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Garden City Resident Joins Hospital Fund's Board
     Mary Beth C. Tully of Garden City is among three New Yorkers who have been elected to the Board of Directors of the United Hospital Fund, a health services research and philanthropic organization in New York City.
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Community Church Apple Festival
     On a beautiful and crisp Sunday, October 15th, Garden City Community Church held its second annual Apple Festival after the 10:30 worship service. Many members baked and brought their favorite apple recipes.
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Sons Of Italy Honor Grand Deputy
     Nassau County Legislator Vincent T. Muscarella attended the Order of the Sons of Italy, America Lodge#2245, 35th annual dinner dance honoring immediate Grand Deputy Angelo Ferrara, who has given his time and dedication to America Lodge. The event was held at Verdi's in Westbury. Looking on as Legislator Muscarella presents a citation to Angelo Ferrara is dance chairman and Past President Salvatore Palmeri and President Frank Rossi.
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Garden City Scramble
     The end-of-the-year scramble was held on October 3 at the Garden City Country Club. This event capped off a full season of ladies golf. It was followed by a luncheon where prizes were awarded for the following:
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Pack 243 Hosts Live Animals
     42 Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cubs together with the older Webelos Scouts, were amazed by the show of snakes, turtles, lizards, ferrets and spiders all of which they were able to pet and hold. The evening turned out to be a family affair with parents and siblings joining the experience.
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Seniors Duplicate Bridge
     On Oct 16 there were 9 tables of Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows.
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Senior Exercise Class
     Senior Exercise Classes meet three times a week at the Lutheran Church on 420 Stewart Avenue, in Garden City. These co-educational classes offer safe and effective stretching, strengthening and endurance exercises designed for the older adult. There is a $3.00 suggested contribution for each class.
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Garden City Senior News
     senior citizen flu shots The Recreation Department, in cooperation with Winthrop University Hospital, the Nassau County Dept. of Senior Citizens' Affairs and the Nassau County Medical Center will conduct a flu immunization program for the senior resident of Garden City on
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Save The Dates For Two Great Events
     On Monday, October 23, The Garden City Chapter of
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Pizza & Politics At Grimaldi's
      In less then eighteen days the 2006 Midterm Elections will come to a close. Who will victor and what will the headlines read on November 8? Are you someone who ponders these questions? Or perhaps you would like the opportunity to discuss your thoughts personally with those seeking election this
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St. Joseph's Service Project At Garden City Bird Sanctuary
     How can a group of fourth graders spend a perfect autumn Sunday afternoon? Well, the children in Mrs.Waters' CCD class at St. Joseph's School volunteered their time and talents to build bird nesting boxes for the Garden City Bird Sanctuary (GCBS). They arrived with their tools and smiles and assemb
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Parents' Guide For Child Use Of The Internet
     Every parent should take the one session Adult Education seminar on
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CPOA Seeks Candidates
     The Nominating Committee of the Central Property Owners' Association ( CPOA ) of Garden City is seeking candidates for the position of Village Trustee. The term of office for Village Trustee will be for two years from April 2007 to April 2009.
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St. Joseph's Thanksgiving Sponsor A Family 2006
     Now that fall season is upon us and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, the St. Joseph's Sponsor A Family Program is busy preparing to help over 200 families from our neighboring parishes. We hope to make this a special Thanksgiving for the needy at Our Lady of Loretta Parish in Hempstead and Queen
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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.
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Waldorf Chamber Players
     The Waldorf Chamber Players will open its 22nd season of "Music Among Friends" chamber music concerts in Garden City on Saturday, October 28, 2006.
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Woman's Club News
     The Board of the Woman's Club of Garden City met on Sept. 8
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Learn How To Safely Use The Internet
     Learn the basics of how to safely use the Internet by taking a
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Learn How ToE-Mail This Saturday
     Learn the basics of how to use e-mail by taking a one session Adult Education course on Saturday, October 21st from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Middle School for a cost of only $20!
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How To Buy A Digital Camera
     Just in time for the holidays, The Digital Doctor, Stu Gershon will be at The Garden City Public Library on Wednesday November 8th at 7:00PM. The Doctor will help you decide how to choose the best digital camera for your needs. He will address the history of digital cameras, appropriate use, megapix
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No More Pop-Up Ads - Ever!
     Imagine being able to browse the web in peace, no more pop-up ads or spy-ware!
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Items Needed For Charity Garage Sale
     Garden City residents Joe Spedale and James O'Halloran are asking for donations of gently used toys, housewares, etc. to be sold at a garage sale on Saturday, October 28th benefiting Smile Train, an organization that provides free cleft palate surgery for children in developing countries. One hundre
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Senior Men Set Sights On Christmas
     Regardless of the rain and miserable weather, the fall cookout for the Garden City Retired Men's Club went off well. The Club now looks forward to its Christmas luncheon to be held at the Cherry Valley Country Club.
