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A panel of experts presented the newest trends in breast cancer treatment at a forum offered by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City. The event was sponsored by a grant from the Manhasset Women's Coalition Against Breast Cancer. Seated, from left: breast surgeon Erna B. More ... On April 27, over 600 students from the Long Island area made presentations at the final round of the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair held at Hofstra University. Olivia Paone, an eighth grader at the Waldorf School of Garden City, won a gold medal for her presentation on the history, properties and mathematics of the Fibonacci sequence. More ... The annual brunch for the Bridge Marathon, a fundraiser on behalf of the Garden City League of Mercy Medical Center, was recently held at the home of Joan Hildreth, who is a co-chairperson with Marygene Anderson. The ladies who participated in the marathon played bridge by competing with each other during the past year. More ... Health Committee Chairman Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) announced the New York State Senate passed legislation (S.5892) on Monday, May 21st to establish nutrition guidelines for school districts to follow in order to provide students with healthy food choices. More ... Members and guests of the Garden City Assembly celebrated spring at their Saturday, April 21 Dinner Dance, aptly themed "Dancing with the Tulips," at Verdi's of Westbury.Attendees stepped lively to the tunes of Kenny Hendricks among the tables decorated with colorful tulips and linens accentuating the greenery. More ... The Music Institute of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection held its 2nd Annual Spring Recital recently. Piano students under the direction of Mrs. Elisabeth Erb and an organ student under the direction of Mr. Edward Dettling, Jr. prepared several pieces to perform for family and friends. Resurrection is located at 420 Stewart Ave. Garden City. More ... On August 4 and 5, Thomas Burger of Garden City will ride in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC), the nation's original bike-a-thon for charity that today raises more money than any other athletic fundraising event in the country. More ... On Saturday, June 9, the Irish American Society is holding a dance featuring the music of Tom Henry and the Irish Showband, at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $15 per person and call 742-8080 for reservations. Location is at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola... On June 9 , at 8 PM and on June 10, at 2 PM, Lainie Kazan brings her one-woman show to the John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra University in Hempstead. More ... A brand new tennis tournament exclusively for Garden City's Seniors that was jointly sponsored by the United States Tennis Association and the Garden City Recreation Department had its inaugural play this April. Timed to close the indoor season and begin the outdoor season this round robin format tournament is well on its way to becoming a annual event. More ... Sovereign Bank has announced the appointment of Garden City resident Thomas A. Iadanza as Commercial Banking President of its Metro New York-New Jersey Division. In his new post, he will be responsible for all of Sovereign's Commercial Banking activities in New York and New Jersey. More ... At the Easter Vigil Mass, on Holy Saturday evening, the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) group of The Cathedral of the Incarnation received the sacrament of Confirmation. This group of young people has grown especially close as they prepared to receive this rite. They participated in a retreat on the eastern end of Long Island. The J2A did mission work in Navajo Land. More ... The Garden City Hotel's Executive Chef, Steven De Bruyn, was inducted into the Belgian society of master chefs, L'Association des Maîtres-Cuisiniers de Belgique on May 21 in Brussels. More ... With Memorial Day behind us and Flag Day June 14th) and the Fourth of July coming up, I am again thinking of the history of our country. For a long time I have read of our school children and many adults also who do not know anything about whom we fought in World War II or why and know even less about World War I or any of our other wars. More ... On Friday, April 20, the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island held its annual dinner dance, "A Night at the Opera," at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park. Family, friends and people with epilepsy joined together to help raise money to support the community education efforts of the Epilepsy Foundation. More ... On this coming Sunday, June 10, a tour of the stained glass windows on the main floor of the Cathedral of the Incarnation will be held. The tour will begin after the 11:15 a.m. Mass at approximately 12:30 p.m. More ... Come to Christ Church in Garden City on Sunday, June 10, at 10 a.m. for a lively Jazz Mass by East West Music. The Holy Eucharist service marks the conclusion of Sunday School classes and includes awards. A cookout follows the service at 11:15 in honor of teachers, students and the beginning of summer. More ... Virginia McCavera's second-grade students celebrated Mothers' Day in their classroom with a special brunch and presentation for their mothers, who were treated to muffins made with the help of some generous fathers, a special song, and five poems about mothers and how special they are. More ... "How an Attorney, CPA, and Financial Planner Work Together with You to Meet your Immediate and Long Term Financial Goals." June 12, 13 and 14 at 6:30 pm at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. Please call 516 747-1809 to confirm. Limited Seating. Refreshments will be offered. More ... Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced that the town is hosting its annual Health and Wellness Fair for senior residents on Thursday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lido Beach Town Park. More ... Third Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Winthrop-University Hospital's Cancer Center for Kids will be held on Monday, June 18th. The Cancer Center for Kids (CCK) provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options for childhood cancer patients and their families, as well as psychosocial support services to help reduce the anxiety that often accompanies childhood cancer. More ... Scouts from Troop and Pack 55 celebrated Memorial Day with a full weekend of activities. The Boy Scouts rose early and were at Pinelawn Cemetery at 6 AM to place American Flags at Veteran's graves. Troop 55 attended the Memorial Service at Cathedral of the Incarnation, their sponsor, early Monday morning. More ... Runners and walkers from Garden City and nearby communities are cordially invited to register for the 2007 Arrow Exterminating Company Long Island Women's 5 Kilometer Run. This will be the 24th anniversary edition of the Women's Run, and it will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 once again on the roads of Farmingdale. More ... The Garden City Casino held its annual Memorial Day Barbeque on Monday, May 28. It's a great start to the summer season and compliments the Village's traditional Memorial Day events such as the Parade and the Carthedral Fair. Casino members and their guests enjoyed the music of Brian mcGeough, traditional barbeque fare and the comraderie of friends. More ... Legislator Vincent Muscarella attended the Stewart Manor Fire Department installation dinner held at the Stewart Manor Country Club. More ... Nassau County Legislator Vincent T. Muscarella took a break to read to students at Stratford Avenue School in Garden City as part of the school's 2007 Read-Aloud Program. More ... Although she is wearing a wizard's hat, Kathryn Stanley Podwall, right, a professor of biology at Nassau Community College, explains that it is not magic which is responsible for "The Glorious Disney Gardens". Rather, it is hard work and planning often carried out when the theme parks are closed to the public. More ... Second and third grade students at Stratford and Stewart Schools celebrated Foreign Language Week this year by illustrating their interpretation of the theme "Languages Link Us Together" on original posters. The students explored the ways that speaking more than one language can help unite people around the world. More ... Psychotherapist Lynne Fain will demonstrate guided imagery and meditation during a free workshop for breast cancer patients and survivors, to be held on Tuesday, June 5, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Adelphi University. Through this experience, participants can learn how the power of imagination can be directed to stimulate changes in the body to create calm and focus. More ... Do you want to find out how much fun Cub Scouting can be? Pack 55 is looking for "A Few Good Scouts." Come on down and join Pack 55 for our awesome year end picnic next Friday, June 15th at 6 pm on the Grounds of our sponsor, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City. We will proudly host the US Marines, who will lead us in a mini "Boot Camp". More ... View "Spanish American War Mementos" exhibited in the Garden City Public Library's showcases from June 1-29, 2007. A Garden City resident will loan his unique collection of candy dishes in the shape of battleships. The battleship Maine will be included. More ... The Miracle Foundation will host its eighth annual Michael J. Tenaglia Golf and Tennis Classic at Cherry Valley Club and Garden City Country Club on Monday, June 11, 2007. Since its inception, the Foundation's golf and tennis classic has been its cornerstone fundraising event. More ... The Casino is pleased to announce that the highly regarded Junior Development Tennis Program will again be offered this summer. To meet the needs of the Village's children the program will again be open to all the children and grandchildren of village residents. More ... 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. Patrons will be able to visit free of charge The Brooklyn Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Old Westbury Gardens, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum. More ... Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (3rd right), Councilman Edward Ambrosino (right) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (left) joined with the 2007 senior center and club presidents at Hempstead Town*s Presidents* Recognition Day recently held in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall. More ... Artist Al Fishman of Plainview will exhibit his solo show "Floral Paintings" in the Garden City Public Library's Gallery June 1-30, 2007. View small scale acrylic paintings on water color board created by this Parson School of Design graduate. The body of work reflects vivid colors with sharp contracts. Mr. More ... The Camel Bookmobile will be the book of choice for the final LunchBag BookTalk of the Spring. It will take place on Thursday, June 14th 12:00 to 2:00PM. Evocative, seamless, and haunting, The Camel Bookmobile is a powerful saga that challenges our fears of the unknown. It is a story that captures the riddles and calamities that often occur when two cultures collide. More ... 8th Annual WIFFLE® Ball Classic On Saturday, August 18, 2007 we will have our charity WIFFLE® Ball Tournament. The games will be played at St. Paul's Field from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Win or lose, each parent/kid team is guaranteed to play at least 3 games! Lunch and refreshments will be served. dunk tank. More ... The North Shore-LIJ Health System today announced the appointments of Susan Somerville, RN, as executive director at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset, and John Steel, as executive director at LIJ Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY. Both are responsible for day-to-day operations at the two hospitals. More ... Garden City attorney James M. Furey, Esq. (pictured right, front) was recently joined by local colleagues in celebration of his 80 th birthday. Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell, (front, left), who joined many local attorneys to honor the Garden City resident on this momentous occasion, presented a citation to Mr. More ... The Garden City League of Mercy Medical Center will once again end their very successful fundraising year with the annual Hats Off to Summer Cocktail Party. Put on your favorite hat and join us on Thursday June 14 th Mercy League Hats Off To Summer Cocktail Party at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Walsh 53 Meadow Street in Garden City, from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. More ... Jessie McCormack, vice president and head of operations, FDR Services Corp. will be honored at the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island's 20th Annual Golf Tournament. Jessie has been unwavering in his support of the work of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island for more than 15 years and has been instrumental to its continued growth and success. More ... Legislator Vincent Muscarella attended the Garden City Fire Department installation dinner held at the Chateau Briand. More ... Registration for the Summer Reading Club begins this Monday, June 18. Flyers with information on all of our summer programs are available in the Children's Room. More ... 10* Su 2:00 p.m. Concert-Tribute to the Beatlesand Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Library 11* M 1:30 p.m. Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee-Peyton Place 1957, 157 min. More ... The next regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held the second Monday of June, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. More ... The Nearly New Shop, sponsored by the Cathedral of the Incarnation, will be holding its yearly "Bag Sale" on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14 and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 20 and 21. More ... Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG), the largest and longest continuously running plastic surgical group in the U.S. announces its summer seminar series schedule that's free to the public. Mark your calendars, the next presentation, "Make the Most of Your Curves... Put Your Best Face Forward... and Celebrate Your Beauty." will be held Wednesday June 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More ... 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. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political. More ... Back by Popular Demand! St. Joseph's Parish Adult Formation Board invites you to another evening of Friendship and Faith on Wednesday, June 13th at 8:00pmin the St. Agnes Room. This event is geared toward those in their 20's, 30's or 40's who would like to renew/refresh their faith, while they spend an evening out. More ... Come join the Recreation Department on Friday, June 15 th at noon for a lunchtime concert on Seventh Street. The TerryNova Little Big Band, will entertain us with the great sounds of today or yesteryear. The concert will take place in the plaza in front of Chico's and You-nique Bow-tique. Bring a lunch and enjoy the music. More ... On the evening of May 7, a legion of Rotarians along with friends and family of Roger Eltringham, gathered at the Garden City Hotel to honor him as the recipient of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club's 17 th annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the spirit of volunteerism and commitment to community service. More ... |
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