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A Vote For TheCommunity Agreement
      On Tuesday, March 20th voters in Garden City will go to the polls to vote for trustees and mayor. The election will take place at Village Hall from noon until 9 p.m. Outsiders who didn't know better might wonder why there are no challengers in the official village elections each March...
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2007 Garden City PTA Dinner and Fashion Show!!!
      Join us for a night of fun and fashion at this year's Annual PTA Dinner and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 19, 2007. We are pleased to announce that this year's event will be at Jericho Terrace. Our special evening will begin promptly at 6:00 pm beginning with a cocktail hour featuring del...
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Chamber To Honor Rob Rothschild As Citizen Of The Year
      On Friday evening, April 20, at its 5th annual Pineapple Ball to be held at the Garden City Hotel, the Chamber of Commerce will honor Robert J. Rothschild as Citizen of the Year for 2007. Rob will be feted as the 36th recipient of this prestigious award established by the Chamber in 1970 to...
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Presbyterian Church Sets Vacation Bible School Plans
      "Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God's Word" is the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City, located at 91 Chester Ave., on the northwest corner of New Hyde Park Road.
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My Best Friend CelebratesCinco de Mayo
      My Best Friend, the newly formed Garden City committee, has announced that they will host the first-ever Cinco de Mayo fundraiser in our town. This new fundraiser will be called a FiestA for FA and it will benefit the search for a cure for Fanconi Anemia. The party will be casual and festive,...
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School Board To Meet
      The Garden City School District Board of Education will meet for a regularly schedule public meeting on Monday, March 19, at 8:15 p.m. in the cafeteria at Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Avenue. Review of the proposed 2007-2008 school budget will continue.
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SEPTA Meeting
      Parent Information Series -- Grades 6-12 Topic: "There Is No Special Education At College" "There Is No Iep At College" * Date: Wednesday March 21st * Time: 7:30 PM * Location: High School Library Speaker:Malka Edelman, NCC, MCC, CRC, LMHC
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Library Board To Meet
      The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held the second Monday of March, March 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Garden City Public Library.
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      The Nassau County Historical Society cordially invites all to join the Society for a centennial program on the history of Mineola founded 100 years ago. The program will be by Ed Smits, Nassau County Historian, former Director of the Nassau County Museum System, and Trustee of the Nassau C...
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Vacation Bible School
      Pre-school children 3-1/2 year olds to 10 year olds are encouraged to register now for "Avalanche Ranch," the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School. June 25-29, from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon, there will be a stampede of excitement as each day we'll sing catchy songs, play team-work building gam...
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Choral Society To Perform
      On Saturday, April 28, at 8:00 p.m. the Waldorf Choral Society, under the direction of George V. Rose, will perform a concert of Te Deums at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, Long Island.
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Resurrection Celebrates Marriages
      Numerous couples held hands at the altar of Resurrection Lutheran Church recently as their marriages were recognized in the annual "Anniversary Sunday" event. The recognition is set to coincide with the weekend in February closest to St. Valentine's Day.
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Socially Speaking

      Well, tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and in New York City the color of the day is GREEN and in many places it is the same here on Long Island. We had our parade and now we can enjoy the one on Fifth Avenue. The Irish music has a wonderful lilt to it and it seems to get your feet tapping no m...
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19th Century Gardening Lecture
      The Garden City Historical Society's spring lecture, "19th Century Gardening," will feature a presentation by Vivienne Gurfein, a 28-year volunteer at Old Westbury Gardens. This free lecture takes place on Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m., at the Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street. Ligh...
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt
      The Presbyterian Church in Garden City (on the corner of New Hyde Park Road, and Chester Avenue) will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on the front lawn of the church on Sunday, April 1st at 11:45 a.m., immediately following our 10:30 a.m. worship and Sunday School. Youngster s up to the age o...
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Congressman Peter King To Speak
      Congressman Peter King will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Philanthropic Luncheon to be held by the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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"Controlling Pain: A Comprehensive Approach"
      The Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs will present a workshop entitled "Controlling Pain: A Comprehensive Approach." This program, the fourth one in the Department's series of Gerontology Workshops 2007, will be held on Thursday, April 26 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Smeal L...
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Shop And Donate To A Great Cause
      What could be better than a day of shopping with discounts galore while contributing to a worthy organization? Lord & Taylor's Garden City is holding their Benefit Bash again this year on Tuesday, April 17, 2007. This is an exclusive day, filled with special events and savings at their...
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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. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political.
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What's Up For Young Adults At The Library
      TEENS AND TOTS STORYTIME AT THE G.C. POOL TRAINING SESSIONS There may still be a chill in the air but it is time to start thinking about what to do over the summer. Young Adults who will be in grades 6 - 12 in September 2007 are invited to share their time and talents with youngs...
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Garden City Library News
Steakhouse Night With Chef Charlie Garden City Public Library
      Tuesday, April 3rd 7:00 Pm Join Chef Charlie as he demonstrates how to make some great dishes that are so popular in all those famous steakhouses. Chef Charlie's down to earth style and sense of humor will ensure all participants of a wonderful experience. And to add to the fu...
