April 28, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Study Predicts Enrollment Increase

Results from an enrollment projection and demographic study reveal that the number of students who will attend the Garden City School District in future years is "significantly higher than what the district is serving now," according to analyst Dr. More...

Garden City Student Volunteers

Douglas Holewa, a senior at Connecticut College, is a volunteer for the Kids, Books & Athletics (KBA) program. Holewa volunteers through the Office of Volunteers for Community Service (OVCS) at Connecticut College. More...

Rev. Ralph Ahlberg Forum Speaker

Ralph Ahlberg, former senior pastor of Garden City Community Church, will present the Adult Forum there this Sunday, April 30. More...

A Word From The Publisher

We recently received a news release from Nassau County Legislator Yatauro on the subject of a new scam -- the "Jury Duty" scam: More...

CMF Sponsors "Brunch And Bunco"

The first "Brunch and Bunco" was very successful in that it helped to raise much-needed funds for Schneider Children's Hospital. More...

Attention: Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are still needed for the Garden City SEPTA Spring Festival on Friday, May 5th. The event will be held on Seventh Street from 4 to 8 p.m. More...

Internet Safety Training For Parents

The Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention will present "Internet Safety Training for Parents" on Monday, May 1, from 7:30 - 9 p.m. in the High School library. More...

Luncheon Benefits Pediatric Care

The Garden City League of Mercy Medical Center held its annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon on March 9 at the Cherry Valley Club. More...

Saks Developer GrantedSite Plan Approval

The Garden City Board of Trustees granted final site plan approval to Yonkers-based developer Alfred Weissman Real Estate Inc., who last year purchased 1300 Franklin Avenue, the former site of the Saks Fifth Avenue department store. More...

Scouts Decorate Library Display

Cub Scout Pack 55 of Garden City had the honor of decorating the display cabinets at the Garden City Library during the month of March. The showcases were crafted by two mothers of scouts in the pack. More...

Subway Lecture

Strange words were being uttered in the library's auditorium on March 23 at 1:30 p.m., but somehow these seldom-used words evoked murmurs of recognition from the capacity audience."IND" "Sea Beach," "BMT," "West End," "IRT" and "Culver" may be meanin More...

Support Local Team In CF Walk

For three years, the Genova family of Garden City has taken "great strides" in raising money for cystic fibrosis research, and will do so again on Saturday, May 6. More...

Scouts Receive Awards

On February 11th, Cub Pack 134 held its annual Blue and Gold Dinner honoring those scouts that are bridging over into Boy Scouts. More...

Quest Students Attend Conference

Fifth-grade Quest students from Stewart and Stratford Schools participated in the Conference For Kids at Hofstra University on April 10 More...

TWIGS Spring Membership Reception

TWIGS of Winthrop-University Hospital Auxiliary will host its Spring Membership Reception at diSalvo Galleries, 840 Franklin Avenue, Garden City on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 7 p.m. This event is co-chaired by Pamela Hyer and Jeanie Verdis. More...

AAUW Speaker On The Joys Of Collecting

Barbara Genco, former Garden City resident, will be the speaker at the AAUW branch meeting on Monday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. An avid collector herself, Ms. More...

Retirement Banquet For Reverend Nicholas J. Magoulias

After over 46 years of uninterrupted, stellar service to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Paul located in Hempstead, the beloved Reverend Nicholas J. Magoulias has retired from service as priest and dean of the community. More...

Programs At The Library Young Adult Programs Sat.,* May 13,

12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Mother/Daughter Make-Over More...

HOLA News

On April 7th at the Garden City Library HOLA welcomed guest speaker Dawn Shedrick from the Interfaith Nutrition Network soup kitchen (the INN) in Hempstead. More...

Health Services For Seniors

Marianne Bee, RN and Care Manager for a home based health service known as "Senior Bridge," will present an operating plan for "Optimum Health Care for Seniors at Home." This public meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9 More...

Cathedral Announces Symphony Orchestra

As part of the "Music in the Cathedral" concert series, The Adelphi University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Lyndon-Gee, will perform tonight at 8 p.m. More...

Friends Present "Kiss Me Kate"

Eighteen glorious Cole Porter songs filled the auditorium on Sunday, April 9 More...

Community Club Presents Duo

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead cordially invites members and guests to attend the last general program of the 2005-06 Club season to hear the delightful duo of "Viva Voce" present their "Lerner and Loewe: Oh So Lovely" musical revue More...

