May 4, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Former Panama Canal Commission Chair to Speak

Robert R. More...

Local Family Makes Great Strides Against CF

Join the Genova family of Garden City as they take "great strides" in raising money for cystic fibrosis research on Saturday, May 5, and help them meet their personal goal of $100,000. More...

On Monday, May 7, there is a free senior citizens clinic at the Nassau County Bar Association from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at 15th and West Streets, Mineola, in the lecture room at the lower level. More...

Chamber's 52nd Easter Car Parade A Huge Success

Mother Nature came through for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's 52 nd Easter sunday Vintage Car Parade on April 8. More...

Friends Present Dance Troupe

Spring was a little late in arriving in Garden City this year but that did not deter the Ichi-Fuji-kai Dance Association, Ltd. from "Celebrating Spring with Japanese Classical Dance" in the elegant Soke Fujima style. More...

Thursday Luncheon With Virginia Fortney

On May 10, the Thursday Luncheon Group is very happy to welcome back Virginia Fortney, a Garden City resident, to present a program for fitness for the senior citizen. More...

Guest Speaker At Community Church

This Sunday, May 6 at 9:15 a.m., Dr. Victor Ayala will speak on Malawi and HIV Aids Pandemic in Africa. More...

Socially Speaking

Let's hope that spring has finally sprung and we can easily see that the trees believe it as they are bursting forth with their blossoms. More...

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Mrs. Joan Douglas Gordon of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, formerly of Garden City, announces the engagement of her son, Charles Bole Douglas, Jr. to Silke Karen Parl daughter of Mrs. Gilla Parl of St. Augustine, Florida and Dr. More...

Church's Plant Sale Benefits Troops

Bob Hope entertained them during World War II. Presidents commend them in speech after speech. Family members exchange emails and phone calls with them. More...

Garden City Miracle Club Walkathon

It's that time again! Students of the Miracle Club at Garden City High School will be holding their 7th annual Walkathon on June 2nd from 1-3 p.m., following the SATs. The walk is held in memory of Michael J. More...

Slide/Lecture

A free slide/lecture on "The Glorious Disney Gardens" will be presented by Profesor Kathryn Stanley Podwell at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. More...

My Best Friend FiestA for FA

We're just a week away from the much anticipated Cinco de Mayo Fiesta for FA, brought to you by MY BEST FRIEND. This celebration of life and conquering the odds will be enjoyed in the garden of Betsy and John Lane on May 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. More...

Meet CSSP's Development Partner May 16

The Committee to Save St. Paul's (CSSP) invites residents to meet and get to know Paul Rabinovitch of Canus Corporation, our development partner. Please join us on Wednesday, May 16, 8 p.m. at The Garden City Casino. More...

Winthrop Hispanic Health Fair

The annual Hispanic Health Fair hosted by Winthrop-University Hospital, will include free health screenings, hospital tours, health insurance information, Latin food and music, and more. More...

Cathedral Offers Vacation Bible School

The Cathedral of the Incarnation is offering its annual Vacation Bible School to be held Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th. More...

Free Yoga Demonstration

Winthrop-University Hospital's Women's Health Forum will present a free program, "Yoga: The Mind-Body Connection," on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:00 PM. More...

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...

Friends Prepare For Book Sale

In preparation for the annual book sale to be held on Saturday, May 19th, The Friends of the Library and "The Bookworms" have announced that no more book donations will be accepted after April 30th. More...

Church Of Resurrection To Hold Chinese Auction

The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (forming from St. Andrew's Church, Williston Park, and the Church of the Nativity, Mineola) is sponsoring a Chinese Auction on Friday, May 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. 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...

Blood Drive:The Gift Of Life

On May 22 between the hours of 3:30-9 p.m . the American Legion Post #144, located at 730 Willis Avenue, is having its annual Blood Drive. Please come and join us! More...

Miracle Foundation Donates $50,000 To "Back In The Game"

The Miracle Foundation announced that it will provide a $50,000 grant to fund tuition for "Back in the Game" participants. More...

Book Sale

A huge annual book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19, at the Garden City Public Library. The Friends of the Garden City Library will sponsor this sale, with all proceeds to benefit the library. More...

Library Closed On Mother's Day

The Garden City Public Library will be closed Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

There is only one week left for Garden City residents ages 2 1/2 through Grade 5 to get a free kit to make a Mother's Day card and pick up free tickets to a live performance of "The Wizard of Oz". More...

Fundraiser For Kenyan Children A Huge Success

The first major fundraiser organized by the St. More...

Diocesan Choir To Sing At St. Joseph Church

To celebrate its 50th anniversary of service, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre will host a concert by the Diocesan Choir at St. Joseph Church, located at Franklin Avenue and 5th Street on Friday, May 11th, at 8 p.m. More...

