First Congregational Church

Blood donations from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm To schedule appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit: RedCrossBlood.org

Local Event: Blood Drive

Meriden

Connecticut

Blood Drive

Monday April 22, 2024: Blood donations from 11:00 am - 4:00 pmTo schedule appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit:...

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT, 06450

Learn all about wind generated power by making your own working windmill.
This is a teen program.

Local Event: STEM Windmill

STEM Windmill

Monday April 22, 2024: Learn all about wind generated power by making your own working windmill.
This is a teen program.

Come celebrate Earth Day with us! Participants will get to upcycle a water bottle into a suncatcher.
All supplies are included and registration is required.

Local Event: Recycled Water Bottle Suncatchers

Recycled Water Bottle Suncatchers

Monday April 22, 2024: Come celebrate Earth Day with us! Participants will get to upcycle a water bottle into a suncatcher.
All supplies are...

This Group is offered every week on a rolling schedule at 3 locations throughout the state. This Monday is in Meriden 

April 22nd - Meriden 7-8:30 pm
April 29th - Colchester 6-7:30 pm
May 6th - Rocky Hill 7-8:30 pm
This is a group for the parents, guardians, and loved ones who have had the ultimate impact on their families after a loved one(s) has died from a drug-related passing in relation to the disease of addiction. 
You are welcome to join the support groups, so that together we can provide a safe and supportive environment while breaking the stigma, and isolation that this disease has created. We provide a confidential place to talk, share the challenges you are facing and to ask questions.
Please join us, and know that you are not alone. 
TriCircle has two trained facilitators to lead each group and answer any possible questions.
To see the complete list of Hope After Loss Groups go to: TriCircle.org.
For more information or a virtual link option, please email: info@Tricircle.org
PLEASE view the calendar at TriCircle.org , under the services tab for Hope After Loss for the location schedule and locations.

Local Event: TriCircle Hope After Loss Group 

TriCircle Hope After Loss Group 

Monday April 22, 2024: This Group is offered every week on a rolling schedule at 3 locations throughout the state. This Monday is in...

Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with ice cubes!
We'll provide aprons but please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

Local Event: Messy Makers: Ice Painting

Messy Makers: Ice Painting

Tuesday April 23, 2024: Come get messy with us! This month we're painting with ice cubes!
We'll provide aprons but please wear clothes you...

¿NECESITA AYUDA Y HABLA ESPAÑOL? 
SCOW (Spanish Community of Wallingford) proporcionará servicios de traducción y brindará asistencia para completar solicitudes en línea y otros formularios.
Los martes: 3 p.m.—7 p.m.
Para reservar una cita: (203) 265-5866

Local Event: Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking...

Tuesday April 23, 2024: ¿NECESITA AYUDA Y HABLA ESPAÑOL?  
SCOW (Spanish Community of Wallingford) proporcionará servicios de traducción y...

Translation Services for the Spanish Speaking Community

Join us for our all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th through 6th grade reading level.
This month we are reading The Beast and the Bethany Book 1 by Jack Meggitt-Phillips. Read the book on your own and then join us at the library for a fun discussion and related activity. We have limited copies of the book at our library. Stop by the children's department to borrow a copy of this month's pick.
Our discussion is on April 23rd from 6 pm to 6:45 pm.

Local Event: Nutmeg Newts Book Club

Nutmeg Newts Book Club

Tuesday April 23, 2024: Join us for our all new monthly book club the Nutmeg Newts! The Nutmeg Newts Book Club is for children with a 4th...

Master's Manna

Together our goal is to build self-empowerment and to support one another through our journeys in recovery. 
In addition, we organize an enjoyable activity for participants once every month
SMART Recovery Meeting
EVERY TUESDAY 7:00-8:00PM

Local Event: SMART Recovery with TriCircle 

SMART Recovery with TriCircle 

Tuesday April 23, 2024: Together our goal is to build self-empowerment and to support one another through our journeys in recovery. 
In...

Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.
Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Local Event: Wiggle Worms

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Join Miss Holly for special storytime for ages 0-3. This storytime will be filled with songs, puppets, dancing and...

Wood-n-Tap - Wallingford

GAMES WILL BE HELD THE 2ND AND&nbsp;4TH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

OPEN MENU, BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER GAMES
50/50 RAFFLES + CASH PRIZES &nbsp;$20 Buy-in, no partner needed

Doors open for registration at 5pm&nbsp;&nbsp;The first of 6 games starts at 6pm&nbsp;Limited seating - first come, first serve



FOOD AND DRINKS&nbsp;Wood-N-Tap&nbsp;970 N Colony Rd&nbsp;Wallingford, CT 06492



Additional Information &nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodntap.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.woodntap.com</a>

Half of the $20 buy-in benefits TriCircle, an organization that provides&nbsp;resources for individuals, families and communities affected by the&nbsp;disease of addiction

Local Event: TriCircle Drop in Setback at Wood-N-Tap

TriCircle Drop in Setback at Wood-N-Tap

Wednesday April 24, 2024: GAMES WILL BE HELD THE 2ND AND&nbsp;4TH WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

OPEN MENU, BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER GAMES
50/50...

Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St, Meriden, CT, 06451

Come craft and relax. Bring a craft or try a new one. Bring a friend, make new connections! Everyone is welcome.

Local Event: LGBTQ+ Craft Night

LGBTQ+ Craft Night

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Come craft and relax. Bring a craft or try a new one. Bring a friend, make new connections! Everyone is welcome.

Join Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts.
This program is geared towards 2-5 year-olds, but siblings are always welcome

Local Event: Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Join Miss Melissa for a fun evening of stories, songs, dancing and crafts.
This program is geared towards 2-5...

Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram. Share thoughts on your latest read or gather ideas for the next one!
 April Book: The Half Burnt House by Alex North
 Copies are available at Visitor Services

Local Event: Booktok Book Club

Booktok Book Club

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Join us for BookTok Book Club where we discuss books that have trended on social media platforms including TikTok and...

Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity.
This event is best suited to children ages 6-11. Older siblings are welcome to join in.
Registration is required.

Local Event: STEAM Stories

STEAM Stories

Thursday April 25, 2024: Join us each week for stories and a fun STEAM related activity.
This event is best suited to children ages 6-11....

Gallery 53

Zen Doodles Workshop With Sandy Goodyear Thursday, April 25 l 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zen Doodling is a style of drawing that allows you to create intricate designs by making small area patterns. It’s incredibly simple yet produces amazing results. It’s also a great way to get your mind off of work, school or stressful situations and play around creatively. Join G53 Director Sandy Goodyear for this evening workshop where she’ll explain the basics of this process, and then give you the tools you need to let your mind roam free while you engage in the relaxing art of Zen Doodling! Patterns, designs, and ideas will be available. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. This is a “Thirsty Thursday” Event, so bring your friends - and your favorite beverage – and ENJOY! $20.00 – members, $25.00 – non-members. Supplies included. REGISTER: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.gallery53.org/store/p598/zen.html">https://www.gallery53.org/store/p598/zen.html</a> With Sandy Goodyear Thursday, April 25 l 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zen Doodling is a style of drawing that allows you to create intricate designs by making small area patterns. It’s incredibly simple yet produces amazing results. It’s also a great way to get your mind off of work, school or stressful situations and play around creatively. Join G53 Director Sandy Goodyear for this evening workshop where she’ll explain the basics of this process, and then give you the tools you need to let your mind roam free while you engage in the relaxing art of Zen Doodling! Patterns, designs, and ideas will be available. No experience needed; all skill levels welcome. This is a “Thirsty Thursday” Event, so bring your friends - and your favorite beverage – and ENJOY! $20.00 – members, $25.00 – non-members. Supplies included. REGISTER: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.gallery53.org/store/p598/zen.html">https://www.gallery53.org/store/p598/zen.html</a>

Local Event: Zen Doodles Workshop

Zen Doodles Workshop

Thursday April 25, 2024: Zen Doodles WorkshopWith Sandy GoodyearThursday, April 25   l   6:00 pm - 8:00 pmZen Doodling is a style of drawing...

