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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 Bereavement Team will hold its fourth annual "Walk to Remem...
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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, October 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Smeal Le...
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Chamber Fall Festival & Homecoming Parade Is Sept. 29
      Sidewalk Sales and exhibits ... fabulous food ... kiddie trains ... carnival games and more are all on the schedule for the Chamber's earliest ever Fall Festival Street Fair to be held on Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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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 which the Garden City Police Department is a memb...
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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.
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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. Luke, twin brother James and their parents, Megan and Joe, would deeply appreciate your do...
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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. Evening classes will be on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00 pm. Daytime classes will be held on Fridays f...
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The Office Cat
      The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island has reached out to touch peoples' lives positively for more than twenty years. In celebration of the House's 20th Anniversary, the Board of Directors at the House is inviting friends, staff and volunteers to reminisce and participate in a gala even...
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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 in Garden City, New York and the National Automob...
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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!
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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. Brigid ~ Our Lady of Hope Regional School, in Wesbury, where classes are held.
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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. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. The...
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'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.
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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.
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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. Martin Dorst, formerly of Garden City, and now Stewart Manor.
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Socially Speaking
With Athena
      I thought it would never happen, but it did. So many people said how much they missed the Garden City Exchange and then our Garden City Historical Society announced that they plan to revitalize the idea and the shop in the Historic House has opened for business.
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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. These co-educational classes are designed for mature adults to improve balance, expand range of movement, and increase muscle tone and ...
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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. The exhibition will highlight her Thereom Paintings, a painting technique developed in the nineteenth century t...
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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 Northport. Sheila is a graduate of Garden City High Scho...
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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.
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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. The drama stars of the week were Julie Germano who p...
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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.
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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. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political.
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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.
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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. in St. Paul's Cluett Hall. The cost of this program is...
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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. For information or to sign up, call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at (516) ...
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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. The Welcoming Club of Garden City welcomes you back to another year o...
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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.
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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 September 29, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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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.
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