Meriden and Wallingford CT Local News and Events July 2010

To read the current issue of The People’s Press – Wallingford and Meriden’s Community Newspaper in image form or to download the latest pdf go to http://www.peoplespressnews.com/ The First Baptist Church of Wallingford SlowPitch Softball Tournament Proceeds benefit Master’s Manna Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Resource Center and First Baptist Church ministries Contact Joe Sanders. ( 203) 927‐3501 or jodoone@snet.net Registration $125 per team tournament fee (about $10 per player with a 12-man roster) Prizes are trophies to winner and runner up, and T-shirts for all participants Deadline for Team registration with Full Registration Fee is July 3 Rosters are due by July 17 There is no alcohol permitted in Wallingford Parks Details Double elimination tournament 12 team bracket This is planned as a recreational tournament, targeted to the level of play in Wallingford Men's League C-F divisions. If you've played in Wallingford's fall softball league, this would be similar level of competition to the lower division. Tournament is open to ANY Men’s recreational softball team. This tournament is not affiliated with the Wallingford Adult Slowpitch Softball League. The initial brackets will be decided by random drawing. If there appears to be a disparity in teams (a few strong and some weaker ones), we will have an upper & lower bracket for the first round to balance the tournament. The tournament will be completed in one day, Saturday July 24. Rain Date is Sunday July 25. All games will be played at Pragemann Park (31 Oak Street, Wallingford CT). The first games begin at 8:00 AM with the championship game scheduled for 8:00 PM. In order to speed up game play, the following rules will be used: Travesty after 3 complete innings (20 run lead) Travesty after 5 complete innings (12 run lead) All batters start with a 1-1 count The batter is out after the third strike, including only one foul hit after two strikes Family Friendly! Pragemann Park has playgrounds, basketball court, covered pavilion, open space, and plenty of parking. There will be morning & afternoon activities for kids and concessions. Families are welcome! Meriden Land Trust Meeting Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 7:00 in room 28 on the ground floor of city hall. Please join us! Wallingford Land Trust Work Party Saturday July 17, 2010 9:00 am-12:00 pm Meet at the cul-de-sac on Barns Road North (entrance to Spruce Glen property). Yes work can be fun (as long as it's not at the office). That why it's a work PARTY! On the third Saturday of every month we will do various small property maintenance projects such as trash pickup, trail clearing, erosion control, sign and blaze improvement and the like. The work party will start at 9:00am and last about 3 to 4 hours. We will visit each of our properties and pickup trash at the access points. For more information contact David Ellis at 203-269-9779. Hope to see you there. Meriden Community Wednesday Block Party. We are hoping to bring to the City of Meriden a day of festivities on Wednesday July 14, 2010 from 1000am to 400pm. We will be offering positive resource, interactive activities (see flyer for list of activities that you can print) and information from community organizations and to promote the downtown HUB area. We will have some food vendors, the event will also include a “Health and Wellness Fair” and Education information. Shred It will be offering Meriden Residents only free shredding for a couple hours. The event will be broadcasted live on Hot 93.7 all day long which will generate a lot of fun and excitement. Community Wednesdays are held in Connecticut during the summer months of July and August as a way to promote community on Wednesdays. We will be having a “dunk tank” and are looking for people who have a good sense of humor to allow themselves to be a “dunkee nominee” proceeds from the dunk tank will go to the Boy Scouts and The Family Self Sufficiency Program which assists families become self sufficient and gain economic independence to get ahead. If you would like to participate in our event or find out more information about the Community Wednesday Block Party please call Teri Ramos at 203-235-0157 ext 229 Wallingford YMCA - Take a Trip with the Wallingford Family YMCA! The Wallingford Family YMCA are offering the following Luxury coach bus trips: Nantucket (Aug. 21);Atlantic City(Sept. 17-19);Niagara Falls(Sept. 24-26);New Hampshire(Fall Foliage-Oct. 2), Boston on your own(Oct. 16); Radio City Christmas Spectacular(Dec. 4, 5 or Dec. 12); and Radio City Christmas Show and Atlantic City(Dec. 5-6).. Pre-Registration is required. For more information; please contact Lisa Hoover at lhoover@wallingfordymca.org Wallingford YMCA Summer Swim Lessons Still Available!! Join us for 2x a week swim lessons, once a week swim lessons