Hats Off to Roses – June 8!
“Hats Off to Roses” celebrates Boothe Park’s landmark Rose Garden while it is in full bloom. This lovely event is not only beautiful visually, but gently appeals to all your senses. The scent of flowers fills the air; Macs Harbor String Band plays gentle and upbeat tunes to set the tempo; your tastebuds enjoy refreshing beverages and scrumptious appetizers; all the while feeling the sun warm your skin and a gentle breeze flow through your hair. Our knowledgeable and devoted volunteers of the Rose Garden will be present to answer your questions about the gorgeous plants and how best to tend to them in your own backyard.
The event will be held on Sat, June 8th with a rain date of Sun, June 9th, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Rose Garden. Attendees are encouraged to wear their finest attire and Kentucky Derby-inspired hats. Tickets are $15 plus a $1 booking fee. Tickets at the door will be $20. You are encouraged to use the link which is secure and simple to manage.
Click Here: https://buytickets.at/friendsofbootheparkinc/1234215
Zookeepers Cottage Contest Winner!
The Friends of Boothe Park held a “guess the number of animals” Contest to celebrate the permanent display of The Zookeepers Cottage. The cottage was designed, built, and donated by Dawn Schneider and Marc Kuczo and is “home” to dozens and dozens of miniature animals. We asked visiting children to guess to the total number of animals situated in the cottage.
In the photo below is our winner, Kaleb Rey, who had the closest number. Kaleb visited Boothe along with his parents Karen and Norberto Rey and brother Kylo. Kaleb won a $25 Target gift card and a family pass to The Beardsley Zoo. We hope that they enjoyed Opening Day and will also enjoy their visit to the zoo!
Shakespeare in the Park this Summer
The Hudson Shakespeare Company has joined with the Friends of Boothe to stage and perform the Shakespearean play, “The Merry Wives of Windsor”. This play is filled with sarcasm, irony, and innuendos – sure to give the audience a smile.
It is being planned for six nights during the last two weekends of July. (Fridays – Sundays) July 18th – 20th and July 25th – 27th. The play will be staged in the Sunken Garden next to the Rose Garden, where previous Shakespeare plays have been performed. Don’t miss this beautiful outdoor setting.
Information about times and tickets will be set soon. Please visit our website as we get closer to the events for more information. https://boothememorialpark.com/
Photos in this newsletter are courtesy of Rod Jovanelly and Betty Powers. Written and distributed by Ann Minton.
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Hats Off to Roses – Saturday June 8
Shakespeare in the Park – July 18, 19, 20, and July 25, 26, 27.