[All-postdocs] Fwd: International Community Weekend and Thanksgiving holiday

Fri Nov 16 12:02:03 EST 2018

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Subject: 	MBL International Community Weekend and Thanksgiving holiday
Date: 	Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:32:23 +0000
From: 	Matthew Person <mperson at mbl.edu>
To: 	Matthew Person <mperson at mbl.edu>
CC: 	International Community <internationalcommunity at mbl.edu>

*/To the MBL International Community/*

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*https://thatswhatshehad.com/being-foreigner-thanksgiving-day/
<https://thatswhatshehad.com/being-foreigner-thanksgiving-day/>

Being a Foreigner on Thanksgiving Day | That’s What She Had 
<https://thatswhatshehad.com/being-foreigner-thanksgiving-day/>
thatswhatshehad.com
Let me tell you what I knew about American Thanksgiving Day before 
coming to USA: Turkey is a must on the table. Not only is it big enough 
to feed a whole family, but also to fit onto someone’s head to scare 
friends.

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      The Falmouth Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner

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*Thursday, November 22 (12 - 4 p.m.)*

Join others in the Falmouth community for this special Thanksgiving Day 
meal. This annual feast takes places from 12 - 4 p.m. at John Wesley 
United Methodist Church in Falmouth (270 Gifford St, Falmouth)and 
everyone is welcome! If you are able to, please bring a donation of a 
canned good for the Falmouth Service Center. Monetary donations 
earmarked for this event may be sent to the Falmouth Service Center 
<http://www.falmouthservicecenter.org/Donate.html>.  (note Thanksgiving 
dinner in the memo field)

The following items are needed for the meal:  Baked goods, Ziploc bags, 
plastic wrap, paper towels, and small dessert plates.  If you can donate 
these items, please drop them off on Wednesday, 11/21 from 12-4 p.m.

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*https://www.boston.com/culture/food/2018/11/13/the-best-way-to-roast-a-thanksgiving-turkey-per-a-local-chef?s_campaign=Email:HowToBoston 

<https://www.boston.com/culture/food/2018/11/13/the-best-way-to-roast-a-thanksgiving-turkey-per-a-local-chef?s_campaign=Email:HowToBoston>

The best way to roast a Thanksgiving turkey, per a local chef | 
Boston.com 
<https://www.boston.com/culture/food/2018/11/13/the-best-way-to-roast-a-thanksgiving-turkey-per-a-local-chef?s_campaign=Email:HowToBoston>
www.boston.com
“Finding the right turkey is the most important thing,” Kinnett said. 
“Don’t get frozen if you can, because that actually purges out a lot of 
the liquid, which you don’t want to do.”

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Turkey Talk Line | Butterball® 
<https://www.butterball.com/about-us/turkey-talk-line>
www.butterball.com
AN EXPERT FOR EVERYONE. In order to create stronger bonds with and meet 
the needs of those who call in, the Talk-Line has diversified its ranks 
by adding Spanish-speaking experts and male Talk-Line experts.

Butterball experts are available to answer your questions by phone, 
online chat and email. Let’s talk turkey! Call 1-800-BUTTERBALL 
(1-800-288-8372 <tel:1-800-288-8372>) or text 844-877-3456.
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*http://www.heraldnews.com/zz/homes/20181113/beginners-guide-to-hosting-thanksgiving 

<http://www.heraldnews.com/zz/homes/20181113/beginners-guide-to-hosting-thanksgiving>

A beginner's guide to hosting Thanksgiving 
<http://www.heraldnews.com/zz/homes/20181113/beginners-guide-to-hosting-thanksgiving>
www.heraldnews.com
If this is your first time being in charge of Thanksgiving festivities, 
it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Organization will be key here as you

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<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym4izq-rrow>

What is the History of Thanksgiving? | National Geographic 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym4izq-rrow>
www.youtube.com
What does the Thanksgiving holiday celebrate? Learn about the first 
encounter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621, their 
surprising relationship, and the reason a United States president 
created a holiday in honor of it. Subscribe: 
http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National 
Geographic is the world's premium ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ociHVDWxDaY
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ociHVDWxDaY>

The First Thanksgiving: What Really Happened 
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ociHVDWxDaY>
www.youtube.com
An educational animation that tells the in-depth story surrounding the 
first "thanksgiving". Hope you enjoy! Bibliography at bottom of 
description AUTHOR'S NOTE: This video is meant to give a non-bias 
account of the events which unfolded in the years leading up to the 
First Thanksgiving, and the several years following the feast (roughly 
1614 ...

https://www.massvacation.com/explore/history/
<https://www.massvacation.com/explore/history/>

Massachusetts History | Boston History | History of Massachusetts 
<https://www.massvacation.com/explore/history/>
www.massvacation.com
Explore

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*the Turnip Festival in Eastham(about an hour from Falmouth)
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*Important and helpful winter driving tips...if _you_ are unfamiliar 
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<https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/winter-driving-tips/#.W-ycHDhKhaQ>

Winter Driving Tips 
<https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/winter-driving-tips/#.W-ycHDhKhaQ>
exchange.aaa.com
View these tips from AAA to help motorists driving in adverse weather 
conditions including winter snow and rain.

