CITY OF MERIDEN EVENTS
SUMMER ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION
Registration is currently underway at the Parks & Recreation office for the Hot Shot Basketball Camp, Dig This! Volleyball Camp, Summer Tennis Lessons, and the three Meriden Nature Camp sessions.
MERIDEN FISHING DERBY
The Meriden Rod & Gun Club invites youths ages 15 & under to participate in the 2006 Meriden Fishing Derby. This year’s derby will be held at Baldwin Pond Park on Saturday, June 10th from 9:00AM-1:00PM. There will be lots of fish, food, & prizes.
MERIDEN RAIDERS REGISTRATION
Registration for the upcoming 2006 Meriden Junior Football League season will be held at Washington Park’s Pete Sini Fieldhouse(rear of park) on 6/10, 6/24, 7/8, & 7/22 from 10:00AM-2:00PM. A Punt, Pass, & Kick program will be held during the June 10th session.
FLAG DAY CEREMONY
The City of Meriden and the Meriden BPOE #35 will present the 2006 Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday, June 14th at Hubbard Park’s James J. Barry Bandshell beginning at 6:00PM. Participants in this ceremony include local & state politicians, city color guards, and school essay contest winners. A performance by the United States Navy’s Northeast Band will follow at 6:30PM.
BICENTENNIAL PARADE
The 2006 Meriden Bicentennial Parade will take place on Saturday, June 17th beginning at 10:00AM. The parade route will be from the Meriden HUB to Hubbard Park via West Main Street. 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. Come celebrate & be part of history!
36TH ANNUAL SPECIAL DAY FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE
The Meriden Senior Center will present the 36th Annual Special Day for Special People on Saturday, June 24th from 11:00AM-3:00PM at Hubbard Park. Senior citizens ages 60 & older are invited to this free picnic featuring food, activities, bingo, and entertainment.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM(YOUTH & TEEN)
The 2006 Summer Playground Program will operate from June 26th – August 4th. The Baldwin Pond Park & Habershon Park sites will be for children ages 6-11, while teens ages 12-15 will meet at the Ceppa Field site. All locations will feature fun-filled days of games, activities, crafts, and field trips. There is no cost except for field trips. The playgrounds will be open Monday-Friday, 8;30AM-3:00PM(please note that on certain days the program will not be available for trip non-participants). Interested participants can register at the three sites any time the program is in session.
PUBLIC SWIM
The 2006 Outdoor Public Swim Program at the Hubbard Park pool begins on Sunday, June 25th. Daily updates on the program’s hours of operation can be found by calling the Recreation Activity Line at 630-4279.
All interested participants must possess a valid 2006 pool pass. Available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation office, it costs $5.00 for adults & $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.
SWIM LESSONS
Free swim lessons for children ages 4 & older will be held weekdays from 7/3-7/14 and 7/17-7/28. Registration will be held at the Hubbard Park pool (10:00AM) on both Saturday, July 2nd and Saturday, July 16th. Children must have a valid 2006 pool pass and bring a bathing suit and towel to register.
SUMMER FUN RUNS PROGRAM
The 2006 Summer Fun Runs Program will be held on Wednesday nights at the Platt High School track from June 28th – August 23rd. The free runs will get underway at 6:30PM and feature a ¾ mile race for children and a 5K race for adults. Refreshments and prizes will be available.
MERIDEN SKATEPARK
The Meriden Skatepark, located on the corner of Coe Avenue & Hamilton Street, has the following hours of operation(weather permitting):
School Days 2:00PM-Dusk
Non-School Days 11:00AM-Dusk
The skatepark will not open on June 20th.
CASTLE CRAIG
The vehicle access road to Castle Craig is open daily from 10:00AM-4:45PM, weather permitting. The entrance to the road is located under the eastern Interstate 691 overpass in Hubbard Park.
BICENTENNIAL “FOUNDERS’ WEEK”
Meriden’s 200th birthday will be celebrated at Hubbard Park during the “Founders Week” of June 10th-18th. Some of the prominent events include:
6/10 - Meriden Black Expo(12:00-10:00PM)
Bicentennial Opening Ceremony(7:00PM)
Soul Sound Revue concert(7:30PM)
Fireworks(9:15PM)
6/14 - Flag Day Ceremony(6:00PM)
Northeast Navy Band concert(6:30PM)
6/15 - The Belmonts & Shirley Alston Reeves concert(6:30PM)
6/16 - Made in Meriden Bicentennial Expo(3:00-7:00PM)
Erika Jo concert(8:15PM)
Fireworks(9:15PM)
6/17 - Bicentennial Parade(10:00AM)
Made in Meriden Bicentennial Expo(10:00AM-6:00PM)
Chuck Berry concert(8:15PM)
6/18 - Local entertainers(12:00-6:00PM)
The Hooters concert(8:00PM)
Fireworks(9:15PM)
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