gift Shop 539 Main Street, 9:00am 6:00pm All tree ornaments will be buy one get one 1/2 off. Shop and sip hot apple cider. Route B Stop 4: Franklin Square Happenings (Green St and Main St) Franklin Square Hay Rides: 10:00am 12:00pm The Franklin Square Merchants once again host Santa and his world-famous hayride. Visit this very popular spot and then stop by the businesses in the area for more fun! Brad Hutchinson Realty 193 Green Street, 10:00am 3:00pm Join Brad and the staff as they help you make your own T-Shirt - 12 sizes to choose from so come and enjoy! Page 7 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

8 Ciulla s Kitchen Design 202 Green Street, 10:00am 2:00pm Visit the new home of Ciulla s Kitchen Design! Kids will receive a free coloring book and all are invited for cookies. Crosscut Sewing Company 200 Green Street, 10:00am 2:00pm On the heels of their One Year Anniversary, visitors can participate in a free sewing project! Golden Beauty Salon 951 Main Street, 10:00am 2:00pm Come in for pizza and beverages. Ask about a special for the holidays 25% off certain services! Gray s Appliances 945 Main Street, 10:00am 2:00pm After the hayride with Santa, come by for free cookies, popcorn and hot chocolate. Green Street Natural Food 164 Green Street, 10:00am 2:00pm We will be giving out hot Homemade Chai and Hot Cocoa! We will be at the pickup and drop off spot for the hay ride from 10a to 12p and in the store from 12p to 2p. Hillside Press 192 Green Street, 10:00am 2:00pm Hillside Press invites you to stop by for a free Snowman pad and candy canes. Melrose Oriental Rug 937 Main Street, 10:00am 3:00pm Join the staff for a feast of ethnic food and a free raffle to win an Oriental rug. Route B Stop 5: Faith Evangelical Church (Franklin Street) Faith Evangelical Church 200 Franklin Street, 10:00am 2:30pm Join us for Hot Chocolate and holiday treats served outside and while you are here step into our amazingly fun photo booth. Need to warm up? Step inside and decorate a sugar cookie while you watch the fun photos from the photo booth on TV. Everything is free and you'll even get a print out of your photo. " Route B Stop 6: Melrose Highlands Church (Franklin Street) Bodyography Wellness Center LLC 355 Franklin Street inside Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 10:00am 12:30p, Visit us at the Highlands church in their Fellowship Hall for FREE chair massage. The location is handicapped-accessible at the West Highland Avenue entrance. Relax while your kids decorate Page 8 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

9 gingerbread houses, enjoy crafts, and play games. No kids? Come for the massage and hot cocoa! Melrose Highlands Congregational Church 355 Franklin Street, 10:00am 12:30pm Merry Christmas! Join us from 10-12:30 P.M. as we decorate gingerbread houses. You get to take your creation home! Teachable Moments 355 Franklin Street, 10:00am 1:00pm Come inside for crafts and games for young children which will be offered in fellowship hall in the Highlands Church. Route B Stop 7: Melrose Highlands Happenings: La Qchara (Franklin Street at Belmont Street) La Qchara 506 Franklin Street Trolley riders, come in out of the cold and enjoy hot drinks, flavored steamers and samples of all natural smoothies. For every $10 purchase, you are entered into a raffle for a gift basket. Northern Bank and Trust Franklin Street, 10:00am 11:00pm Stop by Northern Bank to get a special holiday portrait by a Caricature Artist and enjoy hot coco & cookies while you wait. We will also have a gingerbread house on display, sponsored by Northern Bank benefiting Housing Families Inc. Route A Stop 8: Main Street at West Foster Street Happenings Anytime Fitness 462 Main Street, 10:00am 2:00pm Come in to the Anytime Fitness where there will be a 30-minute Kickboxing Demonstration at 11am and again at 1pm. During this demo our 20-year veteran boxing and martial arts coach Shawn O Brien will show the benefits, both stress reliving and physical, of hitting things! Special Offer: Last opportunity to join before membership rates go up! the beauty café 515 Main Street, 10:00am 6:00pm Shop us anytime during the day. Spend $100 at the beauty café and you get to pick out a surprise from Santa s Beauty Bag! Brueggers Bagels and Jamba Juice 496 Main Street, 10:00am 2:00pm Page 9 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

