The Week Ahead: A Blood Drive, Office Hours, and Quieting Your Mind

Easter Sunday will come and go, and it will soon be time to look ahead for some fun activities this upcoming week.

You could be a good Samaritan and donate blood, visit Saint Agnes Catholic Church for a religious evening, or cheer on some Reading High athletes on Friday afternoon. 

Monday

•  - , 3:30pm–4:30pm. 
  If you are feeling political stop by the library for State Rep. James Dwyer's office hours. If you can't make it, call 617-722-2220 to set up an appointment.
•  - VFW Function Hall (428 Main St, Melrose), 1:00pm–7:00pm.
  Do a good deed and donate blood to the Red Cross. Also receive a free signature burrito coupon from Qdoba. 

Tuesday 

•  - , 7:00pm–9:00pm. 
  Head to the library to see Joseph Cornish, Senior Stewardship Manager for Historic New England, who will speak about the architectural styles from the 17th Century to the early 20th century. 
• - , 9:30am–1:00pm.
  Get your hair cut for just $14. Men and women welcome. Call 781-245-6605 for an appointment.

Wednesday

•  - , 7:00pm–9:00pm. 
  Professor Ernest Collamati visits to discuss "God’s presence in the suffering in our world and why bad things happen to good people." This program is free, and open to all. 
•  - , 7:00pm–9:00pm. 
  Come see David Greenberg, author of young adult novel A Tugging String, present an inspirational talk. This event is open to all and appropriate for students in grades 5 and up.

Thursday

• , , 1:30pm–2:45pm.
  Join a support group for caregivers of people with memory loss. Open to anyone  living with a person who suffers from Alzheimer's and/or dementia.  
•  -  , 7:00pm–8:30pm
  Discover why your mind gets so overwhelmed with chatter and you'll learn a 3-step process to quiet your mind.
• - Performing Arts Center (), 7 pm.
  Join the Finance Committee on Friday and learn about the town's finances before Town Meeting.  

Friday

•  - , 6:00pm–7:00pm.
  Get out your glove and gear up for some baseball.  
•  - , 4:00pm.
  Get outdoors and watch the Rockets take to the turf against Lexington High.
• -  Tennis Courts, 3:30pm. 
  Come watch the match-up between the Rockets and the Winchester Sachems.