HOPE &amp; SUPPORT GROUPS
This group is offered every week on a rolling schedule at 3 locations throughout the state. This Thursday's meeting is in Colchester 
April 25th - Colchester 6-7:30&nbsp;pm
May 2nd 0&nbsp;Somers&nbsp;6-7:30 pm 
May 9th -Meriden 7-8:30 pm
This is a group for parents, guardians, and loved ones who have someone in their lives affected by the disease of addiction. 
You are welcome to join the support groups, so that together we provide a safe and supportive environment, while breaking the stigma, andisolation that this disease has created. 
We provide a confidential place to talk, share your challenges, and ask questions. 
Please join us, you are not alone, We have two trained facilitators to lead the group and answer questions
To see the complete list of Hope &amp; Support Groups go to: Tricircle.org
For more information or a virtual link option, email info@TriCircle.org

Local Event: TriCircle Hope & Support Group in Colchester

TriCircle Hope & Support Group in Colchester

Thursday April 25, 2024: HOPE &amp; SUPPORT GROUPS
This group is offered every week on a rolling schedule at 3 locations throughout the state....

Richard DeLuca will talk about the importance of transportation as a force of history, and highlight the various stages of transportation development in Connecticut, from stagecoaches on the original Post Road, to steamboats, railroads, electric trolleys and of course the automobile in the twentieth century. He will end with a short discussion of the impact of climate change on transportation and Connecticut's future. His second volume "Paved Roads &amp; Public Money" will be for sale at the meeting, and received the Connecticut Book Award from the Humanities Council.&nbsp; Reserve your seat here.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/5de1c380-1fc7-4229-8de7-b5323dedddaa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ti...</a>

Local Event: Connecticut in Motion

Connecticut in Motion

Thursday April 25, 2024: Richard DeLuca  will talk about the importance of transportation as a force of history, and highlight the various...

TriCircle 169 COlony Street  Rm 28

Pathway of Recovery
Skill building for continuity and success through the early stages with addiction recovery
Mens Group +18&nbsp;
Every Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TriCircle&nbsp;169 Colony St Rm28 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Meriden, CT 06451




Accepting Medicaid and many other commercial insurances

Local Event: TriCircle Pathway of Recovery

TriCircle Pathway of Recovery

Thursday April 25, 2024: Pathway of Recovery
Skill building for continuity and success through the early stages with addiction recovery
Mens...

Middletown Recreation Center

Sound Healing promotes relaxation and meditation through the use of sound bowls and other instruments.&nbsp;

Local Event: Sound Healing

Sound Healing

Friday April 26, 2024: Sound Healing promotes relaxation and meditation through the use of sound bowls and other instruments.&nbsp;

Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs, puppets, dancing and more.
Stay after storytime is over for playtime.

Friday April 26, 2024: Join us for special storytime for your little wiggle worm! This is a high energy storytime filled with songs,...

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Several New Businesses Recently Registered In...

Here's a list of businesses that were recently formed in Meriden.

Several New Businesses Recently Registered In Meriden

Business

Former Popular Wedding Venue Site Sold For New...

The former banquet facility and catering hall property has been sold, realtors announced.

Former Popular Wedding Venue Site Sold For New Use In Meriden

Real Estate

Meriden Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

The winning ticket was sold at a business in Meriden, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Community Corner

She ‘Goes Above And Beyond To Help People’:...

We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Meriden.

She ‘Goes Above And Beyond To Help People’: Meriden Star Student

Obituary: Kevin M. Doherty, 54, Of Meriden

Kevin worked for Quality Lawn and Garden in Meriden for over 27 years. 

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