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WHERE IN HULL IS MUFFY MACMOUSE?

CONTEST RULES

The object of the contest is to correctly guess where Muffy MacMouse is staying in Hull during the weeks of the contest.  Muffy MacMouse is the main character in the book Muffy MacMouse and the Village of Friendship, written by Hull resident, Kate MacLeod Emery.  The illustrations were done by Norwell resident, Rich Daley. The book is a children’s book that teaches a lesson about caring and sharing.  The book may be purchased at the Paragon Carousel, Simply Irresistible and most book stores on the South Shore.  You can also follow the adventures of Muffy MacMouse on Facebook.  

1. Contest will run from April 20, 2013 to May 18, 2013.

2. The first five names drawn with the correct location will be awarded a free Muffy MacMouse and the Village of Friendship book and four (4) tickets to ride the Paragon Carousel.

3. Only one winning entry will be drawn per person/family.

4. Entry slips will be available from the cashier at the Carousel and can be deposited in a box marked "Where is Muffy."

5. Slips must be clearly marked with your name, telephone number and the correct location of Muffy in order to win.

6. Clues will be in the Hull Times and at Muffy MacMouse on Facebook each week during the contest.

7. The winners will be drawn at the Carousel on Sunday, May 18, at 4:00 PM.

GOOD LUCK!

Derby Day - Friday, May 3, 2013 7PM - 10PM

 Join us for a night at the races! Derby Day is our most popular adult event of the season. 

Being held the night before the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, the event will feature six “races” of carousel horses at the Paragon Carousel, with prizes awarded to the race winners. Authentic mint juleps, a full bar and delicious food will be featured. This year our event will be caterered by noted Chef Michael Aprea. A cocktail hour will begin at 7:00 pm with savory hors d'oeuvres passed on platters and food carts filled with derby-themed appetizers and dinner selections will be available at 8 pm.

Red roses will be given to the ladies who wear a decorated derby hat!

Carousel horses are available for sponsorship for an entry fee of $100. HORSES ARE SOLD OUT AS OF 4.30.13. THE TWO ROMAN CHARIOTS ARE AVAILBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP FOR A DONATION OF $500. 

Sponsors are encouraged to decorate and dress their horses in their own colors. A jockey may ride the horse as well. Both ladies and men are encouraged to wear an original Derby Hat--the more creative, the better--as there will be a prize awarded to the best hat of the night.

Please click here to see a video of a past Derby Day.

All of the proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Paragon Carousel and will support all restoration efforts.      

Tickets are $25 each and are tax-deductible and can be purchased Through the "Buy Now" button below.

Carousel Map. (link) Overview of the carousel that ndicates the location, identifying number and “adoption” status of each horse. Map Key: Gray = Awaiting Adoption, Blue = Adopted for 2013, Green = Perpetually Adopted.

Perpetual Adoption Program

The restoration process of the 66 horses and two chariots that grace the antique Paragon Carousel is ongoing. Ensuring that this treasure will continue to be professionally restored and authentically reflect the original design and craftsmanship of the carousel’s original artists, many of our supporters have chosen individual horses to “adopt” permanently. To cover the costs associated with a complete restoration and ongoing restorative maintenance, the contribution level is $10,000 for this program. Since 1996, eleven horses have been given “Perpetual Adoption” status and are named in gratitude to their benefactors. Each horse is identified with a brass plaque and carries the name of the horse on its leather rein.

Seasonal Adoption Program

To further ensure that our restorations efforts continue, the Friends of the Paragon Carousel launched a new program in 2013 that allows individuals, families and businesses the opportunity to “adopt” a carousel horse for a single season. This program celebrates the 85^th birthday of the Paragon Carousel and will continue each year as we count down to our 90^th birthday in 2018.

For a contribution of $250, a Paragon Carousel horse may be “adopted” and named by the donor. This is a wonderful way to aid the restoration fund of the Paragon Carousel in addition to creating a thoughtful memorial, celebrate a family member, or acknowledge a business as a donor and supporter of our beloved and historic carousel. Horses are available on a “first-come” basis. The names of donors will be on display inside the carousel, listed on the organization’s web site and included in promotional materials. Other benefits to donors include a certificate and photo of the adopted horse, full description and seasonal name, along with discounts and special offers on events held throughout the year at the carousel.