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Winthrop Partners With American Idol Celebrity
      Winthrop-University Hospital's Diabetes EducationCenterrecently hosted a lecture and discussion with American Idol star Kevin Covais. The free community program, "Don't Let Diabetes Stop You from Pursuing Your Dreams," tackled the issues facing children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
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Grand Opening
     Two St. Johns University Professors plus Garden City equals big business! Brothers, Howard, 36, and Todd Friedman, 34, just opened the doors to New York NY Fresh Deli located at 953 Franklin Ave.
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It's Pumpkin Time
     On October 14 th a field of orange covered the grounds of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN) at the corner of Nassau Boulevard and Stewart Avenue when pumpkins from New Mexico were delivered. The sale started on Oct. 14
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Fall Fair At Presbyterian Church
     Plans are being made for the Annual Fair scheduled for
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Girl Scouts Collecting Glasses
     Garden City Girl Scout Troop 1373 is collecting used eyeglasses of all shapes and sizes for the
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Christmas Boutique At Resurrection Church
     Saturday, November 4, is the date slated for a Christmas Mission Boutique to be held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 420 Stewart Avenue, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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"Garden City Shop" Returns To Street Fair
     The Garden City Community Church Auxiliary will once again be hosting the "Garden City Shop" at the Homecoming Street Fair on Saturday, October 28. They will be selling the ever-popular Garden City logo flip-flops. The price remains $20 per pair and they come in adult sizes XS (4-5) to XL (11-12).
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What's Up For Young Adults At The Library
     The Young Adult Department of the Garden City Public Library is pleased to sponsor a workshop on "How to Beat the High Cost of College" on Monday, October 23, 2006 at 7 PM. Barry Fox, BA, MA, financial Aid counselor, member of the New York State Financial Aid Administrators' Association; Selection
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News From The Children's Room
     Registration will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 21, in the Children's Room,
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Phantoms Of The Hudson Valley
     Sunday October 22, 2006 2:00PM At the Garden City Public Library
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Garden City Library News
     Free Exhibits Award-winning Garden City artist
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Lunch Bag Book Talk
     Reference librarians Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. Byrne are pleased to be moderating another popular LunchBag BookTalk on Wednesday, November 8th from 12:00 to 2:00PM .The Madonnas of Leningrad is a brilliant and moving debut novel about one woman's struggle to preserve an artistic heritage from the hor
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Library Programs - Week Of October 22: CHILDREN'S
     +*Sat., Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m.or10:45 a.m.-Time for Kids, Dinosaur Program with Donna Green.
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Socially Speaking
     This town has really been jumping this past week and you haven't seen anything yet. The official start of the Fall season is only a week away and close on its heels we get the big Time change when we turn the clock back (Fall Back late on Saturday, October 28h by 1 hour) and then we will all be in s
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Births
     Sarah and William T. Young announce the birth of their son, Stephen Joseph Young, on September 7, 2006, at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, NC. Stephen weighed 9lbs., 7 ounces and was 21 inches long.
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Harvest Fair On Saturday
     Everyone is invited to visit Christ Church in Garden City on Saturday, Oct. 21st between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to experience the lively, bargain-packed annual Harvest Fair.
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Redlien~O'Brien Engagement
     Robert and Beverly Redlien of Garden City, New York announce the engagement of their son Corey Redlien to Kristine O'Brien, daughter of John and Virginia O'Brien of Dalgren, Virginia. Corey is a 1991 graduate of Garden City High School. He graduated from Hartford University and is a software enginee
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GC 10.13 email dg Board Of Trustees Meeting News
     The Board of Trustees dealt with a number of issues besides the St. Paul's proposals and Adelphi construction at its October 5th meeting.
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St. Joseph's Parish Sweepstakes
     Are you in need of a vacation? Participate in the St. Joseph's Parish Party Sweepstakes and win the grand prize of a vacation for two in Las Vegas. Other prizes include a home decorating party for twelve at DiSalvo Galleries, an overnight stay at the Wingate Inn, a flat screen TV or a Sony Apple iPo
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"Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke... What's the Link?"
     Two out of three people with diabetes also suffer from heart disease or stroke. Learn about the connections between these conditions and how you can reduce your risk. Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspectives in Health series will offer a free program, "Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke... What's
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Are Schools Making Our Children Sick?
     Two of the nation's leading medical experts in the field of children's environmental health will join public policy experts to discuss the growing problem of environmental chemicals in schools at a public health symposium jointly sponsored by Adelphi University and Grassroots Environmental Education
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