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AAUW To Meet
     The Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet on Monday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library. The guest speaker will be Joanne Fitzgerald, a special education teacher and parent of a disabled child. Her talk is entitled: "Henry Viscardi: The Inspir
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"From Bach To The Beatles"
     The Community Club of Garden City is delighted to present Rose Marie Guzzo, a classically trained musician in both violin and piano, on Thursday, November 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the Casino. Her topic, "From Bach to the Beatles," includes an analysis of the Beatles' most popular tunes with reference to J
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Garden City Shop At Election Day Fair
     Because the bad weather caused the Street Fair to be canceled last Saturday, the Garden City Shop will be open at the Community Church Election Day Fair. They will be selling logo flip-flops for $20 per pair, ski caps for $15 and black nylon drawstring backpacks for $10. All items are imprinted with
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Dr. Thomas Ryley To Speak on Elections
     The Garden City Community Church Forum on Sunday, November 5 th at 9:15 am will present Dr. Thomas Ryley on "The 2006 Elections." The forum is open to the public.
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Friends Of Music Donates To Schools
     Through the efforts of their dedicated volunteers and generosity of their membership, the Garden City Friends of Music donated items and equipment to various schools throughout the district this past year. Friends of Music is a not-for-profit organization, whose sole purpose is to encourage Garden C
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GOP Pizza And Politics A Success
     What do you get when you mix great food, company and candidates? A delicious night out... fun filled with pizza and politics at Grimaldi's. "They just seem to have the right recipe for us, as our guests are welcomed as if we were dining along side the Rialto and Grand Canal," remarked club member,
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Fire Prevention Day
     Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (center) attends the Garden City Fire Department's Fire Prevention Day. The event, which included firefighting demonstrations and activities for children (some of whom are shown in the truck), was held at the firehouse on Stewart Avenue in Garden City. Al
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Student Studies Abroad
     Brian Thomas DeGrazia, a Dartmouth College student in the class of 2008 from Garden City, is studying Italian in Rome during the fall 2006 term as part of the College's Language Study Abroad Program.
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Black Tie Affair, Spectacular Auction
     Get out your semi-formal duds and join the Cathedral Youth Group on Saturday, November 4 for the annual Black Tie Affair and Silent Auction. Take a few hours from your busy schedule and come out for a fun-filled evening. Support the Cathedral Youth Group with your presence and encourage them in th
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GOP Pizza And Politics A Success
     What do you get when you mix great food, company and candidates? A delicious night out... fun filled with pizza and politics at Grimaldi's. "They just seem to have the right recipe for us, as our guests are welcomed as if we were dining along side the Rialto and Grand Canal," remarked club member,
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Fire Prevention Day
     Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (center) attends the Garden City Fire Department's Fire Prevention Day. The event, which included firefighting demonstrations and activities for children (some of whom are shown in the truck), was held at the firehouse on Stewart Avenue in Garden City. Al
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Student Studies Abroad
     Brian Thomas DeGrazia, a Dartmouth College student in the class of 2008 from Garden City, is studying Italian in Rome during the fall 2006 term as part of the College's Language Study Abroad Program.
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Black Tie Affair, Spectacular Auction
     Get out your semi-formal duds and join the Cathedral Youth Group on Saturday, November 4 for the annual Black Tie Affair and Silent Auction. Take a few hours from your busy schedule and come out for a fun-filled evening. Support the Cathedral Youth Group with your presence and encourage them in th
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NCC Students Study At Bird Sanctuary
     Professor Fran Viscovitch brought her environmental science students to the Garden City Bird Sanctuary for a literal field day. The students were given a tour of the 9-acre Nassau County Storm Water Basin and worked with a Global Positioning System (GPS) instrument to map locations of nesting boxes
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     The League of Women Voters has invited Nassau County's Howard Weitzman to speak about substituting income tax for property tax, on Thursday, November 30, 7 p.m. at the Sandel Senior Center, 50 South Park Avenue, in Rockville Centre. Everyone is welcome...
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Village Auditor Honored
     James E. Olivo, Village Auditor of the Village of Garden City has been recognized as a Credential
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"Breakfast With Santa & Mrs. Claus"
     On Saturday, December 2nd from 9-11:30 a.m.
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Fashion Show Luncheon
     The Welcoming Club of Garden City is pleased to invite all members and their guests to their annual Fashion Show Luncheon on
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Sanitation Collection - Election Day & Veterans Day
     Residents are reminded that there will be normal garbage and recycling pickup for Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2006, and Veteran's Day, Friday, November 10, 2006
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Attention Welcoming Club Members
      The Garden City Welcoming Club invites you and your guests to attend a live art auction conducted by Ross Galleries at the Garden City Casino. The auction includes fine art, sports memorabilia, music memorabilia and much more!!
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All Souls' Day Commemoration
     The next service of Choral Evensong at the Cathedral of the Incarnation will take place this Sunday November 5th at 4 p.m. It will commemorate the observance of All Souls' Day. Evensong is beloved throughout the Anglican Communion and is sung daily at the cathedrals in England. This meditative se
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You're Invited
     The Woman's Auxiliary of W.B.T. Post - 265 of the American Legion invites you to our annual Veteran's Day Lunch. It will be held on Sunday, November 12
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'Scotland The Brave' Awaits You
     "If you have a passion for life, you can't help but be drawn to Scotland."
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Catholic Daughters Fall Card Party
     Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court St. Anne #1077 will hold its Annual Fall Bridge on Thursday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. in McCloskey Auditorium at St. Anne's Church located on Dartmouth Street, Garden City. This bridge will raise money for the Court's many charities at Christmas time.
