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Correction
     In the November 3 rd edition of the Garden City News there was an error on page 1A in the article about the upcoming AHRC GC Auxiliary Christmas Luncheon. The correct number to call for more information and reservations is
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Community Club To Hear About Gang Activity
     Two representatives of the Nassau County Sheriff's Department Gang Intelligence Unit will present a program on Gang Awareness at the meeting of the Community Club on November 15th at the Garden City Casino.
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"Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Claus"
     On Saturday, December 2nd from 9-11:30 a.m.
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Twigs' Annual Golden Goose Gala
     The light-long days of summer have waned and grown old and autumn reigns with leaves of russet, ruby and gold. Amidst the splendors of fall's ripened bounties, Twigs is pleased to invite you to its 32nd Annual Golden Goose Gala event. The celebration begins with our Holiday Boutique Extravaganza at
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St. Joseph's Parish Party - Two Weeks Away
     The Annual St. Joseph's Parish Party is only two weeks away - Friday, November 17 at the Garden City Hotel. Do not miss the opportunity to attend the exquisite affair accompanied by your friends, family and neighbors. Tables accommodate ten to fourteen people. The Parish Party Committee is working f
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Adelphi University Announces Largest State Grant in its 110-Year History
     Adelphi University has received a $5 million New York State grant for the construction of its state-of-the-art performing arts center, which will allow Adelphi to become a cultural arts anchor and a vital resource for the Long Island region. The grant, announced by Adelphi President Robert A. Scott
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Advertising, Sponsor Openings In Andy Cooney Program
     Msgr. John's Knights once again will distribute a popular glossy Broadway theater- style program at Andy Cooney's "Classic Irish Christmas" concert to be held at 8 P.M. on Friday,
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     If you are thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first. Call 944-8220 for info...
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Fire Chiefs Meet
     Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (5 th left) and Councilman Ed Ambrosino (5
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EPOA Seeks Candidates
     The ten member nominating committee of the Eastern Property Owners' Association Inc. (EPOA) is seeking candidates for the positions of Garden City Village Mayor, which has a two-year term from April 2007 to April 2009, Garden City Village Trustee, which has a one-year term from April 2007 to April 2
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Sanitation Collection - Thanksgiving Day
     Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage and recycling pickup Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2006.
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Historical Society Opens Art Show
     The Garden City Historical Society recently hosted a successful reception for the artists featured in its current art show, "Garden City in Art: A Mixed Media Exhibit." The exhibit will be open to residents and visitors on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12 noon to 5 p.m. from November 10 through No
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Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation's Golf Outing
     On Monday, September 18th, over 300 supporters participated in the Sixth Annual Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation's Golf Outing, Dinner and Auction. The foundation was established after Mollie, a twenty year old Garden City resident, lost her battle with melanoma. The foundation's mission is to in
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Socially Speaking
     The New York State Assembly has passed legislation making the pink spotted ladybug the official New York State insect, replacing the now extinct nine-spotted ladybug. The snapping turtle was chosen the official reptile and the striped bass the official saltwater fish. According to Assemblyman Jeffre
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TWIGS Upcoming Events
     The light-long days of summer have waned and grown old and autumn reigns with leaves of russet, ruby and gold. Amidst the splendors of fall's ripened bounties, TWIGS is pleased to invite you to its 32
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Heartfelt Thanks
     Heartfelt thanks to our good neighbors who helped us raise money for Smile Train, an organization that provides cleft surgery for children in developing countries. Our garage sale was a huge success. All unsold items will be donated to charitable organizations.
