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Meriden, CT
- community calendar -
(January 2000)

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Weather Permitting

Winter Activities

Depending upon the weather, the City of Meriden offers skating, sledding
and cross-country skiing at Hunter Golf Course and various park sites.
Info regarding activity conditions at city sites will be posted on the
Parks and Recreation Department Activity Line (203) 630-4279.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

daily except Tue/Fri, January 2000

Indoor Public Swim

The 1999-2000 Indoor Public Swim Program at Maloney High continues!
Interested participants must possess a valid 2000 pool tag which
is available at the Parks and Recreation Department office.
The pool's weekly schedule is as follows:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays ... 6:30-7:45pm
Saturdays and Sundays ... 12:00-3:45pm
(Pool normally unavailable Tue. and Fri.)
[pool closed January 1st and 2nd 2000]

There will be no public swim on school holidays nor snow days,
unless otherwise noted. Daily updates can be found on the
Parks and Recreation Department Activity Line (203) 630-4279.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

every Monday - Thursday, January 2000

Meriden Men's Basketball League

From December 1, 1999 through early March 2000, you can freely
watch Meriden resident teams (18 and older) compete on area courts:

Mondays @ Washington Middle School, 1225 North Broad Street, Meriden
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ YMCA, 110 West Main Street, Meriden
Wednesdays @ Lincoln Middle School, 164 Centennial Avenue, Meriden

Games are at *6:30pm and 7:45pm Mon-Thur (*only 6:30pm on Tuesdays)
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Tuesdays, January 2000

Co-Ed Adult Volleyball Program

Organized recreational volleyball games for adults ages 18 and older
continues to take place at Lincoln Middle School from 6-9pm until 4/11/00.
The program will not run, however, on school holidays and snow days!
A one-time $20.00 registration fee can be paid at the program or at
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Thursdays, January 2000

Meriden Game Club

Boys and girls ages 7-14 are invited to learn new skills and improve
their existing skills in chess, cards and board games. The group will
meet every Thursday from 3-5pm at St. Mary's School. There's no fee to
participate and children may register for the club during program hours.
The club will not meet on holidays, school vacation days or snow days.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

It's Sign-Up Period Again

League Registrations

Registrations for organized spring league activites
will take place at the following dates and times:

        League          Location               Date               Time

        Meriden Soccer  St. Andrew Church      Jan 9              1-3PM
        Club            Lincoln Middle School  Jan 11 and 18      6:30-8PM

        Ed Walsh LL     Thomas Hooker School   Jan 18, 19 and 20  6:30-8PM

        Meriden Girls   Israel Putnam School   Jan 20, 21, 24, 25 6-8PM
        Softball

        Jack Barry LL   Nathan Hale School     Jan 25 and 27      6:30-8PM
                        John Barry School      Feb 2 and 3          " "
                        Ben Franklin School    Feb 9 and 10         " "
        
        South Meriden   Hanover School         Jan 25 and 26      7-9PM
        Youth League                           Feb 7 and 8        7-9PM

Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesday, January 12, 2000

Meriden Land Trust

An all-volunteer group consisting of
conservationists, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts
invite you to join them at the City Engineer's office
in city hall as they meet every second Wednesday at 7p.m.

Focusing on protecting the natural habitat of Meriden
including its wetlands, wildlife habitat, trap-rock ridges
trails, farmland, historic, scenic and recreational areas;
collectively, we can all help maintain Meriden's balance
between the rural and urban aspects of the community.
Meriden Land Trust, Inc., P.O. Box 1745, Meriden, CT 06450

Saturday, January 22, 2000

[CT Pride, City of Meriden, Meriden Boys/Girls Club, Parks and Rec]

Connecticut Pride 'Hot Shots' Competition

The City of Meriden and the Meriden Boys and Girls Club invite
children ages 9-15 to participate in the local contest of the
statewide challenge at the Boys and Girls Club. Registration
and warm-ups begin at 3:30pm with competition following at 4:00pm.

Contestants score points by making baskets from different spots
on the gym floor in a set amount of time. Winners will advance
to the New Haven County championships and possibly the state
championship at a Pride game in Hartford. There is no fee to
participate in this contest. Reg/contest info: 235-8185 or
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Sunday, January 23, 2000

[F. Lamphier I.M. Picktahn CC Run drawing]

31st Annual Jurale Memorial Tradition Run

The City of Meriden and the Record-Journal present the 31st
Annual Bernie Jurale Memorial Tradition Run at Hubbard Park.
Registration begins at 9:30am in the Hubbard Park
maintenance facility with the run to follow at 10:30am.

The Tradition Run has a long history of being a non-competitive
event. Contestants enjoy competing against the challenge of the
Hanging Hills rather than the clock. The 3.1 mile course begins
in the park and climbs an elevation of over 700 feet to its finish
at Castle Craig (tower/mountain peak). There is no fee to enter.

Participants will receive certificates, patches and special gifts.
In addition, several prizes will be awarded and support services
will be offered to runners. Come enjoy Meriden's premier run!
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

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