Born on this day in history: Nostradamus (1503). Died: George Washington (1799), journalist Walter Lippmann (1974) and original post-Babe Ruth home run record breaker Roger Maris (1985).

1. The Teen Writers Group meets at Thayer Public Library from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Young Adult Room. No registration required.

2. The Braintree High School Show Choir will perform today for the Rotary Club at 12:30 p.m.

3. BHS also has a PSAT assembly for sophomores at 7:40 a.m. this morning.

4. As a reminder, Town Hall will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Will your organization/business be open or closed on those days or on New Year's Day? Email joseph.markman@patch.com to be included in our list.

5. The Braintree High girls basketball team has a home conference game vs. Newton North at 6:30 p.m. The boys play Newton North away at the same time.