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🌱 Patch AM: See which Back Bay neighbors just won the Mayor’s Garden Contest.

Also, don't miss Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten on the Back Bay Patch calendar

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Good morning Back Bay! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Back Bay neighbors just won the Mayor's Garden Contest.

Also on today's calendar: Change Your Mind, Change Your World: with International Buddhist Teacher Kadam Morten and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Boston Honors 30th Annual Mayor's Garden Contest Winners (wror.com) — Back Bay gardeners Peter Cahn, Donald Hess, and Peter Gelhaar were among the winners honored in Boston's 30th annual Mayor's Garden Contest, spotlighting the neighborhood's standout green spaces. Mayor Michelle Wu presented Golden Trowel awards, Hall of Fame recognitions, and prizes including JetBlue flights and Mahoney's Garden Centers gift bags to top city gardeners.
   

📸 Around Back Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Back Bay

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Other local events
    Saturday August 29
  • Courtyard Story Time, Ages 0-7
    Boston Public Library - Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116
    10:00 am
  • LEGO Story Time
    Parker Hill Branch Library 1497 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120
    10:30 am
  • Drop-in ESOL Conversation Group (Level 2 and higher)
    Boston Public Library - Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116
    11:00 am
  • Painting w/ Lydia Jane
    Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
    1:30 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Toddler Story Time
    Egleston Square Branch Library 2044 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119
    10:30 am
  • Back to School Give Back
    Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge, MA 02141
    4:00 pm
  • Summer Reading Pizza Party
    Parker Hill Branch Library 1497 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120
    4:30 pm
  • walk & talk (destination)
    Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Back Bay Residents Invited To Free Talk on Aging →
    Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston
    2:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • My Dearest Friend: The Love, Lives & Legacy of Abigail & John Adams →
    Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston St, Boston
    6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

South End

  • This Western Massachusetts Deli Keeps Drawing Crowds For Its Hearty Sandwiches (takingthekids.com)

Medford

  • Man Charged In Medford Fells Plaza Incident That Injured Child (patch.com)
  • New Medford Child Care Center Celebrates Grand Opening (patch.com)
  • 2 Arrested In Connection With Medford Shooting (patch.com)

Ok Back Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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