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Welcome
to the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round,
located in historic Holyoke, Massachusetts, alongside the Heritage
Park Visitor's Center, Children's Museum and Volleyball Hall of
Fame. Our 1929 merry-go-round and pavilion is the perfect place
for family fun, whether you're planning a birthday
party, a business social
or even dreaming of a special place to get married. |
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Volunteers Needed
at the Holyoke Merry Go Round
Volunteers have always been
critical to the success of the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. From the
early days of the Save the Merry-Go-Round for Holyoke Campaign
to the present time, hundreds of volunteers have generously donated
their time and talents to perform tasks and provide services associated
with every facet of our operation. Volunteers continue to be needed
to help us with children’s birthday parties, greet and thank
visitors at our Merry-Go-Round gates, assist at our concession,
accompany costumed characters and give out treats at special events
and so much more.
Please consider sharing a few hours a month of your valuable time
and your talents to help us preserve our historic treasure and
most importantly, to welcome our many visitors. Your reward will
be heartwarming smiles, shared memories and our staff’s
appreciation for the important assistance that you will be providing.
We will be happy to teach you about your new role and will schedule
you according to your availability.
If you are interested and would like more information, please
e-mail us at friends
@holyokemerrygoround.org.,
add subject “Volunteer” or call 413-538-9838. We would
love to hear from you!
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Take
a look at our latest TV commercial.
Check out our commercial Monday
through Friday during morning programming for kids on WGBY-TV.
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Plan your
next event at the Merry-
Go-Round...
Whatever your special occasion might be, create lasting memories
for you and your guests by celebrating at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.
We are now accepting reservations for parties throughout the
year.
$150 per hour (2-hour minimum) includes unlimited rides on the
merry-go-round for u to 250 guests.
We can assist with tables, chairs and linens, and furnish a
list of caterers and other vendors who work with us. Call 413-538-9838
for more information.
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| Images
of America: Mountain Park
by Jay
Ducharme
 Jay
Ducharme worked at Mountain Park for over a decade, just as his
father before him, and has spent much of his life preserving and
sharing the history of the park. He is a member of the board of
directors for the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round at Heritage State park,
the only part of Mountain Park that has remained in the city.
The rarely seen images in this book have been gathered from the
collections of the Holyoke Public Library, Wistariahurst Museum,
local newspapers, and residents. |
The author
Jay Ducharme will be on hand at the Derby Dazzle May 3 for a
book signing. Books will be on sale at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.
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| February
2010
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Saturday - Valentine's Day Weekend: Bring your Sweetheart for
a free ride.
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Sunday - Valentine's Day Weekend: Bring your Sweetheart for a
free ride.
Holidays in the Park Balloon Sculptor/musician/snack/craft
15-19
Monday - Friday Open 12 - 4: Presidents' Day
March 2010
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Sunday - St. Patrick's Day Holidays in the Park
20 Saturday St. Patrick's Day Weekend: celebrate by wearing green
and receive 1/2 price ride
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Sunday - Closed for Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Joe McGiverin Day
April 2010
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Friday - Open 12 - 4: Good Friday. Public Schools Closed. Easter
Card activity 1-3
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Saturday -Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt 9 - 11 in Heritage
State Park
sponsored by Holyoke Parks & Recreation. Pony rides, crafts,
prizes, face painting
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Easter Sunday:- Open 12 - 4pm. Easter Bunny visits 12 - 3pm. He
will give out treats, pose for pictures & take rides. 1/2
price ride for visitors wearing Easter finery, rabbit ears, or
whiskers
19-23
Monday-Friday
Patriot's Day & School Vacation Week.
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