November 23, 2007 RSS feed / Community

Community Club "Holiday Magic"

Fresh from an exciting and successful Tour of the Top of The Rock, lunch at Tavern On The Green and a tour of the Conservancy Gardens at Central Park, the Garden Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will present a prog More...

The Office Cat

If you are thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first. Call 944-8220...On Saturday, December 1, 9:30 AM to 4:40 PM, come to Spirituality Matters, Inc. More...

Church School Donates To Food Pantries

The Church School classes at the Garden City Community Church held their annual "Outreach and Giving" Day on Sunday, November 4. More...

Cathedral's Christmas Boutique

Don't panic if you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet! You have plenty of opportunity to still do so without bucking the crowds at the mall. More...

Poinsettia Sale

Friends of Garden City Boys Varsity Lacrosse present our 9 th Annual Poinsettia Sale 6-1/2" pots$14 8" pots$23 Available in Red, White, Pink and Marble . More...

Socially Speaking

Well I'll bet that most of you forgot one very important thing to do at your Thanksgiving dinner and I must admit that I can't blame you. More...

Imbriano ~ Herrera Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Imbriano of Garden City are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Imbriano, to Mr. Zachary Herrera, son of Dr. Alfredo Herrera and Mrs. Anne Franklin of Ellicott City, MD. More...

Auditions For GC Community Theatre

The Garden City Community Theatre, celebrating over a decade of original musical comedy shows, is gearing up for the 2008 season. Are you interested in acting, singing, learning a few dance steps, or entertaining? More...

Tea & Tonic Tasting

Garden City area businesspeople and residents filled the Mahalo Health Spa and Natural Organic Café on November 8 for their first of many events entitled "Networking Extra: a Mahalo Tea & Tonic Tasting. More...

Girl Scouts Make Stockings For Soldiers

At its meeting, Girl Scout Troop #1356 made and filled stockings for the soldiers with candy, toiletries, socks, goodies and most importantly, terrific holiday letters. The girls really enjoyed this project! More...

Assemblyman Teaming Up With SHARE

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (R,I,C - East Meadow) is teaming up with SHARE, Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer, to reach out to his constituents and help educate them on ovarian cancer, "In order for you to protect yourself it is More...

Seniors Bocci Semifinals

In cold and inclement condidtions, the team of Ed Palkot and Nick Basile barely rolled to victory over Joe Leto and Caesar Lucano to gain entry into senior retired men's bocci finals. More...

Friends Bring Magic, Music & More To Library

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library have sponsored several successful free programs this fall at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Library Programs For The Week

25 Su 1:00 p.m. Registration begins for Holiday Baking to be held Tuesday,December 4, 7:00 p.m. 26 M 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.AHRC--Garden City 26* M 1:30 p.m. More...

Garden City Library Programs Of The Week CHILDREN's PROGRAMS

* Sat., Nov. 24, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for Snowman Craft with A Time for Kids, with Donna Green for children ages 21¼2 to 5 with an adult to be held on Saturday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. More...

A Rockette Remembers

Sunday, December 9th 2007 1:30PM The Garden City Public Library Join former Rockette Corliss Fyfe Whitney for her slide and video presentation about Radio City Music Hall, the history of the Rockettes, and her time with them. More...

"How To Buy Computer Equipment"

A free PowerPoint lecture "How To Buy Computer Equipment" will be presented by Ceil Hearn of Shaper Training Solutions, Inc. at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Holiday Baking

Garden City Public LibraryTuesday, December 4th 7:00PM

The Holidays are just around the corner so it's time to think about holiday desserts. More...

Breakfast With Santa

Once again, JP McGeever's Pub will be hosting "Breakfast with Santa" to benefit Children with Down Syndrome for ACDS (Association for Children with Down Syndrome). More...

Adelphi Announces December Music Events

Adelphi University is pleased to offer an array of free music concerts featuring outstanding student singers and performers. All events are held in Adelphi University's Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. More...

Community Club Focuses On Banking

International banker Edward W. Bjelke was the speaker at the meeting of the Community Club on October 31 st at the Garden City Casino. Mr. Bjelke has a long and distinguished career in international banking. More...

Winthrop's Yuletide Ball Fundraiser

Best-selling author Nelson DeMille and his wife Sandy DeMille have graciously volunteered to host the Winthrop-University Hospital annual holiday fundraiser, the Yuletide Ball, at the beautiful Garden City Historical Society "Apostle House" on More...

Village Tree Lighting Set For Sun., Dec. 2

Event planners are gearing up for Santa Claus' return to Garden City on Sunday, December 2 at 3:30 p.m. More...

Hearing To Address Hepatitis Infections

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City), Chair of the Senate Health Committee, today announced a public hearing on the case surrounding a Nassau County physician infecting patients with Hepatitis C by improper sterilization procedures. More...

Assemblyman Participates In Toys For Tots

"Tis' the season," to start gathering up any toys that you would like to donate for underprivileged children. Assemblyman McKevitt is sponsoring Toys For Tots this year and hoping that all are willing to share with the community. More...

