All Events

March 2010

Breakfast Club Celebrates All Things Green

Friday, March 12, 2010 at 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
At Four Points by Sheraton Meriden Wallingford

Description: With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, the Breakfast Club Celebrates All Things Green with an additional focus on environmental awareness.

Guest speaker is the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph F. Marie. We've also invited our friends from the Belin and Quinnipiac Chambers of Commerce because as neighbors we all share the New Haven to Hartford to Springfield line and other resources in the I-91 Corridor.

Seasons Federal Credit Union is the CT's First Financial Institution to be LEED's Certified and will receive our Shining Star Award.

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Location Info: 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Cost is $18.00 in advance and $20 at the door for members and $25 for non-members. Includes breakfast. This event will be video taped for airing on the Chamber's website. Sponsorship oppportunities available. Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

17th Annual United Way/NFL Players Weekend

Friday, March 12, 2010 through Saturday, March 13, 2010

Description: NFL Players are coming to town!! 17th Annual United Way/NFL Players Weekend. Join us for these GREAT events that support the many important programs that are funded by the United Way in our communities of Meriden and Wallingford.

Friday - Silent/Live Auction Night, 6 - 9:30 p.m. at Zandri’s Stillwood Inn, 1074 S. Colony Rd., Wallingford. Have the opportunity to mingle with over 20 NFL players from the Pittsburgh Steelers, N.E. Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles including NFL Ravens QB Joe Flacco. Purchase some great NFL memorabilia, enjoy delicious food & have fun! $55 per person/$500 per table of 10 guests.

Saturday - Youth Clinic, Noon - 3 p.m. at Wallingford Parks & Rec Department, 6 Fairfield Boulevard, Wallingford. Youth between the ages of 8-14 yrs.can spend the afternoon with NFL Players. $50 per youth/spaces limited-preregistration mandatory! All participants will receive Reebok gear!

Saturday - "Bowl-with-the-Pros", 6 - 9:30 p.m. at Colony Lanes, 600 S. Colony Rd., Wallingford. NFL player on each sponsored lane/$750 per lane. Autographs available with wristband purchase.

Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!! Reserve Early! No admittance without tickets! Payments may be made in cash, check or by Mastercard or Visa.

Contact Info: Contact the United Way of Meriden and Wallingford 203-235-4403 or www.unitedwaymw.org

Comeday Night at Ryder's On Main

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Description: We will be hosting another fantastic Comedy Night with Bob Dibuono, who has traveled all around the world, Jackson, Doug Plourd, and yours truly Rick Carino. Come enjoy a great laugh.

Location Info: 467 W. Main St., Meriden

Contact Info: Cost of $20.00 includes an all you can eat buffet, $10.00 for the comedy show. For reservations call 203-237-1575 or e-mail.

Hartford Wolf Pack Girls Scout Night

Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM
At XL Center

Description: Wolf Pack vs Lowell.Free Scout patch for all scouts in attendance! First 1,500 scouts will receive a pink drawstring bag!

Location Info: One Civic Center Plaza Hartford, CT 06103

Contact Info: Order your tickets by calling David Romeiko at 860-722-0969 or fax to 860-240-7576 or email

Chamber's NEW Technology Committee

Monday, March 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM
At Chamber Office

Description: This NEW committee is in organizational mode…all Technology members are invited and welcomed to attend.

Location Info: 3 Colony St., Suite 301, Meriden, CT.

Contact Info: Please RSVP to the Chamber.

Healthy Eating 101 A Monday Night Refresher Presentation

Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
At Meriden Public Library

Description: As part of the spring Monday Night Refresher Series, the Meriden Health Department will be hosting a presentation on healthy eating 101. The presentation will be held on March 15 from 6:00-7:00pm. This program will review easy ways to reduce calorie intake while still enjoying your favorite foods and how to become more mindful of the food we eat. Attendees will receive free fast food and every day nutrition guides and healthy snacks will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Location Info: 105 Miller Street.

Contact Info: To register, please call Lea Crown, Community Health Educator, at 630-4238

Healthy Cooking With Kids

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
At Meriden Public Library / Griffin Room

Description: "My City Kitchen" with Kashia Cave invites all children between 6 to 17 years old to take part in the "Healthy Cooking With Kids" program. Ms. Cave will be presenting a cooking demonstration which will show children how to make healthy choices in food that are delicious. Receipes and samples will be available at the end of program. The program is free but seating is limited. "Don't Forget To Reserve Your Seat"

Location Info: 105 Miller St., Meriden

Contact Info: The program is free but seating is limited.Contact the Communtiy Service Department (203) 630-6349 or visit www.meridenlibrary.org to reserve a seat.

Women In Business Networking Meeting

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
At Il Monticello

Description: Our guest speaker is Gloria Star, dynamic national and international astrologer, teacher, speaker and author. Astrology is the language of the stars, a symbolic language that describes the multidimensional expressions of life itself. You can apply the language of astrology to every facet of life from using it to understanding your personal needs, drives, cyclical changes and relationships to helping you objectify and understand the nature of what's happening on the global, economic or political fronts. I'm dure you'll enjoy this meeting and learning more about what astrolgoy can do for you. For the first time ever, we had to cancel our Feb. meeting due to snow. Our guest speaker for Feb., Ginne Gilmore, has rescheduled for Sept. If you paid for the Feb. meeting, you can apply it to the March meeting.

