Five Things: Jimmy V Inspires Me

The daily five items that Rocky Hill residents need to know for Thursday, July 12.

What's the Weather?

The National Weather Service predicts a mostly, sunny day with a high near 85 and low around 60 with winds becoming calm in the evening. Patchy fog is expected before 8 a.m.

The Cora Belden Library Needs Legos

If you have any unwanted Legos at your home, you are being asked to bring them to the . 

People are asked to drop the unwanted Legos off at the children’s department. 

For more information, call Children’s Librarian Cathy Potter at 860-258-7621.

Dogs Take Over Rock Cats Stadium on July 16

The Rocky Hill Park and Recreation Department is asking all dog owners to cheer for a team of cats next week.

The New Britain Rocks Cats will host its annual where patrons could bring their dog to ball park on July 16.

The Rock Cats will be playing the double header against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 5:30 p.m. The gates open at 4:30 p.m.

The price of tickets for people are $6 and $12 for dogs. Everyone who purchases a dog ticket will receive goodie bag and a bottle of water. 

Tickets are now available at the Parks and Recreation Department office and all proceeds will go toward the . For more information about Parks and Recreation Department events, call 860-258-2726, visit its website or stop by the office.

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Concerts Rock Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Tonight

The Eagles tribute band, E2, will be performing tonight at the  as part of the

All the concerts in the series, which are sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, will be held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in back of throughout the summer.

There is ample parking at the venue and all the concerts are free of charge. Food will be available for purchase at 6:30 p.m.

A complete list of the bands performing is provided as a PDF. For more information about Parks and Recreation Department events, contact its office at 860-258-2726 or visit its website.

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Thanks For Everything Jimmy V

The annual Jimmy V Foundation auction was held yesterday on ESPN Radio. And every year, it causes me to watch the 1993 Jimmy V ESPY speech.

I never watched one game that Jim Valvano coached. I never met him or know anyone who has. But, for some reason, every time I watch the speech or hear about the man, I feel inspired. 

His more than 11-minute speech is a chance to discover what is truly important in life such as friends, family, religion and working hard.

The speech allows us to remember that meaningless fights and quarrels are not important and we need to focus on bettering ourselves and our community each day.

Jimmy V is not Martin Luther King or Gandhi. But, like these men, he makes us believe in the human spirit and think there is still good in this world. And I truly hope they are right because I still believe there is good out there. 

If you have never seen the speech, please take some time to watch it and try not to cry. (I have never made it halfway without balling). I know Jimmy V would appreciate it. And at the end of the video, don't tell me that you are not inspired because it is impossible not to be.

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