CITY OF MERIDEN EVENTS
TRAILBLAZER HIKING PROGRAM
The Trailblazer Hiking Program returns to Thursdays for six exciting hikes in 2007 to explore Meriden’s scenic areas. Dates & sites include(4:00PM start):
Date Site
10/4 Giuffrida Park(main parking lot)
10/11 North Meriden(Cuno Camp parking lot)
10/18 Quin. River trail(Platt HS tennis court side parking lot)
10/25 Beseck Mountain(Black Pond parking lot)
11/1 Higby Mountain(end of Old Preston Avenue)
11/8 Hubbard Park(pool parking lot)
All hikes will last approximately 1.5-2.0 hours. Hiking boots or other comfortable footwear is strongly suggested.
AUTUMN FEST
The 2007 Autumn Fest will take place at Hubbard Park on Saturday, October 20th 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 250 children ages 12 & under bringing a canned or boxed food item will have the opportunity to select their very own pumpkin from the “People’s Press Pumpkin Patch.”
HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
Meriden homes are invited to enter the 10th 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 24th. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: “Most Creative,” “Scariest Entry,” “Best Autumn Theme,” & “Best Overall.”
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 4th.
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 Wednesday, October 31st. Make sure to begin at the Meriden Public Library(105 Miller Street) to get a special bag for candy collection!
INDOOR PUBLIC SWIM PROGRAM
The 2007-2008 Indoor Public Swim Program will begin at the Maloney HS pool on Monday, October 1st. 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 2007 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.
2007-2008 CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM
Organized recreational volleyball games for adults ages 18 & older will take place every Wednesday night at the Meriden YMCA(110 West Main Street) from 6:00-8:30PM. The program will run from October 10th – March 26th. 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 2007-2008 Meriden Men’s Basketball League will be accepted October 1st – November 7th 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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