FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

**Media Advisory/Calendar Listing**

Melrose Police Department to Host Comedy Night Benefiting RAD Program and Melrose High School Scholarship Fund

Proceeds Benefit RAD Program and Melrose High School Scholarship Fund

WHAT:  

Chief Michael L. Lyle announces that the Melrose Police Department will host a night of comedy, starring four performers, with proceeds to benefit the Rape Aggression Defense Program and the Melrose High School Scholarship Fund.

The Scholarship Fund awards one graduating senior of Melrose High School who has decided to continue their education in the fields of law enforcement or criminal justice.

Tickets are $25 at the door or $250 for a table of 10.

WHO:  

The night will be headlined by veteran Boston comedian Lenny Clarke with performances by comedians Christine Hurley, Artie Januario, and Jack Walsh.

Click here for the event’s flyer with full pricing and more information about the performers!

WHERE: 

Prince Pizzeria Rt. 1 Saugus

WHEN:

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Doors open at 6:30 pm, Pizza at 7:00 pm, Comedy at 8:00 p.m.

HOW:

Tickets are available at the door or before the event by stopping by the Melrose Police Station or contacting Tricia Quinn at pquinn@cityofmelrose.org or call her at 781-979-4457.  Tickets can also be purchased from School Resource Officer James Applegate, japplegate@cityofmelrose.org or 781-462-3243 or Detective Greg Forestell gforestell@cityofmelrose.org or 781-979-4428.

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