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Deals for the Body and (Theater-Loving) Soul

Family-friendly discounts around town this week.

Nothing (almost) takes the mind off snow in October like the warm, cozy feeling of saving money. See if you can achieve this comforting nirvana with the deals  below, which range from wallet-pleasing theater savings to body-pleasing gym fees. (As always, remember to check with merchants for additional conditions.)
 
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Anytime Fitness

Deal: There's yet another place to work out coming to town. Anytime Fitness (known for 24/7 hours) is about to open its doors in a section of the former Melrose Drug location very soon. To celebrate its imminent arrival, the company is running a pre-opening sale, which includes reduced monthly rates. Check the Anytime Fitness Melrose Facebook page for more details.

Good through: Until facility opens

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Deal: Stoneham Theatre knows that times are tough lately. In the interest of spreading the joy of local holiday theater even when purse strings are tight, the theater is offering two Pay What You Can Nights in November: one on Friday, November 25 (7:00 p.m.), for The Nutcracker and one on Saturday, November 26 (1:00 p.m.), for Sister's Christmas Catechism. Seats are first come-first served starting one hour before each performance. See the theater's Web site for more details.

Good through: While tickets last

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Filene's Basement

Deal: Annnd they're outta here: Both the Filene's Basement in the Square One Mall and the North Shore Mall are closing up for good by the end of this year. Grab the 50 percent savings while inventory is still around--those men's suits and designer handbags aren't long for this world.

Good through: Until stores close

Deal: Now this is an early-in-the-week date night we can get behind: Duck into Melissa's Main Street Bistro in Stoneham on a Monday or Tuesday evening and you and the dining partner of your choice can enjoy three-course meals for the grand total of $40. Did we mention the s'mores sundae? We should mention the s'mores sundae.

Good through: Ongoing

Pretty Spooky

Local Etsy Deal of the Week: It's pieces like those in the Etsy shop Pretty Spooky's Handmade Pleasures that make us wish that we had followed up on those crocheting lessons years ago. Sigh. Luckily, Gaye Burrill in Lynnfield did take the lessons, and now we can enjoy the benefits, Check out her reasonably priced hats and scarves--we think that the Shabby Slouchy and the Camouflage Charm have a certain je ne sais quoi. And looking at the snow outside, we could all use a little of that.

Good through: Ongoing

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