Shop The Block At Garden City Community Church

The Auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church will present its Spring Fund Raiser on Saturday, May 12, from 9am to 1pm. "Shop the Block" is a Vendor Mall and will be held on the grounds of the church. More...

Historical Society Flea Market A Month Away

On June 2, The Garden City Historical Society will hold its annual A.T. Stewart Flea Market on the grounds of the Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

CPOA Annual Election Meeting

The Garden City Central Property Owners' Association will be having its annual meeting and elections on Tuesday, May 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level meeting room of the Garden City Public Library. More...

Cathedral Appoints New Christian Education Director

On Sunday, April 8th, the appointment of Ms. Christina M. Dilluvio as the new Director of Christian Education Formation and Youth Ministry was announced by the Cathedral of the Incarnation's Provost, The Reverend Theodore W. Bean. Ms. More...

Contest Winners Recognized

Every March the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) announces the winners of their many annual essay contests. More...

Dive Into The Great Bible Reef VBS Program

The Garden City Community Church Vacation Bible School Program is set to dive into the Great Bible Reef on Monday, June 25. This year's theme - the Great Bible Reef - will offer a week of fun, learning and friendship. More...

Welcoming Club News

The Welcoming Club of Garden City sponsored a Mixed Doubles Round Robin Tennis Party in March. Nearly every month there is a special event, sometimes for women only, but many times for couples. More...

"Wound Care: Find the Path to Healing"

Winthrop-University Hospital's Health Update for Seniors and Their Families will sponsor a free program, "Wound Care: Find the Path to Healing," on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 1:15 PM. More...

AAUW To Meet

The monthly meeting of the Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women will take place on Monday evening, May 7 at the library at 7:30 p.m. The guest speakers will be Theresa and Mary Dinh who are travel photographers. More...

Youth Sunday Service: U2charist

The youth of Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City will be doing something different for their annual Youth Sunday service on Sunday, May 6 at 10 a.m. They will be using a multi-media, contemporary liturgy called a "U2charist". More...

In Service

Air Force Maj. Brian E. Bell has been named the 336th Training Group Aircraft Commander of the Year for 2006. More...

Summer Enrichment Program Registration Underway

Elementary school students holding Summer Enrichment Program registration booklets that were mailed or sent home with students last week. More...

Happy Birthday, Will

April 23, 2007 marked the 442nd birthday of Willliam Shakespeare. To commemorate the occasion. Lawrence Olivier's 1945 technicolored film version of 'Henry V" was the featured attraction at the library's Monday's Marvelous Movie Matin More...

GCJC Honors Carolyn Hoera

Carolyn Hoera, outgoing President of the Garden City Jewish Center, will be honored at a brunch at the George Washington Manor in Roslyn on June 3, at 1:30 PM. A journal is being compiled in her honor as well. Ms. More...

Coming To The Tilles Center For Two Shows Only

David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion will perform two shows at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, May 15, at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. More...

Free Stroke Risk Assessment

Winthrop-University Hospital's "Perspectives in Health" educational series will offer a free Stroke Risk Assessment program on Tuesday, May 15. More...

Catamaran Sailors Wanted

The once-again-active Long Island Catamaran Sailors Association (LICSA), in existence since 1989, is looking for anyone interested in catamaran and multihull sailing. More...

Youth Orchestra Announces Auditions For New Season

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York will be holding auditions for new members on the morning and afternoon of Saturday, May 19 and evening of Tuesday, May 22, at Herricks High School. More...

Flight 800 Victim's Composition To Be Featured

On Sunday May 6, the next Evensong in the Cathedral of the Incarnation's series of Evensong services will be sung at 4:00 p.m. More...

Chamber Helps Kings Celebrate A New Era

On Friday, April 27, Kings Supermarket celebrated the "Grand Opening of its New Era." Members of the Chamber Board of Directors joined Kings officials to herald Kings' efforts to "put fun, excitement, the passion of great food values and grea 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...

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...

Cradle Of Aviation Museum Celebrates Anniversary Of Lindbergh's Flight

The Cradle of Aviation Museum will celebrate one of the most significant moments in history during the weekend of May 18th, 19th and 20th when they commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's flight from Roosevelt Field to Paris. 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...

Exhibition

The Art Academy of Garden City will exhibit a collection of student artwork in the Garden City Public Library's showcases and art gallery May 2 to 30. More...

Garden City Senior News

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...

Surprise Visitor At Cathedral's Family Mass

On Easter Sunday, the families who attended the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass at the Cathedral of the Incarnation had several unexpected treats. More...