CITY OF MERIDEN
JUNE EVENTS
SUMMER ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION
Registration is currently underway at the Parks & Recreation office for the Hot Shot Basketball Camp, Spike It! Volleyball Camp, and the two Meriden Nature Camp sessions.
MERIDEN FISHING DERBY
The Meriden Rod & Gun Club invites youths ages 15 & under to participate in the 2008 Meriden Fishing Derby. This year’s derby will be held at Baldwin Pond Park on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00AM-1:00PM. There will be lots of fish, food, & prizes.
FLAG DAY CEREMONY
The City of Meriden and the Meriden BPOE #35 will present the 2008 Flag Day Ceremony in conjunction with the Special Day for Special People on Saturday, June 14th at Hubbard Park’s James J. Barry Bandshell beginning at 11:00AM. Participants in this ceremony include local & state politicians, city color guards, and school essay contest winners.
38TH ANNUAL SPECIAL DAY FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE
The Meriden Senior Center will present the 38th Annual Special Day for Special People on Saturday, June 14th 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 SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES
The 2008 “Summer Sounds Concert Series” kicks off in June with the Beatles tribute band Number Nine on Thursday, June 26th(6:30-8:30PM). All “Summer Sounds” performances take place at Hubbard Park’s James J. Barry Bandshell and are free to the public.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
The 2008 Summer Playground Program will operate from June 23rd – August 1st 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 2008 Outdoor Public Swim Program at the Hubbard Park pool begins on Sunday, June 22nd. 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 2008 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 6/30-7/11 and 7/14-7/24. Registration will be held at the Hubbard Park pool (10:30AM) on both Saturday, June 28th and Saturday, July 12th. Children must have a valid 2008 pool pass and bring a bathing suit and towel to register.
SUMMER FUN RUNS PROGRAM
The 2008 Summer Fun Runs Program will be held on Wednesday nights at the Platt High School track from June 18th – August 20th. 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 RAIDERS REGISTRATION
Registration for the upcoming 2008 Meriden Junior Football League season will be held at Washington Park’s Pete Sini Fieldhouse(rear of park) on Saturday, June 14th from 10:00AM-2:00PM. A Punt, Pass, & Kick program will also be held during this registration session. Additional registration sessions will be held on July 5th & 19th.
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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