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The Friends of Boothe Park, Inc.
All volunteer, non-profit organization formed in 1984 to preserve and restore the Park and buildings. The Friends provide an annual Opening Day event, exhibits, tours, school programs, a genealogy library, and rose garden for the benefit of the general public. Tax-deductible contributions to the "Friends of Boothe Park" are welcomed and may be sent to P.O. Box 902, Stratford, CT. Annual memberships are available at $10 for individuals and $25 for families. Those interested in volunteering at the Park should send a note to the same address.
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Putney Chapel Association (rent out the chapel)
Rental is available of the historic Putney Chapel for weddings by calling 203.381.2046.
Official website: PutneyChapel.org
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Stratford Amateur Radio Club
Ham radio club that meets Wed. in the Radio Club building on Park grounds. New members and visitors welcome. For more info. call 375.3517.
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Players at Putney Gardens (acting troupe)
Theater group that performs Shakespeare on weekends each summer "al fresco" in the Sunken Garden at the Park. For more information and a schedule of events, visit their website at www.putneyplayers.org or call 612.7908.
Official website: PutneyPlayers.org
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Boothe Memorial Railway Society
All volunteer, non-profit railroad club devoted to promoting an interest in model trains and railroad history. Fully operating model railroad layouts and cabinet displays of model and full-scale railroad memorabilia. This working society meets every Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. New members, school & scout groups welcome. For more info. call 378.1878 and leave a message.
Official website: BootheMRS.Tripod.com
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Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society
Formed by a local group of professional and amateur astronomers in 1953. Meetings take place in the Observatory the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month at 8:00 p.m. Visitors always welcome. The observatory is open for public Open Houses, school and scout groups. Contact: Stacey or Elliot at 377.9933 E-mail: info@bmas.org
Official website: BMAS.org
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Children's Playground
Brand new, 6,000 sq. ft. handicapped accessible playscape featuring 2 rock climbing walls. Open to the public year-round.
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Annual Great Pumpkin Festival
Wonderful family festival featuring a giant pumpkin carving contest, children's costume parade and horse-drawn hayrides. Sponsored by the Boothe Park Commission and the Town of Stratford. Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 1:00 - 5:OOpm (rain date is Sunday, October 19th).
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