or private swim lessons. Lessons available for all ages throughout the entire summer! Lessons available in the warm water instructional pool as well as in our 4 lane lap pool. Pre-registration is required. For more information; please contact Lisa Hoover at lhoover@wallingfordymca.org Wallingford YMCA Infant/Child/Adult CPR with AED Class Classes instructed by American Red Cross certified instructors. Great for coaches, teachers, parents and youth leaders. Next Class: Sat. August 7th at 9:00a.m. Pre-Registration is required. For more information; please contact Lisa Hoover at lhoover@wallingfordymca.org Wallingford YMCA Babysitter’s Training Class This American Red Cross Class is structured for those 11-15 years of age. Through hands on activities, interactive video and lively discussions, this course Teaches young people how to make good decisions, create age appropriate play, demonstrate first aid skills including rescue breathing and choking. Pre-Registration is required. Please contact Lisa Hoover for the next scheduled Class: lhoover@wallingfordymca.org WALLINGFORD YMCA BACKYARD SWIM LESSONS! Have the Wallingford YMCA Aquatics Staff come to you! If you or your neighbor has a pool ; we will conduct swim lessons for you at your convenience. The YMCA will send a swim instructor to your home to teach your children and/or your neighbor’s children. Your package will include four classes that are 45 minutes long. Classes can be scheduled once or twice a week. For more information; please contact Lisa Hoover at lhoover@wallingfordymca.org The Book Seller at the Wallingford Public Library The Book Seller at the Wallingford Public Library summer hours are: Monday 10:00 to 6:00, Wednesday 1:00 to 8:00 and Friday 10:00 to 4:00 starting Friday July 2. The Book Seller is located at the back of the library at 200 North Main Street; look for the green awning. The special for the month of August is all children's and young adult books are 2 for the price of one (higher price prevails). Also, all large print hardcovers will be $1.00 and regular paperbacks are 3 for $1.00. The Book Seller offers gently used books, CDs, DVD, videos and other materials for children, young adults and adults at very low prices. It is a great place to browse as materials are added every week. Gift certificates are also available for purchase. Thanks for your support. Wallingford Library Book Seller News Due to the generosity of many, the Wallingford Public Library's Book Seller used book store has an over-abundance of stock, and has suspended the acceptance of donations for the month of July. Donations will be accepted again in August. The Book Seller's summer hours are Mondays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesdays 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Fridays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southington Drive In Is Open Again Come to the Southington Drive-In, 935 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. A portion of the proceeds benefit local civic organizations. The following movies will play on Saturdays: July 10, “Rocky;” July 17, “Babe;” July 31, “Big;” Aug. 7, “Indiana Jones;” Aug. 14, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid;” Aug. 21, “Jurassic Park;” and Aug. 28, “Jaws.” Gates open at 6 p.m.; show time at sunset. Rain dates are Sundays. There are costs to attend for Southington residents and non-residents. Food vendors are on site. Movies are subject to change. 2010 Meriden Back to School EXPO 7th Annual Book Bag Drive August 24, 2010 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Meriden Hub Parking Lot 30 East Main St Meriden, Connecticut The education of our children is one of the greatest responsibilities of any community. Your contribution of school supplies or monies can help to fulfill that responsibility. The Meriden Back to School EXPO is a resource for Meriden families and their children. On behalf of the organizers, we invite you to be part of a community event that truly makes an instant impact on the quality of life and educational experiences of our children. If your business or organization has an area of expertise you would like to share with community families, this is an ideal venue to disseminate this information. Please consider being a part of our team of sponsors and vendors of this event. Last year, the Meriden Back to School EXPO was attended by 1200 students and their families. These participants left the EXPO with a book bag full of school supplies. More importantly, parents/guardians left with the knowledge that their child would not be held back because the necessary supplies were not attainable. In addition to providing necessary school supplies, the EXPO vendors shared valuable resources and information. Another objective of this effort is to motivate parents to get involved and to encourage their children to value and excel in their educational