By offering a more economical way to support the restoration efforts, new donors have an option to choose a horse in various states of condition—from fully restored to those in need of a complete restoration.

You can make an appointment to view the available horses by calling 781-925-0472 or email info@paragoncarousel.com. Individual photos and details of each carousel horse can be found on our Adopt a Horse page, and you can download an Adopt a Horse Order Form here.

The Friends of the Paragon Carousel is a charitable, non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

Another stunning restoration of one of the Paragon Carousel's antique horses just completed by our Restoration Artist James Hardison. James is now working on another horse seen here behind him in his restoration studio. He is now in the 'discovery' stage of the restoration process where he determines the original colors used by the artisans who carved and painted this pony in 1928. Thanks to all of our supporters for making the ongoing restoration efforts on our antique treasure possible!

Stacey Urdang (left) and Debbie Fox with their newly-adopted Carousel horse “Patriot” at the Paragon Carousel. These Hull friends are first to “adopt” a hand-carved carousel horse for the 2013 season. They chose the Lead Horse to sponsor with their lead gift of this new program. The shield on the horse reads “PTC” for its maker, the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, where the carousel was built in 1928.

To officially kick-off the program, the public is invited to a reception at the organization’s new Paragon Park Museum located inside the historic Clock Tower building next to the carousel, on Saturday, December 15, from 12 noon – 3 pm.

During the reception guests will have the opportunity to view photos and details of the dozens of antique jumpers that are available for “adoption” for the 2013 season—the carousel’s 85^th year of operation. Guests will also be invited inside the carousel for a closer viewing of the horses.

The first horse to be adopted is the carousel’s Lead Horse. Hull residents and friends Debbie Fox and Stacy Urdang adopted this horse together, which they have named Patriot. Since then, several more horses have been adopted with 50 horses now waiting for adoptive sponsors.

For a donation of $250, a carousel horse can be adopted for the season by an individual, family or business. According to new board president Marie Schleiff, “This is a wonderful way to aid the restoration fund of the Paragon Carousel in addition to creating a thoughtful memorial, celebrating a family member, or acknowledging your business as a donor and supporter of our beloved and historic carousel.” Horses will be available on a “first-come” basis. The names of donors will be on display inside the carousel, listed on the organization’s web site and included in promotional materials. Other benefits to donors include a certificate with a photo of the adopted horse, full description and seasonal name, along with discounts and special offers on events held throughout the year at the carousel.

According to Schleiff, 10 of the 66 hand-carved horses have been fully restored via permanent “adoption” by donors over the years, at a cost of $10,000 each.  By offering a more economical way to support the restoration efforts, new donors have an option to choose a horse in various states of condition—from fully restored to those in need of a complete restoration.

The “adoption” season will run throughout 2013. To make an appointment to see the available horses or for more information, please call 781-925-0472 or email info@paragoncarousel.com. Individual photos and details of each carousel horse will be included on our site later in the month.

The Friends of the Paragon Carousel is a charitable, non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.

The amazing Painting Horse, Jesse, will visit the Paragon Carousel on Wednesday, August 1 at 6pm. Jesse has become somewhat of a local talent, and he is rapidly gaining artistic notoriety in Massachusetts. 

Jesse is a four-legged artist – a horse – that has recently been put on film for an imminent segment on “Chronicle,” Boston’s Channel 5 news magazine show.

This amiable horse painter will present his latest artistic endeavors of new paintings at the Carousel. His art is attractive and framable. The sales of his paintings helps support the rescue efforts of local horses through Amazing Grace Equine, an organization that re-homes horses who might otherwise face a bleak future. Also joining Jesse at the Carousel is Dusty, a horse that was recently rescued.

Read about The Company Theatre's "Paragon Park: The Musical" in The Boston Globe:

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/south/2012/07/14/new-paragon-park-musical-celebrates-local-memories/8Xn1UX0qDhSGgsOSnZe2bK/story.html?s_campaign=8315