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*Below the enchanting Gardner Museum, (also site of one of greatest 
unsolved art theft crimes ever)*
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*https://www.gardnermuseum.org/
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum <https://www.gardnermuseum.org/>
www.gardnermuseum.org
Awaken your senses, with our historic collection, contemporary art, the 
beautiful courtyard, and performances of all kinds.

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*Your MBL ID should get you free admission to the Boston Museum of 
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*https://www.mos.org/
<https://www.mos.org/>

Home | Museum of Science, Boston <https://www.mos.org/>
www.mos.org
Features a revolving schedule of temporary exhibits, IMAX films, and 
Planetarium shows, plus details on more than 700 interactive permanent 
exhibits, live presentations, and more.

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*The Freedom Trail in Boston is free, and a great starting point to 
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https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
| The Freedom Trail <https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/>
www.thefreedomtrail.org
The Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting 
houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell 
the story of the American Revolution and beyond.

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https://www.plimoth.org/
Plimoth Plantation <https://www.plimoth.org/>
www.plimoth.org
I felt like I was actually back in the settlement time. The actors 
played their roles so well. They were cooking and eating and feeding the 
animals.

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CCMOA | Cape Cod Museum of Art <https://www.ccmoa.org/>
www.ccmoa.org
Cape Cod Museum of Art features artwork from Cape Cod's finest artists - 
past and present. Exhibitions, classes, events and more.

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*The mapparium, below, the world in 1935, with a global perspective from 
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If you are interested in New England candlepin bowling...

<https://ryanfamily.com/locations/bowling/falmouth/>

Falmouth Bowling Location - Ryan Amusements 
<https://ryanfamily.com/locations/bowling/falmouth/>
ryanfamily.com
Falmouth Bowling Lanes and Arcade. Ryan Amusements offers Candlepin 
Bowling Lanes, Game Rooms, Birthday Party Packages, and Bowling League.

What is candlepin bowling:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3fK1G6dDPo

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3fK1G6dDPo>

What Is Candlepin Bowling <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3fK1G6dDPo>
www.youtube.com
A Quick video I put together to show the basics of Candlepin Bowling for 
those who might be used to Ten Pin (regular) Bowling.

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Below information on the New York City Thanksgiving parade: *

*https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a25093529/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-channel-live-stream/ 

<https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a25093529/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-channel-live-stream/>

PSA: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Is Almost a Week Away 
<https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a25093529/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-channel-live-stream/>
www.countryliving.com
Here's how to tune in for your favorite holiday special.

https://www.macys.com/social/parade/
<https://www.macys.com/social/parade/>

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Parade Info & More - Macy's 
<https://www.macys.com/social/parade/>
www.macys.com
Join us this Thanksgiving for the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 
You'll find everything about the balloons, route, time, history & more 
right here!

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*https://scout.wisc.edu/
Internet Scout <https://scout.wisc.edu/>
scout.wisc.edu
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) traces the history of childhood through 
products designed for - and art objects about - children since 1900. 
Follow the button wheel clockwise to progress through the decades.

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*a message from Matt Person (library) and Amy St. Martin (HR): *
*/"sometimes things are lost in translation" /* *If you ever have 
logistical or any other types of questions **about Falmouth, Woods Hole, 
MBL, WHOI, or anything **else which comes up during your time here, 
please feel free to **give either of us a call, stop by, or email:***
*Matt Person     x7345 **mperson at mbl.edu 
<mailto:mperson at mbl.edu>****MBLWHOI Library, 2nd fl. Lillie Building rm 230*

*Amy St. Martin x7378 astmartin at mbl.edu <mailto:astmartin at mbl.edu> MBL 
Human Resources, Homestead Bldg. rm 109*

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-- 
Andrew Daly
Clark Lab 240, MS#22
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 289-2852 (office)
(508) 524-0476 (cell)
www.whoi.edu

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