December 8, 2006 RSS feed / Community

Kiwanis President Honored

Hempstead Town Councilman Ed Ambrosino (right) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) presented an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to Richard Deremer of Garden City, who was recently installed for another term as preside More...

Adelphi University Re-launches M.B.A. Program

Health care employment on Long Island grew by more than 38 percent between 1990 and 2004, according to an annual health care report published by the Long Island Association. More...

The Fabulous King Tut Exhibit Awaits You

One of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries of all times is coming to the US and Adult Education is going to see it! More...

Doctor Fulfills Board Requirements

Adam D. Corrado, M.D., of Garden City, New York, has successfully fulfilled the certification requirements of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) and was recently declared a Board diplomate. Dr. More...

Fire Prevention Day A Success

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (3 rd right, front row) presented an official Town of Hempstead citation to Garden City Fire Department Chief John Casey (3 rd left) in fitting recognition of Fire Prevention Day 2006 in Garden City. More...

Ferraro - Hans Engagement

Gina Marie Ferraro & Brian David Hans would like to announce their engagement to marry. More...

Local Resident Profiled

Local resident Lana Noone was recently interviewed for an upcoming profile to be published in the April, 2007 American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Magazine. More...

Local Actor To Speak At Women's Club

Bob Kaliban, long time resident of Garden City, will be the guest speaker for the Women's Club of Garden City at 1:00 on Tuesday, December 12 in the Library Meeting Room. More...

Police Officer Honored

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (center), Councilman Ed Ambrosino (right), Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (left) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (2 nd left) presented Garden City Police Officer Stephen Oswald with the 2006 Town of Hempstead More...

Resident Named New Executive Director

Gary O'Connor has joined Nassau BOCES as executive director of the Department of Human Resources where he will oversee all recruitment for the agency as well as employee-related programs and services for school districts. More...

Scouts Tour Cathedral Of The Incarnation

Pack 55 Bears in Den 1 visited the Cathedral of the Incarnation in December. The Scouts were required to learn about historical sites and houses in their town. More...

Christmas- "A Time For Giving"

The Saint Anne's Church "Sponsor A Family for Christmas " program needs your help to give "families in need" some joy and a feeling of hope during this holiday season. We deliver your donations during the weekend of December 16 and 17. More...

"Safe Stretches & Exercises For Seniors"

The right type of exercise can help keep seniors strong, flexible and mobile, as well as help prevent falls and injuries. More...

Pack 243 Visits Battleship Cove

Every three years Pack 243 makes the trip out to The Battleship Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. It is a greatly anticipated event, and there is never a lack of things to do and things to see. More...

Art Trips Early Registration

Adult Ed is offering you the chance to sign up early for the upcoming term's series of five Art Trips. More...

Garden City Library News

Library Board To Meet

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held the second Thursday of December, December 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Bank Presents Grant

Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (right, front row) presented an official Certificate of Recognition on the occasion of the grand reopening of the Sovereign Bank Garden City Community Banking Office located at 998 Franklin Avenue in Garden Ci More...

Christmas Luncheon

Garden City Grandmothers Club will hold its annual Christmas luncheon and bridge, featuring "Tom Wagner, and the TomCats." Place: Hempstead Country Club Date: Wednesday, Dec. More...

Local Resident Turns 101!

On October 29th, Irmgard Dietz of Garden City celebrated her 101st birthday with neighbors, friends and caregivers. Irmgard was born in Germany but has resided in Garden City for over 40 years. More...

CMF Holds Bingo Night

A great time was had by all who attended CMF's annual Bingo Fundraising event. Both children and their parents enjoyed prizes, bingo, snacks and, of course, helping a worthwhile cause. More...

Shoppers Enjoy Christmas Boutique

The annual Christmas boutique held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection was a success. Hundreds of shoppers helped themselves while helping others. All of the proceeds will be donated to missions. Mrs. More...

Christmas Music At Thursday Luncheon

George Petersen will bring us into the Christmas Season with special music on the piano and Abe Rivera will be the soloist. On Thursday, December 14 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the parlor of the Garden City Community Church. More...

Exhibition Held

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) greeted Robert R. More...

CMF Entertainment Books Available

The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund has brand new 2007 entertainment books available. The new issue is jam packed with hundreds of exclusive offers. More...

Defensive Driving

Registration will begin on Monday, December 4, at the reference desk for the AARP 55 Alive defensive driving course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Saturday, December 23, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. More...

St. John's Kenyan Children's Foundation

The newly formed St. More...

Photo

, from 10 am to noon and at 2 p.m., everyone has a chance to make a beautiful wreath at the Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park All materials are provided but bring a garden shear. Workshop fee is $15. More...

Troop 55 Hikes Freedom Trail

Boy Scouts from Troop 55 hiked the Boston Freedom Trail on Saturday, December 2nd. Scouts started the hike at the Bunker Hill Memorial, and then toured the warship "Constitution". More...

Seniors Bridge

On Dec 4 th there were 9 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 2. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary 3. More...

Socially Speaking

Christmas is about many things and gift giving is not the most important. Memories at Christmas - past and present - are beautiful trips down memory lane and we should all take that trip at some time during the holidays. More...

What Child Is This?

The choirs of Garden City Community Church will present a program of Christmas music on Sunday, December 10 at 4:30 p.m. More...

Networking Meeting For Women

On January 8, 2007, 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 More...

Fitness Class Starts In Early January

Fitness can be fun! Adult Education is offering the following fitness class starting in early January. More...

GCHS Senior Wins National Writing Award

Garden City High School Senior Lauren Panariello, center, with Superintendent Robert Feirsen, left, and School Board President Kenneth J. Monaghan, has received a National Council of Teachers English (NCTE) Achievement Award in Writing. More...

Exhibits At Library

"Artists of the American Association of University Women" Artist members of the American Association of University Women of Garden City will exhibit their works December 1, 2006-January 4, 2007 in the Garden City Public Lib More...

Music At Irish Society Meeting

The Irish Cultural Society will add music to the merriment of Christmas at its meeting on Tuesday, December 12 at 8 p.m. in the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel. The public is invited. More...

Make Christmas "A Season Of Giving"

The Saint Anne's Church "Sponsor A Family for Christmas" program is under way. We hope to bring a moment of joy this Christmas to the many families in need in our local community. More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Most groups meet at Adelphi University's School of Social Work, Garden City. More...

Are You Coming To Scotland With Adult Ed?

If you are interested in joining Adult Education when it explores the best of Scotland, you need to request an itinerary now and send a deposit by January 5th. More...

Library Celebrates Rembrandt's Birthday

A capacity crowd sat enthralled for 90 minutes as Prof. Thomas Germano of SUNY Farmingdale presented a slide program in honor of Rembrandt's 400 th birthday at the GC Library on November 30 th at 2 p.m. More...

Winthrop Appoints GC ResidentTo Board

Winthrop-University Hospital is pleased to announce that Garden City resident Joseph L. Mancino has been elected to its Board of Directors. "Mr. More...

Garden City Senior News

"the King and I" At Broadhollow theatre

The Garden City Recreation Department has secured tickets to the Broadhollow Theatre Company's performance of "The King and I" on Wednesday, January 24 th . We will meet in the parking lot of the new Senior Center at St. More...

St. Joseph's Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower

This Saturday and Sunday, December 9th and 10th, St. Joseph's Church will host its 16th Annual Spiritual Adoption Prayer Crusade with a Village-Wide Baby Shower. More...

Business Leaders Attend Oktoberfest

Leaders from various Garden City and neighboring businesses joined members of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce to enjoy the Chamber's first annual Oktoberfest on October 17 th . More...