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Meriden, CT
- community calendar -
(October 2003)

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daily, October 2003

Castle Craig

Your final opportunity before seasonal closing ...
everyone is welcome to experience some great views
from atop East Peak. The road from Hubbard Park
leading to the infamous castle / local landmark
is accessible between the hours of 10am - 4:45pm.
(note: the road closes at 2:30PM on the 7th and 14th)

Also, you may look around Meriden and the surrounding
area 'under the lights' on Thursday, the 9th, from 7-8:30PM!

However, it will be closed on inclement weather days.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

daily, October 2003

Meriden Skatepark

Located at the corner of Coe Avenue and Hamilton Street.
The facility's hours of operation are as follows:

School Days ... 2:00pm - Dusk
Non-School Days ... 10:00am - Dusk
(this is the final month before seasonal closing)

Please wear protective equipment / be safe!
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

almost daily, October 2003

2003-2004 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 2003
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.
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

Tuesdays, October 7, 2003 - April 13, 2004

Co-Ed Adult Volleyball Program

Organized recreational volleyball games for adults ages 18
and older takes 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.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Weekly, October 2003

Trailblazer Hiking Program

Care to explore some of Meriden's most scenic areas?
Join us in the hikes and/or the surprise mystery event:

       Date                    Site
       Thursday, 10/2          Giuffrida Park (main parking lot)
       Wednesday, 10/8         Mount Higby (end of Preston Avenue)
       Wednesday, 10/15        Hubbard Park (pool parking lot)
       Wednesday, 10/22        Beseck Mountain (Black Pond parking lot)
       Wednesday, 10/29        *Lyman Orchard Corn Maze (restricted)
                               (*= you must have been involved in one of
                                   the other October hikes to participate)

All hikes will begin at 4:00pm and last approximately 1.5-2 hours
Hiking boots or other comfortable footware is strongly recommended.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Wednesday, October 1, 2003

Mike Reynolds Signs Copies of 'The New Girl'

Meriden Public Library hosts a special appearance by Mike Reynolds,
adjunct professor of communications at Quinnipiac University at 7pm.
He is the author of The New Girl and will autograph copies for the
audience after the presentation. The program is free and you are
invited to attend. It is one in a yearlong series of special events
in celebration of the library's Centennial. Hot beverages are served.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

week of, October 6-11, 2003

Fall Book Sale

The Friends of Meriden Public Library is holding this event
at the Meriden Public Library. The hours are as follows:

Monday, October 6, 4pm to 8:30pm - Friends of Library Members only
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 7th and 8th, 10am to 8:30pm
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 9th thru the 11th, 10am to 4:30pm

Hardcover books will be sold for $1.00 each and paperbacks for 50 cents;
children's books are available for 25 cents to $1.00. Specially priced
sets and collections will be made available at a slightly higher price.
On the last day of the sale, October 11, books will be priced by bag.
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 238-2344

starting, October 8, 2003

Halloween House Decorating Contest

Meriden residences are invited to enter this 6th annual challenge.
Judging takes place on Tuesdsay, October 28th. Prizes will be
awarded in the following categories: Most Creative, Scariest Entry,
Best Overall, and new this year, Best Autumn Theme. Only outdoor
entries are considered. There are lots of great prizes, so enter
your house today! Special thanks are extended to the Jessica Short
Memorial Foundation for co-sponsoring this event. Call-in entries at
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

update ...
winners announced

MOST CREATIVE
180 Wayne Lane
198 Curtis Street
142 Schwink Drive

SCARIEST ENTRY
67 Hillside Street, S. Meriden
8 Howard Avenue
107 North Pearl Street

BEST AUTUMN THEME
100 Sandy Lane

BEST OVERALL
85 Bradley Avenue

Wednesday, October 15, 2003

Master Wildlife Conservationist Speaks

Meriden Public Library is having a slide presentation called
'Wildlife and Connecticut's Changing Landscape' at 7 this eve.
Tom Guerin, Master wildlife conservationist, is the guest speaker.
The program is free and the public is invited to attend. It is
one in a yearlong series of special events in celebration of the
library's Centennial. E-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Saturday, October 18, 2003