endeavors. Your organization can be an integral part of this wonderful event. The 2010 Back to School Expo Organizers thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Beat the Street Community Center Meriden/Wallingford NAACP, Branch #2005 The Meriden Rotary Foundation Please make checks payable to: The Meriden Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 1726, Meriden, CT 06450 no later than August 1, 2010. Supply Drop Off Locations: may be deposited at the following locations no later than August 15, 2010. Meriden Schools Federal Credit Union - 285 Broad Street, Meriden, CT Meriden Fire Department - all Meriden Fire Stations Meriden Board of Education - 22 Liberty Street, Meriden, CT For information call or e-mail: Larry Pelletier Beat the Street Community Center 203-213-2136 beattsccinc@snet.net Barbara Holloman Meriden / Wallingford NAACP 203-237-6907 bfortheyouth@aol.com 4th Annual Neighborhood Hotdog Roast Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran ChurchSaturday, July 17th, 4-6pmImmanuel Lutheran Parking lot.Hanover and Cook Avenue.(rain date - July 18th)Hotdogs, Chips, and Soda provided.Please bring a desert to share, if you can.Music, games, face painting, moon bouncer.Come meet your neighbors. All are welcome! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. All are invited to VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.Join everyone at God?s Great Get-Together for two weeks of creating, connecting, and coming together.Place: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 164 Hanover Street, MeridenDates: July 6, 7, 8 and July 13, 14, 155:30 to 8pm, a light dinner will be providedAges: Kindergarten through 8th gradeJoin us for songs, games, Bible stories, and cool crafts!It?s guaranteed to be a BLAST!$5 per child/$10 max per familyRegister today! Call 203-238-1248 or stop in at the church. Temple Beth David Welcomes New Rabbi Temple Beth David of Cheshire announces that Rabbi Josh Whinston will begin as the synagogue’s new rabbi on July 1. His arrival follows the retirement of Rabbi Eric A. Silver who led the congregation for twenty years, and is renowned for his dedication to veteran issues, inter-religious dialogue, and teaching of Torah. Rabbi Whinston was most recently a resident of New York City following a move east after his rabbinic ordination at Hebrew Union College, Los Angeles campus. He has served congregations and Jewish youth camps in California, Washington State and New York as a student rabbi, teacher, North American Federation of Temple Youth head song leader, and community organizer of social justice projects. Over the next few months Temple Beth David will host multiple events to give the community a chance to welcome and get to know Rabbi Whinston. Contact the Temple office at 203-272-0037 or refer to the Temple website at www.tbdcheshire.org for more information about the Temple’s rabbinic transition and Temple Beth David. To read the current issue of The People’s Press – Wallingford and Meriden’s Community Newspaper in image form or to download the latest pdf go to http://www.peoplespressnews.com/ Tag Sale The Meriden Historical Society will be holding our monthly tag sale on Saturday, July 10th at the Research Center, 1090 Hanover Road in So. Meriden from 9am to 1pm. We have added a fresh selection of antiques, collectible, household and miscellaneous items, plus whatever treasures the other vendors will be bringing. If you would like to join us, spaces are available at $15 for non-members and $10 for members. Please call 203-237-4636 or 203-235-2217 for information. As always, donations for the society table are welcomed. Heavy rain cancels. Meriden Historical Society - Preserving Meriden's Past for Future Generations since 1892 July 2010 Events at the Augusta Sunday, July 11th & Sunday, July 18th---JC Music Vocal & Instrumental Student Recital 2pm to 5pm at the Center in the glass room. Tickets $5.00, enjoy an afternoon of the student’s of JC Music performing. Tickets can be purchased at JC Music and for more information call 203-630-2496. Monday, July 12th through Sunday, July 25th “Orchestra Summer Camp 2010”---Sponsored by CUNO Foundation, Meriden Arts Trust, ACCC, & CCCYO. Join instrument playing camp from July 12 through July 23rd and concert to be held at end of camp on July 25th. A camp like no other for classical instruments. Call 203-235-7445 for more information or to participate. Tuition $80 Monday, July 26th through Friday, August 6th “Summer Youth Musical Theater Camp 2010”---Sponsored by Greater Meriden Community Chorus, ACCC, JC Music, & the CUNO Foundation. Children ages 7 to 18 are welcome to attend and will be instructed in singing, acting, voice, improvisation, stage make-up, solos, group singing, auditioning techniques, and more……For more information call 203-237-2493. Evening performance will end camp on Friday, Aug. 6th FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE AUGUSTA, TO DONATE TO THE CENTER, OR TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ACCC VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CURTISCULTURALCENTER.ORG Help US Masters Manna Needs Volunteers Have you every wanted to do something good for your community in need. Well you can… Masters Manna Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen is Wallingford own Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen serving people in need of Food, Clothing, a hot meal and more. Right now we need people who can come to the Pantry and take on responsiblity and volunteer in Area's that are needed. Escorters to help shoppers on Food Pantry days. Soup Kitchen people who can help with serving food, bagging food,and keeping the Soup Kitchen clean. Also we need people who can be Stockers to restock the Pantry shelves before the next day of Pantry operations. Our Food Pantry is open to the needy on Tues.9 AM- 12 Noon and Thursday's 9-12 PM, Fridays 4 PM -8 PM. Monday and Wednesday's we are open for donations of clothing,Food Items, and Books . For us the bottom-line is we need you to become a volunteer. You make Masters Manna what it is with your community involvement. So get involved come on down and see one of Connecticut’s largest Food Pantry and Soup Kitchens in New Haven County. When you walk in say I am here to Volunteer. You can always call Masters Manna at 203-678-3042 if you have any questions.Masters Manna is open weekdays from 9 AM -4 PM Monday through Thursday and Friday's 9 AM -8PM. Volunteers Needed! The Nurturing Connections Program, a child abuse prevention program through the Community Health Center of Meriden is looking for volunteers to provide support and education to first time parents in the Meriden and Wallingford area. For more information on how to become a volunteer please call Alejandra Godaire at 203-237-2229 ext. 6035. SAVE THE DATE! Friday ~ July 23rd - 7:00pm-8:00pm Groovy Smoothies at the Nutrition Center in downtown Wallingford located at 116 Center Street. Learn how to make delicious and super healthy smoothies that can be used as a snack or as a meal replacement. $5 donation will be used to cover the cost of ingredients. Please call 203.269.2852 to register or visit www.docnutrition.org Wallingford Summer Health & Wellness Fair Summer Health & Wellness Fair to be held at the Wallingford Public Library The Town of Wallingford, together with MidState Medical Center and VNA Healthcare, will host a Summer Health & Wellness Fair on Monday, July 12th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wallingford Public Library. This family-friendly event will feature information on nutrition and heart health, skin cancer awareness, Lyme disease, oral health, lead poisoning prevention, emergency preparedness, dental care, vision screening (by Wallingford Eye Care Center) and more. Interactive displays include a unique “glow light” that shows kids and parents how important it is to wash your hands properly. Blood pressure screenings will also be offered. In addition, the Meriden & Wallingford Substance Abuse Council will provide information on smoking and substance abuse prevention, and the MidState Medical Group Walk-In Center will also provide information on its services. Fresh fruit and bottled water will be served. Please join us for this educational summer event where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and discuss health issues with a variety of experts and professionals. The fair will be held in the library’s Community Room on the first floor. Be Careful When Cooking! The Meriden Fire Department’s Local 1148 would like to remind everyone to be careful when cooking. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires. Never leave the stove unattended while cooking. You only have moments to either extinguish the fire or escape. Below are tips in case of a grease/oil fire on the stovetop: 1. Evacuate everyone from the home. Fires spread extremely fast and can overwhelm victims in minutes. 2. Call 911 There's no reason to wait, even if you think the fire is out, the fire department can check for fire spread in the cabinets and behind walls. 