April is the perfect time to help improve and care for the parks, as it is Membership Month at the Friends! Anyone who joins the Friends this month is entered into a drawing to win dinner for four at Toscano. "Every new member increases our influence and gives us more strength to protect the parks we all love so much. We look forward to welcoming many new members this month," said Alli Achtmeyer, who is co-chairing Membership Month with fellow Beacon Hill resident Katherine O'Keeffe. Prospective members are invited to a Meet the Friends reception on April 30 th to learn more about the organization and its mission while enjoying a wine and cheese reception.
In celebration of Membership Month the Friends launched an Instagram Photo Contest. The Instagram community is encouraged to take pictures of the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall and tag #FOPGContest in the caption. Five participants who get the most "Likes" on their photos on Instagram will have the chance to win a year-long membership to the Friends, as well as two tickets to the annual Summer Party-held at the Taj Hotel rooftop in July. Five finalists with the top number of "likes" will be invited to the Friends reception on April 30 th where attendees will cast their vote for their favorite Instagram picture.
Those interested in becoming a member of the Friends can join online, by mail, or by attending the April 30 th reception and all will be entered into the drawing for the Toscano dinner. For more information about the Friends, the reception, and the Instagram competition, visit www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org or email [email protected].
