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Meriden, CT
- community calendar -
(July 2004)

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daily, July 2004

Castle Craig

The vehicle access road to Castle Craig is open daily from
10:00am - 4:45pm. The road is closed on inclement weather days.
(Road Closure ==== Friday, July 2nd)
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

daily, July 2004

Public Swim

The 2004 Outdoor Public Swim Program at Hubbard Park's pool
continues. Daily updates on hours of operation can be found
by calling the Recreation Activity Line (203) 630-4279.
All interested participants must possess a valid 2004 pool
pass which is available for purchase at the Parks and Rec
office. Passes cost $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children
ages 17 and under. Potential recipients must come to the office
in-person and bring proof of Meriden residency to receive a pass.
Passes are valid for the calendar year in which they are purchased.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

daily, July 2004

Meriden Skatepark

The Meriden Skatepark, located on the corner of Coe Avenue and
Hamilton Street, is open for the 2004 season (weather permitting):

School Days ... 2:00pm - Dusk
Non-School Days ... 11:00am - Dusk
(closed for the holiday July 4th and 5th)

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

weekdays, July - August 6, 2004

Summer Playground Program

Functions are at Baldwin Pond, Ceppa Field, and Habershon Park.
Children ages 6-12 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 field trips. Interested participants can register at the three
sites any time the program is in session. Additional info at
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

open, July - August 20, 2004

Meriden Public Library Satellite Branch Hours

Summer hours of operation are at ...

      John Barry School      Mondays and Wednesdays     10:00am - 1:00pm
      Hanover School         Tuesdays and Thursdays     10:00am - 1:00pm
      Boys and Girls Club    Mondays through Fridays     1:30pm - 3:30pm

[facilities closed for the holiday, July 5, 2004]
(The Nathan Hale Satellite Branch will be closed for the summer)
For more info, please e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Wednesdays, July - August 11, 2004

Summer Fun Runs Program

The free runs get underway at 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.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesdays, July 2004

Hubbard Park Entertainment Series

You're invited to be entertained at Hubbard Park ...

         July  7th:   Gonkus Brothers (Irish Folk + Bluegrass) (6:30-8:00PM)

         July 14th:   7th Annual Hubbard Park Cruise Night     (5:00-8:30PM)

         July 28th:   Party Line (R & B and more!)             (7:00-8:30PM)

Refreshments will be available at all shows.
Please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Friday, July 2, 2004

'Independence' Celebration At Hubbard Park

Meriden's Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring
an old fashioned 4th of July outing starting at 5:00pm, today.
There will be picnic food for sale along with entertainment
and a spectacular fireworks display. At 5:30pm, 'Undertoe',
takes the stage featuring 60's and 70's hits followed by
'Major Motion' at 7:30pm swinging with Motown's greatest hits.
At approximately 9:00pm, the skies above Castle Craig will be
aglow with fireworks in celebration of our nation's birthday.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Saturday and Monday, July 3-5, 2004

Library Closed For Holiday

Meriden Public Library is closed to celebrate the
Independence Day holiday - it reopens Tuesday, July 6.
The library's normal business hours are ...
Monday-Wednesday, 10am-9pm; Thursday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Wednesday and Friday, July 7 and 9, 2004

Vasalisa! The Russian Cinderella

Professional theater artist Pamella O'Connor offers this special
presentation at Meriden Public Library's John Barry Satellite
Branch at 11:30am, July 7th, and again at 10:30am on July 9th.
This intriguing Russian folktale combines the art forms of
puppetry and storytelling to create an uniquely warm and intimate
theatrical experience. The show is free and open to all children.
For further info, please e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Saturday, July 10, 2004

Meriden Raiders Registration

This is the final registration session for the Meriden
Raiders Junior Football and Cheerleading 2004 season.
Sign-up at Washington Park's Pete Sini Fieldhouse 10am-2pm.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Monday - Friday, July 12 - July 23, 2004

Hubbard Park Swim Lessons

Free swim lessons for children ages 4 and older. Registration
will be held 10:00am at the pool on July 10th. Children need
a 2004 pool pass and bring a bathing suit/towel to register.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Sunday, July 18, 2004

Puerto Rican Cultural Festival

Meriden's 37th annual celebration features
food, fun and music and takes place at the
Hubbard Park Band Shell from 1:00 - 8:00pm!
(rain date: Sunday July 25th)
For additional information, please contact ...
Frank Velez, President, (203) 235-6732

Monday, July 19, 2004

Hubba Bubba Magic Show

Pete Haddad presents his program at Meriden Public Library's
Rotary Satellite Branch at the Boys and Girls Club at 2:00pm.
Haddad's personality, style, and comedic skills are loved by
audiences wherever he appears. This is a free event for all.
For further info, please e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Saturday, July 24, 2004

Meriden Medieval Festival

Step back in time starting at 3:00pm
this afternoon at Hubbard Park, Meriden.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Monday, July 26, 2004

Let's Fly Kites!

Charles A. Stewart presents this kite-making workshop for
children ages 8 and up at Meriden Public Library's Rotary
Satellite Branch at the Boys and Girls Club at 2:00pm, today.
The workshop is free but seating requires tickets / registration.
For further info, please e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Tuesday, July 27, 2004

'Washboard Slim'

Roots musician/children's librarian Peter Menta presents
an interactive approach to storytelling at Meriden Public
Library's Hanover Satellite Branch at 11:00am, today.
Children from preschool through grades 4 are welcome.
Menta designs story time around a particular theme and
creates original music to accompany the story. He sings
and plays guitar, harmonica, and homemade instruments
and brings those instruments for children to play and
sing with while the story unfolds. The program is free.
For further info, please e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Mondays - Saturdays, Monthly

Internet 'Hot Spots'

The Meriden Public Library has added a wireless network
to its computer services. This feature allows individuals to
bring in their own laptops and use Internet services here.
In order to connect, you must have an 802.11b wireless adapter
to be compliant. The connecting device must use dynamic DNS
and DHCP settings. There's no need to sign up - nor any fee.
If you have a question, call Information Services at 238-2346.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

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