September 14, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Burglary Prevention Tips

Due to recent burglaries that have been committed in Garden City as well as Nassau County, The Garden City Police Department would like to offer the following Burglary Prevention Tips by the Nassau County Security/Police Information Network to More...

Blood, Platlets Needed Luke Rosato needs your help.

Luke is eight years old and currently a patient at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. His treatment for Neuroblastoma requires frequent blood and platelet transfusions. More...

The Office Cat

The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island has reached out to touch peoples' lives positively for more than twenty years. More...

Ladies Golf For Breast Cancer Research

The ladies of the Garden City Country Club played golf to raise money for breast cancer research. The Babe Zaharias tournament run by Marie Caputo and Rosalie O'Brien was a huge success. Thanks to their hard work $12,300 was raised! More...

Kenyan Writer To Speak At Adelphi

Kenyan novelist, playwright, essayist and social activist Ngugi wa Thiong'o will deliver a lecture on "Decolonizing the Mind: Language as a Way of Understanding Ourselves" on Tuesday, October 2, at 5 p.m. in Adelphi's Ruth S. More...

Bier ~ McClelland Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox of Garden City are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Christine Bier, to Mr. Thomas Robert McClelland, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas McClelland, also of Garden City. More...

Socially Speaking

I thought it would never happen, but it did. More...

Local Artist Presents Gallery Exhibition

Hempstead resident Kelly Beekman will showcase her latest works of art Botanical Paintings at Barnes Gallery, (Two Nassau Blvd., Garden City South) October 2nd through November 3rd. More...

In Service

Navy Capt. Geoge E. Eichert, son of Theodora M. Eichert of Garden City, recently retired after 29 years of active-duty service in the Navy while serving as the chief of staff assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command in Norfolk, Va. More...

Nassau Haven Neighborhood Block Party

The 2007 Nassau Haven Neighborhood Block Party, held on Saturday, September 8th, was a huge success. It was the first block party in five years. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Sept 10 th there were 10 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. More...

Garden City Senior News pastel class beginning

Our first session of Arlene Urban's Pastel Art class will begin on Friday, September 21. This program is open to adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The class will meet for 10 weeks from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. More...

Garden City Library News

What's New At The Library

School's open, and whether you're trudging back to the classroom or taking advantage to the daytime quiet to update your skills, we have a virtual backpack of study aids to help you on your way. More...

Welcoming Club Starts New Year

Pictured is The Welcoming Club's Luau last June. This event was the final social event of the year and a great time was had by all. The club would like to thank the band for the fabulous entertainment they provided. More...

American Idol Star Is Celebrity Judge At Chamber St. Fair

Kevin Covais, the 11th finalist in the 2006 "American Idol" television show, will serve as celebrity judge in the "Garden City Idol" singing competition at the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's 28th annual Fall Festival Street Fair on Septembe More...

Winthrop To Host "Walk To Remember"

In recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, which aims to increase the community's understanding of the grief associated with the loss of an unborn or newborn child, Winthrop University Hospital's Perina-tal Bereaveme More...

Workshop In Gerontology

The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs will present a workshop entitled "Caregivers: Down the Block and Far Away." This program, the eighth one in the Department's series of Gerontology Workshops 2007, will be held on Tuesday More...

A.T. Stewart Exchange Now Open

The A.T. Stewart Exchange, The Garden City Historical Society's new consignment shop, is now open. The Society welcomes visitors to come browse, come buy, and if you have the time, come volunteer. More...

Yoga Classes At Community Church

The Auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church is holding Yoga Classes this fall and the community is invited to join. They will be led by Larry Farber, CSW and Certified Yoga Instructor. More...

Auto Dealer Donates CPR Training Mannequin

The citizens of Garden City, will be able to breath a little easier now thanks to a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-training mannequin donated to the Garden City Police Department on behalf of Paul Conte, the owner of Paul Conte Auto Group More...

Tenth Year With Italian Language Program.

Garden City resident, Debbie G. Fusco-Gerek, founded an Italian I.A.C.E. program (Italian American Committee on Education) now in its tenth year. She is liaison between the Italian government based in Rome and St. More...

'New Construction For A New Era Of Design'

In conjunction with industry experts and premium sponsors, Design Management Company (DMC) will hold an exclusive panel discussion for the affluent home owners of residential communities on Long Island. More...

Clavin ~ Dorst Engagement

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Clavin, formerly of Garden City and now Grantham, New Hampshire, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Meagan Marie Clavin, to Kevin Scott Dorst, son of Mr. & Mrs. More...

Senior Exercise At The Lutheran Church

Senior Exercise resumes its' Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10-11 a.m. classes on September 24th in the gym of the Lutheran Church, 420 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. More...

Couple Celebrates Milestone

Sheila and Rick Outcault of Northport, formerly of Garden City, celebrated their 50 th anniversary April 15 with their five children, their spouses, 14 grandchildren, relatives and friends with a party at the Crab Meadow Golf Club in Northp More...

Vacation Bible School Makes A Donation To The INN

"Dive Deep Into the Great Bible Reef" was the theme of Vacation Bible School at the Garden City Community Church held in June. Led this year by Kathy Yoo and Diane Feyrer, the underwater theme was used for crafts, snacks, songs and drama. More...

Garden City Retired Men's Club Events Calendar

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...

Garden City Country Club Member Guest

The ladies member-guest tournament at the Garden City Country Club was held on August 9. The results are as follow: More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library Registration for YA Programs

Take advantage of the ease and convenience of registering for YA programs online. Simply email the Young Adult Librarian at mkelly@gardencitypl.org with Name, address, phone number, grade and program selection. More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre- registration is required. Most groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. More...

Great Prizes To Win At "Tastings With A Twist"

Please come and join your friends and neighbors on Friday, September 28th for "Tastings with a Twist" ... an evening of delicious food, drink, and dancing under the stars with the Jim Roberti Band. More...

Golf And Tennis Classic Raises Over $160,000

Since its inception, The Miracle Foundation's Golf and Tennis Classic has been the cornerstone of its fundraising efforts. This year's event, which was held on June 11th, did not disappoint. More...