Well spouses or partners of the ill and disabled can join a support group for people in similar situations by attending meetings on the second and fourth of each month from 7:30 to (:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 210 I. U. Willets Rd., Albertson. Call 829-8740... The Auxiliary of Clark Garden, I. U. Willets Rd., Albertson,invites you to come to its annual plant sale on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unusual annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, herbs, rock garden plants, hanging baskets, wildflowers and vegetables. They will help you create the perfect Mother's Day gift... On Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m., Congressman Kasich is at Barnes and Noble, Carle Place, to discuss his new book, "Stand For Something," which calls for accountability in a world where traditional American values are at risk. Also at the store, meet GC historian John Ellis Kordes, who will be signing copies of his new book, "Visions of Garden City," which contains over 1,540 images of the village, on Monday, May 8, 7:30 p.m... If you're thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first. Call 944-8220... On Tuesday, May 9, the Eastern Property Owners' Association meets from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the GC Public Library, Seventh Street. The Central Property Owners' Association meets there on Wednesday, May 10, at 8 p.m... Art and Sports Memorabilia Auction, Saturday, May 6, to benefit local churches and synagogues. Framed fine art from well-known artists, at up to 2/3 off gallery prices. Viewing from 7 to 8 p.m. and bidding begins at 8 p.m. Admission $5 per person, includes wine and cheese, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Garden City Jewish Center, 168 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. Call 294-4634... St. Anne's Church is sponsoring a drive to collect gifts for mothers who are faced with challenges. Gift items such as shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste, deodorant, perfume, lipstick, candy, picture frames, travel clock, brushes, makeup, soap items, nail polish, jewelry, etc.will be delivered with Mother's Day messages to Nassau County Shelters and will be accepted through May 9 at St. Anne's Church, 35 Dartmouth St., in Garden City from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Carolyn Keith at 248-4738 with questions...

Police Report: Mischief and Mayhem

On May 2, there was a burglary at a Stewart Avenue residence at 3:25 p.m. The resident was outside gardening, with a side door unlocked there. When the resident entered the house, she saw a woman described as mid-twenties, 5'3"tall, heavy set, with light hair, wearing a light green top and pants, exiting the house, evidently carrying jewelry taken from a second floor bedroom... On April 28, 4:40 a.m., PO Oswald arrested a 24-year-old Valley Stream man who had left the scene of a car accident on Cathedral Avenue where his car had struck a tree. He was charged with unsafe lane change, passing a red light, leaving the scene of an accident and for alleged DWI... Also that day, a 21-year-old Plainview man was allegedly DWI (.12%) at Stewart Ave./Washington Ave. The motorist had also allegedly passed red lights there... Between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on April 20, someone stole a portable navigation system valued at $600 and $20 from a car... On April 30, 3:04 p.m., PO Jacobsen observed a 23-year-old Uniondale male motorist who had disobeyed a no trucking zone near Clinton Rd. He was arrested for a prior DWI warrant, disobeying a no trucking sign, aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree, and aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree... A 52-year-old Baldwin woman was arrested for allegedly taking a pair of Ralph Lauren sunglasses, a Jones NY tank top and shirt, at Lord and Taylor on April 17...

On April 29, between 8 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., someone stole a Kodak 6.1 megapixel camera from a room where a fashion show was being held at Adelphi University... On April 30, a 62-year-old Lynbrook woman allegedly took a $270 ABS top at Lord and Taylor... Police arrested two women at Lord and Taylor on April 20. The women were friends but allegedly stole things separately at the store.One woman, a 34-year-old from Jamaica, allegedly took over $4000 in merchandise, which included 2 pairs of Indio jeans and ABS tops. The other woman, a 34-year-old from Brooklyn, allegedly took a $59 Mimi and Coca tank top and a $190 pair of Hudson jeans... A truck stop was conducted at the Stewart Manor RR station on April 25 and 16 trucks were inspected with 51 tickets issued, 7 trucks taken out of service- 1 for overweight... Sgt. Pedersen arrested a 14-year-old for the unauthorized use of a vehicle at Field 9 E at 5:35 a.m. on April 29 and he was released to his parents...

Fire Responses:

Outdoor cooking caused smoke which migrated into an East Drive residence on April 28 and set off an alarm there... An insecticide can leaked in a garage at Kildare Rd. on May 1 and the FD responded... Speedidry was used to clean a spill at a Grove St. driveway on May 3...

That's all this week. G. T.