Some of you may remember that I wrote a post back in May about T.C. the Bear, from the Minnesota Twins, and how he surprised my son, Finn, with a pretty fantastic gift package after meeting him at Wally’s birthday party.

Here it is…in case you’re interested

https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2016/05/23/mascots-are-totally-real-and-i-love-them/

So, imagine my surprise when Finn’s birthday rolled around 4 weeks later and he received a 2nd gift box in the mail.  One that said, “Surprise!  Happy Birthday!” I really couldn’t even believe that someone would go that far to make Finn happy. And, Finn…well, he was ecstatic.  I’m not sure I’ve ever seen him beam so much.  Finn’s a pretty lucky kid on many levels, but to have made a connection with someone like TC all on his own and to be remembered twice, in such a big way, by his new friend was beyond cool for him.

Not surprisingly, Finn was so smitten with TC (as was I) that I promised to take him to a Twins game at Fenway.  My brother actually got the tickets and treated us to a great day at the park yesterday.

If you follow the Red Sox you may know that they beat Minnesota on Thursday 13-2.  But then, unbelievably, they lost Friday 2-1….and dropped out of 1st place.  They lost again on Saturday.  Sunday was the last of a four game series.  Finn was psyched for the game, but was feeling a little torn.  He wanted to support his home-town team…a team that he loves unconditionally….but, he also wanted to appreciate all that TC gave him and wear his Twins shirt, hat, etc.  The horror.

With blessings from TC via email, Finn ended up wearing his Pedroia shirt and Sox hat…and cheering for them to win…but, that doesn’t mean that TC the Bear isn’t his all-time favorite bear in the world.  The Red Sox won in the end, 8-7.  And, while TC was off in St. Louis celebrating FredBird’s birthday, Finn was psyched to see the Twins play.

Thanks again, TC, for going above and beyond to spread happiness and to further Finn’s love for baseball.  You’re one of a kind.

Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

Joey C

A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.

The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com

To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.

Conservation Close Up At Beauport Thursday July 28th,9:30-11AM

Image ~ July 23, 2016 ~ Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

You can’t beet these cooking workshops!

July 22, 2016 ~ backyardgrowersgloucester

Backyard Growers is holding our second cooking workshop as we have the second harvest of 2016!

This August class is the second class in a series of three seasonal cooking workshops (May, August, and October) that Backyard Growers is launching to celebrate local seasonal produce. All workshops are held in the dining room of The Open Door. Each August course is the same curriculum.

These workshops will focus on sharing delicious, healthy, seasonal-produce based, easy, kid-friendly, cheap, and fast recipes with you and your family. Beyond being practical, these workshops will be hands on, fun, and you won’t leave hungry! This is a family workshop so please bring your kids if they are 5+ and remember to wear clothing you don’t mind cooking in!

Dates: Tuesday August 2, 23, 31 6:30-8:30PM

Payment:

• 2016 Backyard Garden Program participant: Free (and 2/3 Mandatory)
• 2015 Backyard Garden Program participant: Free
• Community Garden Participant: Pay as you can
• Past Community or Backyard Garden Program participant: $10
• Community Member: $20 per person

There is limited space in each workshop so reserve your spot here soon!

We are also looking for volunteers for upcoming events. For more info see our NSUW page.

Fitz Henry Lane On Foot and Online

July 22, 2016 ~ Cape Ann Museum

Friday, July 29

10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

The Cape Ann Museum invites you to experience 19th century Gloucester history as this walking tour leads you through the neighborhoods and waterfront that inspired the artwork of native son Fitz Henry Lane.

Participants are encouraged to bring smart phones or tablets in order to use the rich sources of information in the newly released Fitz Henry Lane Online catalog raisonne. During this walk, you will connect specific locations to the paintings they inspired by accessing the online catalog. Alternative visuals will also be available.

Guided walking tours are held rain or shine and last about 1½ hours; participants should be comfortable being on their feet for that amount of time. $10 members; $20 nonmembers (includes Museum admission). Space is limited; reservations required. Call (978)283-0455 x10 or email info@capeannmuseum.org for details. Tickets can also be purchased online at Eventbrite.

Not a member of the Museum? Join now and get discounted tickets to all our events!

Upcoming Fitz Henry Lane waking tours: Saturday August 6; Friday August 19

Image credit: Fitz Henry Lane (1804–1865). Gloucester Harbor at Sunrise, c. 1850, oil on canvas. Gift of Lawrence Brooks, 1970. [Acc. #2020]

Sawyer Free Library Week of July 24,2016

July 22, 2016 ~ sawyerfreelibrary

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Cape Pond Ice Tours on Tuesday!

Save the date!

Teen Program this week!

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Yesterday cousin Wendy and I got up at 3:30 am to drive out to Quabbin Reservoir in Belchertown, MA out near Amherst.   With our camera’s in hand we were blessed with the company of this Loon family who were happy just to hang out, fish and be adorable!  I’ve never seen a Loon this close and never realized how large they were.  This particular family had 2 babies who were 4-5 weeks old and starting to learn how to fish for themselves. (FYI these were taken with a 600 mm lens so that we could stay a respectable distance from the family.  Enjoy nature, but be respectful!)  Have a Sunday Funday!

Len Burgess submits-

“Hard Merchandi$e” is melting at the dock with this 90 degree weather.

Saturday’s Storm Rolling In from Lisa Lavoie

Evening in White Album-

“Hi Joey,

Long time since I’ve offered  photos, but here are some from last Friday’s “Evening in White.” Always a good time not to mention a worthy charity.  Most of these photos were taken by my friend, Pamela Nicholson with the gracious permission of all those pictured.”

Click photo for the gallery-

Visual weather tale of same day that actually looks like two different days.

1st shot taken 7/18 at 4:17PM

2nd shot taken 7/18 at 8:10PM

Regards,
Eric Schwartz