CITY OF MERIDEN JULY EVENTS
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.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
The City of Meriden’s 2008 Independence Day Celebration will take place on Thursday, 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 5:30PM, the Billy Joel cover band 52nd Street will be performing at 8:00PM, and the fireworks display will be shot from atop East Peak at approximately 9:30PM.
SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERTS
The Summer Sounds Concert Series delivers four exciting performances for the month of July(all shows take place at Hubbard Park’s James J. Barry bandshell). On Sunday, July 6th, the patriotic sounds of United States Air Force Band of Liberty can be heard from 7:30-9:00PM. On Thursday, July 17th, the rockin’ blues melodies of EZ Street can be heard from 7:00-8:30PM. The popular band Riverstreet takes the stage on Thursday, July 24th from 7:00-8:30PM. A return to the ‘50’s & ‘60’s will come courtesy of Squeaky Clean on Thursday, July 31st from 7:00-8:30PM. All concerts are free to the public with refreshments available for purchase.
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 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 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.
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 LIONS CLUB WATERPARK
The Meriden Lions Club Waterpark at City Park, located on the corner of Park Avenue & Franklin Street, has the following hours of operation(weather permitting):
Monday-Saturday 12:00-4:00PM
Sunday 2:00-5:00PM
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. Please note the access road will be closed on Thursday, July 3rd.
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