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Braintree Schools Schedule Half Day for Teacher Workshop

Braintree Public Schools' calendar lists today, Sept. 24, as a half day for a teacher workshop. The district's posted early release hours are 11:08 a.m. for Braintree High School, 11:45 a.m. for East and South middle schools, and 12:15 p.m. for elementary schools. Families should check with their schools to confirm dismissal times.

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Youth Coalition Meeting Set for Noon at Thayer Library

The Town of Braintree Youth Coalition meets today, Sept. 24, at noon at Thayer Public Library.

Thayer Public Library

Friends of Senior Center Meeting Open to the Public

The Friends of Senior Center meets today, Sept. 24, at 3:30 p.m. at Thayer Public Library; the public may attend.

Thayer Public Library

Blue Hills Nature-Journaling Hike Starts at 5 p.m.

Friends of the Blue Hills leads a two-hour nature-journaling hike for kids ages 6-12 today, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m., meeting at 821 West Street. Registration is required; journals and drawing materials are provided.

Thayer Public Library

Social Security and Retirement-Planning Workshop at 5 p.m.

A Social Security and retirement-planning workshop takes place today, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m. at Thayer Public Library.

Thayer Public Library

Tweens and Teens Can Bedazzle Books at the Library

Thayer Public Library's book-bedazzling program runs today, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; registration required, bring a book, journal or notebook to decorate.

Thayer Public Library

Open Scrabble Play Begins at 6:30 p.m.

Thayer Public Library welcomes all players for open Scrabble play today, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m.; play starts promptly.

Thayer Public Library

Braintree Rotary Welcomes Visitors to Thursday Meeting

The Braintree Rotary Club meets today, Sept. 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 1 JFK Memorial Drive; visitors and prospective members are welcome.

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Free Music Quiz Night Planned at Braintree Golf Course

Two free Sporcle Music Quiz games run today, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Braintree Municipal Golf Course, 101 Jefferson St.; prizes offered.

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Braintree Girls Host Newton North in Soccer Thursday

Braintree's girls varsity soccer team hosts Newton North today, Sept. 24, at 4:30 p.m. in a conference match.

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Bin Ends Wine Offers Free Portuguese Wine Tasting

Bin Ends Wine holds a complimentary tasting today, Sept. 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 236 Wood Road, with small bites served.

Bin Ends Wine

Braintree Girls Volleyball Visits Milton at 4 p.m.

Braintree's varsity girls volleyball team plays an away conference match at Milton High School today, Sept. 24, at 4 p.m.

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