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Meriden, CT
- community calendar -
(June 2002)

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beginning, June 3, 2002

Summer Activities Registration

Registration for summer tennis lessons and the four
Meriden Nature Camp sessions will now be accepted.
These programs have extremely limited openings, so
please register early. Application forms for the
Silver City Fundamental Football Camp, the Hot Shot
Basketball Camp, and the Dig This Volleyball Camp
are also available at the office ... please visit:
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Saturday, June 8, 2002

2002 Meriden Fishing Derby

The Meriden Rod and Gun Club invites youths
age 15 and under to participate in this event.
This year's derby will be held at Baldwin Pond
from 10:00am - 1:00pm. There will be plenty
of fish, food, and oh yes ... prizes!
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Saturday, June 8, 2002

32nd Annual Special Day for Special People

The Meriden Senior Center presents this special
event from 11:00am - 3:00pm at Hubbard Park.
Senior citizens are invited to this free
picnic featuring food, activities, bingo
and entertainment. Rain date Sunday the 9th.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Friday, June 14, 2002

2002 Flag Day Ceremony

The City of Meriden and the Meriden Elks #35
present this event starting at 2:00pm.
Participants in the flag raising ceremony
include state and local politicians,
city honor guards, and essay winners
from Meriden public and parochial schools.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Saturday, June 15, 2002

12th Annual Meriden Black Expo

You're invited to enjoy any of the following:
fashion show, children's games, gospel music groups,
commercial vendors, ethnic foods, area church choirs,
carnival style amusements, suprise special guest artist.
They all take place at Hubbard Park from 12-8pm!
Meriden Community Action Agency (203) 235-0278

starting, June 15 - August 25, 2002

2002 Outdoor Public Swim Program

The pool's daily schedule is as follows:

         12:00 - 6:30pm    Open Swim
           6:45 - 7:45pm    Adult Swim

All interested participants must possess valid
2002 pool passes which can be purchased at
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesdays, June 19 - August 7, 2002

2002 Summer Fun Runs

The free runs get underway at the Platt High School
track weekly at 6:30pm and feature a 3/4 mile race
for children and a 5K race for adults.
Refreshments and prizes will be available.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesday, June 19, 2002

Summer Sounds 2002 Concert Series

Acoustic guitarist Frank Critelli will take the
James J. Barry bandshell stage at Hubbard Park
from 6:00-6:40pm to be followed by the country group
Cindy Lou and the Cactus Creek Band from 7:00-8:30pm.
Concerts are free; refreshments available for sale.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Monday - Friday, June 24 - July 5, 2002

Swim Lessons

Registration for children age 4 and older
will be held at Hubbard Park pool at 10:00am
on Saturday June 22. Children must have a
valid 2002 pool pass and bring a bathing suit
and towel to register. Another registration
date of Saturday July 6 at 10:00am is set for
the July 8th through 19th lesson sessions.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesday, June 26, 2002

Summer Sounds 2002 Concert Series

** POSTPONED **

update: due to poor weather reports,
this show is cancelled for this date
and shall be rescheduled for August!
[1540hrs26June2002]

Southern rockers the Whiskey River Band perform on the
James J. Barry bandshell stage at Hubbard Park from 7:00-8:30pm.
The concert is free; refreshments are available for sale.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

starting, June 24 - August 9, 2002

2002 Summer Playground Program

Operating at Washington Park, Ceppa Field and Haberson Park,
children ages 6-13 are invited to experience fun-filled
days of games, activities, crafts, and field trips.
The playgrounds are open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm.
There is no cost except for the field trips.
Interested paarticipants must follow a new process
for registration. A $1.00 photo ID card must be
purchased at the Parks and Recreation office, and
an information form must be completed by a
parent/guardian at the playground site.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

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