TRAILBLAZER HIKING PROGRAM
The Trailblazer Hiking Program returns to Thursdays for four exciting hikes in 2006 to explore Meriden’s scenic areas. Dates & sites include(4:00PM start):
Date Site
10/5 Hubbard Park(pool parking lot)
10/12 Beseck Mountain(Black Pond parking lot)
10/19 Giuffrida Park(main parking lot)
10/26 North Meriden(Boys & Girls Club Cuno camp pool lot)
All hikes will last approximately 1.5-2.0 hours. Hiking boots or other comfortable footwear is strongly suggested.
MERIDEN ROTARY’S “HOOPIN’ IT UP”
Basketball players of all ages & abilities are invited to compete in this 3-on-3 street tournament held on Sunday, October 15th. Entrants receive shirts and winners receive trophies. Registration forms are available at the Parks & Recreation office and the Meriden YMCA. Completed registration forms must be returned to one of these locations by 6PM on Thursday, October 12th.
AUTUMN FEST
The 2006 Autumn Fest will take place at Hubbard Park on Saturday, October 21st from 1:00-4:00PM. This free event features hayrides, kids’ entertainment, arts & crafts, amusements, a pie-eating contest, seasonal refreshments, and lots of fall foliage! The first 150 children ages 12 & under bringing a canned or boxed food item will have the opportunity to select their very own pumpkin from the park’s “patch.” Special thanks are extended to the Jessica Short-Maya Rain Purcell Memorial Foundation for sponsoring this event.
HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
Meriden homes are invited to enter the 9th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. Phone entries will be accepted at the Parks & Recreation office(630-4259) from October 2nd-23rd. Judging will take place on October 25th. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: “Most Creative,” “Scariest Entry,” “Best Autumn Theme,” & “Best Overall.” Only outdoor entries will be considered. Special thanks are extended to the Jessica Short-Maya Rain Purcell Memorial Foundation for co-sponsoring the contest.
HALLOWEEN AT CITY HALL
Want to get an early start to candy collection this year? Then come to “Halloween at City Hall”! Departments will be distributing candy to costumed trick-or-treaters ages 12 & under from 3:00-5:00PM on Tuesday, October 31st. Make sure to begin at the Meriden Public Library(105 Miller Street) to get a special bag for candy collection!
THOMAS HOOKER SCHOOL’S “HAUNTED HALLS”
Thomas Hooker School will present the 11th Annual “Haunted Halls” on Saturday, October 28th from 6:00-8:00PM at the school’s 70 Overlook Road address. Tickets are only $2.00 and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. There will be lots of food, frights, and fun for everyone!(Parents are advised that this activity might be too scary for some children).
CASTLE CRAIG & NIGHT VIEWING
The vehicle access road to Castle Craig is open daily from 10:00AM-4:45PM, weather permitting, through October 31st. The entrance to the road is located under the eastern Interstate 691 overpass in Hubbard Park. Do not miss a special opportunity to see Meriden and the surrounding area “under the lights.” Weather permitting, the castle access road will be open from 7:00-8:30PM on Thursday, October 5th.
INDOOR PUBLIC SWIM PROGRAM
The 2006-2007 Indoor Public Swim Program will begin at the Maloney HS pool on Monday, October 2nd. The pool’s weekly schedule will be as follows: 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.
2006-2007 CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM
Organized recreational volleyball games for adults ages 18 & older will take place every Tuesday night at Holy Angels Center in South Meriden from 6:00-9:00PM. The program will run from October 10th – March 27th. A one-time $25.00 registration fee can be paid onsite any night the program is in session.
MERIDEN MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Team registrations for the 2006-2007 Meriden Men’s Basketball League will be accepted October 2nd – November 3rd at the Parks & Recreation office. The entrance fee is $475.00 per team. Games will begin in late November and run through March. Games are played on weekday nights at Washington Middle School, Lincoln Middle School, and the Meriden YMCA. Teams interested in obtaining a registration packet are asked to call 630-4259.
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
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