March 2, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Historical Society Membership Drive Underway

The Garden City Historical Society recently began its 2007 Membership Drive, one of the Society's most important sources of revenue. More...

If you are thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first. Call 944-8220... More...

Irish Authors To Speak

Inspired by the Irish patriot John Devoy, the Catalpa Affair is one of the most audacious tales in Irish and Irish-American history. More...

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Diana and John Mitchell of Garden City are thrilled to announce the arrival of their twin daughters, Juliana Colleen and Madeline Summer. They were born at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola on February 8, 2007 at 2:12 p.m. More...

Musical Theater In Garden City!

Garden City Community Theater will soon be presenting another original musical. The eleven-year-old theater company will open its newest show, Americana on March 16, executive produced by Brad and Ruby Gustavson. More...

Magic Show Stars "Neville"

Neville, the Snake, neither cooks nor bakes He just wiggles and shakes... Wiggles and shakes. More...

Crosson To Discuss Affordable Housing

Matthew Crosson, President of the Long Island Association, and keynote speaker, will discuss the need for affordable housing for our children and seniors at 7 p.m. More...

Conversations In Scripture Series Resumes

Conversations in Scripture, sponsored by the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is resuming on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral House Faith Formation Room. More...

Resurrection Hosts Wind Symphony Concert

The renowned Wind Symphony of Concordia University Chicago will present a concert at Resurrection Lutheran Church, on Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. More...

Chocolate Buffet: A Night Of Chocolate! Wednesday, March 28th at 7:00 PM

A chocolate lovers idea of heaven- a night of all things CHOCOLATE! Chef and Chocolatier Lee Perrotta will entertain her audience with the history and lure of chocolate. More...

Hula Dance Concert & Workshop Sunday, March 18th at 2:00 PM

Time to shake off the winter blues and shake something else! And, we have just the people who can teach us to do it right. More...

VITA Volunteers At Library

VITA volunteers from Hofstra University will be at the Garden City Public Library once again this year to assist patrons with filing their income taxes. The VITA volunteer schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 3 10:00 a.m. More...

LunchBag BookTalk

Tuesday, March 20th 12:00PM-2:00PM Reference Librarians Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. Byrne are pleased to be moderating another one of their popular LunchBag BookTalk's. More...

Ring Found

A ring was found in the parking lot of the Garden City Public Library. If anyone feels he or she may be the owner of the lost ring, he or she should contact Library Director Alan G. Roeckel, phone: 742-8405. More...

Friends Begin 2007 Campaign

Jane MacDougall hands her contribution to Tom Richmond, left, vice president, and to Sal Catania, right, president, thus becoming the first Village resident to contribute to the Friends of the Librarys annual membership drive. More...

Senior Duplicate Bridge

On Feb. 26 there were 4 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. John & Athena Philippides 2. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary East-West 1. More...

Club Welcomes Food Historian

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead was pleased to welcome noted food historian and author, Alice Ross, Ph.D. to their February 7 th general program held at the Garden City Casino. More...

ACS' Phantom Ball To Help Build Hope Lodge, NYC

Each spring the Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society sponsors the Phantom Ball. More...

A Word From The Publisher

This week we are very happy to announce the local winner of the New York Press Association's First Amendment contest, Garden City High School junior Amanda Gogh. More...

Cathedral Sponsors Habitat For Humanity Meeting

There will be an informational meeting for Habitat for Humanity at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Sunday, March 18, following the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass. The meeting will be held in the Resurrection Chapel in the undercroft of the church. More...

Special Lenten Evensong At The Cathedral

On Sunday, March 4, at 4 p.m. there will be a special Evensong for Lent sung by the Cathedral Choirs of Men, Boys and Girls. The Cathedrals and Abbeys of England offer the service of Evensong on a daily basis. More...

David Bailey and Kristen Tierney.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tierney of Garden City proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Kristen Madeline to Mr. David Bailey. Kristen is a 1991 graduate of the Garden City High School and a graduate of Nassau Community College. More...

Socially Speaking

"Thank You" these two words are two of the most important words in the English language and possibly also in any language. More...

Community Club To Present Lecture On WPA Murals

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead Cordially invites its members and guests to attend their general program on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. At the Garden City Casino when guests speaker Dr. More...

Free Art Workshop For Breast Cancer Patients

Artist Hana Davis helps breast cancer patients and survivors express themselves through art in this hands-on workshop on Wednesday, April 25 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm and also on Wednesday, May 16, from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at Adelphi University in Gard More...

Community Club Hosts Authors

On Wednesday, January 3, the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead welcomed authors Arthur and Lyn Dobrin to their general program at the Garden City Casino. The Dobrins shared stories of their time spent serving in the Peace Corp. More...

HOLA Offers Spanish Classes

Enrollment is now open for HOLA's Spring 2007 Spanish Classes! The Spanish Class program is available to children in grades K-5 and will be offered on Mondays at Stewart School. More...

AAUW To Meet

The monthly meeting of the Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women will be held on Monday evening, March 5 at 7:30 p.m., at the Garden City Library. More...

Sugar, Spice And Everything Nice

Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice Luncheon will be held at the Pompei in West Hempstead on March 11, 2007 from 1 - 5:30 pm for the benefit of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. More...

Pastel Workshop Offered

The Garden City Community Club offers numerous opportunities for everyone interested in art, music and cultural activities. By popular demand, they will once again be offering a pastel workshop. More...

Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN's

+ Wed., March 7, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., L.I. Chess Nuts, Advanced Chess Lessons + *Sat., March 10, 9:30 a.m.or 10:30 a.m.,Toddler Tangowith Nancy Bagge for ages 21/2--5 with an adult. Registration began March 3. More...

An Afternoon Of Irish Music Sunday March 11th at 1:30 PM

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day as The Garden City Public Library welcomes back retired NYC detective Ed Deacy, now a successful cabaret entertainer and actor. Mr. Deacy was recently awarded the title of "New York State's Senior Idol. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library TEEN TECH WEEK

Get Connected @ Your Library during the American Library Association/ Young Adult Library Services Teen Tech Week. More...

News From The Children's Room

Does your child have artistic talent or would she or he like to learn how to draw? If you answered YES to these questions, then sign your child up for the program "Cartooning Made Easy with Ed Klein". More...

Senior Connections Advisors

Senior Connections Advisors are available at the Library on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. More...

Garden City Retired Mens Club

The Garden City Retired Men's Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and recreational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City Community. More...

Garden City Senior News

prime time travel trip to mystic, ct

the Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut on Tuesday, May 8 th . More...

Mercy's Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon

Last call lassies to join us for the Mercy Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon! The date of this fun filled event is next Thursday, March 8th at Cherry Valley Club. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. More...

Mardi Gras Celebration

On Sunday evening, February 11, the Church School Families of the Cathedral of the Incarnation hosted a Mardi Gras Celebration for Cathedral members and other members of the community. More...