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Meriden, CT
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(February 2004)

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daily, February 2004

Photoillustrations Featured at Library

'Photoillustrations' by Meriden artist Tony Yuskis are the subject
of an exhibit at Meriden Public Library now through the end of February.
Anthony David Yuskis was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. He started
drawing cartoons from the television set at age five and continued
drawing and painting, graduating from the Paier College of Art in 1973
majoring in graphic illustration. Throughout the 1970's, 80's, 90's
and into the present day, Yuskis has exhibited and sold drawings,
paintings and photography at various offices, banks, churches, art
associations and the like. He resides in Meriden, Connecticut with
his wife Patricia and their three cats, Pooka, Fluffy and Snoball.
The exhibit may be viewed during the library's regular hours, which are:
Mon-Wed, 10am-9pm; Thur-Sat, 10am-5pm; and Sunday 1-5pm.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 238-2346

almost daily, February 2004

Indoor Swim Program

The Maloney High School pool's schedule follows:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 6:30-7:45PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 12noon-3:45PM
(for daily updates, call 630-4279)

All interested participants must possess a valid 2004
pool pass. A pass costs $5.00 for adults and $1.00
for children ages 17 and under; they are good for
the calendar year in which they are purchased,
including the outdoor public swim at Hubbard Park.
To receive a pass, potential recipients must bring,
in-person, proof of Meriden residency to the office of
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

most, Mondays - Thursdays, February 2004

Meriden Men's Basketball League

You're welcome to watch some exciting local competition:

             Mon + Tues   7pm and 8pm   Washington Middle School   
             Wednesdays   7pm and 8pm   Lincoln Middle School
             Thursdays    7pm and 8pm   Y.M.C.A.

... there's no charge to cheer on your favorite team!
(schedule is subject to changes - verify at 630-4279)
[games played through mid March 2004; post season TBA]
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Tuesdays, February 2004 - April 13, 2004

Co-Ed Adult Volleyball Program

If your New Year's resolution was to exercise more, read on ...
Organized recreational volleyball games for adults ages 18
and older take place at Lincoln Middle School from 6-9PM.
Registration, including payment of a one-time $20 processing
fee, can be done on any night the program is in session.
Participants are asked to park in the school's rear lot and
use the back entrance during construction. The program
will not run, however, on school holidays and snow days.
(There will be NO volleyball on February 24th)
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Sunday, February 1, 2004

Mysteries of Machu Picchu Revealed

Meriden world travelers Phyllis and Frank Donovan will explore
the mysteries of the lost city of the Incas in a PowerPoint
presentation scheduled at 2:00pm at the Meriden Public Library.
The Donovans' program starts with a tour of Cuzco and environs
and proceeds on a train trip along the Urubamba River into the
Andes for an extended visit to the fabled mountain city.
The program is free and the public is invited to attend
For further information, e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Between, February 2nd - 11th, 2004

Valentine's Day Card Contest

Grades K-5 students are invited to enter this 2004 challenge.
All winners will receive a special prize package. Entries must
include the child's name, phone number, school, and grade.
Original, hand-produced cards can be brought or mailed to ...
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

beginning, February 4, 2004

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Meriden Public Library hosts the V.I.T.A. Program which is
sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service and provides free
help to taxpayers who can't afford professional assistance
or who have tax questions. Assistance in preparing the CT
state forms is also available. The sessions take place in
the Library's Friends Room, located at the side entrance
every Wednesday from 5:30-8:30pm and every Saturday from
10am-1pm starting February 7th. Final session is April 14th.
(Please note there will be no sessions 2/18 and 2/21.)

V.I.T.A. volunteers alert taxpayers to special credits and
deductions for which they may be eligible. People interested
in attending the program should bring this year's tax package,
wage and earnings statements (W2), interest statements from their
banks, and a copy of their previous year's tax return. You must
also bring a photo I.D. showing your current address and a social
security card or number. Joint returns require both taxpayers present.
For further information, please call the library at (203) 630-6349.

Thursday, February 5, 2004

New Volunteer Orientation

Meriden Public Library will host a new volunteer orientation
session today from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Anyone interested
in volunteering at the library is welcomed to attend.
For further information, please call the library at (203) 630-6349.

Thursdays, February 5th and 19th, 2004

League Registrations

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

              League           Location          Date     Time
              Jack Barry LL    John Barry ES     2/5      6:30-8:30pm 
              Ed Walsh LL      Maloney HS        2/19     6:00-8:00pm
              Meriden Youth    online@www.meridenbaseball.com
              Travel Baseball

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

Sunday, February 8, 2004

Copies of 'Deacon Jokes That A Pastor Can Tell' Signed

Meriden Public Library is hosting a special appearance by Don Lowe
at 2:00pm, today. Lowe is the author of 'Deacon Jokes That A Pastor
Can Tell* (*Possibly Even A Bishop). Everyone is invited to attend.
The book signing is free. Light refreshments will also be served.
For registration, please e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Wednesday, February 11, 2004

Copies of 'Simple Steps: 10 Weeks To Getting Control of Your Life' Signed

Meriden Public Library is hosting a special appearance by Lisa Lelas,
Linda McClintock, and Beverly Zingarella, co-authors of Simple Steps
at 7:00pm, today. The booksigning is free and the public is invited
to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.
For registration, please e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Beginning, February 12, 2004

MASA Registration

Rules and roster forms for the 2004 Meriden Amateur Softball Association
season are available at the Parks and Rec office starting today. The
league registration meeting will be held on Monday, March 1st at the
Washington Middle School on North Broad Street beginning at 6:30pm.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Monday, February 16, 2004

Library Closed For Presidents' Day

Meriden Public Library is closed today to celebrate Presidents' Day.
The library reopens for business on Tuesday, February 17th at 10:00am.
The library's normal business hours are Monday through Wednesday,
10:00am to 9:00pm; Thursday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm;
and Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00pm. You're invited to utilize the services.
For further information, e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Week of, February 23rd - 27th, 2004

Karate Lessons

Valentin Karate is once again hosting the popular winter karate lessons
on weekday monrings during the winter vacation week period. Children
in grades K-3 will meet from 9:30-10:30am, while grades 4-8 students
will meet from 11:00am-12noon. Lessons introduce youngsters to the
Tang Soo Do form of karate and educate them in the principles of the
KIDSMART program. The cost is $5.00 per child. All interested
participants must register between February 4th-18th at the
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Thursday, February 26, 2004

New Volunteer Orientation

Meriden Public Library will host a new volunteer orientation
session today from 3:00 to 4:00pm. Anyone interested
in volunteering at the library is welcomed to attend.
For further information, please call the library at (203) 630-6349.

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