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September 29, 2006 / Community

CMF Plans Events

On Thursday, October 12 Lilli Diller will again be hosting "Bunco and Brunch" at her home from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Blessing Of The Animals At The Cathedral

The traditional St. Francis of Assisi Day Blessing of Animals will be celebrated on this Sunday, October 1, at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. More...

, a special assistant professor at Hofstra University, who will be coming to Barnes and Noble, Carle Place, on Friday, September 29, 7:30 p.m. to discuss his new book, "Appeasement and Rearmament:Britain 1936-1939." Confirm the event at 741-9850. More...

Garden City PTA/SEPTA Sportswear Sale Begins

The Garden City PTA/SEPTA Sportswear sale is off and running! All items for sale this year can be viewed online as well as at every Back-to-School Night, PTA meeting, and look for us at St. Paul's on Saturday, September 30 More...

Opera At The Community Club

The Community Club of Garden City will present Louis Barrella, on Tuesday, October 12 More...

Margaret Burchianti and Prahlad Gupta

Margaret Burchianti and Prahlad Gupta were married on Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Summerset Winery in Indianola, Iowa. The Rev. Kathy Smith, aunt of the bride, officiated. More...

Girl Scouts Clean Beaches

On September 16, friends and members of Girl Scout Troops 1432 and 1437 participated in the International Coastal Clean Up event at Garvies Point Museum shore in Glen Cove. More...

Opportunity To Assist Mothers In Need

The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection is planning a community event to help provide much needed baby items to mothers in need. More...

Free Prostate Cancer Screening

Mercy Medical Center is sponsoring free prostate cancer screenings. The screenings will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in St. Anne's Center. More...

Exploring The Books Of The Torah

On Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m., Conversations in Scripture are being held in the Faith Formation Room of the Cathedral House at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. The Cathedral House is located at 50 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. More...

Adelphi Presents T'ai Chi Demonstration

Adelphi University welcomes Sifu Mike Pekor, who will present "T"ai Chi Ch'uan as a Physical Manifestation of Taoist Philosophy," on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. More...

'How To Sell Your Home In Today's Market'

Adult Education is offering a one session seminar on how to sell your home in today's market. More...

"The Autumn Emporium"

Looking for a great day out? How about kicking off the Holiday Season at The Garden City Nursery School's "Autumn Emporium?" On More...

News From The Children's Room

Story times began on September 18. Registration is ongoing. Residents may register online at www.gardencitypl.org, or in person in the Children's Room. More...

Incredible Edible Appetizers

Garden City Public Library Wednesday October 25th More...

Great Books Correction

The correct fee schedule for the Great Books program for the Garden City public schools is as follows: More...

Italy And Its Islands

Garden City Public Library Wednesday, October 11th 2:00PM More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Sept 25 there were 10 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More...

AARP Defensive Driving Course

Registration will begin on Monday, October 2, at the reference desk for the AARP 55 Alive defensive driving course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Garden City Assembly Dinner Dance

"Tuxedo Junction" was the theme of the autumn Garden City Assembly Dinner Dance held at Verdi's of Westbury on Saturday, September 16. More...

Vacation Bible School 2006 At The Cathedral

Once again the Cathedral of the Incarnation's lawns were turned into Jerusalem City when children ages four to nine attended Vacation Bible School. More...

Former Resident Publishes Second Book

Former Garden City resident Erin Heenan Ley is back to announce the release of her second book, More...

New Teachers To Head Continuing Education Italian

Garden City Continuing Education will be offering Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Italian classes with new teachers. More...

Historical Society Announces Fall Programs

Looking forward to an ambitious fall program, Brian Pinnola, president of The Garden City Historical Society, announces the Society's upcoming schedule of events. More...

A New Program Of Choirs

Beginning in September of 2006, the Community Church is offering a unique opportunity for boys and girls who enjoy music. Anyone of the right age is welcome to join one of the choirs, without an audition. More...

Free Exercise Program For Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast Cancer survivors and current patients are invited to experience the benefits of exercise through the free Paths to Wellness Program of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program on November 1, 6 and 20, from 7 to 8:30 p.m More...

Socially Speaking

It's happening again. I guess that it is always happening, but there are times when you just don't hear much about it and think that things are getting better. What am I talking about? Mail delivery - or the lack of it. More...

Fall Coat Drive

Saint Anne's Church is holding its annual Fall Coat Drive from Sunday Oct 1 to Saturday Oct 28, 2006. We are seeking community support. More...

WPOA Seeks Trustee Applicants

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is seeking applicants for the positions of Village Trustee (two-year term) and School Board Trustee (three-year term). Terms will begin in 2007. More...

Scouts Blast Off

Pack 55 Cub Scouts had their first Pack Meeting September 18. The Scouts had a "blast" as they made rockets out of toilet paper tubes. Next they launched their rocket using a shop vacuum adapted for the rockets by Assistant Cubmaster Nat Alcamo. More...

Knights Sponsor Defensive Driving Course

"Msgr. John's Knights" will sponsor the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course on successive Tuesdays, October 10 and 17 from 7 to 10 PM at St. Anne's Rectory, 35 Dartmouth Street. More...

Italian Language Classes Postponed

Adult Education is offering classes in Italian beginning October 16th. More...

HOLA Spanish Lessons For Children

For the second year, HOLA of Garden City will be offering Spanish classes at the Stewart School for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th. Classes are scheduled to start on October 10. More...

Winthrop Announces Flu Program

As part of its on-going commitment to promote the health and well-being of the community, Winthrop-University Hospital will hold its annual Senior Citizen Flu and Pneumonia Shot Program on Monday, October 30, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. More...

"Andy Cooney's Coming to Town!"

Msgr. John's Knights will break the welcome big news this weekend to St. Anne's parishioners More...

St. Joseph's Parish Party Plans In Full Swing

Are you looking for an opportunity to practice charity - to practice love? St. Joseph's Parish Party Committee invites you to purchase chances to win a total of $15,000 in cash prizes. 5 big cash prizes: $5,000, $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000. More...