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Patrick Smalley Honored At Miracle Makers Ball
     Patrick S. Smalley of Garden City, Executive Vice President of Fairhaven Properties, Inc. has been named 2006 Chairperson of the MHA's Miracle Makers Ball, Seasons of Hope. Mr. Smalley, who has been at Fairhaven Properties, Inc. since 1996, is a past honoree of the Miracle Makers Ball, which is expe
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New Executive Director
     Gary O'Connor has joined Nassau BOCES as Executive Director of Human Resources, where he will oversee all recruitment for the agency as well as employee related programs and services for school districts.
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CMF Holds "Bunco & Brunch"
     The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund recently held their second "Bunco & Brunch." It was a successful fund-raiser; $850 was raised to help fund many beneficial programs at Schneider Children's Hospital.
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High Praise For Step Dancers
     Recording star Andy Cooney has added a new magic touch to his "Classic Irish Christmas" show this year--the Niall O'Leary Irish Dance Troupe of Irish step dancers. And from advance reports on their skills in the New York TIMES this week, their performance should bring down the house on Friday even
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Ski Club
     All welcome. Garden City Ski Club meeting Wednesday November 15
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Women In The Arts
     Women In the Arts' an exhibit of member artists of the Garden City Branch of AAUW will be held in the Garden City Library - Lower Level - from December 2, 2006 through January 4, 2007. Meet the artists at the December 4, 2006 Reception at 7 p.m. and enjoy an on-stage performance for the holidays. L-
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Wellington Road Holds Block Party
     On a beautiful, balmy Saturday, Wellington Road residents enjoyed the camaraderie of their first block party thanks to the efforts of the Bendert and Jaghab families.
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Sgroi - Bryan Wedding
      Charles & Maria Bryan, formerly of Garden City, are pleased to announce the marriage of their son, Matthew William Bryan (G.C. class of 1997), to Melissa A. Sgroi, daughter of Joseph and Andrea Sgroi of Montclair, NJ.
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Shea - Mathers Engagement
     Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mathers of Garden City and Southold, NY are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Matthew Allen to Jill Shea, daughter of Joy and David Shea of Somers, CT.
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Wess~Messier Engagement
     Michael Wess and the late Cynthia Wess of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison, to Seth Messier, son of Ray and Betsi Messier of Portland, Maine.
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Socially Speaking
With Athena
     The Invasion of Garden City (and other towns too) began with the very first day of October and by Halloween it had just about taken over this town. Mother Nature was out with her big guns and she really made a big impact with the beautiful colors that she dressed our trees with. The decorations get
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Faux Finishing Classes Starting
     How often have you wondered how to create those fabulous finishes you see on walls and furniture?
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Understanding Your 'Inner Sense'
     Adult Education is offering a one session seminar that will explore ways on how to tap into what it is we 'feel,' 'sense,' or just plain 'know' and how to 'uncomplicate,' which is usually the contrary to our 'inner sense.'
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St. Anne's 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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Acclaimed Pianist To Perform
     Adelphi University is pleased to welcome the internationally acclaimed pianist Golda Vainberg-Tatz on Wednesday, November 15, at 8:00 p.m. in Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. The event, a part of the University's Prestige Concert Series, is free and o
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Overcome Fear Of Public Speaking
     Whether you want to make a presentation to the PTA, your local hobby group, or at a business meeting, you will benefit from the upcoming one session Adult Ed seminar on public speaking.
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David Roth To Perform
     David Roth will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City, on Saturday, November 18.
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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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Christmas Mission Boutique At Resurrection
     Saturday, November 4 is the date slated for the annua
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Paisleys Support Committee To Save St. Paul's
     Despite the rain and high winds, a representative contingent of the extensive Garden City Paisley family kept with tradition by supporting their hometown on Homecoming Weekend. The Paisleys also showed their support for the Committee to Save St. Paul's proposal for redevelopment of the Historic St.
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Celebrate The Holidays In Amish Country
     There are only several spaces remaining available for Adult Education's overnight trip to the Amish Country of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Dec. 9th and Sunday, Dec. 10th.
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Locust Street Block Party A Success
     The many new families on Locust Street enjoyed a beautiful day at their block party. The children enjoyed the jumping castle and the cotton candy. It was a great opportunity for everyone to meet the many new neighbors.
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'Get A Civil Service Job'
     If you have ever thought about starting a civil service career, then you owe it to yourself to sign up for an upcoming Adult Ed seminar.
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Christ Church Fall Fest Dinner
     There's something for everyone at the Christ Episcopal Church
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Garden City Library News
     Garden City Library Calendar Of Events CHILDREN's PROGRAMS
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Beautiful Day Brings Crowds To Waldorf's Fair
     On Saturday, October 21 the Waldorf School of Garden City held its annual Fall Fair. Organized by the school's Parents Association, folks from all over Long Island enjoyed a day of good food, unique crafts, old fashioned games, puppet shows and craft workshops.
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Winthrop Signs Lease For Wellness Pavilion
     It was an all-time "first" for Alfred Weissman Real Estate - a lease signed at a luncheon!
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Cathedral Congregation CPR Training
     Members of the Cathedral of the Incarnation gathered together on Sunday afternoon, October 29 at Mercer School which is located on the Cathedral property. The purpose of the meeting was for the participants to become certified as cardio-pulmonary resuscitators. The training was open to both adults
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Unique Item At Silent Auction
     The Silent Auction at the Garden City Community Church Election Day Fair will feature a very unique item. Church member, lawyer and former Panama Canal Commission Chairman Robert McMillan has written a book entitled "Global Passage." It is about the past, present and future of Panama and the Panama
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Making A Difference With "Sump-Thing"
     The Garden City Bird Sanctuary's Make-A-Difference Day program gathered a spectacular flock of over 200 volunteers for the national day of community service. This was more than just a local event, but included student volunteers from Chaminade High School, Mineola High School, New Hyde Park Memorial
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