September 1, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Board Names Adam Winnick Locust Principal

At the special Board of Education Meeting, August 23rd, the Board announced the appointment of Adam Winnick as Locust School Principal. Matthew Gaven has resigned to become an elementary principal in another school district. More...

College Notes

Laura Wahlen Marino was graduated with honors from Hobart William Smith Colleges on May 21, 2006, earning a baccalaureate in Political Science. Laura is a 2002 graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and she plans to attend law school in the fall. More...

A Church Home For All Ages

Christ Church in Garden City has something for every age group. The popular Garden Manor Nursery School has drawn three- and four-year-olds for more than 30 years. More...

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Professor Casey of NY University will be speaking on the topic of her latest book on the Irish in America on Tuesday, September 12, at The Irish Cultural Society, 8 p.m., in the GC Library, 60 Seventh Street, across from the GC Hotel. More...

Topping~Ferrara Engagement

Ms. Cathy Topping of Garden City happily announces the engagement of her son Christopher Emerson Topping to Gena Marie Ferrara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ferrara of East Williston, New York. More...

Pack 7 Looks Forward To A New Scout Year

Though school was out for the summer, Cub Scout Pack 7 stayed busy. The boys helped kick off the "traditional" start of summer by marching in the Memorial Day Parade. More...

Garden City Library News

One Stroke Painting Beginner's Course

Come discover the acrylic painting technique that is sweeping the country at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, September 26th at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, September 27th at 10:00 AM. More...

Garden City Senior News

noon time concert on seventh street Come join the Recreation Department on Friday, September 8 More...

Senior Duplicate Bridge

On August 28 there were 10-1/2 tables of Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows: More...

Artist To Teach At Community Club

The Community Club Studio is proud to welcome back Edith Kane, a contemporary impressionistic artist and teacher. Starting September 6 More...

Garden City Casino Celebrates The Summer Season

The Casino held it's annual Memorial Day Barbeque on Monday, May 28. It was a good start to the summer season and it complemented the Village's traditional Memorial Day events such as the parade and the fair. More...

Red Cross Needs Your Help

Would you like to give something back to your community? Do you want to help others in times of emergency? More...

Ladies Golf Tournament Held

The second annual ladies golf member-guest was held on August 10 at the Garden City Country Club. More...

Garden City Son Joins The Marines

Patrick Zirpoli graduated from Garden City High School in 2004. He was a member of the undefeated football team which won the Long Island Championship Conference II. More...

Garden City Teens Host Charity Birthday Party

Lauren Singer (left) and Chelsea Rubin (center), both of Garden City, present checks totaling $1,000.00 to Herbert Stupp, CEO Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. More...

Adelphi Presents Exhibition Of Faculty Work

Adelphi University is pleased to present the exhibition, "Earth and Light," on display until Wednesday, September 13 in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Galley, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. More...

Ambassador Of Sweden To Speak At Adelphi

Adelphi is pleased to welcome Ambassador Sture Theolin of Sweden to discuss "Europeanization of the Balkans" on Thursday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. More...

Sanitation Collection - Labor Day

Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. More...

Luzzatto-Day Wedding

Michael Connolly Luzzatto, the older son of Jane and Stephen Luzzatto of Garden City, was married on August 5, 2006 to Elizabeth Ann Day, the daughter of Lois and Darryl Day of Southlake, Texas. More...

Resurrection Says, "Go With God!" To New Seminarian

Buoyed by his conviction and the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection's credo, Share Care Prepare and Dare, church member Emil Gretarsson prepares to make his way to St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife Heather to attend the Concordia Seminary. More...

Troop 55 Attends Summer Camp At Yawgoog

Twenty-three boys' ages ten to sixteen attended summer camp at Yawgoog Scout Reservation. This Boy Scout camp is located in Rockville, Rhode Island and ranked third best in the United States. More...

Valedictorian In Nursing Program

Carolyn Matzelle was named valedictorian of the Class of 2006 of the Vocational Education and Extension Board School of Practical Nursing of Nassau County (VEEB). More...

Senior Exercise Class

Beginning 10 am, Monday, September 11, the Senior Exercise Class, an offering of SAIL, will meet in the gym at the Lutheran Church on 420 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. More...

Prizes, Delicious Food & Drink At "Tastings 2006"

The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation cordially invites you to "Tastings 2006", to be held on Friday, September 15th. This much-anticipated annual end of summer party will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. More...

Mineola-Garden City Rotary Celebrates 80 Years

This past May 12, A legion of fellow Rotarians and friends of Charles (Chuck) Pacifico gathered at the Nassau County Bar Association to honor Chuck, fondly known as "Mr. Rotary," and to celebrate the Club's 80 years of service to the community. More...