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DAR Hosts State Regent
     The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was honored to welcome the New York State Regent, Mrs. Libby Mckee. A luncheon was held in her honor at the New Hyde Park Inn on October 10
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Cathedral Singers Take Part In Choral Festival
     Two members of the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Sam Newman and Stephen Tamke, accompanied by Canon Larry Tremsky, traveled to San Francisco on September 21st to take part in the second annual Michaelmas Choral Festival at Grace Cathedral. This event is made up of select Men and Boys choirs from
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Christmas Wreaths From St. Joseph School PTA
     It is time again to enjoy the beauty of Christmas with an elegant fresh Christmas wreath made exclusively by the St. Joseph School PTA elves. Nothing echoes a Christmas tradition more than a wreath and your order will be helping to support St. Joseph School. Please use the order form below. You can
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
     Saint Anne's Church is holding its annual Thanksgiving food drive. Unfortunately, there are now thousands of families in Long Island that are in need and will not have a Thanksgiving meal without help from the more fortunate. Our annual program provides a chance for everyone to participate.
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Gallery Participates In Golden Goose Gala
     Garden City's traditional Golden Goose House Tour and Boutique Shopping at the St. Paul's Field House & Sunflower Gallery has become the signature event of Garden City's festive holiday season.
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A Sweet Fundraiser
     The Philanthropic Department of the Women's Club took a nostalgic trip to the past during an
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Visits Sagamore Hill
     On September 14, the Colonel Aaron Odgen Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, visited Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay. This trip marks the start of the Chapter season and the commencement of Constitution Week, which is celebrated September 17-23 of each year.
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Long-Time Resident Guest Speaker At Stewart
     William Fuller. A long-time resident of Garden City, Mr. Fuller shared his recollections of childhood life in the village many decades ago. "We learned very much and it was very interesting," one student said. "Some things have changed, like the price of a movie-and some things have remained the sam
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Conversations In Scripture
     Are you interested in exploring the Books of the Torah and their implications these ancient stories and laws have for 21st century Christians? Then come to the Cathedral House on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on November 7, 13, 21, 28 and December 5 and 12. Each week a brief present
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Art Historian To Speak At Adelphi
     The Friends of the Adelphi University Library will hold its 11th Annual Fall Art Lecture with art historian and popular lecturer from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Ines Losada Powell, who will speak on the works in the museum's current exhibition "Cézanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron
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Attends Great Estates Global Conference
     Stephanie Healy Cullum, Manager/Associate Broker, of Coach Realtors recently joined other specialists in luxury real estate from around the world at the Christie's Great Estates Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. Coach Realtors is an exclusive affiliate of Christie's Great Estates, the
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Fundraiser A Success
     Garden City's first annual Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser for Winthrop Hospital's Diabetes Education Center and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on October 13th was a huge success thanks to the support and dedication of the Garden City community.
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Garden City Library News
     A Spooky Show Just in time for Halloween, "The Ghost of Dorothy Parker" made an appearance at the Garden City Library on Thursday, October 26th at 2 p.m. This apparition appeared in the form of actress Diana Heinlein, who gave a bravura 60-minute tour de force solo performance in a play writ
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Garden City Library News
Library Board To Meet
     The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held the second Monday of November, November 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Garden City Public Library.
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Lecture Held
     Members of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead recently attended a lecture given by Lois Schnackenberg on "Edward Hopper, American realist painter." From left: Julia Fehler, president; Lois Schnackenberg, speaker; and Renate Rego Monteiro, chairwoman, at the Casino.
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Community Club Gets Canal Update
     Robert McMillan, who was appointed to the board of the Panama Canal Commission in 1989 and was elected chairman of the Commission's Board of Directors in 1993, was the speaker at the Community Club's program on October 18
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Networking Meeting For Women
     On December 4, Women on the Fast Track, a Long Island based national business organization for business and professional women who seek to promote the betterment of business practices and personal growth of women in business, will hold a unique networking group for business and professional women.
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Garden City Golf Winners Mens:
     Championship flight: Pat Donnelly, winner Jed Raynor, runner up
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AAUW Membership Tea
     The members of the Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women gathered for the annual Membership Tea at the beautiful home of Joan Repetto in September. (Photo by John Ellis Kordes)
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Walk-A-Thon a Success
     Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (right, back row) and Councilman Edward Ambrosino (3
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Grandmothers Club Luncheon
     Garden City Grandmothers club will hold its annual Christmas luncheon and bridge featuring Tom Wagner and the "Tom Cats."