10 Come on in and enjoy a variety of samples rotated throughout the day, including Bruegger s Bagels and Cream Cheese, Jamba Juice, and Specialty Espresso Samples. Buckalews 504 Main Street, 10:00am 8:00pm Shop us anytime during the day and come in for free hot chocolate and specials all day such as a free ornament for every $50 purchase. Edward Jones 502 Main Street, 11:00am -2:00pm Santa is holding court at Edward Jones! Bring your children in for a photo. Co-sponsored by Marie T. Wood Realty. First Congregational Church 121 West Foster Street, 9:00am 2:00pm Welcome to our annual Winter Wonderland Fair. Bring the kids and visit Santa s workshop to decorate gingerbread houses and make Christmas crafts! Join us for a Comfort Food Lunch offering meatball subs, soups, hotdogs and more at the Candy Cane Café. The Fair features a silent auction, gift basket raffle, baked goods, Christmas decorations, jewelry and collectibles, toys, gifts, books, and much more. Giacomo s 454 Main Street Stop by outside on Main Street and warm up with a free coffee! Hourglass Gift Gallery 458 Main Street, 10:00am 7:00pm Visit Hourglass for free goodies and enter into a free raffle! LCM PLUS 19 West Foster Street, 9:00am 3:00pm Visit LCM PLUS for warm cider and cookies. Specials this weekend only: 25% off select in-stock Pre-Lit trees, garland, ornaments, LED lights, and night lights; Buy One Get One Free select wine bottle toppers; 50% off stuffed toys. Miscellaneous Light Sets Baskets: $3-$5 per set. Also check out our bargain basement specials. Purchase a tree, receive free delivery (Melrose area only). Lilah Rose 488 Main Street, 9:00am 8:00pm Come by for treats and special discounts. We will also be set up for drop in Do It Yourself Holiday Card. Make one for a friend and one for a cause. Melrose Family YMCA 497 Main Street Page 10 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

11 The Melrose YMCA we will be offering guided tours of the facility throughout the weekend. Anyone who takes a tour will leave with a two week pass to try the Y for free! All tour participants will be entered into a raffle at the conclusion of the weekend to win a free 3-month membership to the Melrose YMCA. Miter Biter Frame Company 479 Main Street, 10:00am 3:00pm Shop us anytime during the day! Artist Amanda Norden will be doing free caricature drawings for kids but space is limited and reserved appointments are required! Sign up on Saturday at Miter Biter to reserve one of 20 spaces. RADA Boutique 486 Main Street, 10:00am 6:00pm Shop us anytime during the day! Lots of in store specials and deals -great ready to go gifts sets & more. TD Bank 478 Main Street, 8:00am 2:00pm Join us for a break from shopping and enter to win a fabulous prize including a $100 TD Visa Gift Card with our free raffle. Prizes for the children too, including candy canes and the famous elf hats! Turner s Seafood Grill and Market 506 Main Street, 11:00am 2:00pm Warm up by buying Turner s world famous chowder or chili from their outdoor chowder stand. Route A Stop 9: Main Street at Grove Street Happenings Align Massage Studio 441 Main Street (community room inside Eastern Bank), 9:00am 3:00pm Already stressed from the holiday rush? Join us with our neighbors at Eastern Bank and enjoy a complimentary chair massage from Align Massage Studio. Enjoy cider and cookies and a holiday art activity for the little ones. Bring the whole family - treats and an activity for the kids while grownups enjoy a relaxing and de-stressing massage! Also offering discounted gift cards perfect for holiday gift giving. Enter our raffle to win a 60 minute studio massage! Follow Your Art 414 Main Street, 10:00am 1:00pm Follow Your Art will be open and making playful postcards using fun stuff like invisible oil pastels and spray watercolors. Either make and take, or we'll have stamps and a mailbox available for you to address and send it to a loved one. Our activity provides scholarship funds for our program: one card is $2 or 3 cards for $5. St. Mary s School 4 Myrtle Street, Friday 11:00am 9:00pm; Sat 9:00am 6:00pm, Sun 7:30am 12:30pm Page 11 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

