CITY OF MERIDEN
MARCH EVENTS
LEPRECHAUN HUNT
Patsy the Leprechaun is at it again! 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: 3/4, 3/5, 3/6, & 3/7. Children are asked to identify the locations on paper and submit them to the Parks & Recreation office(460 Liberty Street) by 4:00PM on Thursday, March 13th. 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.)
MASA REGISTRATION
Rules & roster forms for the 2008 Meriden Amateur Softball Association season are currently available at the Parks & Recreation office. The league registration meeting will be held Monday, March 3rd at the Washington Middle School cafeteria from 6:00-7:00PM. This is the only opportunity teams will have to register for the 2008 MASA season.
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The Meriden AOH will present the 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 15th at 2:00PM. The parade begins at the East Main Street/Parker Avenue intersection and concludes at the West Main Street/Bradley Avenue intersection.
2008 EASTER EGG HUNT
The Easter Bunny will be at the Hubbard Park bandshell on Saturday, March 22nd to give children an early start to their egg collecting. The following indicates age group participation times:
Age Group Time Age Group Time
Birth-3 10:00AM 6-7 11:00AM
4-5 10:30AM 8-10 11:30AM
Children are asked to please bring a basket or bag. The event will be held rain or shine. Adult assistance will only be permitted in the first age group. Facepainting will also be available.
2007-2008 CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM
Organized recreational volleyball games for adults ages 18 & older take place every Wednesday night at the Meriden YMCA from 6:00-8:30PM. The program runs through March 26th. A one-time $25.00 registration fee can be paid onsite any night the program is in session.
INDOOR PUBLIC SWIM PROGRAM
The 2007-2008 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 2008 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.
21ST ANNUAL “DAFFODILS ON PARADE”
The 21st Annual “Daffodils on Parade” will take place on Saturday, April 26th. Groups, clubs, schools, businesses, or individuals wishing to march in Meriden’s largest parade are asked to call the Recreation Division office at 630-4259 for an entry form. Creative participation is always welcome!
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