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An "Evening Of Tasting And Giving"
     The Michael Magro Foundation raised an extraordinary $52,000 during the organization's second annual "Evening of Tasting and Giving" on October 3 at The Mansion at Woodlands in Woodbury. The funds will benefit Winthrop-University Hospital's Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center and its Cancer Center f
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"Elementary To Alimentary"
     The second in a series of lectures sponsored by the Cathedral of the Incarnation exploring health and life style related issues will be given on Tuesday, November 7 in the Cathedral House. The lectures cover concerns such as nutrition, exercise, arthritis and pain management, depression, coping with
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Dance Students Recognized
     The Academy of Dance of Garden City, under the guidance of director Jeanne P. Kogut, has entered its students for annual ballet examinations for the past 23 years. This year was no exception!
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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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Seniors Duplicate Bridge
     On Oct 30 th there were 13 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows:
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Retired Men's Penultimate Lunch Set
     The penultimate In-House Party for the Garden City Retired Men's Club will take place Monday next, November 13, at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Preliminary events start at noon and the main course will be ready by 1 p.m.
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Medicare Counselor Available
     A counselor to help explain Medicare Part D will be at the Library on the following Thursdays: November 9; November 30; December 7, and December 14. The counselor will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on all dates. Persons wishing to speak with the counselor must make an appointment by cal
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Children's Holiday Party
     North Fork Bank is proud to support The Marty Lyons Foundation in its efforts to fulfill special wishes to children with life threatening or terminal illness.
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CMF To Hold Membership Tea
     The board members of the Garden City chapter of Children's Medical Fund cordially invite you to attend our Membership Tea on
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GCTA/PTA Annual Blood Drive
     The Garden City PTA and Garden City Teachers' Association will host their annual Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 14th from 7:30am to 5:15pm in the High School Gym.
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AdoptaPlaton Soldier Support Effort
     The AdoptaPlaton Soldier Support Effort founded in 1988 is a nonprofit 501C-3 organization managed nationwide by volunteer mothers to ensure that deployed US Service members in all branches of the military are not forgotten by providing needed mail support and to promote patriotism in our schools an
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Church Holds "Olde-Tyme" Picnic
     The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection held its annual picnic in September. Chaired by parishioner Bob Cherson, the "Olde Tyme" picnic drew more than 200 members and friends to this year's event.
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Life's WORC Honors Steve Cavaluzzo
     Life's WORC is honoring Steve Cavaluzzo, a Garden City resident, at their Holiday Gala on December 1st, 2006. The annual black tie fundraiser is being held at the Garden City Hotel. Proceeds from the event will benefit the many people who receive support services from Life's WORC.
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Veterans Day Ceremony At Library
     In connection with Veterans Day ceremonies this week, Garden City American Legion Commander John Donovan points to a Blue Star Service Banner that will be donated to any Garden City family with a son or daughter serving in the armed forces right now. This Blue Star Service Banner may be displayed i
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Luncheon Opens Club Season
     The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead opened their 2006-2007 season with a gala Friendship Luncheon held at the Cherry Valley Club on September 26. Marilyn Kerr and her committee did a spectacular job organizing the event and there were plenty of accolades for them at the end of the day.
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GC Resident Appointed To Winthrop Board
     Mineola, NY - Winthrop-University Hospital announced that Kevin T. Curran has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Curran is Senior Vice President, Marketing for Cablevision Systems Corporation based in Jericho. He is responsible for strategy, planning and overall revenue performance for Opti
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Tastings 2006 A Success
     Tastings 2006 was an enormous success, raising over $50,000 for the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation. A portion of the proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society's Camp adventure, to allow kids with cancer to have a vacation with their siblings. The party was enjoyed by al
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Poinsettia Sale
     Friends of Boys Varsity Lacrosse presents their 8th Annual Poinsettia Sale to help offset the cost of a winter training program. 6-1/2" pots$12
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