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The Week Ahead: Ice Cream, Chess, and an Art Show

A look at the coming week in and around Malden.

Posted Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 7:19 pm ET|Updated Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 4:47 pm ET

CHESS ON MONDAY: Have the kids take part in on Monday from 9:00am–12:30pm. This award winning Chess Camp features New England's most renown chess coach, Kent Leung. Children of all levels are welcome. These chess camps are uniquely designed for each camper's ability.

GARDENING ON TUESDAY: join John Root, naturalist and educator, to learn more about gardening at the on Tuesday from 6:30pm–8:00pm. is a comprehensive introduction to the variety of delicious vegetables, fruits, and nuts that can be grown in the Northeast, including both traditional and novel planting selections. This 90-minute interactive power point presentation includes basic gardening tips for establishing perennial herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees.

ICE CREAM ON THURSDAY: Take the kids to the at the on Thursday from 1:00pm–2:30pm to get them excited about the library's summer reading program and free ice cream on the library's front lawn. Bring your lunch and a blanket and we'll scoop the ice cream. Learn about the numerous programs and events for the summer, including the new Adult Summer Reading Program.

ART SHOW ON FRIDAY: Go to the on Friday at , (235 W Foster St, Melrose) from 7:00pm–9:00pm to experience the beauty of the Fells in every season through the eyes of 25 local artists.

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