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Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 16, 2012

A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree today.

Born on this day in history: Pope Benedict XVI (1927), singer Bobby Vinton (1935), Bill Belichick (1952), actor Jon Cryer (1965), comedian Martin Lawrence (1965) and singer Akon (1973).

1. Today is Patriot's Day, also known as Marathon Monday for the Boston Marathon.

2. Spring Break starts today for students.

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3. Because of the holiday, state and local government offices are closed today, including .

4. There are sports today, though. Check out a schedule here: http://www.highschoolsports.net/school/Braintree-High-School-Braintree-MA/All/All/All.

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5. And the Senior Center is still kicking, with the following activities today:

10 a.m. Scrabble
11 a.m. QiGong/Tai Chi
Noon Pool Players and Poker
12:30 p.m. Line Dancing
1 p.m. Trivia & Coffee


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