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Photos by John Ellis Kordes The ninth annual Belmont Festival was held on Seventh Street on the evening of Friday, June 8. Once again this year the New York Racing Association (NYRA), the Village of Garden City, the Garden City Hotel and Keyspan all came together to put on this massive event. Five live bands per... More ... A Word From The Publisher Stuff Wanted Although you couldn't tell it by the weather this past week, summer is actually here in full swing. As is usual at this time of year, we receive a decreased amount of community news from our readers, so this is a good time to get things in the paper. More ...
In response to the growing need for specialized medical care for non-healing wounds, Winthrop-University Hospital recently opened a comprehensive Wound Healing Center and Hyperbaric Medicine Program. Non-healing wounds can occur for many reasons, from poor circulation and diabetic neur... More ... Community Church Attends General Synod The Civic Center at Hartford, Connecticut was the site of the 26th United Church of Christ General Synod held June 22 - 26, 2007, attended by an estimated ten thousand people the Governor to Connecticut, Jody Rell mentioned that this is the largest religious and civic convention ever in Hartf... More ... College Notes Fairfield University, a comprehensive Jesuit university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, has announced the names of the students from this area who qualified for the dean's list for the Spring 2007 semester. To be selected a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5,... More ... Socially Speaking With Athena I remember the time when Garden City's Franklin Avenue was called the Fifth Avenue of Long Island and the street signs proclaimed it. We had Sak's 5th Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Franklin Simon, Oppenheim Collins, and many other fine stores. Many of them are no longer with us as the buying t... More ...
With over 30 members in attendance, the Garden City league for Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB) held its annual meeting recently at the Orchid restaurant in Garden City. At the event, co-presidents Irma Annunziato and Joy Losgar presented HKSB executive director John Lynch and... More ...
The Friends of Mercy Medical Center will hold their 26th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 20th at the Rockville Links in Rockville Centre and the Hempstead Golf and Country Club in Hempstead. The event will honor James C. More ... Final Awards Evensong At Cathedral The Cathedral of the Incarnation's Choirs celebrated the end of the current season with a special Evensong which honored various individuals for their achievements over the past year.Several new boy and girl choristers were inducted as full members of the Cathedral Choirs, following the... More ...
By Steve Theiss The sight of a plant in a hospital room is not an uncommon one. A plant has a way of brightening a space and improving, if not the patient's health, at least his mood. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection found another way that plants can help recovering patients. The patients in this case a... More ... summer gazebo concerts for 2007 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 w... More ... Garden City Retired Mens Club Calendar Of Events 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 ... Last Call For Defensive Driving Course Save 10% on collision liability rates for three full years with the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course sponsored by "Msgr. John's Knights."The course will be held on Tuesdays, July 10 and July 17 From 7 to 10 P.M (total of six hours) at Saint Anne's Rectory, 35 Dartmouth St., Gar... More ...
On Saturday, July 14 , the Church of the Holy Spirit is offering a defensive driving course. Cost is $45 and it removes up to 4 points from your driving record, and includes a 10 percent reduction on insurance premiums. Call 631 360-9720... More ...
On Sunday, June 3, the graduating high school seniors were recognized by the congregation of the Cathedral of the Incarnation at a Stepping into the World Blanket Presentation. The congregation celebrated the seniors who are taking another step in their life journey. The seniors and their p... More ...
Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino attends the Garden City Memorial Day Parade and addresses the attendees at the ceremony. More ...
Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman (left) recently presented Michael Ripp of Garden City High School with the Comptroller's Achievement Award. Comptroller Weitzman awards the honor each year to high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the field of economics/finance and s... More ... Red Cross Offers Water Safety Tips The American Red Cross in Nassau County wants everyone to enjoy all that summer has to offer. And what would summer be without dips in the pool and trips to Long Island's beaches. Yet for all the fun water can be this summer, it can be equally dangerous if you don't take a few precautions. More ... Garden City Library News Library Programs For The Week CHILDREN's PROGRAMS · Thurs., July 5, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for Lunch Bunch, Book Discussion for children entering 2nd Grade to be held on July 26. · Thurs., July 5, 1:00 p.m. Lunch Bunch Book Discussion for children entering 2nd Grade. Registration began June 18.&midd... More ... News From The Children's Room The winner of the first guessing game was Bethany Noak. Congratulationsand good guessing skills! The correct amount was 223 and her guess was 223. The winner took home all the puzzles that were in the jar.Registration for the Summer Reading Club continues in the Children's room through Augu... More ... What's Up For Young Adults At The Library Registrations for Special YA Programs Don't forget to sign up for "Nails by Mrs. Kathy" on Monday July 9 beginning at 9:30 AM. This program on manicuring was a sell out last summer. Mrs. Kathy, a licensed nail technician will teach Young Adults how to manicure, decorate and take car... More ... Library Board To Meet The next regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees will be held at the library on the second Monday of July, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. More ... Summer Food Drive Once again, the Library will be conducting a Summer Food Drive sponsored by Long Island Cares, the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Donations of boxed and canned nonperishable foods may be placed in the blue donation barrel located to the left of the inner lobby doors as you leave the Library. More ... Senior Connections Advisors Senior Connections Advisors are available at the Library on Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help senior residents with questions on Medicare, Medicaid, housing, transportation, Village services, etc. No appointments are necessary. For furth... More ... "Teaching For Peace And Human Rights" Conference Adelphi University and the United Nations will host the Second Annual Conference on "Teaching for Peace and Human Rights" on July 27, 2007 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY and July 28, 2007 at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY. More ...
The Welcoming Club of Garden City held its final Newcomers' Cocktail Party of the year at the home of Lee Talbot. The club slows down for the summer, but if you would like to join, please call Gretchen Sundius at 248-9515. In the fall there will be many monthly activities geared toward women... More ...
Nine-hole golfers and their guests who attended a "Garden Par-Tee" on June 13 might have thought that the garden was Mr., McGregor's. Gerda Schoffelen and Janet Baker assisted head gardener Maureen Corrigan with the tournament, which was watered but not washed away. More ... |
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