Location Info: 577 So. Broad St., Meriden

Contact Info: Cost is $16.00 per person which includes dinner. Make checks payable to Edna Roberts, 102 Dogwood Ln., Meriden, CT 06450 by March 12th

Hispanic Outreach Leaders in Action Meeting

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
At Greater Meriden Chamber Board Room

Description: The expected Objectives of the Hispanic Outreach Leaders In Action are:

- Encourage participation in the Chamber
- Encourage participation in the Community
- Grow leadership from the Hispanic Community
- Improve business connections
- Participate in promoting Hispanic Heritage including in Meriden’s Bicentennial and in October which is Hispanic Heritage Month
- Share success stories of the group
- Encourage and mentor the youth by providing excellent Hispanic role models
- Have some fun!

Location Info: 3 Colony Street, Suite 301, Meriden, CT 06451

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

POSTPONED TIL MARCH - Government and Business Development Committee

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM
At Chamber Board Room

Description: The regular meeting date for this committee is NOW the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m.

Location Info: 3 Colony St., Meriden, CT 06450

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
At The Comcast Theatre

Description: Come tour the venue to see the available season seat and VIP boxes. Learn how to be apart of he most exclusive VIP ticket program in Connecticut.

Location Info: 61 Savittway Hartford CT

Contact Info: For more information or to R.S.V.P please contact Maria or Jackie at 203.269.8721

Marketing & Publicity Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
At Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce

Description: The Marketing & Publicity Committee develops, directs & promotes the marketing efforts of the Chamber and Community. Among its tasks are brochures, ads, web site and the annual membership directory. It coordinates with other local, regional and statewide marketing efforts.

Location Info: 3 Colony St., Ste, 301, Meriden

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

Worth For Women . . . Take Charge of Your Financial Future

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM–7:30 PM
At Seasons at the Tradition Golf Club

Description: You take care of your family, your friends, your business, your body and your bills. You are a helper, a thinker, and a networker. You control your life with grace and precision. So why don't you have more control over your financial future? Worth For Women is a program designed to empower women with the necessary tools to visualize their financial future and plan for what they so deserve. Take the first step by learning now!. Please join us and prepare to take control of your financial future.

Location Info: 37 Harrison Rd., Wallingford

Contact Info: There is no fee for this program and cash bar will be available. Coffee, soft drinks, & hors d'oeuvres will be served. 5pm-Registration, 5:30-7pm-Presentation, 7-7:30pm-Networking. Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.

Dinner With a Doc - Spotlight on Women's Health

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
At MidState Medical Services

Description: Come join us for an evening of health education just for women. A panel of physicians will present topics that include Help, It Burns! By Dr. Jonathan White regarding heartburn & acid reflux, Tips for Better Sleep by Dr. Brett Volpe regarding common sleep disorders, and Oh, My Aching Legs by Dr. Daniel Schwartz regarding treatment for vericose veins.

Location Info: 61 Pomeroy Ave., Conference Center, Meriden

Contact Info: Presented by Women's Health Services. Cost is $10.00 and includes a dinner. To register call 203-694-8733

Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Basics

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
At Southington Public Library

Description: We will help you to understand what the numbers mean and strategies to keep your levels in check with Christina Plantier, PA.

Location Info: 255 Main St., Southington

Contact Info: Registration required at 860-628-0947.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM
At Starting on East Main at Parker Avenue.

Description: Help the Young Business Leaders of CT fight against hunger as they march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Along the parage route they will be collecting Non-Perishable Food Items. Items will be donated to Food Pantries in the Meriden/Wallingford area.

Contact Info: For more information contact us @ 203-235-7901.

First Annual Easter Event for Your Pets

Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
At Paws Pet Resort

Description: Paws Pet Resort will be holding their First Annual Easter Event hosted by Cuda, Inc. Critical Urgent Donations for Animals (Cuda) is a non-profit organization formed to give financial aid to pet owners that are faced with making life or death medical decisions for their pets based on financial needs. There will be Easter Bunny pictures with your pet, professional photos, refreshments and gifts included.

Location Info: 312 E. Johnson Ave., Cheshire

Contact Info: A donation of $10.00 is requested. For more information on Cuda, Inc. go to www.cudainc.org.

City of Meriden Day at the Xl Center

Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3:00 PM
At Xl Center

Description: Enoy the Wolf Pack vs. Providence Bruins with a special ticket price for Meriden residents. For every 3 tickets purchased, you will receive a souvenir. Post game skate (you must bring your own skates).

Location Info: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford

Contact Info: Cost is just $15.00 per person. Orders must be received 2 days prior to the event date. Discounts are not available through TicketMaster. Group prices only available through Hartford Wolf Pack Group Sales. Contact David Romeiko at 860-722-0968 or e-mail.

Indoor Triathalon at the Meriden YMCA

Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
At Meriden YMCA

Description: It's time to shake up your workout and try something fun for a good cause - an Indoor Triathalon to benefit the United Way of Meriden & Wallingford's 2010 Live United Campaign. It only takes fifteen minutes each in the pool, on the treadmill, and on the spinning bike. You can do it! There will be divisions for youth, men, women, and seniors.

Location Info: 110 W. Main St., Meriden

Contact Info: Fees for YMCA members is $25.00, for non-members is $35.00. Free child care during the event for children of racers (for children 3 months to 9 years). For more information please call Carrie Marquardt at 203-235-6386, ext. 18.

Note New Time! 3/22/2010
Health and Wellness Council Meeting

Monday, March 22, 2010 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
At Rushford

Location Info: 883 Paddock Ave., Meriden, CT.

Contact Info: Call the Meriden Chamber at 203.235.7901 or info@meridenchamber.com.