January 4, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Knights Defensive Driving

"Msgr. John's Knights" invite drivers to save 10% on collision liability rates for three full years by taking the Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving course on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. (total of six hours) in St. More...

Taxi Association Spreads Holiday Cheer

Patients at Winthrop-University Hospital's Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center and Cancer Center for Kids enjoyed an early visit from Santa Claus and special holiday treats thanks to Phil Fortuna, owner of Mineola Checker Cab (fifth from right) and s More...

CMF Family Bingo Night

The Garden City chapter of Children's Medical Fund welcomes kids of all ages to our annual Family Bingo Night! This event will be held on Friday, January 25th from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m . More...

Toys For Tots Program a Success

nd Battalion 25 th Marines. nd Battalion from Garden City, helping to distribute toys from the Toys for Tots program to neighborhoods throughout Long Island. More...

Thursday Luncheon Group

The Garden City Community Church Thursday Luncheon Group will meet on January 10th and 24th. Members of the community are invited. If you need transportation, please call the church office at 746-1700. Guests are asked to bring a sandwich. More...

Socially Speaking

HAPPY NEW YEAR AGAIN! We are four days into 2008 and I hope you have been practicing writing the year the correct way. More...

Self-Help Group For Anxiety And Depression

A free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears meets every Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City at the corner of Chester Avenue and New Hyde Park Road. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library LET'S PLAY PICTIONARY

Charades on paper is the quick description for the game of Pictionary. The Young Adult Department invites all persons in grades 6-12 to come to the library for a lively round of Pictionary games. More...

Library Renovation Of YA Area Enters Final Phase

The Garden City Public Library's expansion and renovation of the Young Adult is nearing completion. Throughout the holiday week, workers put the finishing touches on the library's entrance and lobby. More...

Garden City Senior News

Weekly Schedule for St. Paul's senior center

St. Paul's Senior Center is located in the cottages on the St. Paul's property and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for any resident of Garden City aged 60 or older and their guest. 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...

Interfaith Study On Hunger

On Long Island, 260,000 people turn to soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters to feed themselves and their chil-dren. More...

Trailers Trouble Resident

The safety and appearance of temporary trailers installed by Nassau County on their property along County Seat Drive has raised the concern of a Garden City resident. More...

WPOA January Meeting Schedule

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold its annual Residents Electors' meeting on Tuesday, January 15, at 8 p.m. at Homestead School. More...

"Women In Medicine In The 21st Century"

On Wednesday, January 9, 2008 The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead has invited former resident Catherine S. More...

Community Club Presents Concert

Continuing a tradition started many decades ago, the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead presented its annual "Christmas Hour of Music" concert at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on December 4. More...

Troop 243: Annual Pancake Breakfast

Troop 243 will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 6, 2008. The breakfast will be held in the St. Joseph's School cafeteria from 8 AM to 1 PM. More...

"The Messenger" Presented By Cathedral Children

The Cathedral of the Incarnation's Church School children presented a Christmas Pageant entitled "The Messenger" at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve. The troupe played to a full church which enjoyed the presentation immensely. More...

Young Republicans Straw Poll

The Nassau County Young Republicans will be holding a presidential straw poll on Wednesday, January 9th, following the installation ceremony for the 2008 elected officers. More...

Sturges ~ Cosentino Engagement

Judith Sturges of Indianapolis, Indiana and Hollister Sturges of Greenwich, Connecticut are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth, to Matthew Cosentino, son of JoAnn & Nicholas Cosentino of Garden City, New York More...

Resident Joins Winthrop Surgical Associates

Winthrop Surgical Associates, PC, is proud to welcome Garden City resident Alfred Adamo, MD, to its team of surgical experts. Dr. More...

Epiphany Evensong At Cathedral

Once again, the Cathedral of the Incarnation will be offering the traditional Anglican service of Evensong on Sunday, January 6 at 4 p.m. to mark the end of Christmastide and the beginning of the Epiphany season. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room Contest Winner Announced

Happy 2008!The Children's Room starts off the New Year by announcing the winner of a contest. Kaitlyn O'Hare is the winner of complimentary passes to Finding Nemo On Ice at the Nassau Coliseum. Have a great time! More...

Garden City Library Blood Drive

The Garden City Public Library will be conducting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 8th from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the lower level large meeting room. Blood supplies are desperately low and needed. More...

Adult Winter Reading Club

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. Receive a gift just for signing up! More...

"Services For Seniors: What Am I Entitled To?"

Winthrop-University Hospital's "Health Update for Seniors" program will present a free lecture, "Services for Seniors: What Am I Entitled To?" on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. More...

K. of C. Free Throw Championship

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in a competition for the 2008 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship (Council Division) sponsored by Msgr. John C. Seiden-schwang Council ("Msgr. John's Knights") at St. More...

Need A Neighborhood Advocate?

Do you have a problem in your neighborhood affecting your quality of life, or just simply getting under your skin? Send us an e-mail and Stephanie Petrellese, a reporter for The Garden City News, will help get the matter resolved. More...