April 20, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Fourth Annual Andy Foundation Yard Sale

Cleaning out your closets, attics, garages and basements? Consider donating your unwanted treasures to The Andy Foundation! We are now accepting donations for our annual spring yard sale. More...

An Evening Of Friendship and Faith

Back by Popular Demand! St. Joseph's Parish Adult Formation Board invites you to another evening of Friendship and Faith on Thursday, April 26th at 8:00pm in the St. Agnes Room. More...

Phantom Ball 2007 To Help Build Hope Lodge

On May 5 th , the Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society will hold the 19 th Annual Phantom Ball. More...

Vacation Bible School

The Presbyterian Church in Garden City is presently registering children ages 3 1/2 to 10 for Vacation Bible School, June 25-29. This year's theme is Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God's Word. More...

The Big Flower Sale

The Cathedral Choirs and Development Fund welcomes you to the 2007 Spring Season with its 14th Annual and Perennial Plant Sale. The plants are all very fine quality with good root stock. More...

Photo

Auction, Saturday, May 5, to benefit local churches and synagogues. Framed fine art from well-known artists, at up to 2/3 off gallery prices. Viewing between 7 and 8 PM, bidding begins at 8 PM sharp. More...

Quinlan - Greene Wedding

Pamela Quinlan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Quinlan of Garden City, NY, married Stephen Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Greene of Brookeville, MD, on June 24, 2006. More...

Socially Speaking

With Athena What a week! More...

Kiwanis Clubs Hold Luncheon

Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell recently attended the Kiwanis Club of Garden City's "world famous" St., Patrick's luncheon. This annual event hosts more than 500 Kiwanians and friends. More...

Girl Scouts Collect Sports Equipment For Charity

Junior Girl Scout Troops #1331 and #1369 are collecting old sports shirts for the Kenya Relief Fund. More...

African Missionaries In Community Church

This Sunday, April 22 at 9:15 a.m., the Rev. Wayne Wilson and Mrs. More...

Living Museum Exhibit To Open

The Living Museum exhibit will open at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, located at 38 Old Country Road in Garden City, from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and continue from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 29. More...

Bethany Yarrow And Rufus Cappadocia In Concert

Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia will perform at Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City, NY on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. "Unbelievable! More...

GOP Club Meeting

The Stewart Manor-New Hyde Park Republican Club invites you to our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 25th, at the St. James Lutheran Community Church at the corner of Elton Road and Chester Avenue in Stewart Manor. More...

Arthritis And Pain Management Lecture

All are welcome to join the Lunch and Learn Noontime Lecture Series at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is offering new and on-going support groups for women with breast cancer. There is no cost for any group; however pre- registration is required. More...

Church Group To Hold Plant Sale

Some say the best time is after Mother's Day. Others swear by Memorial Day, while a few are content to suggest mid-May. All parties do agree on one thing: whenever you plant flowers, just make sure you do so after the last frost. More...

"HPV Vaccine: Learn The Facts"

You've heard about it in the news - the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) and teenage girls. More...

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

My Best Friend will host a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta for FA on May 5th from 7 to 10 p.m. Auction to benefit the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund. More...

Nassau County Programs For Seniors

RSVP - An Invitation to Serve. Volunteers 55+ share their experience, wisdom, and interest with others in Nassau County. Want to get involved?Please call us at the Department of Senior Citizen Affairs: 227-8988. More...

Garden City Senior News

gentle exercise with felicia

Our resident Dance expert, Felicia Lovaglio, will again visit our Senior Center at St. Paul's on Monday, April 23 rd to lead our seniors in Gentle Exercising. More...

Adelphi Co-Sponsors Partnerships in Health Conference

Adelphi University is pleased to host and co-sponsor with HealthNets, Western Suffolk BOCES, State Bank of Long Island, Dilworth and Barrese LLP, and the New York State Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the 6th ann More...

"Clean Out Your Closets" Weekend

The St. Vincent de Paul Sociey is sponsoring another "Clean Out Your Closets" weekend, on Saturday, Apr. 21 from 4 to 6 P.M.and on Sunday, Apr. 22 from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. The clothing drive is being held for the St. More...

A Word From The Publisher

As the nation mourns the thirty-two people killed at Virginia Tech this week, one wonders if such a tragedy could happen here as well. Well, 14 years ago, it did. More...