All-American Soap Box Derby Family Rally

Pre-registration closes Wednesday the 15th and the registration
fee is $30.00 per contestant/race. Divisions include: stock,
super stock, and masters; progressive 4 wheel swap. The first
race starts at 9:00am for the stock and super stock. The masters
start at noon. The races take place on Curtis Street (by Cass St).
Contestants must provide a car handler and their own z-glass wheels.
Kevin Curry, Rally Director, (203) 238-1005

Saturday, October 18, 2003

The Great Pumpkin Party

See a work of art in the making ...
... purchase pumpkins hand painted by
area school students or paint your own!
There will be face painting, food, drinks,
and a raffle from 11am to 4pm at the
Meriden Grange, 540 Broad Street, Meriden.
Proceeds benefit the Meriden Humane Society.
Evelyn and/or Wayne Shultis at (203) 440-3440

from, October 20 - November 19, 2003

Meriden Men's Basketball League

Team registrations for the 2003-2004 teams are being accepted.
Entrance fee is $450.00 per team. Games are played weekday nights
except Fridays beginning December through March. Please contact:
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Monday, October 20, 2003

Copies of 'Superwoman Does Not Exist' Autographed

Meriden Public Library is hosting a special appearance by
Kippie Martin, author of Superwoman Does Not Exist at 7:00pm.
The program is free and the public is invited to attend.
It is one in a yearlong series of special events in celebration
of the library's Centennial. Hot beverages will be served.
For further information, e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Saturday, October 25, 2003

Halloween Booksigning At Library

Meriden Public Library hosts a special appearance by Jessica Barone,
author of two vampire novels: Eternal Night, and The Requiem, books
one and two of the Dream Series. Barone, who will appear in costume,
will speak at 2:00pm and then autograph copies for the audience.
People of all ages are invited to attend this free event and to wear
their Halloween costumes. Halloween refreshments will be served.
For further information, e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Saturday, October 25, 2003

8th Annual 'Haunted Halls'

Want to get really scared? Go to Thomas Hooker School at
70 Overlook Rd from 6:30-8:30pm for lots of food, fun, and
frights for everyone. Tickets cost $2.00, and all proceeds
will benefit the American Cancer Society. Parents are warned
that this activity might be too boo scary for some childen.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Sunday, October 26, 2003

Autumn Fest 2003

Yes, as a result of inclement weather on the 19th, plans
for this Hubbard Park event were postponed, but ...
Don't miss the food, fun, and foliage! This fun-filled
day of family entertainment is free to the public:

       Time                    Activity
       1:00 - 4:00PM           Hay Rides (by Allegra Farms)
       1:00 - 2:00PM           Radio Disney 1550AM Variety Show
       2:00 - 3:30PM           Children's Arts and Crafts Table
       2:30 - 4:00PM           Pulse Integration Drum Circle
       3:15PM                  Jack 'o' Lantern Contest Judging

Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

Sunday, October 26, 2003

'Her Works Praise Her' Signing

Meriden Public Library hosts a special appearance by Dr. Hasia Diner,
co-author with Beryl Lieff Benderly, of Her Works Praise Her: A
History of Jewish Women In America From Colonial Times to The Present
at 2:00pm, today. Diner is Paul B. and Sylvia Steinberg Professor of
American Jewish History at New York University. Co-sponsored by
Temple B'nai Abraham in Meriden, everyone is invited to attend this
free event which is one in a yearlong series of special programs and
exhibits in celebration of the Meriden Public Library's Centennial.
For further information, e-mail comsvc@hotmail.com or call
Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, (203) 630-6349

Friday, October 31, 2003

Halloween At City Hall

Want to get an early start to trick-or-treating this year?
Come to the 6th annual event whereby City Hall departments
will be distributing candy to costumed trick-or-treaters from
3:00 - 5:00PM, today! Please be careful in your travels.
Meriden Parks and Recreation, 460 Liberty St, 630-4259

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