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Ceremony Honors Franklin’s 300
th Birthday
     On January 17 th , the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, conducted a wreath laying ceremony to honor the 300
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HOLA Holds Christmas Party
     On Saturday December 5, HOLA of Garden City, Inc held its second annual Christmas Party. The event was hosted by the Ramirez Family and all who attended were treated to a sumptuous variety of Spanish foods from different countries! The children were treated to a special holiday gingerbread house
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Keenan-Thomson Wedding
     Tara Rose Keenan, daughter of Mr. Jerome S. Keenan and Mrs. Maura R. Tishler, formerly of Garden City, was married to Dr. Brian Lindsay Thomson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomson of Bethpage, on July 25, 2005 at Belle Isle Castle in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
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       Socially         Speaking
     With the speed of light the word came back from Sister City Coburg with photos and messages from those who entertained our visitors from that city already in print in their local paper and a note to say how pleased they were to hear from us. The printed messages were from:
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Scout Sunday Celebrated
Community Theatre Presents Empire State 10118
     The Garden City Community Theatre%27s 2006 original musical production, Empire State 10118, will be performed in Gardner Hall at the Garden City Community Church. The shows are scheduled for March 17, March 18 and an afternoon matinee on Sunday March 19. Tickets are on sale now. The musical, written
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Grandmothers Celebrate Holidays
     The Grandmothers%27 Club celebrated the holidays at their annual Christmas Luncheon and Bridge at the Cherry Valley Country Club on December 21st. President Gwen Duff was pleased that everyone had a great time. Club members enjoyed dancing to music provided by Tom Wagner and the Tom Cats.
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Sacred Heart Production Of "Sound Of Music"
     Don%27t miss the coming presentation of the Sound of Music at Sacred Heart. This production features the lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein, with the music of Richard Rogers. Performances will be held at the Sister Virginia Crowley Theatre, 47 Cathedral Avenue, in Hempstead, just over the Garden City li
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Community Club’s March Programs
     March doldrums can disappear at one of the various programs that the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will be presenting during March.
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News Anchor Speaks To Chamber
     John Gibson, FOX News anchor and host of
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Adelphi University Hosts Press Day
     Adelphi University will host 300 high school journalists from Nassau and Suffolk counties for Press Day 2006 on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in Adelphi Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event, which is free and open to the public, recognizes excellence in h
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Biology And Natural History:Their Sad Divorce
     Adelphi is pleased to welcome author, naturalist, and entomologist Dr. Robert Pyle to discuss Biology and Natural History: Their Sad Divorce and Prospects for Reconciliation on Wednesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The le
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AAUW Sponsors Talk By Cold Spring Harbor Lab
     The Cold Spring Harbor laboratory and the accomplishments of its women scientists will be the focus of a talk by Jeffrey J. Picarello, director of public affairs. The Garden City branch of the American Association of University Women invites the public to attend this informative meeting on Monday,
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Budget Work Session #4 - March 6
     Budget Work Session #4 will be held Monday, March 6, at 8:15 PM in the Garden City High School Cafeteria.
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"Pre-Shop Till You Drop"
     Tri-Town UCPN teams up with Lord & Taylor for "Pre-Shop Till You Drop."
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Historical Society Hosts Lecture
     Art historian Donald Dwyer will present a lecture and discussion on McKim, Mead and White, the largest and most influential architecture office in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The brilliance of Charles Follen McKim, William Rutherford Mead, and Stanford White changed the course
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CPOA To Meet
     The Central Property Owners Association will have its next meeting on Tuesday, March 14th, 8PM at the Garden City Senior Center. The main topic of discussion will be the trend towards building oversized homes
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     On March 4, at 1 and 3 p.m., enjoy the live circus in the LICM Theater as performers from the National Circus Project demonstrate their amazing abilities. Ages 3 and up pay $3 with museum admission which is $8 for adults and children over 1. The Long Island Children%27s Museum is located at 11 Dav
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Ga Nun/Karoussos Engagement
     Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert A. Ga Nun of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter
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College Notes
     Glenn R. McGowan fourth year student (senior) at the college of the Holy Cross, has been named to the Dean
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GC Residents See Canal
     A group of Garden City residents sailed the Panama Canal aboard the Coral Princess on Feb 2nd. The trip was planned by Sally Coyne, who is now associated with Seventh Street Travel.
