CITY OF MERIDEN MARCH EVENTS
LEPRECHAUN HUNT
Patsy the Leprechaun is trying something new this year! To avoid being found, he has chosen four hiding spots this year. Clues to the four locations will be given on the Recreation Activity Line (630-4279) on the following dates: 3/6, 3/7, 3/8, & 3/9. Children are asked to identify the locations on paper and submit them to the Parks & Recreation office(460 Liberty Street) by 4:00PM on Wednesday, March 15th. Entries can be mailed or delivered in person and should contain the child’s full name, address, phone, school, and grade. One winner will be selected by drawing to receive a special St. Patrick’s Day prize package. (Please note Patsy is not physically at the hiding spot
locations.)
“GET HOOKED ON FISHING”
Children ages 8 & older and adults are invited to participate in the State of Connecticut “CARE” program being held at the First Assembly of God Church(601 Paddock Avenue). This free informative class starts Tuesday, March 7th (6:00-7:00PM) and is being taught by a State-certified instructor. The class will include 2 fishing trips. Bring your parents down and join in the fun of fishing! For further information, please call Reverend Mark Sharmick at 235-0416 or John Staski at 440-2151.
MASA REGISTRATION
Rules & roster forms for the 2006 Meriden Amateur Softball Association season are currently available at the Parks & Recreation office. The league registration meeting will be held Monday, March 6th at the Washington Middle School cafeteria from 6:00-7:00PM. This is the only opportunity teams will have to register for the 2006 MASA season.
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The Meriden AOH will present the 2006 St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 18th at 2:00PM. The parade begins at the East Main Street/Parker Avenue intersection and concludes at the West Main Street/Bradley Avenue intersection.
INDOOR PUBLIC SWIM PROGRAM
The 2005-2006 Indoor Public Swim Program takes place at the Maloney HS pool on the following dates & times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30-7:45PM and Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00-3:45PM.
All interested participants must possess a valid 2006 pool pass. Available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation office, passes cost $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children ages 17 & under. Potential recipients must come to the office in-person and bring proof of Meriden residency to receive a pass.
PARADE REMINDERS
The 19th Annual “Daffodils on Parade” will take place on Saturday, April 29th and the 2006 Meriden Bicentennial Parade will take place on Saturday, June 17th. Groups, clubs, schools, businesses, or individuals wishing to march are asked to call the Recreation Division office at 630-4259 for entry forms. Creative participation is always welcome!
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