12 Come to the annual Christmas Tree Sale to support the 8th Grade class. Premium trees, wreaths, kissing balls, poinsettias, baked good, raffle baskets and more!! VFW Post Main Street, 12:00pm 4:00pm Holiday shopping event inside the VFW that includes LuLaRoe, jewelry, children's books, home goods, beauty products and more! Card donations to be sent to veterans currently serving overseas and a gift wrapping table. Route A Stop 10: Main Street at Lynde Street Happenings (MMTV) MMTV 360 Main Street, 11:00am 2:00pm MMTV invites you, your friends and your family to come in to record a FREE video holiday greeting card, that can be shown on TV! Melrose Dance Academy 22 Corey Street, 11:00am 1:00pm Stop by for a fun winter arts and craft project: making snowflake ballerinas and enjoy candy canes too! Route A Stop 11: Windsor at Oak Grove Happenings (Oak Grove Ave) Windsor at Oak Grove 12 Island Hill Road, 11:00am 1:00pm Celebrate with a hot chocolate bar with different candies, peppermints, and whip cream. Jitters Café 12 Main Street, 10:00am 2:00pm Come in for our special cupcake decorating station, 10am 2pm. And, from 11:00am 1:00pm, join Mrs. Claus for stories, arts and crafts and hot chocolate and treats. Route A Stop 12: Lincoln School (West Wyoming) Lincoln School Holiday Craft Bazaar and Marketplace 80 West Wyoming Avenue, 10:00am 3:00pm Find unique gifts for everyone on your list from over 30 vendors, including Etsy and local artists and crafters. Come shop, choose from delicious baked goods, pizza and other refreshments, wreaths and greens, and enjoy holiday-themed craft activities with your kids. Route A Stop 13: Beebe Estate West Foster Street - Drop off and pick up only Page 12 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

13 Saturday Evening and Sunday Activities The First Baptist Church presents the annual Living Nativity Scene Saturday, December 2, 5:00pm On the lawn of the First Baptist Church, 561 Main Street The First Baptist Church presents the annual Living Nativity Scene. This is an event using live animals, as the church members and friends act out the birth of Jesus. Attendees are invited to join in singing Christmas carols as the story enfolds. Children are invited to pet the animals after the presentation. There will be hot cocoa and cookies in the church for all to enjoy. Call the church office with any questions. Melrose Open Studio Tour Sunday, December 3 rd, 11:00am 4:00pm 1 map - 18 locations artists Join local artists as they open up their home studios, work spaces, and galleries to the general public, in what organizers hope will become an annual event on the Melrose cultural calendar! Map and details can be found here Melrose Drama presents the classic and beloved musical Once On This Island!! Melrose Performing Arts Center, Melrose Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway Performances: Friday 12/1 7:00pm; Saturday, 12/2 1:00pm, 7:00pm; Sunday 12/3 1:00 PM. Come join the award winning Melrose Drama program as we carry you off to the Caribbean. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors and will be available at the door as well as online at the Melrose Drama website Melrose Youth Ballet presents the 23 rd Annual Presentation of The Nutcracker Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street Directed by Andrea Fanikos and Travers King Performances: Friday, 12/1 8:00pm; Saturday, 12/2 1:00pm and 7:00pm; Sunday 12/3 1:00pm. Tickets available at Pepperberry Florist and Gifts, 539 Main Street and at the door. We advise that you call in advance for availability on day of show, MYB. Mt. Hood Park Association presents their annual Children s Holiday Party Sunday, December 3, 1:00pm 3:00pm Mount Hood Clubhouse, 100 Slayton Road Please join us for this popular and festive event which includes live musical entertainment, a visit by Santa Claus, and children sing-alongs! Desserts and refreshments will be served. This year we have invited back the Balloon Magic of Yarrow, who will entertain children with his amazing balloon magic - twisting them into various shapes and given to children in attendance. We will again have a free children's raffle with great prizes! All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call (781) Page 13 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

14 Roman Music Therapy Saturday, December 2, 3:00pm 4:00pm 333 North Ave, Wakefield Caroling at Roman Music Therapy Services! Join us as we herald in the season with some classic, and new, holiday songs! This event for young and old is sure to put you in the merriest of moods and get you ready for the most wonderful time of the year! St. Mary s School 4 Myrtle Street, Friday 11:00am 9:00pm; Sat 9:00am 6:00pm, Sun 7:30am 12:30pm Come to the annual Christmas Tree Sale to support the 8th Grade class. Premium trees, wreaths, kissing balls, poinsettias, baked good, raffle baskets and more!! - See next page for Trolley Routes Page 14 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