3. The easiest way to smother a grease fire is to cover it with a pan lid. Be careful with glass lids; they can break from the extreme heat of open flame. Do NOT remove the pot or pan from the stovetop. After putting on the lid turn the burner off and allow to fully cool before removing cover. To read the current issue of The People’s Press – Wallingford and Meriden’s Community Newspaper in image form or to download the latest pdf go to http://www.peoplespressnews.com/ CRAFT FAIR at V ASA PARK The Village Arts and Craft Show will be held on Sunday July 25, 2010 10 AM to 4 PM.This is our first show open to the public. Please come and enjoy the day in our park. This is a fundraiser for our scholarship fund. There is a $2.00 parking fee. The park is located at 358 Main Street in South Meriden If there are any local artist or crafter's interested in being part of our show you may contact Linda at gsteinmiller@cox. net or 860-563-0040. Golf Tournament The 12th annual Meriden/Wallingford Civitan Club Golf Classic will be held August 11th at the Tradition Golf Club in Wallingford beginning with registration and a full American breakfast set for 7:30 A.M. A scramble shotgun start will be at 8:30 A.M. All proceeds will benefit the club’s special education scholarship fund. The $125.00 fee includes 18 holes w/cart, tee package, cash awards, pro shop gift certificates, $1500 hole-in-one, and awards dinner of chicken parmigiana/Italian buffet. Make checks payable to M/W Civitan Club with entry form no later than August 1st and mail to 174 Highland Ave. Wallingford, Ct. 06492. For more information call George Paradis at (203) 440-4728 or Matt Oblon (203) 284-1685. Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers Volunteers are needed to visit frail, elderly people, to shop with or for an elder, to drive an elder to and from their medical appointment, and to provide respite care to family members caring for a loved one who needs constant care. All that is required is a warm, loving heart and one or two hours of your time each week. A two hour training session will provide you with information and basic skills to make a difference in someone’s life. The next training date sponsored by Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven is June 29th 6:30-8:30 pm IVCG office 30 Gillies Rd. Hamden. Please call IVCG at 203-230-8994 or email carenh@snet.net for more information and to register. HYPERFLITE FRISBEE DOG COMPETITION Wallingford Park and Recreation Department Since 1993 our department has been offering this spectacular event. We started in 1993 with 6 dogs and their owners and have grown this event to over 50 dogs. We look forward to new participants and welcome back our old friends. Join us at Doolittle Park on Wednesday July 28th at 6:00p.m. Rain date: July 29th. Pack you picnic dinner, and watch unbelievable leaps, bounds and catches by our four-legged friends. Please all dogs must be leashed when not participating…Plaques for the top three finishers provided by Hyperflight. Franciscan Golf Classic The 15th Annual Franciscan Golf Classic, sponsored in-part by Webster Bank, will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010, at Tunxis Plantation Golf Club, Farmington, Connecticut. Join us for a day of fine golf, delicious food and great prizes. Cost to play is $195.00. Proceeds benefit the mission of the Franciscan Life Center and Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care. For information, reservations or sponsorship opportunities call 203-237-8084 or visit www.flceter.org. The 24th Great CT Traditional Jazz Festival The Festival has moved just up the road to Meriden. Top traditional jazz bands playing New Orleans style jazz, blues, hot jazz, swing, and stride piano, among other interpretations of the early 1900's through 1940's music, will be coming in from all over the United States to play at the 24th annual Great CT Traditional Jazz Festival. This year it will be held at the Sheraton Four Points in Meriden over the weekend of July 30, 31, and Aug. 1. There will be music played simultaneously in 4 venues, 2 air conditioned indoors and 2 outdoors in tents. A variety of food and drinks will be available at each venue. It's a fun weekend for the whole family. There will be dance lessons and dancing in all venues. For more information see http://www.greatctjazz.org. The music will start on Friday at 4pm and continue till 11:30pm. Saturday the first session starts at 11am until 5pm and a second session starts at 6pm to 12:30pm. Sunday will begin with a Gospel Service at 9am. The music will start at 11am and end with the spectacular Finale starting at 4pm. New to the Festival this year will be an "After Glow" party that will include dinner and dancing with music by Dan Levinson's Swing Wing orchestra with Molly Ryan at the Four Points Grand Ballroom. The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival brings 14 bands together for three days of fun, music and dancing. The favorites coming back include Louis Ford and his New Orleans Flairs direct from New Orleans, LA, The Blue Street Jazz Band from Fresno, CA, and Cornet Chop Suey from St. Louis, MO. The local favorites will also be there including The Galvanized Jazz Band, Jeff Barnhard and The Heartbeat Jazz Band as well as the Festival's Youth Band, The Sugarfoot Jazz Band. This year the Festival is excited and proud to announce that they have booked Stephanie Trick, one of America's premier young stride pianists, who has played with Jeff Barnhard and Louis Mazetier of France. Stephanie recreates the music of stride masters