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The Weekend: Donate Food, Create Art and Eat Free Ice Cream

Also, hike Mount Hood with your family and learn to wear a baby.

Why Go: The Melrose Veterans Advisory Board is teaming up with Foodmaster to fill the shelves at two local food pantries. Come out and help support those families in the community who are struggling during these difficult economic times. 

Price: Donation. 

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When/Where: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. / , 235 W Foster St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: As part of Fells Arts Month, during the month of September,
The Friends of the Middlesex Fells Reservation will be offering free Creating Art from Nature classes for children ages 5 and up. Space is limited. For more information and reservations, call 781-662-2340.

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Price: Free. 

When/Where: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. / , 100 Slayton Rd, Melrose, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: Bring your family to hike Mount Hood, do arts and crafts and other activities. Get tips from professionals on exercise, school and afterschool snacks, backpack and room organization. 

Price: Free. 

When/Where: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. / , 157 Franklin St, Melrose, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: A Servant's Heart Food Pantry will dish out sundaes to thank Melrose residents and others for supporting the resource for 15 years. 

Price: Free. 

When/Where: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. / , 179 Green St, Melrose, MA |Get Directions » 

Why Go: Learn how to use a baby carrier while you do housework or chase after your toddler, borrow one and talk to other mothers and fathers about their experiences with them. 

Price: Free. 

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