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Tag: Boston Mounted Park Rangers

  • Wednesday, November 28, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Honoring the Life of Donald V. Little

    Mayor Thomas M. Menino, along with Annette Born, Harry Collings, Adrienne Camier, Julia Donahue, Christine Dunn, Pam Lazares, and Judith Little, invite you to join them for a holiday jog, nog and nod to honor the life of horseman Donald V. Little (pictured below at Myopia as a teenager,)  and to support the continuation of The Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit, on Wednesday, November 28, from 5:30 – 7:30 at The Parkman House, 33 Beacon Street in Boston.  Donation $500.  The Mayor thanks sponsors Christy and Jay Cashman, Julie and Ron Druker, Elizabeth L. Johnson, Barbara and David Roby, and The Friends of Post Office Square.

    There are many wonderful adjectives that come to mind when Don’s name is mentioned.  The phrase one hears most is “bigger than life.”  Don was that!  His life and the equestrian world were intertwined.  The Mounted Unit was one of his favorite causes.  Don was a keystone figure early on to help save Boston’s six horses.  We honor and thank him.  For more information, contact Julia Donahue at jdonahue@baystatefinancial.com, or call 617-585-4534.

  • Monday, June 1, 7 – 9 pm – Save the Boston Mounted Park Rangers Horses

    The Emerald Necklace Conservancy announces a night of fun and fundraising to Save the Boston Mounted Park Rangers Horses on Monday, June 1 from 7 – 9 pm.  The Boston Park Ranger Mounted Unit has its own department horses, tack, trailers, and patrol vehicles.  They patrol all nine parks in the Emerald Necklace as well as neighborhood parks and cemeteries.  Over the years, The Boston Park Ranger Mounted Unit has grown into a highly recognized and respected agency in the City of Boston. There will be delicious food and drinks and live music presented by the hot Boston band Felix Brown at Jacob Wirth Restaurant, 31-37 Stuart Street, Boston, between Washington and Tremont Streets.  Saddle up and help the Mounted Park Rangers as a “Mane Supporter” ($1,000), “Chomping at the Bit” ($500), “Hot to Trot” ($250), “In the Saddle” ($100) or “Stirrup Enthusiasm” ($50).  Please rsvp to Susan Knight: sknight@emeraldnecklace.org or call 617-522-2700.  All contributions are tax deductible.  Payments can be made by check or credit card.  Make checks payable to Justine Mee Liff Fund.  Mail to Emerald Necklace Conservancy, 891 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.  RSVP by May 30 – checks only at the door.  Log on to www.emeraldnecklace.org for more information.