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5 Things: Braintree High College Workshop, Open House, Conservation Commission

A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on Oct. 18, 2012.

On this day in history: the U.S. took over Alaska from Russia (1867), Thomas Edison died (1931), Mike Ditka was born (1939), Yankee Reggie Jackson hit three home runs to lift his team over the Dodger in the World Series (1977) and Zac Efron was born (1987).

1. Braintree High School is putting on a Senior College Workshop from 10:20 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. today.

2. The Special Education Parent Advisory Council and BPS administration meet today at 11:45 a.m. in the special services room at the high school.

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3. There is a grade eight open house featuring the show choir at 7 p.m. at BHS this evening.

4. The Conservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. in Fletcher Hall on the lower level of Town Hall.

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

9 a.m. Chess

9:30 a.m. Chair Yoga

10 a.m. Feel Good Bingo See newsletter & sign up!

Noon Pool Players

1 p.m. Art Group, Knit/Crochet and Bid Whist

3:30 p.m. Wisdom Works Support Group Meeting


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