Ok, so it’s “Cubs Convention Eve”, and the bags are packed, batteries for the camera are charged, sharpies placed in a strategic place in my purse for easy grabbing for those unexpected run-in’s with any of the 75+ current, former, and future players, not to mention the management, ownership, broadcasters, etc that will be easily accessible this weekend! I kind of feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve, although, I have to say, there aren’t nearly as many of the “big names” as there were last year (my first convention), but it’s just the fact that in just a few short hours, my entire weekend is going to revolve around BASEBALL!
Here is the schedule of events for the weekend (according to Cubs.com)
+ Friday January 18
Opening Ceremony, Fri, Jan 18: 5:00PM – 5:45PM
Autograph Hunt Game, Fri, Jan 18: 6:00PM – 6:45PM
Cubs Bingo, Fri, Jan 18: 7:00PM – 8:30PM
WGN Radio’s Sports Night, Fri, Jan 18: 7:00PM – 10:00PM
+ Saturday January 19
Ricketts Family Forum, Sat, Jan 19:
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