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News From The Children's Room
      CALLING ALL ARTISTS: March is SAFETY month in the Children's Room at the Garden City Public Library. The Children's Librarians want all residents ages 2 1/2 through Grade 5 to create, design and color POSTERS on the topic of safety. All posters will be displayed as of April 1, 2007. The deadl...
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Library Programs For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
      *Sat., Mar. 24, 11:00 a.m., Family Show-Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center,Owls: Hunters of the Night. Registrationnotrequired YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS · Sat., March 24, 9:00 a.m. Registration and book pick-up for Young Adult Book Discussion,YAK& Snack,book: T...
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"Love Scenes" To Be Presented
      "Love Scenes," winner of "Best of San Francisco Fringe" in 2005, makes its first appearance on Long Island on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, at 8 PM, at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, located at 38 Old Country Road in Garden City.
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Community Walk For Darfur Awareness
      On March 25, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN), along with neighboring faith communities, is conducting a "Save Darfur" walk in Garden City. Leaving at 12:30 p.m.
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Last Call To Sign Up For Blood Drive
      The Cathedral of the Incarnation is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Cathedral House at 50 Cathedral Avenue. The Cathedral congregation is very happy to participate in such a worthwhile cause and is hoping for a strong response from the Garde...
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Seniors Duplicate Bridge
      On March 12 th there were 9 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 2. Frank & Fran DeAngelo TIE 3 rd PLACE 3.
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GC Casino Bridge
      The Garden City Casino Saturday night bridge was a sea of green! Ushering in St. Patrick's day a wee bit early but relishing the corn beef just the same. Everyone enjoyed the dinner and then an evening of bridge. The winners for social bridge were Tommy Dodge and Marie Casey. The winners fo...
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Introductory Networking Meeting For Women
      On March 21, Women on the Fast Track, a Long Island based national business organization for business and professional women who seek to promote the betterment of business practices and personal growth of women in business, will hold an introductory networking group for business and professio...
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Congressional Arts Competition Underway
      Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) is pleased to announce the 4th Congressional District's participation in the 26th Annual Congressional High School Arts Competition - "An Artistic Discovery." McCarthy's office will be accepting artwork from March 12 - May 4.
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Music In The Cathedral Series
      As part of the Music in the Cathedral series, the choirs of The Cathedral of the Incarnation will be performing on Sunday, March 18 at 4:00 p.m. The combined choirs of Men and Boys, the Girls' Choir and the Schola Cantorum (Women's Choir) will be directed by the Cathedral's organist and choi...
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"Americana" - New Musical Coming March 16-18
      The new musical, "Americana" will be performed at Gardner Hall at the Garden City Community Church on March 16 through 18. Written by Guy Milone and presented by the Garden City Community Theatre, the original musical chronicles the changes and conflicts among generations from the 1950's thr...
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PTA Spring Plant Sale
      The Garden City PTA is pleased to announce the start of our annual Spring Plant Sale. By popular demand, we will again be using Bissett Nursery as our supplier of top quality plants. Our selection includes geraniums, impatiens, begonias, marigolds, dusty millers, coleus, dracaena, vinca vin...
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State's New Security Chief Attends Superintendent's Conference Day
      Michael Balboni, Garden City High School Class of 1977 and the state's recently appointed Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, returned to Garden City High School this month to meet with Social Studies and English Teachers at Superintendent's Conference Day.
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Garden City Senior News
Lecture on the civil war
      On Wednesday, March 21 at 1 p.m., Jack Griffith will visit us again to continue his discussion on the Civil War. This time his topic will be "The Civil War at Gettysburg. His lecture will be held in the new Senior Center in the St. Paul's Cottages. Come nad enjoy this interesting discussion...
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County Programs For Seniors
      RSVP - Responding to Community Needs. Looking to become involved in making a difference? The Department of Senior Citizen Affairs offers diverse opportunities for training and volunteering to people 55 and older. Come and share your experience and skills with Nassau County residents. It's ...
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CMF Spring Card Party And Boutique
      What better way to shake off the chill of winter than to join us for the annual CMF Spring Card Party and Boutique. As springtime rapidly approaches, preparations are being made for the luncheon and bridge that will be held on Monday, March 26th at the Garden City Casino. The cost is $18 per ...
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CMF Gala A Success
      The Garden City chapter of Children's Medical fund held its biggest fundraiser of the year, An Evening at the Races, at Chateau Briand on February 3 rd . The air was charged with excitement as 160 guests bet on the ponies, won great prizes, danced the night away and enjoyed a fabulous dinne...
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HOLA Of Garden City--A Hispanic Organization Of Latin Awareness
      HOLA of Garden City, Inc.is a non for profit organization founded 3 years ago by a group of Hispanic women of Garden City dedicated to making new friends, exchanging ideas, performing charity work, and preserving the Spanish language and culture. Our membership continues to grow each year du...
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Program Features Save the Children's Efforts In Nicaragua
      With 17% of Nicaragua's population impoverished and more than half of all adults either unemployed or underemployed, Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in the Americas. Save the Children has been working to change this situation since 1980.
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