May 11, 2007 RSS feed / Community

ACS's "Heart Of The Home" Kitchen Tour

You are cordially invited to join the Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society for our "Heart of the Home" Kitchen Tour, which will be held on Wednesday, June 6st from 10:00 am until 2:00pm. More...

The Flight Of Charles Lindbergh

It was on May 20, 1927, that aviation history was changed forever. Charles Augustus Lindbergh, a 25 year old from Little Falls, Minnesota, made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 33-1/2 hours. More...

School Board Meeting

The Garden City School District Board of Education will meet in regular work session Monday, May 14 at 8:15 P.M. in the cafeteria of the high school. There will be a presentation on Math Curriculum Review. More...

Special Event At Bird Sanctuary May 18

On Friday May 18th there will be a special event at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary with live hawks, owls, falcons and Bobby Horvath. Bobby is a NYC Fireman who founded "Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation". More...

Adelphi And HOPE - Earth Week Tree Planting At Bird Sanctuary

The first phase of the Community Tree Planting grant project under the New York State Dept of Environmental Conservation's Urban and Community Forestry program was completed on Earth Day weekend, April 21 and 22. More...

Chamber Of Commerce Ball

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (2nd left) and Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) attend the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Fifth Annual Pineapple Ball at the Garden City Hotel. More...

Victorian Tea

Anna Lea Smith has been baking delicious cookies in preparation for the Annual Victorian Tea. Also on the menu will be tea sandwiches and homemade scones with clotted cream and jam. More...

Socially Speaking

I have just spent the last two Saturdays in the big city, (New York) attending two plays and I want to tell you they were both very good. More...

Christ Church Steak Dinner

Enjoy delicious BBQ steak with or without onions, along with baked potato, salad bar and dessert at Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City on Sunday, May 20 th . Servings start at 6 p.m. More...

Rep. McCarthy Receives Woman Of The Year Award

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, pictured withProfessor Ali al-Rahman, Ph.D. More...

Local Activist Honored

Ellen Schuler Mauk of Garden City, a deeply involved unionist at the statewide and national levels, was recently awarded the Higher Education Member of the Year Award at New York State United Teachers' 35th Representative Assembly in Washingto More...

Coney Island Picnic Bridge

The philanthropic department of the Womens Club of Garden City invites one and all to attend the Coney Island Picnic Bridge to be held on Monday June 18 th 12 noon at the G.C. Community Church. Donation: $20.00. More...

Multi-Media Program Raises Funds for Save the Children

The multi-media digital program Nicaragua...A La Orden!, produced and presented by noted travel photographer and Long Islander Doug Going, recently drew more than 60 friends, supporters, and guests of the Save the Children Leadership Council o 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...

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...

Free Health Fair

The Long Island Ostomy Association invites you to our 21st Annual Health Fair to be held on the lower level of the Long Island Jewish Administration Building, 400 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. More...

Slide/Lecture

Profesor Kathryn Stanley Podwell at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. This public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. 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...

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...

Local Resident's Upcoming Programs

Local resident Lana Noone will present her Vietnam "Operation Babylift" program at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, Plainview, on May 23, at 7:30 PM.and at the Rockville Center Public Library, Rockville Centre, on May 30, at 7: More...

Garden City Senior News

gentle exercise with felicia

Our resident Dance expert, Felicia Lovaglio, will visit our Senior Center at St. Paul's every Monday until June 25 th to lead our seniors in Gentle Exercising. This free class is becoming very popular! More...

Nassau County Senior Citizen Programs

RSVP - Improving Lives, Strengthening Communities, Making a Difference! The Department of Senior Citizen Affairs offers volunteer opportunities to people 55 and older at more than 100 community-based agencies and programs. More...

Get Ready For The Annual Memorial Day Fair

Once again this year, the Cathedral of the Incarnation will be sponsoring the annual Memorial Day Fair on Monday, May 28 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on the Cathedral's grounds between Cathedral Avenue and Rockaway Road. More...

Serve As A "Special Buddy"

Garden City SEPTA is seeking volunteers (14 years old and up) who wish to earn community service credit by helping our autistic students have some summer fun at the Garden City pool. More...

Lord & Taylor To Host "Chamber After Hours"

On Wednesday evening, May 23, 6-8 p.m., Lord & Taylor will host and sponsor one of the Chamber's traditional "After Hours Networking" events in Lord & Taylor's elegant Signature Cafe. More...

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, the Mother's Day Mass and breakfast is being held at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola, at 9:45 AM. $10 for adults. Call 746-9392... If you are thinking of adopting a dog, call 944-8220. More...

Cathedral Plant Sale May 12

Are you ready to plant this weekend? Do you need a last minute Mother's Day gift? Well the Cathedral Choirs and Development can make your job that much easier. Don't hassle with the long lines at retailers. More...

12th Grade Dance And Skit Night

On March 9th, the Garden City PTA hosted the 12th Grade Dance and Skit Night at the high school. Many parents participated in the skits and the students enjoyed a night of dancing and entertainment, games and prizes. More...

Countdown To Spirit Day

A group of spirited St. More...

McDermott - Laufer Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. McDermott of Garden City and Mattituck, NY are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie to David M. Laufer the son of Jeanne and Gerald Laufer of Northport, NY. More...

Saturday Night Bridge

Another season of Saturday night bridges ended this past weekend. We spent a lovely evening enjoying dinner and grand bridge. The winners for social bridge were Sue Giangrasso and Arlene Dausch. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

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

Local Artist Supports Historical Society

Longtime local resident and accomplished artist Suzie Alvey is lending her talent to assist The Garden City Historical Society in ensuring another successful A.T. Stewart Flea Market. More...

The 2007 Read Aloud Week Program

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (center) presents an official Town of Hempstead Citation to a bright group of students from Stratford Avenue School in Garden City, where the Supervisor served as a guest reader during the 2007 Read Aloud More...

Plant Sale Benefits Cathedral Choirs

Fourteen years ago, the "Before Mother's Day" plant sale began as a way of raising monies to subsidize the Cathedral Choirs. During this time they have been invited to sing at Cathedrals in England, Scotland, Washington and others. More...

The 2007 LIBDC Dinner

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (3rd left) recently attended the Long Island Business Development Council Dinner where she gave opening remarks. More...

Friends Of Mercy Raises $100,000

The Friends of Mercy Medical Center raised more than $100,000 at the 41st annual Gentlemen's St. Patrick's Dinner on Thursday, March 15th at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. 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...

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...

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...

Pack 55 Scouts Camp-In At Franklin Institute

Cub Scout Pack 55 traveled to Philadelphia to take part in an overnight Camp-In at the Franklin Institute of Science. The theme was Spy-Camp, as scouts had to find clues to solve a variety of science mysteries throughout the museum. More...

Winthrop's Auxiliary Receives Recognition

Winthrop-University Hospital's Auxiliary - which includes the Twigs and Wings of Winthrop, community-based voluntary advocacy groups dedicated to supporting the Hospital through various fundraising initiatives - is a recipient of the Healthcar More...

St. Anne's Walk-A-Thon

More than 500 students, faculty and parent volunteers walked the local streets of Garden City on May 1stfor the second annual St. Anne's Walk-a-Thon. The student body raised over $50,000 for the school. More...

Resurrection Welcomes New Members

The recent Lenten Season brought forth innumerable blessings as Pastors William Harmon, Jeff Browning and the congregation of the Resurrection Lutheran welcomed 25 new members to their community of faith. More...

Seniors Bridge

On May 7 th there were 8 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Grace Kelly & Joan Cowie 2. Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns 3. More...