Open on MLK Day? Tell Us!

We're compiling a list of Stoneham stores and restaurants that will be open on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Stoneham business owners: Is your store or restaurant open on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 21? We're compiling a list of places that will be open and their hours. If you'd like to be included, leave your business' store hours for Monday, Jan. 21 in the comments below. You can also email your store or restaurant's hours on those days to Stoneham@Patch.com. Please provide your store's hours no later than this Friday so we can give everyone advance notice of your store's hours on the holiday.

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Event Spotlight: MLK Day Celebration at Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham

The event kicks off Monday at 10 a.m. at 15 Dale Court.

The Boys & Girls Club in Stoneham, 15 Dale Court, will host this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. The event will focus on the civil rights struggle and the importance of tolerance and peace. Children will lead part of the program. This year's celebration will include music and dancing, an art gallery, youth essay readings and pizza. Julia Kelly, Friday's "Whiz Kid of the Week," will lead a special presentation on equality and detail the inspiration Dr. King's legacy continues to hold.

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What's Open, Closed in Stoneham on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Check out some of the places that will be open and closed on Monday, Jan. 16.

It seems that Martin Luther King Jr. Day will have the usual closings (schools, banks, the post office, government offices and many area barber shops/salons). However, most area restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations and places of business will be open. Patch recommends calling any business or restaurant not listed below to double-check to see if they are open or closed on Monday, Jan. 16. Here's a look at what places will be open and closed for the holiday: Closed Open

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Mark Ouellette

10:21 am on Monday, January 16, 2012

Hi The Book Oasis, Thanks for the note about your business! :) Mark Ouellette Editor, Stoneham Patch   more ›

Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 17

Wondering what's happening this holiday? Here is a quick summary.

1. Honoring a trailblazer. The Stoneham Boys and Girls Club, 15 Dale Court, is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event from 1-3 p.m. The event will focus on civil rights struggles, while also discussing the necessity of tolerance and peace in society. Children will also take part in the free program that's open to the public. 2. Paying respect to MLK Jr. Stoneham Town Hall will be closed for the holiday. 3. School holiday. The Stoneham Public Schools will be closed to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  4. Have something to sell? Stoneham Patch is offering free classified ads until Jan. 19. Post one today! 5. Long overdue to get your skate on? Public skating at Stoneham Arena, 101 Montvale Ave., is open from 10-11:45 a.m. The cost of …

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