Experts To Speak On Port Security

Bethann Rooney and William Ellis are to Speak at the Garden City Community Church on "Improving the Capacity and Security of the Port of New York & New Jersey" At 9:15 a.m. More...

Assemblyman's Mobile Office Hours

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt (R,C, I-East Meadow) will be holding mobile office hours on Wednesday, November 28th. More...

Mercy Opens Expanded Primary Care Center

Responding to a steadily growing demand, Mercy Medical Center has opened a new, expanded Primary Care Outpatient Services Center. More...

Treats Galore At Resurrection's Hallowed Eve Party

Over 150 people-children and their families-joined in the games, crafts and fun at the recent "Hallowed Eve Party," hosted by Resurrection Lutheran Church. Nathan Erb, Director of Christian Education described the annual event. More...

CMF Holds Fall Breakfast

A wonderful morning of fine food and great shopping was had by all who attended the CMF Fall Breakfast on October 23 rd at The Cherry Valley Country Club here in Garden City. More...

Licitra ~ Trillhaase Wedding

Dr. and Mrs. Manuel Fajardo of Garden City and Sea Isle City, NJ are delighted to announce the marriage of their daughter, Michelle Licitra, to Brendan Carl Trillhaase, son of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Nugent ~ McKeon Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Nugent of Garden City announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Mary to Noel Broderick McKeon, son of Mr. James R. McKeon of Chesapeake, Virginia, formerly of Garden City, and the late Mrs. Dorothy Clancy McKeon. More...

Elected To Adelphi University Board

Adelphi University has elected long-time banking executive Frank Angello '77 to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Angello most recently was chief financial officer of the Treasury and Securities Services (T&SS) unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co. More...

Seniors Enjoy Fun And Friendship

The Garden City Recreation Department offers many fun and informational activities at St. Paul's Senior Center each month. Any Village resident, aged 60 or older, is invited to join. The center is located in the cottages behind St. More...

Twigs Of Winthrop Thanks Its Supporters

Twigs of Winthrop-University Hospital's Women's Auxiliary would like to thank the individuals and businesses that supported its 33rd Annual Golden Goose Gala Candlelight House Tour and Holiday Shopping Boutique on November 16th and 17th. More...

Garden City Senior News

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT THE SENIOR CENTER

The Recreation Departmen will sponsor a Christmas PArty at St.Paul's Senior Center on Wedesday, December 12th at noon. Any resident senior is invited to attend. Sandwiches, salads and dessert will be served. More...

GC Senior Duplicate Bridge

On November 19 there were 8-1/2 tables of Senior's Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library Teen Driving

The Garden City Library will host the program 10 Deadly Teen Driving Mistakes on Saturday December 8th at 3 PM . This program will be presented by AAA New York. It is open to students and their parents. More...

Library Discard Books Available

The Garden City Public Library Fall discard book sale will not be held this November. The storage area where the discards were stored is being converted into a new computer room and media center in the library which will open later this year. More...

Jewelry Making & Design for Adults

Garden City Public Library Thursdays, Nov 29th & Dec 13th 7:00PM Registration Begins Sunday November 18th The Garden City Public Library will offer a two part program on Jewelry Making and Design for adults. More...

Adult Winter Reading Club

Garden City Public Library It's that time again! We invite you to join the Garden City Public Library for its second annual Adult Winter Reading Club to be held from Sunday, December 2nd to Saturday, March 29th. More...

Children's Events At The Garden City Library

The children's room at the Garden City Public Library celebrated Teddy Bear Day! The children brought their favorite teddy bears to story time to share books about bears with them. More...

News From The Children's Room

Starting The Holiday Season With a Craft and Movie Registration begins on Saturday, November 24 at 9:00 AM, for "Time for Kids Snowman Craft" with Donna Green. More...

CMF Entertainment Books Available

The Garden City chapter of Children's Medical Fund is again offering the Entertainment Book that is jam-packed with lots of money saving offers and coupons from an incredible variety of merchants. More...

"Winter Safety: Let It Snow..."

On Tuesday, December 11, 2007 the next lecture in the Cathedral of the Incarnation's Lunch and Learn at Noon series will be presented. This series is a proactive program to maintain good health. All are welcome to attend. More...

Ballet Students Begin Year At Academy

The Academy of Dance in Garden City opened its doors for the 2007-08 school year on September 17. The school's ballet director in Garden City is Jeanne P. Kogut. More...

Holiday Luncheon &Boutique Shopping

Garden City's Tri-Town Auxiliary of United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau is proud to present a special luncheon and shopping event on December 4 (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM) at the newly renovated Inn at New Hyde Park located at 214 Jericho Turnpike. More...

Presbyterian Church Victorian Tea

The Presbyterian women at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City, located on the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Chester Avenue, are pleased to announce the Holiday Victorian Tea, Christmas Boutique and Raffle on Saturday, December 1st. More...

Halloween Festival And Haunted Hike At Bird Sanctuary

The highly successful Halloween Festival and Haunted Hike instituted a new annual event at the community nature preserve. More...