Stratford Recreation Department
Community Activities
Updated December 30, 2011
Community Calendar
The Recreation Department serves as editor of the Community Calendar. The Community Organizations Council twice per year publishes the Calendar, in January and August. The Calendar includes information on a wide variety of opportunities open to townspeople to further their learning, to obtain guidance in personal growth, and to find opportunities for the constructive use of their leisure time. The publication is offered to stimulate and encourage more participation and involvement in community activities. It serves as a handy reference.
Special Discount Ticket Programs:
The Recreation Department will be selling discount movie tickets for Regal Cinemas beginning January 3. Tickets are $7.50 each with a minimum of 4 tickets. The tickets are good for all shows except for the first 12 days of special runs.
Beginning in June, the Recreation Department also sells discount tickets to Lake Quassy Amusement Park, Lake Compounce and Six Flag.
The Sound Tiger Hockey organization in cooperation with the Town will sponsor Stratford Night on Sunday March 25 at 3:00 pm. The Sound Tigers will face the Connecticut Whale at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport. Tickets will be $20 with a percentage of the proceeds from the ticket sales going toward scholarships for youngsters attending Summer Day Camps in Stratford. Tickets go on sale at the Recreation Dept Office at Short Beach beginning February 21-March 16.
Ash Creek String Band
The Band will play from 1-3 pm at the Baldwin Center on Sunday, March 4. Come enjoy the music! Admission is free. Snow date is March 11.
The Stratford Recreation Department will have a fishing derby on Saturday May 5 at Brewster Pond, located at Longbrook Park. Fee is $5 and registration is required to participate. Registration will be April 11 – May 3.
A Stratford Movie Night will be held at Regal Cinemas on Friday June 15 at a time to be announced. The first run movie will be appropriate for all ages. There is a $6.00 charge per person for the movie. Movie and time will be announced at a later date. Tickets will be on sale May 2-June 8 or until sold out, at the Stratford Recreation Department. Individuals who bring in a can of food for the SECC Food Pantry will get a $1 off their ticket.
Stratford Fireworks
The Town’s Annual Fireworks Display will be Tuesday July 3 at Short Beach Park. The rain date is July 5. A concert will be on the Deck near the concession stand at 7:00pm. Lynn Lewis will perform at 7:30 pm at Gull’s Landing Miniature Golf Course for the kids. There will also be face painting and a Moon Bounce located at the Mini Golf Course. The Fireworks Display will be at 9:30pm. Parking will be available within Short Beach Park and at the south parking lot of the Stratford Army Engine Plant. Handicapped Parking is available at the Golf Course Parking Lot. Bathrooms will be available at the Concession Stand, Picnic Area, Ballfields, and at the Golf Course. The Concession Stand will be open. The EMS will patrol the park and will have their control center in the parking lot of the Golf Course.
Stratford Community Concert Band
The Stratford Community Concert Band was founded in 1961, providing area musicians of all ages and skill levels with a place to rehearse and perform together. Current members range in age from middle-schoolers to middle-agers, to seniors, and represent a wide variety of professions. The common bond has always been a love of music.
The band performs annual gazebo concerts on Paradise Green, along with a Holiday concert, with occasional other engagements as they arise.
There are no auditions for membership and there are no fees for music or rehearsals. The only requirements for continuing membership are average performing ability on a standard band instrument and reasonable regularity in attending rehearsals. Band meets at Stratford High School from 7:30-9:30pm Tuesday evenings.
Tentative Concert Dates:
Tuesday, June 5 7:00pm at Paradise Green (raindate June 7, 7:00pm)
Tuesday, July 17 7:00pm at Paradise Green (raindate July 19, 7:00pm)
Summer Concert Series
Held at Paradise Green (unless noted) on the following (tentative) dates:
Connecticut Symphonic Band – Tuesday, June 26, 7:30pm (raindate June 28, 7:30pm)
White Eyed Lizard Band – Monday, July 2, 7:00 pm (raindate July 9, 7:00 pm)
Paul King Big Band Sound – Tuesday, July 10, 7:00pm (raindate July 12, 7:00pm)
The Signature Band – Tuesday July 24, 7:00 pm (raindate July 26 7:00 pm)
Gunsmoke Band - Tuesday, July 31, 7:00pm (raindate August 2, 7:00pm)
Atwood Express Band – Tuesday, August 7, 7:00 pm (raindate August 9, 7:00 pm)
Slammin Band - Tuesday, August 14, 7:00pm (raindate August 16, 7:00pm)
The Barons - Tuesday, August 21, 7:00pm (raindate August 23, 7:00pm)
Airborne - Tuesday, August 28, 7:00pm (raindate August 30 7:00pm)
Concerts at Short Beach sponsored by the Short Beach Concession Stand
Bands and entertainers will be scheduled on weekends at the Concession Stand Deck beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
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Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for May 28. Memorial Services will begin at 1:00 pm on Academy Hill and at 2:15 pm the Parade steps off heading north on Main Street to the reviewing stand at Main Street and Hurd Avenue and ending at Paradise Green. The Stratford VFW organizes the Parade. Watch for the Mayor's Float.
Playground Carnival
The Carnival is Wednesday July 25 at Boothe Park from 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Each year proceeds from the Carnival are donated to a local charity. Rides, games and the playground staff plan special activities for a day of fun and laughter. Admission is $1. Raindate is July 26. Thank you to all for supporting this effort. We will be making a $1,000 contribution to the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit.
"In The Spotlight"
This is a joint project with Sterling House and Community Services. It is open to youth in Junior and Senior High School that have an interest in the Dramatic Arts and enjoy performing. Auditions are tentatively set for early April and May. Watch for additional information in the paper.
In the Spotlight Schedule
The Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association, will sponsor the Hot Shot Finals Contest for boys and girls ages 9-15. The winners will advance to the County Finals and then State levels of competition. Each player will have one minute to shoot from the “hotspots” placed on the basketball court. Starting at half court, the players dribble into shooting range and shoot from the designated spots. The total of three one-minute rounds is added together. The contest challenges a player’s speed, shooting, dribbling and rebounding ability. The divisions are based on each child’s age before December 31, 2011. A birth certificate will be required in order to participate. There is no fee for this event, but participants must be registered. The event will take place on Wednesday January 4 from 6-8pm at Flood Middle School and Friday January 6, 2012 at Birdseye Complex from 6-8pm.
Winners for 2011:
Hannah McLauglin Girls 9-10
Jacqueline Jozegick Girls 11-12
Sam Nassar Boys 9-10
Terrance Green Boys 11-12
Daniel Michaud Boys 13-15
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