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Golden Goose Gala House Tour, Holiday Boutique
     Twigs of Winthrop-University Hospital Women's Auxiliary heralds an exciting fundraising season this weekend with its 32nd Annual Golden Goose Gala Candlelight House/Gallery Tour and Holiday Shopping Boutique. Exquisitely decorated Garden City homes and properties will be opened for your viewing plea
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Hotel Prepares For Annual Tree Lighting Spectacular
     The Garden City Hotel continues the tradition of its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, November 27 beginning at 5:30 pm.
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AdoptaPlatoon "Stockings from Santa"
     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
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Pack 7 Visits Alpine Scout Camp
     On the weekend of November 4th and 5th, Pack 7 Cub Scouts visited the Alpine Scout Camp just over the George Washington Bridge in Alpine, New Jersey. A group of scouts arrived Saturday afternoon, and made a short hike to the cabin where they would be staying overnight. They quickly collected wood
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      the well spouses of the disabled are meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 I. U. Willets Rd., Albertson, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Rose at 829-8740...
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Estates POA Seeks Candidates
     Ed Fitzgerald, Chairperson of the 15 Member Nominating Committee of the Property Owners' Association of Garden City Estates, announces that the committee is currently soliciting applications for two Estates' positions, Village Board Trustee and School Board Trustee. Those interested in being conside
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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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Winter Program For Kids
     The brochures for the Winter Program for Kids will be sent home with students during December instead of being sent home with students on the first day of school in January.
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Boy Scout Troop 56 Hikes In State Park
     The Boy Scouts of Troop 56 Garden City Community Church spent a recent weekend hiking at Harriman State Park. Included in the adventure was a hike up the Appalachian trail thru the Bear Mountain zoo and nature center, then a walk through the Twin Forts trail over a 110 foot suspension bridge over Po
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Cathedral Sponsors Annual Halloween Party
     On Halloween evening, October 31, the Cathedral Youth Group sponsored a good old fashioned Halloween party for the younger members of the community. The event was very well attended and all agreed it was a great way to spend a safe and fun Halloween. There were a ton of activities including a pump
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AHRC Christmas Luncheon,Fashion Show
     The AHRC Garden City Auxiliary will sponsor its annual gala Christmas luncheon and fashion show this year on Monday, December 4, at the Garden City Hotel. This holiday tradition is the auxiliary's most successful fundraiser for children and adults with retardation, autism and other developmental dis
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Last Chance For Christmas Wreaths
     The deadline for ordering your handmade, fresh Christmas wreath from the St. Joseph School PTA is fast approaching. Don't miss out on an opportunity to grace your front door or mantel with one of our beautiful, unique wreath designs created by the dedicated hands of the PTA. Your order is due by N
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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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CMF Fall Brunch A Success
     The Garden City chapter of Children's Medical Fund held its annual Fall Brunch at the Hempstead Country Club on October 24th with special guest, Robert Hansen. Mr. Hansen is a respected psychic medium who dazzled the group with his ability to guess about past events in the lives of many women presen
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How To Become A Notary Public
     Adult Education is offering a 1 session seminar which will inform you of what you need to know to become a Notary Public.
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L.I. Aviation Library Topic
     To commemorate Veterans Day, a special program entitled "Arsenal for Freedom, L.I. During WW II" was presented at the library on Thursday, November 9.
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CPOA Hosts Meeting
     The CPOA will be hosting Mr. Alan Weismann of Weisman Real Estate Development at the November 14th meeting which will be held at 8 p.m. at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Mr. Weismann will be giving a presentation on the redevelopment of the former Saks Fifth Avenue site. The meeting is open to
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Socially Speaking
     If you have had doubts about Global Warming these past number of days should have put them to rest. It's been Spring like and all you have to do is look at your gardens (or those of your neighbors) to see flowers still in bloom which should have faded into the ground long before this. You are correc
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Messiah To Be Performed
     The Waldorf Choral Society will perform Handel's MESSIAH
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Spirit Of Christmas Luncheon
      Diane Esculish, Regent of Court St. Anne of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas has announced the forthcoming "Spirit of Christmas Luncheon" at the Westbury Manor. It will be held on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 12 Noon to 4:00 pm. All are invited to this holiday celebration; you don't have
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McNallie - Redding Engagement
     Kim and Debra McNallie of Henrietta, New York are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Heather A. McNallie to James David Redding III (Dave), son of James and Ellen Redding of Garden City, New York.
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GC Girl Donates Hair To Locks Of Love
     On October 27th, 10 year old Samantha Levano of Garden City donated 11 inches of her hair to Locks of Love. Samantha is pictures here with Gino Imperiale, owner of Salon Imperiale, located on 7th Street.
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Knights' Middle Initial "C" Stands for Charity
     "The middle initial 'C' stands for Charity," says Grand Knight Bob Guida of the Msgr. John C. Seidenschwang Knights of Columbus ("Msgr. John's Knights"). And that sounds right in tune for a group whose theme is,"Join in the fun of helping others, join the Knights today."
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Zo Lewis To Perform
     Zo Lewis will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City, NY on Friday, December 1, 2006.
