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Home for the Holidays is December 2nd & 3rd!
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce's annual Home for the Holidays, sponsored by Hallmark Health System, is drawing near! 

Please save the dates of Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd and start thinking about the special events, promotions and activities that your business wants to offer as part of this growing tradition! Watch your email for more details, including information on how your business or organization can participate, sponsorship opportunities, trolley tours around Melrose and more!
Upcoming Chamber Events
Trick or Treat at Melrose Businesses!
When: Friday, October 28, 3:30-5:00PM
Where: Main Street in downtown Melrose and the various business districts around Melrose are invited to participate.
Info: The Chamber and event sponsor AFC Urgent Care of Malden, Stoneham and Saugus, invite you to join us for Trick or Treat at Melrose Businesses by opening your doors to our young Trick or Treaters on October 28th. Click here for details and to sign up your business!

Wrap Up Your Marketing This Holiday Season!
When: Wednesday, November 9, 7:30-10:30AM
Where: StonehamBank, 80 Montvale Ave, Stoneham - Thank you to our Chamber member for hosting!
Info: In this multichamber workshop, you will understand how to plan and execute a holiday marketing campaign from start to finish. You will also learn about two online marketing tools that will help you easily achieve holiday marketing success. 
Cost: $10 for chamber members, $20 for nonmembers and pre-payment is required before the workshop. View complete details and register here.

November After Hours
Watch your email for an invitation to the November After Hours which will be sponsored by Wingate at Melrose!
Chamber Members' Events
Beacon Hill Wine "Thursday is the new Friday" Tasting Series: Thursdays in October and November
Join us every Thursday from 5:00PM to 8:00PM for this tasting series. Each week will feature a different wine or beer - or both. We're kicking it off with our anniversary Thank You celebration! You must be 21 years of age to enter our premises, so be sure to have valid ID. Click here for more details.

Drink Local Melrose: Saturday, October 22nd
This event will feature New England Craft Beers, Ciders, & Sodas, Local Food & Live Music, from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at Memorial Hall in Melrose. Enjoy unlimited 2 oz. pours of beer, cider, and craft sodas! Local restaurants and shops will also have food available for purchase, there will be live music plus a silent auction to benefit Chamber member the Melrose Rotary Club. Learn more and purchase your tickets here.

Turner's Seafood Presents: A Local New England Seafood Dinner: Monday, October 24th
Hosted by our very own Jim Turner!
On Monday October 24th at 6:30PM, come enjoy local New England seafood dishes prepared by Chef Jaime Aguilar. Your choice of a beer or a wine carefully selected and paired with each course. Throughout your meal Jim will talk about Turner's history, local seafood, and how each beverage was paired with each course. Tickets are $70/person (includes tax and gratuity) and can be purchased by calling Turner's at 781-662-0700. View an event flyer here.

Buckalew's Beer Sampling Event: Thursday, October 27th
Stop by Buckalew's for the Lord Hobo Brewing Company Beer Tasting, from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Plus check out their gourmet foods, sweets and candy and get a jump start on your holiday shopping by picking up unique gifts. Must be 21+ years of age with proper id to sample/purchase. Click here for more details.

Melrose Symphony Orchestra Opening Night, "Opera Without Words", Saturday, November 5
The MSO kicks off its 99th season with a celebration of beautiful and romantic melodies from the world of opera. Concert begins at 8:00PM(Pre-Concert Talk, 7:15PM) at Memorial Hall in Melrose. Click here for details and ticket information.

Fall for the Fells 5K Trail Race & Festival: Sunday, November 6th
Whole Foods Market Melrose, in partnership with the Friends of the Middlesex Fells & Marathon Sports are planning this incredible event. The race is $35 to register and the festival is FREE! View event details here. If your business is interested in sponsoring this event contact Matt Robertson via email.
Keeping Up With the Members
C&Z Transitions is hiring for a Team Member and a Team Leader! These positions provide an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors and families undergoing difficult home transitions, as well as opportunities for advancement. The field of certified senior move management and home downsizing professionals is going to continue to grow for many years to come - you can be part of this growth!

Hourglass Gift Gallery Anniversary is celebrating its 17 Year Anniversary! Shop at their 458 Main Street location on Saturday, 10/29 for a holiday preview party and 20% off Fine Art.

Housing Families Inc. reminds us that November is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. Join them in raising awareness and further engaging your communities and customers about family homelessness through free informational flyers, various promotions and other activities. Read a letter about getting your business/organization more involved.

LCM PLUS is offering chamber members a special discount off of holiday lighting services! LCM PLUS provides holiday lighting for municipalities, local businesses, and residential customers throughout Massachusetts. Read more about this special offer here.

Melrose Animal Clinic is opening a new addition to their facility. They have rented the space directly behind their main building (next to Sushi Corner). The new area will be a separate space dedicated specifically to cats only: the Melrose Animal Clinic - Cat ANNEX. More details to follow, including a special ribbon cutting in November!

Melrose First Federal Credit Union is expanding! On the upcoming celebration of their 55th year of operation in Melrose, Melrose First Federal Credit Union, has expanded its membership to include select employee groups within a 25 mile radius, along with members of their immediate family and household - including Melrose Chamber members! Visit their website for current and competitive loan and savings rates.
Around Melrose
The 9th annual Melrose Window Art Walk wraps up this Saturday, October 23rd. This multi-week event brings together the interests of local artists and merchants alike, bringing attention and publicity to local stores, shops, and restaurants - and their decorated windows. Thank you to our chamber members who are showcasing the work of local artists! Read more about this incredible collaboration, including a list of participating businesses here.

AARP Massachusetts will host "An Evening with Frank Abagnale" on Tuesday, November 15, 7:00PM; Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street in Melrose
  • Frank Abagnale, a security consultant and an authority on cybersecurity, will share fraud-prevention tips at this free event.  Abagnale's exploits as a young con man were dramatized in the hit movie "Catch Me if You Can." 
  • Doors open at 6:00PM, with an information and resource fair preceding the talk by Frank Abagnale. 
  • RSVP by calling 877-926-8300 or going online to aarp.cvent.com/nov15melrose
  • View a flyer with all of the event details here.
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About the Melrose Chamber of Commerce:
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce has over 300 members and helps businesses in and around the City of Melrose grow and succeed through networking, advocacy, communications, events and more. The Chamber is the largest organization in the City of Melrose dedicated to increasing economic activity through a dedicated and involved membership representing a variety of industries and business sectors.
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