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Winthrop Hospital Clinical Trials Center
     Centrally located and easily accessible by mass transit, the Clinical Trials Center at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola offers patients the opportunity to participate in FDA-approved clinical trials. Through the Center%27s efforts, eligible participants have access to medications and treatmen
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Garden City Senior News Computer Course Offered For Adults
     The Garden City Recreation Department is offering a seven week computer class for adults on Thursday mornings beginning March 23
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Medicare Part D Program At Thursday Luncheon
     The program for March 9 of the Thursday Luncheon Lunch Group will be a presentation on the new Medicare Part D Program. The group meets in the Church parlor from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Guests are asked to bring a sandwich for lunch and members of the
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Retirees Discuss Choices In Retirement
     Senior Connections will sponsor a special Public Forum on Retirement at which a panel of four speakers will share their experiences as retirees. This Forum well be held at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, March 21 in the Downstairs Conference Room, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p..m. (elevator
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Garden City Library News
Life Of A Geisha At The Garden City Public Library
     On February 1, 2006 patrons of The Garden City Public Library were treated to a very special program. Helen Moss and the IcheeFuji-Kai Dance Association presented a beautiful program on the Life of a Geisha. While Helen Moss took patrons through a talk and slide show on geishas, a member of the asso
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Garden City Library News
What's Up For Young Adults At The Library
     The Babysitting Workshop is back by popular demand. This spring, the session conducted by two neonatal nurses from the Maternal Unit of Winthrop University Hospital which instructs participants on basic first aid and on the care of infants and small children, will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 3:45
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Garden City Public Library Upcoming Events
     March 5th 2:00 PMTrash or Treasure Antiques Roadshow
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Door Prize: $100 Toys/Games At Magic Show
     Some lucky youngster from this area will win a super door prize of "$100 Worth of Your Choice of Great Toys & Games or One of Other Exciting Prizes" at The Magic Show, Saturday, March 4, event coordinator Bob McAuliffe of "Msgr. John%27s Knights" recently announced.
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Ladies' Auxiliary Celebrates Birthday
     The American Legion Ladies%27 Auxiliary Unit 265 invites all legionnaires and friends to their 87th birthday celebration on March 26 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center.
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American Cancer Society Daffodil Days
     This Spring will mark the American Cancer Society%27s 21st Annual "Daffodil Days" Campaign. The daffodil is the Society%27s Symbol of Hope - that cancer will be eliminated as a major health problem. We hope that you will join us in continuing to make a difference in the fight against cancer by parti
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Russian Ambassador To SpeakAt Adelphi
     Adelphi is pleased to welcome Russian Ambassador Andrey Denisov to discuss "Prospects for Multi-lateral Diplomacy in the United Nations: A Russian Perspective" on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The lecture, whi
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Forte String Quartet To Perform
     Adelphi University is pleased to welcome the internationally acclaimed Forte String Quartet, joined by guest artist and Adelphi Music Department Chair Christopher Lyndon-Gee as pianist. The concert is the second in the University
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Historical Society Hosts Lecture
     Art historian Donald Dwyer will present a lecture and discussion on McKim, Mead and White, the largest and most influential architecture office in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The brilliance of Charles Follen McKim, William Rutherford Mead, and Stanford White changed the course
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Free Breast Cancer Support Groups
     This spring the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups for Long Island women. There is no cost for any group; however, pre-registration is required. The groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information or to sign up, cal
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Garden City 500
     st . The scouts were given two months to build a car to race from a block of wood.
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Chamber Sets Plans For Pineapple Ball
     Members Of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce%27s Pineapple Ball Committee have scheduled a series of meetings to set plans for the Chamber%27s fourth annual Pineapple Ball gala to be held on Friday evening, April 7 at the Garden City Hotel.
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Cookies For Military Troops
     During this year
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     Co Chair-Natalie Hammersley and Jane O
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Last Weeks For SJS Limited Raffle
     You only have a few weeks left to own one (or more! purchase 3 tickets at a discount for $250) of the 1000 chances at the fabulous prizes in the St. Joseph School PTA 2006 Limited Raffle. This year%27s Grand Prize winner has the option of $25,000 cash, a fabulous 2006 Toyota Solara Convertible SE V
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