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"Shop For A Cure For Cancer"
     The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society is pleased to announce that the charity has been sponsored to participate in the Champions for Charity event at the Americana, Manhasset.This special shopping event, which will take place on Wednesday, November 29th through Sunday, December 3rd, gi
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Operation Christmas Child
     Operation Christmas Child Collection week is just around the corner, November 13
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Holiday Crafts Fair At The Cathedral
     On Saturday, December 2, there will be a Holiday Crafts Fair sponsored by the Cathedral of the Incarnation. There fair will include Attic Treasures where one can find bargains including beautiful china and glassware as well as linens and other "oldies but goodies". There will be a Gourmet Sweets b
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Church To Hold Holiday Tea
     Mark your calendar and call for your reservations for the annual Holiday Victorian Tea and Boutique to be held at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City on
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Newcomers Welcomed
     The Welcoming Club of Garden City held their Fall Newcomers' Cocktail Party at the home of Tracey Lawson. The next Newcomers' Cocktail Party will be on February 1. IF you would like to join the club, call Christine Bernhard at 775-5154 or Gretchen Sundius at 248-9515. The club is hosting a
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Jay's World Walk Benefits Young Patients
     Approximately 100 Long Islanders came out to show their support when Jay's World Childhood Cancer Foundation hosted a 3-mile walk to raise money for children with cancer on Sunday, September 17, 2006. The walk, which took place at Mineola Memorial Park on Marcellus Road in Mineola, raised almost $10
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Breakfast With Santa
     J.P. McGeever's Pub presents "Breakfast With Santa And Mrs. Claus" on
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Pack 7 Enjoys Football Game
     Cub Scout Pack 7 attended the Hofstra-Villanova football game last month. The scouts participated in the pre-game ceremony and helped hold a giant American Flag during the singing of the National Anthem. They enjoyed a great game, as they rooted for the Pride.
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Adelphi Presents "Mexico Profundo"
     Adelphi University is pleased to present "Mexico Profundo," a colorful photographic essay about the peoples of Mexico by Associate Professor of anthropology Laraine Fletcher, on display in the Swirbul Library Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, from Sunday, November 19, 2006 through Sunday, De
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Prof. Melkonian To Speak On Nuclear Proliferation
     The Garden City Community Church Forum on Sunday, November 19 th at 9:15 a.m ., will present Prof. Martin Melkonian, speaking on "Nuclear Proliferation: Can We Put the Genie Back in the Bottle?" The Forum is open to the public.
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Live Art Auction On Saturday
     Don't miss the social event of the season! Join the Welcoming Club of Garden City for a live Art Auction at the Garden City Casino on Saturday, November 18th. Preview the art from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; the auction will begin at 8:30 p.m. Guests can also enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine and cheese, and d
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Residents Attend Taxpayer's Forum
     Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (2 nd
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Duplicate Bridge
     On Nov 13 there were 6 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows.
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Volunteer Tax Preparers Needed
     Each year thousands of older persons receive help with income tax returns at no cost through the cooperative efforts of the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, the AARP/IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program, and volunteers from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
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Help With High Energy Costs
     Through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), help is available to assist income-eligible residents with the high cost of home heating bills. This federally-funded program begins November 1, 2006 and continues until all funds have been exhausted.
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Garden City Senior News
     Garden city seniors invited to a presentation on the civil war
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Nassau County Programs For Seniors
     RSVP - Inviting You to Get Involved! Help to Lead and Inspire! The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs seeks volunteers 55 years and older to make a difference in our county. We have varied opportunities and time commitments to suit your volunteering needs! Please call 227-8988 to
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Garden City Library News
Library Hours
     The Garden City Public Library's Thanksgiving week hours are:
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Organizers Gear Up For Village Tree Lighting
     Village organizers are gearing up for Santa Clause's return to Garden City on Sunday, December 3 at 3:30 p.m. Once again, the Village Gazebo will be the setting for the 52nd annual Village Tree Lighting Ceremony cordinated by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Village force
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GCHS Students Attend Hofstra Science Symposium
     Garden City High School (GCHS) Science Research students got a first-hand look at the research being conducted at Hofstra University during a field trip to the university's Third Annual Science Symposium held October 27 on the Hofstra campus. The event showcased the work of Hofstra faculty and stude
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CMF Fall Brunch A Success
     The Garden City chapter of Children's Medical Fund held its annual Fall Brunch at the Hempstead Country Club on October 24th with special guest, Robert Hansen. Mr. Hansen is a respected psychic medium who dazzled the group with his ability to guess about past events in the lives of many women presen
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AHRC Holds Membership Tea
     The Garden City Auxiliary of AHRC Nassau Held its annual Membership Tea on September 19
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Rotary Hosts Membership Party
     On Wednesday evening, October 11, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club hosted a "Welcome New Members" cocktail party at the Cherry Valley Club. Officers, directors and club members welcomed prospective members who had expressed an interest in becoming a Rotarian. Rotary's purpose is service to others
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Black Tie Affair Benefits Cathedral Youth Program
     On Saturday evening, November 4, the undercroft of the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation was morphed into an elegant dinner dance hall. In support of the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) confirmation program of the parish, the attendees came and enjoyed an evening of dining and dancing and fun. The
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