Bake Sale To Help Children With Cancer

Girl Scout Troop 1426 is having a bake sale at St. Paul's field on Saturday, April 28th from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. More...

Rep. McCarthy Meets with British Prime Minister

Earlier this month, Rep. McCarthy met with British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London to discuss the peace agreement between Sinn Fein and the Democratic Unionist Party. More...

Christians In The Holy Land

The Adult Faith Foundation Board of St. Joseph's Church invites you to hear our guest speaker, Brother David Carroll, F.S.C., Ph.D., Under Secretary General CNEWA (Catholic Near East Welfare Association). More...

Lyons Foundation Supports Cancer Center For Kids

The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital has received a $50,000 donation from The Pat Lyons Foundation. The gift, generated by the Lt. More...

Brownie Troop #1356 Is Cooking Now!

On March 26, 2007 Brownie Troop #1356 took a trip to Little Chefs Cooking School in Port Washington. The girls learned about the food pyramid and made their own pizza, cookies and fruit kabobs. The girls had a great time! More...

Community Club Honors 25-Year Members

Wednesday, April 4th was a rainy, dreary day but inside the Garden City Casino, all was bright, sunny and warm as members of The Community Club honored those who were celebrating their 25th anniversary as club members. More...

Saturday Night Casino Bridge

The weather outside was cold but the companionship inside was warm! Another lovely evening of friendship and bridge was played at the Saturday Night Casino Bridge on April 7th. The winners for social bridge were Fran Conza and Marie Ramos. More...

Local Resident To Participate In "Author Night"...

Local resident Lana Noone will participate in "Author Night" at the Polk Street Elementary School, Franklin Square, NY on April 26, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Mrs. More...

Nightwatch 2007

Kids from grades 5-12 attended the Nightwatch at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday of Holy Week before Easter. More...

Thursday Luncheon Group Update

An update program for senior citizens will be presented by Melissa Atkinson, a social worker and family therapist with the Family and Children's Association. More...

CMF Presents Bunko & Brunch

The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund invites you to join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon on Thursday, April 26th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the home of Lilli Diller. More...

Unitarians Present Australian Organist

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset will present Australian organist, Nicole Marane, in a solo recital on Sunday, April 29, at 1:30 p.m. as part of its 2006-07 Music at Shelter Rock Concert Series. Ms. More...

Cathedral's Country Ho Down

Come join the fun on Friday, April 27th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Cathedral House auditorium. The famed square dance callers Cliff and Joan Wormell have been engaged to lead this evening of entertainment for all ages. More...

Congressman To Speak On Energy Security Initiative

Congressman Steve Israel will deliver a lecture on the *Next Generation Energy Security Initiative,* as part of the Adelphi University President*s Series on Critical Issues on Monday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. More...

Knights "Phantastic Baseball Holiday!"

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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

On March 16th The Miracle Foundation hosted Greens & Jeans in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. More...

Tilles Center Presents

Alvin Ailey Family Performance The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's premier dance troupes and a tradition at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, returns with a special one-hour family performance on Satur More...

Mark Your Calendar!!!!

Save the date, Friday, May 4, 2007, for the 11th Annual Garden City Special Education P.T.A. (S.E.P.T.A) Street Fair. The event is on Seventh Street from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Spring Fair is a fun-filled family event. More...

Art/Sports Auction

On Saturday, May 5 th , the Sisterhood of the Garden City Jewish Center will be holding its 12 th annual benefit art and sports memorabilia auction. Admission is $5 per person. More...

Garden City Library News

Free Museum Passes

To make the museum experience accessible to all of our residents, The Garden City Public Library through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library is pleased to offer free museum passes. More...

Garden City Retired Mens Club Calendar Of Events

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...

Historical Society Opens Children's Art Exhibit

The Garden City Historical Society proudly announces the winners of its second annual Children's Art Contest, "Doors of Garden City." This year, in addition to artwork drawn in pencil, colored pencil, or pen and ink, the Society added a photog More...

A Fabulous Cast For

Fiddler

The ultra-talented director of the Herricks Community Players and his energetic producer-wife have put together an outstanding array of actors for their spring production of "Fiddler on The Roof." These two mega-talents have been inv More...