James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Art Tatum, and Jelly Roll Morton. Tickets AT THE GATE: $95/weekend, $45/session, $60 all day Sat., Children $6. EARLY discounts BEFORE July 24: $90/weekend, $40/session, $50 all day Sat. Special pricing for groups of 20 or more. Call 1-800-HOT-EVENt (1-800-468-3836). Free Parking and shuttle. New this year: AFTER GLOW PARTY - $30 dinner and dancing with Dan Levinson's "Swing Thing”. The Festival is a non profit organization run by volunteers and sponsors the Horns for Kids program, which take donated instruments, refurbishes them and awards them to schools in CT (www.hornsforkids.org), the Festival's Youth Jazz Camp and the Sugarfoot Jazz Band, the Festival's Youth Band. For more information about the festival including video clips from last year's festival, see www.greatctjazz.org or check us out on Facebook. MID-WEEK OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT COMES TO DOWNTOWN MERIDEN Starting on June 9th at noon there will be music on the green in downtown Meriden brought to you by Sandman Productions along with a host of local merchants. While listening to music and getting reacquainted with your downtown, enjoy special picnic lunch specials prepared for you by three of our culinary sponsors. Prepare yourself for 12 weeks of entertainment free of charge. The music spans all styles and eras of music from swing to jazz to top 40 cover music and more. If you’re concerned with where to park….not to worry! There is free parking at lots on Colony St. and Church St. and of course the old Hub just on the other side of the tracks. And if you’re early enough you should be able to get two hour validated parking in the garage behind the green off Grove St. or in the Butler St. parking lot. Now you don’t have any excuse for not showing up to take advantage of the best family fair starting Wednesday June 9th and running straight through the summer till August 25th. Bring a blanket or folding chair and a friend and prepare to be entertained. A listing of dates and musical entertainment will be available at sponsor locations and selected retailers. Vasa Park EventsThe Village Arts' and Craft Show will be held Sunday July 25, 2010 10 AM to 4 PM. The park is located at 358 Main Street South Meriden. Local crafter's are welcome. Please contact Linda at gsteinmiller@cox.net or 860-563-0040. June/July Events at the Augusta 2010 Sunday, July 11th---JC Music Vocal & Instrumental Recital at the Center in the glass room. Tickets $5.00, and enjoy and afternoon of the student’s of JC Music performing. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE AUGUSTA, TO DONATE TO THE CENTER, OR TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ACCC VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CURTISCULTURALCENTER.ORG Time to start thinking pink MidState Medical Center Announces its Pink Partini Fashion Show It’s that time of year again, time to start thinking pink! MidState Medical Center is delighted to announce its highly anticipated Pink Partini Fashion Show to be held on Thursday, October 14, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In 2008, MidState hosted a sold out event with 800 guests. Governor M. Jodi Rell is the event’s honorary chair, and back by popular demand, Channel 3’s Scot Haney will serve as the fashion show’s emcee. This exciting evening will be filled with fabulous fashions, family and fun. Cancer survivors, hospital employees, their children, dignitaries, physicians and hospital administrators will all walk the runway. Fashions are courtesy of Kimberly Boutique, with stores in West Hartford & the Guilford Green, The Dressing Room in Wallingford, Kuboo’s, a children’s boutique in West Hartford, the Red Door Boutique in East Hampton and Modern Formals of Meriden, North Haven and Southington, with hair design by Salon Nathaniel in Meriden and makeup by Motives. Our 2010 Pink Ribbon Sponsor is Medical Oncology & Hematology P.C. Tickets are $65.00 per person. All proceeds directly benefit the MidState Cancer Center. For more information, please contact Tina Fabiani in the hospital’s Development office at 203-694-8744. MidState Medical Center to offer Support Group for Stroke Survivors MidState Medical Center announces the initiation of its Stroke Support Group, an interactive group designed to assist stroke survivors and their caregivers in learning more about stroke and recovery issues, as well as share common challenges and experiences. The group will be facilitated by Pat Giannelli, ACNS, PMHCNS, FNP, MidState’s Neurology Services APRN. The Stroke Support Group will be held the first Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 7 at MidState Medical Center. The first planned session is scheduled for June 2nd. Golf Tournament The 12th annual Meriden/Wallingford Civitan Club Golf Classic will be held August 11th at the Tradition Golf Club in Wallingford beginning