   Socially     Speaking

With Athena The rains came this past weekend and it was a good thing as we were getting quite dry and that means our trees, flowers and lawns were suffering. More...

FLES Program Looks To Expand

The foreign language program implemented this year for the second grade will hopefully be expanded to include students in grades three through five by 2008, according to Marie G. Nuzzi, chairperson of the district's World Languages department. More...

Board Hears Proposed Honors Selection Changes

If proposed changes in the honors selection process are implemented, more students will have more opportunities to enroll in Advanced Placement and Honors courses, according to High School Principal Hank Hardy. More...

Irish Week

On Sunday, March 12, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, the Garden City Public Library welcomed Ed Deacy for a lively program. Mr. Deacy entertained the packed audience with traditional Irish songs. Many of the patrons enjoyed singing along. Mr. More...

Kara Kelly Receives News 12-Citibank Scholar Athlete Award

Kara Kelly has been named a News 12-Citibank Long Island Scholar Athlete. This award is for all-around achievement, scholarship, athletics, leadership and school service. The award is presented to seniors chosen from all high schools on Long Island. More...

Chamber's Easter Car Parade A Success

Mother Nature came through as the Garden City Chamber of Commerce staged its 51 More...

Photo

The Auxiliary of Clark Botanic Garden invites members of the community to come to its annual plant sale on Friday, May 12 and Saturday May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. More...

Help Available

Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) If you have a preschool child and you suspect that he/she has developmental delays you should consult your family doctor; if the doctor is concerned, or you are still not comfortable with your c More...

Photography Presentation At Garden City Public Library

Do you enjoy Photography? Want to take better pictures of wildlife and nature? Come to the Garden City Public Library on Thursday, May 4 from 7:30-9 for a colorful presentation on photography by the South Shore Camera Club. More...

CMF Holds Monte Carlo Night

The Garden City chapter of the Children's Medical Fund recently held their annual Monte Carlo Night at the Westbury Manor. More...

Women Enjoy Communion Breakfast

For many women, one of the most anticipated signs of spring is the annual Women's Communion Breakfast at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. This year's event did not disappoint the large group who attended. More...

Local Chiropractor Raises FundsFor CF Research

As the month of May, which has been designated National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, quickly approaches, a local chiropractor has launched a campaign to help raise money for the fight against the disease. From now until May 31st, Dr. More...

Scouts Take Ski Trip

On March 4 th , the cub scouts of Pack 134 took a trip to thunder Ridge Ski Resort for a day on the slopes. More...

KJOY Brings John Tesh HomeTo Long Island

You hear him on the radio.... You watched him on Entertainment Tonight.... And now, you have the opportunity to see "John Tesh live in concert" at North Fork Theatre at Westbury on Friday, April 28 at 8 p.m. More...

Bank Names New Private Client Team

Signature Bank has announced the appointment of a private client team to be based out of its Garden City location at 1225 Franklin Avenue. More...

Photography Presentation At Garden City Public Library

Do you enjoy Photography? Want to take better pictures of wildlife and nature? Come to the Garden City Public Library on Thursday, May 4 from 7:30-9 for a colorful presentation on photography by the South Shore Camera Club. More...

Scouts Decorate Library Display

Cub Scout Pack 55 of Garden City had the honor of decorating the display cabinets at the Garden City Library during the month of March. The showcases were crafted by two mothers of scouts in the pack. More...

Garden City Library News

GC Library Hosts Elder Law n

The Law Offices of David R. Okrent announced today that it will be pairing withthe Garden City Library to hold a seminar as part of their ongoing series of lectures entitled Elder Law Advising Days. More...

Garden City Library News

DVDs At The Library

The Garden City Public Library is pleased to announce that all DVDs will circulate for seven days; the loan fee at $1.00 per DVD will remain the same. More...

Special Mother's Day Collection

Saint Anne's Church is sponsoring a drive to collect gifts for mothers who are faced with serious challenges. More...

Garden City Senior News stretch And Tone Class Continues

The Recreation Department's Stretch and Tone Class, taught by Felicia Lovaglio, will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays according to the following schedule: More...

Doll Collector Speaks To Club

If you ever won an American Girl doll in a raffle, she was a "benefit" doll. In other words, she was a doll sold to raise money for a worthy cause. On March 29 More...

Rotary Honors Charles Pacifico

On Friday, May 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Nassau County Bar Association, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will hold its 80th Anniversary dinner celebration. More...