CITY OF MERIDEN JULY EVENTS
SWIM LESSONS
Free swim lessons for children ages 4 & older will be held weekdays from 7/16-7/26. Registration will be held at the Hubbard Park pool (10:30AM) on Saturday, July 14th. Children must have a valid 2007 pool pass and bring a bathing suit and towel to register.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
The City of Meriden’s 2007 Independence Day Celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 3rd at Hubbard Park. Food & special entertainers will be available beginning at 5:00PM, the Augusta Curtis Concert Band will be performing in the James J. Barry bandshell at 5:00PM, the Middletown Symphonic Band will be performing at 7:45PM, and the fireworks display will be shot from atop East Peak at approximately 9:30PM.
MERIDEN RAIDERS REGISTRATION
Registration for the upcoming 2007 Meriden Junior Football League season will be held at Washington Park’s Pete Sini Fieldhouse(rear of park) on July 7th & 21st from 10:00AM-2:00PM.
SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERTS
The Summer Sounds Concert Series delivers three exciting performances for the month of July(all shows take place at Hubbard Park’s James J. Barry bandshell). On Friday, July 13th, the modern rock sounds of Gaiah can be heard from 7:00-8:30PM. On Friday, July 20th, the rock & pop melodies of Riverstreet can be heard from 7:00-8:30PM. The Beatles tribute band Number Nine takes the stage on Friday, July 27th from 7:00-8:30PM. All concerts are free to the public with refreshments
available for purchase.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
The 2007 Summer Playground Program will operate from June 25th – August 3rd at Baldwin Pond Park & Habershon Park for children ages 6-12. Both 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 non-trip
participants). Interested participants can register at the two sites any time the program is in session.
PUBLIC SWIM
The 2007 Outdoor Public Swim Program at the Hubbard Park pool is underway! 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 2007 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.
SUMMER FUN RUNS PROGRAM
The 2007 Summer Fun Runs Program will be held on Wednesday nights at the Platt High School track from June 20th – August 22nd(no run on 7/4). 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.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION
Registration is currently underway at the Parks & Recreation office for the Spike It! Volleyball Camp and the three remaining Meriden Nature Camp sessions in August.
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
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.
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