with registration and a full American breakfast set for 7:30 A.M. A scramble shotgun start will be at 8:30 A.M. All proceeds will benefit the club’s special education scholarship fund. The $125.00 fee includes 18 holes w/cart, tee package, cash awards, pro shop gift certificates, $1500 hole-in-one, and awards dinner of chicken parmigiana/Italian buffet. Make checks payable to M/W Civitan Club with entry form no later than August 1st and mail to 174 Highland Ave. Wallingford, Ct. 06492. For more information call George Paradis at (203) 440-4728 or Matt Oblon (203) 284-1685. WALLINGFORD CONNECTICUT HAPPINESS CLUB Date & Time: Meetings are held on the Last Tuesday of each month, from - 7:00- 9:00 P.M.Place: Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT – Ruuz Rees BuildingAdmission is free and all are welcome.Jim & Chris Rinere are the facilitators. E-mail Chris at: crinere@comcast.net For additional info or questions, contact Jim at: (203) 985-5994 Wallingford Public Parks & Schools to enjoy this Summer PIRE PARK Located on Northfield Road. This park includes a hardball field, tennis courts, basketball court and playground equipment. 3.5 acres BERTINI PARK Located on West Dayton Hill Road.Includes a pavilion and a nature trail for hiking. 76.5 acres CARINI FIELD Located on Woodhouse Avenue. This field includes a large soccer field with two smaller fields crossing them. COMMUNITY LAKE PARK Located on the West Shore of Community Lake off Hall Avenue. The park offers a pavilion for picnics with restrooms, service window, electricity, utility sink, two tennis courts with lights, one sand volleyball court, a baseball field and basketball court playground equipment. 9.3 acres COOK HILL SCHOOL - Located on School House Road, which includes a hardball field. COYLE FIELD Located on Woodhouse Avenue, includes a large soccer field with two smaller fields crossing them. DAG HAMMARSKJOLDMIDDLE SCHOOL Located on Pond Hill Road, includes a hardball field and a softball field. 30.7 acres DOOLITTLE PARK Located on South Elm Street, includes ball fields, three-lighted tennis courts and two basketball courts. This park is also known for its wonderful playscape. 15.4 acres DUTTON PARK This park is located at the end of North Main Street, is the home to a Civil War Monument and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. .2 acres HARRIET WALLACE PARK This park is located on North Elm Street and is a passive park with benches. 6 acres HARRISON PARK This park is located on Cedar Lane and includes youth girls softball field and three tennis courts. 15.4 acres HIGHLAND SCHOOL Located on Highland Avenue, and includes a softball field. 21.0 acres JOHANNA MANFREDA FISHBEIN PARK This park is located on North Colony Road, includes a Gazebo and is permitted out for special events at discretion of Director. Electricity is available upon request. .7 acres KENDRICK PARK This park is located at the end of Grandview Avenue. This park includes a half court basketball court, playground equipment, and small field hut with restrooms. 9.2 acres LYMAN HALL H.S. Located on Pond Hill Road, and includes two softball fields, soccer field, football field, and a practice football field. 51.6 acres LUFBERY PARK Going west on Cheshire Road, it is located at the first bend of the road and has a pavilion, ball field and nature trail. Electrical outlets are available. 45.1 acres MARCUS COOKE PARK This park is located on Old Rock Hill Road and has two pavilions and a ball field. 34.6 acres MORAN MIDDLE SCHOOL Located on Hope Hill Road, includes a hardball field. 40.3 acres MOSES Y. BEACH SCHOOL Located on North Main Street, includes two youth girls softball fields, and one youth rookie field. 6.0 acres PARKER FARMS SCHOOL Located on Parker Farms Road, includes a hardball field. 20.3 acres PAT WALL FIELD Located on South Elm Street and includes a High School baseball field. 8.4 acres PRAGEMANN PARK This park is located on Oak Street, Yalesville. It includes an adult softball field with lights, High School baseball field (doubles as adult softball field) with lights. Large soccer field with two small fields crossing large field, three tennis courts, one roller/street hockey court, pavilion, utility sink, picnic tables and barbecue grills adjacent to pavilion, and field house with restrooms. 26.2 acres QUINNIPIAC RIVER LINEAR TRAIL A handicap accessible paved trail extending 1.1 miles from Hall Ave. north along the west side of the river, through a tunnel underneath Rt. 15 and ending next to the river. When complete the Wallingford trail will cover 6.7 miles across the town of Wallingford. Questions on any of the above should be directed to the Wallingford Park and Recreation Department at 203-294-2120 To read the current issue of The People’s Press – Wallingford and Meriden’s Community Newspaper in image form or to download the latest pdf go to http://www.peoplespressnews.com/