5 Things: BHS Dance Team Clinic, Teen Creative Writing, Cradles to Crayons

Born on this day in history: Warren G. Harding, the 29th and possibly most corrupt U.S. President (1865), actor Burt Lancaster (1913), musician k.d. lang (1961), and rapper Nelly (1974).

1. The Braintree High School Dance Team is hosting a dance clinic for younger dancers this evening at BHS from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. More info here: http://braintree.patch.com/articles/young-dancers-encouraged-to-turn-out-for-bhs-varsity-dance-clinic.

2. The Teen Creative Writing Group is at Thayer Public Library in the Young Adult Room from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today.

3. Remember tomorrow (Saturday) is the Friends of Thayer Public Library Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

4. The Cradles to Crayons Holiday Book Drive started yesterday at Barnes & Noble and continues through Dec. 31. "Founded in 2002, Cradles to Crayons provides children in need from birth through age 12, with the essential items they need to thrive."

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

9:15 a.m. Exercise

10 a.m. Weight Loss Support

11 a.m. Tai Chi Class and Library van ride

Noon Pool Players

1 p.m. Women’s Poker