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At the Garden City Chamber's season finale luncheon at the Garden City Hotel on May 16, Mayor Peter A. Bee spoke to a packed room of Chamber members and guests about issues in and around Garden City that will impact both the business and residential communities. More ... The Blue Ocean Institute will exhibit information to promote ocean conservation at the Garden City Library from July 1 to 30. Books by author Dr. Carl Safina, which inspire a closer relationship with the sea, will be showcased. Exhibits are free and open to the public during regular library hours. For hours and directions call (516) 742-8405. More ... Msgr. "Father" John Gilmartin, pastor of St. Anne's Church, and his youthful team of would-be designers from St. Anne's School welcomed Larry Hoy and Robert Rambusch, internationally-known liturgical designers, to their class recently. The two designers had collaborated on the remarkable renovation of St. Anne's Church completed in record time in the summer of 1993. More ... Garden City Community Dance Project proudly presented "Socially Speaking" on May 11 and 12, under the direction of Liana O'Brien, Artistic Director Jean Marie Philippou and Associate Director Jacqueline Collins Royce. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) is advising residents of some precautions to take as we enter the summer months. "The summer is a time when many of us spend hours outdoors," said Senator Hannon. "But we need to take precautions to avoid dangerous summer hazards. More ... The Colonel Aaron Ogden chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed Congressman Peter King at its annual philanthropic luncheon on April 14th at the Cherry Valley Club. As ranking member of homeland security, Congressman King focused on the importance of public vigilance. He also commented on the media's reporting of national security strategies. More ... The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Anne 1077, will kick off the Summer season with its annual Summer Luncheon Bridge. It will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at 12:00 PM in McCloskey Auditorium of St. Anne's School, Dartmouth Street, Garden City. There will be many sweepstake prizes. Come and join us for a fun afternoon of cards, games or chatting with friends. More ... The Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention would like to thank the following for their generous contributions to the 2nd Annual Promapalooza: Adelphi Deli, Culinary Heights, DC-3 Deli, Garden City Deli, La Bottega, Manor Deli, Pellegrini Meats, Prime Meats, Town Meat Market, Hengstenberg's Florist, Hicks Nurseries, Key Food, Kings, Party City, Carle Place More ... On Sunday, June 10, at the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass, the newly elected members of the Council of the Cathedral of the Incarnation were installed by Father Theodore W. Bean, Provost of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Council is comprised of twelve members of the congregation as well as clergy members and a chancellor and a warden. Members serve for three year terms. More ... The Village's budget for the current fiscal year is $53.7 million. Beyond each resident knowing their contribution towards that budget and assessing what services they receive, residents need benchmarks to compare the budget against. More ... Music abounds at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection thanks to the inspirational talents of Mr. Ed Dettling-celebrating 15 years as Director of Music and Mrs. Elisabeth Erb-celebrating her 5th year as Assistant Director of Music. A reception was given in their honor earlier this month. More ... St. John's University dedicated the Dr. Andrew J. Bartilucci Center (the Education Center formerly owned by Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers) in honor of its namesake, Dean Emeritus of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, on Saturday, June 16 in Fresh Meadows. More ... Marianne Bee, RN the founder of the Garden City based Geriatric Care Management practice, "Bee Well Elder Care, Llc," has announced her graduation from the Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College where she obtained a Professional Certificate in Geriatric Care Management. Ms. Bee will continue to serve her "Bee Well" elder clients throughout the Nassau/Queens area. More ... Dr. Ed Kang, a resident of Garden City, has been elected as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. The election took place during the 42nd Annual Meeting held at Hofstra University Student Center Theatre on Wednesday, May 9th. Dr. Kang joins other Board Members in an effort to provide guidance, focus and ambition for the Council. More ... On the evening of May 23, Lord & Taylor graciously hosted the Chamber's Spring After Hours Networking event in the store's Signature Cafe.Featured was "A Summer Fashion Adventure" which transformed fourteen Chamber directors and members into "VIP runway stars" donning an array of Lord & Taylor's summer fashions for fellow members and guests. More ... Local resident Lana Noone announces photos of the Vietnam "Operation Babylift" Ceremony, held at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 22, may be viewed on the Museum's website at: www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/photogallery/babylift. More ... On Saturday, June 23, the Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold a dance featuring the music of Celtic Justice. Dance starts at 8:30 PM and donation is $15. Call 742-8080... Free summer grilling tips are featured at Hicks Nurseries, Westbury, from 10 to noon on Saturday, June 23, Call 334-0066 for more info... More ... One of the owners of the racehorse "Hard Spun", was in town to race his horse at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday June 9th. "Hard Spun" placed 2nd at the Kentucky Derby earlier this year and 3rd at the Preakness. He finished in 4th place at Belmont. More ... The Adelphi University Board of Trustees voted to create the position of vice president for communications and appoint Lori Duggan Gold to the position. Ms. Duggan Gold previously served as the University's executive director of external relations and assistant to the president. More ... The Garden City Student Aid and Scholarship Fund is pleased to announce that Amanda Olivo has been selected as the 2007 recipient of the Fund's Julia Maloney Scholarship. Amanda is the tenth recipient of the award, which was made possible by a generous bequest of the late Julia Maloney, an elementary school teacher in Garden City for 47 years. More ... With Athena Flag Day came and went, Father's Day did also, and the pool opened. We also did our usual - going from very cool to hot in the weather. Guess this is what we can expect for the rest of the summer season. The fathers got the best of it as they got the warmest weather, plenty of cards, and gifts, as well as the chance to be waited on for the whole day. More ... In an effort to serve the growing needs of travelers who should take precautionary health measures before venturing abroad, Winthrop-University Hospital's Travel Center offers a variety of services ranging from destination-specific travel counseling to vaccinations and preventative measures for travel-related infections. More ... The Garden City Recreation Dance Company held its annual showcase under the direction of Felicia Lovaglio on June 15th in Herricks Community Center's auditorium. It was a memorable evening as the girls performed for over 300 spectators who cheered them on. The performance consisted of choreographed works by Felicia Lovaglio, Mary Searson, Jenna Lopeki, Amanda Simolari, and Emily Grant. More ... On Memorial Day, the William Bradford Turner Post #265 of the Garden City American Legion sponsored the Memorial Day parade and exercises. A large turnout cheered veterans as they marched along Seventh Street to the middle school, where various dignitaries spoke of the sacrifices of departed village veterans. 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 ... On June 18 there were 9 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Lucille Tilitz 2. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary 3. More ... The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce their 2007 Summer Gazebo Concerts Series. All Concerts are held on Thursday evenings beginning at 7:15 p.m. at the Gazebo on the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening. In case of bad weather, the concert would be moved into Cluett Hall. More ... Tony Giangrasso of Garden City recently successfully competed in the USTA National Clay Court Championships (Men's 65 Doubles) in New Orleans. These are his recollections of the event. The tournament was held in the beautiful Garden District at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, which is the oldest tennis club in the United States. More ... "Pardon our dust, as we work to make your Library even better." Village residents will be seeing that phrase on signs and brochures in the Library for the next several months, as the renovation project to enlarge the Young Adult Department, refurbish the Adult lounge and create a new Audio-Visual Area, More ... Teens and Tots Storytime at the G.C. Pool Training Sessions The Garden City Pool season has started. In a few weeks the 20 year tradition of Young Adults who will be in grades 6 - 12 in September 2007 sharing their time and talents with youngsters aged 2-8 by conducting storytimes at the Garden City Pool begins. More ... + *Wed., June 27, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Family Program-Agostino Arts-The Bodacious Book Show. No tickets or registration required. + *Sat., June 30, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins forL.I. More ... |
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