15 Trolley Routes Home for the Holidays, Sponsored by Hallmark Health System Route A Location Description Route A travels from Cedar Park through downtown Melrose, to Oak Grove and back to Cedar Park via West Wyoming. Stop 1: Cedar Park Happenings (West Emerson Street and Tremont Street) Stop 2: West Emerson Happenings Stop 3: Main Street and Essex Street Happenings (City Hall) Stop 8: Main Street at West Foster Street Happenings Stop 9: Main Street at Grove Street Happenings Stop 10: Main Street at Lynde Street Happenings (MMTV) Stop 11: Windsor at Oak Grove Happenings (Oak Grove Avenue) Stop 12: Lincoln School (West Wyoming Avenue) Stop 13: Beebe Estate West Foster Street- Drop off and Pick up only *The Trolley will return to Stop 1: Cedar Park at the end of each run. Route B Location Description Route B travels from Cedar Park to Franklin Square, down Franklin Street and back to Cedar Park via Vinton Street. Stop 1: Cedar Park Happenings (West Emerson Street and Tremont Street) Stop 2: West Emerson Happenings Stop 4: Franklin Square Happenings (Green Street and Main Street) Stop 5: Faith Evangelical Church (Franklin Street) Stop 6: Melrose Highlands Franklin Street at Pratt Street (Dunton Park) Stop 7: Melrose Highlands : La Qchara (Belmont Street at Franklin Street) *The Trolley will return to Stop 1: Cedar Park at the end of each run. Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors! Signature Event Sponsor: Hallmark Health System Trolley Sponsors The Bill Butler Group at RE/MAX Giacomo s Next Step Healthcare Cassidy Landscaping Gray's Appliance North Shore Elder Law & Estate Planning Century 21 Sexton & Donahue Home Instead Senior Care RE/MAX Leading Edge Churchill Corporation Honey Dew Donuts Robinson Funeral Home East Boston Savings Bank Marty's Furniture Eastern Bank McLaughlin Insurance & Risk Management Stearns & Hill s Bistro The Fitch Home Melrose Bank TD Bank Gately Funeral Home Melrose Glass Company Page 15 HFTH 2017 As of 11/30/17

16 HOME FOR THE MAIN S T. #9 Grove & Main Streets #3 City Hall TROLLEY ROUTE A TROLLEY ROUTE B Stop # Stop 1: Stop 2: Stop 3: Stop 8: Stop 9: Stop 10: Stop 11: Stop 12: Stop 13: Stop # Stop 1: Stop 2: Stop 4: Stop 5: Stop 6: Stop 7: Location Description Cedar Park Happenings (West Emerson Street, Tremont Street) West Emerson Happenings Main Street at Essex Street Happenings Main Street at West Foster Street Happenings Main Street at Grove Street Happenings Main Street at Lynde Street Happenings Oak Grove Avenue West Wyoming Avenue Happenings Beebe Estate West Foster Street- Drop off and pick up only Trolley returns to Stop 1 Cedar Park ST. KLIN E ST. #6 Melrose Highlands Church FRAN ROS ST. MING #8 W. Foster & Main Streets ST. MEL E ST. GROV AY KW W. WY O R PA. ST OAK GROVE AVE. LS ON RS ME #10 MMTV #2 Unitarian Church E W. MAIN S T. #1 Cedar Park E SS EX ST. ST. #13 Beebe Estate ST. MAIN ONT TREM EL E ST. #12 Lincoln School. NT ST O BELM NF COTT AG ER OST W. F BANKS PLACE. #11 Oak Grove Avenue ST. LYN TON VIN #7 La Qchara ST. VINTON #5 Faith Evangelical Church Ell Pond T. MAIN S GREE N ST. Location Description Cedar Park Happenings (West Emerson Street, Tremont Street) West Emerson Happenings Franklin Square Happenings (Green Street and Main Street) Faith Evangelical Church (Franklin Street) Melrose Highlands Church (Franklin Street) La Qchara (Franklin Street and Belmont Street) Trolley returns to Stop 1 Cedar Park #4 Franklin Square