Born on this day in history: Copernicus (1473), actor Lee Marvin (1924), Smokey Robinson (1940), actor Jeff Daniels (1955) and singer Seal (1963)

1. Braintree Public Schools students are on school vacation this week. Have a cool idea for passing the time on break? Share it in the comments below.

2. Thayer Public Library is showing the movie "Puss in Boots" at 2:15 p.m. in the Logan Auditorium today.

3. The library is also hosting "Creative Improv Acting Workshop for Teens" from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. More info: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=THAYER

4. The Braintree High JV ice hockey team has an away non-conference game at Natick at 9 a.m. today.

5. Activities today at the Senior Center on Cleveland Avenue include:

9 a.m. S&S Bus (housing) and Chess

9:30 a.m. Computer 101A

10 a.m. Walking Group and SHINE Ins. help

10:45 a.m. Computer 101B

1 p.m. Bridge & Cribbage

3 p.m. Supper Club: Maria’s/Braintree