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Meriden, CT
- community calendar -
(July 2001)

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throughout, July - August 26, 2001

2001 Outdoor Public Swim Program

Time to hit the waters at the Hubbard Park Pool:

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

Participants must possess valid 2001 tags from
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Monday-Friday, July - August 10, 2001

2001 Summer Playground Program

Children ages 6-14 are invited to experience fun-filled days of
games, activities, arts and crafts, and even field trips.
Playgrounds at Washington Park, Ceppa Field and Habershon Park
will be open weekdays from 8:30am-3:00pm. There is no cost
(except for field trips) - registration only at playground sites.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesdays, July - August 9, 2001

2001 Summer Fun Runs

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

finishing, July 2 - July 6, 2001

Swim Lessons

Pre-registered children ages 4 and older may continue to take
advantage of this free service which is conducted at Hubbard Park.
Don't forget your valid 2001 pool tag and, of course, bathing suit.
(Another two-week program does start next week - please see below)
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Tuesday, July 3, 2001

Independence Day Fireworks Display

The City of Meriden's 2001 spectacular takes place at
Hubbard Park in conjunction with the Summer Sounds 2001
Concert Series. The festivities get underway starting at
5:30pm with a performance by Sean, Kelley and Wayne; then
the Meriden Symphany Orchestra takes the bandshell stage at
7:30pm to be immediately followed by fireworks around 9:15pm.
The rain date for this event is Wednesday, July 4th!
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Sunday, July 8, 2001

Puerto Rican Cultural Festival

**POSTPONED: due to poor weather conditions,
this event is rescheduled to July 15, 2001.
Frank Velez, President, (203) 235-6732

from, July 9 - July 20, 2001

Swim Lessons

Children ages 4 and older are welcome to take advantage of this
free service which is conducted Monday thru Fridays at Hubbard Park.
Registration will be held at the pool 10:00am Saturday, July 7th!
Bring a valid 2001 pool tag and bathing suit and towel to register.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesday, July 11, 2001

Summer Sounds 2001 Concert Series

Music continues to flow from the
Hubbard Park James J. Barry bandshell:
Tonight, Party Line shall entertain you.
Other July concerts feature ...
Baltic Avenue on the 19th,
Cheryl Cormier on the 25th and
Walt Solek Polka Band on the 31st.
These free shows are from 7-8:30pm;
refreshments available for purchase!
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Saturday-Sunday, July 14-15, 2001

Meriden Raiders Registration

Registration for the upcoming 2001 Meriden Junior Football League
will continue this weekend for football players and cheerleaders.
Come to the Washington Park in the Pete Sini Field House 10am-1pm.
This is the final registration before practice begins in August.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Sunday, July 15, 2001

Puerto Rican Cultural Festival

Meriden's 34th annual celebration features
food, fun and music and takes place at the
Hubbard Park Band Shell from 1:00 - 8:00pm!
Frank Velez, President, (203) 235-6732

Tuesday, July 17, 2001

4th Annual Hubbard Park Cruise Night

Attention, car enthusiasts! Hubbard Park will once
again be filled with classic automobiles from 5:00-8:30pm.
Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 200 classic cars,
and the night will also feature a DJ, prizes, raffle + food.
Come and see what 'life in the fast lane' is all about.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Summertime, July 2001

Sports Activities

Get your information and/or registration forms for the following:
Hot Shot Basketball Camp, CAAM Summer Basketball League, and the
Meriden Soccer Club. Please come see us for complete details at
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

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