January 11, 2008 RSS feed / Community

CPOA January Meeting

The Central Property Owners' Association will host the Annual Resident Electors' meeting at 7:30 PM on January 15th, 2008 at the Garden City Library in the lower level large meeting room. More...

Chamber Announces 2008 Pineapple Ball Honorees

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its selection of honorees for 2008 to be feted at the 6th annual Pineapple Ball, Garden City's quintessential event. The gala will be held on Friday evening, April 18 7 p.m. 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...

St. Anne's Open House

Saint Anne's School will be hosting an Open House on Sunday, January 27, 2008. More...

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If you are thinking of getting a dog, don't forget adoption from the Town of North Hempstead Animal shelter! There are many breeds waiting there for adoption- and you can make a difference in making these dogs' lives great! More...

School Board Meetings

A Work Session of the Garden City Board of Education will be held at the Administration Building, 56 Cathedral Avenue, at 8:15 p.m. on Monday, January 14. More...

Sen. Hannon Reminds Residents To Register To Vote

Because New York's Presidential Primary has been moved up to February 5th, the deadline to register to vote is also earlier than it has ever been if you are not already an enrolled voter. More...

Garden Department Program

The Garden Cdepartment of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will offer their first program for 2008 on Tuesday, January 22 nd , at 1:30 p.m. in the Garden City Casino. More...

Socially Speaking

Here we are into 2008 with the Big Chill only to have it followed by close to early spring temperatures. It's enough to confuse anyone including our poor plants, but the only thing we can really do (and don't we all) is complain. More...

A History Lesson From The DAR

Do you know that spies were used by both the British and the Americans during the Revolutionary War? Some were famous and some were not, but all played a role in the outcome of the War. More...

New Therapies For Acute Stroke

A discussion of New Therapies For Acute Stroke will be the featured presentation at the monthly meeting of the free Stroke Support Group at Mercy Medical Center on Tuesday, February 5th, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. More...

Homestead Holiday Pageant

The recent Garden City Homestead School kindergarten Holiday Pageant was a big hit with children and adults alike. More...

Bone Marrow Drive

Four year old Michaella was diagnosed with MDS leukemia two months ago. This brave little girl needs a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. More...

Save A Life With The Red Cross

It's a new year and countless people will make resolutions--most of which will be broken within days. 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...

K. of C. Monthly Meeting

The Nassau Chapter, Knights of Columbus will hold its monthly meeting at St. Anne's McCloskey Auditorium, 35 Dart-mouth Street, Garden City on Friday, January 18th at 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be hosted by Msgr. Seidenschwang Council. 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...

Town Recruits VITA Volunteers

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray announced that the town is seeking volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. More...

Red Cross Offers Training For Coaches

The American Red Cross in Nassau County will host "First Aid for Coaches" classes in coming months. The 12-hour course has been approved by the State of New York and costs $70, which includes course materials. More...

ESL Teacher Participates In Traditional Japanese Wedding

During the Christmas break, Marie Nuzzi, ESL and Spanish teacher at Garden City High School, had the unique experience of visiting Japan to attend the wedding of one of her former ESL students, Ai Yasukawa, who graduated in 1999. More...

Andy Foundation Breakfast With Santa

On December 15th The Andy Foundation held its second annual Breakfast With Santa to help Luke Rosato in his fight against neuro blastoma. Everyone had a wonderful time. 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...

Holiday Contest Winners Recognized

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the winners of the 30th Annual Holiday Window Competition. DiSalvo Interiors earned the "Toast of the Town" designation (Best of Show). More...

AvalonBay To Speak At Estates POA Meeting

The Electors Meeting for the Estates Section will be held on Tuesday, January 15th at 8PM in the Stratford School Auditorium. All Estates Residents are invited and encouraged to attend. 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...

Stained Glass Window Tour

There will be a Stained Glass Window Tour at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Ave., Garden City on Sunday, January 13th at 12:30 pm following the 11:15 service The Clayton & Bell windows in the neo-Gothic cathedral complete More...

Interview Committee Training Opportunity

The Garden City PTA and Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Fino Celano, are pleased to provide an Interview Training Workshop for any parent interested in serving on a school district interview committee. More...

Harlem Wizards Coming To Town

The Garden City Student Aid and Scholarship Fund is sponsoring an afternoon of great entertainment for children and adults by bringing the popular basketball troop, "The Harlem Wizards" to town on Saturday, February 2nd at 1:00PM in the Garden More...

Gala Send-Off For Principal Marie Braccia

Colleagues, parents, family, and friends gathered at Westbury Manor late last fall to honor Dr. Marie Braccia, who retired in June after 22 years of dedicated service to the Garden City School District as principal at Stewart School. More...

Attention 12th Grade Parents

There is a mandatory parent meting Wednesday, January 16th at 7:30 in the high school cafeteria. The PTA 12th Grade Dance, and the Graduation weekend festivities will be discussed. This will be your only opportunity for sign-ups. More...

St. Joseph's Young Adult Group Gathers

Start the New Year Off Right! St. Joseph's Parish Adult Formation Board invites you to another evening of Friendship and Faith on Wednesday, January 23rd at 8:00pm in the St. Agnes Room. More...

GC Clergy Breakfast With Village Officials

Last month, an illustrious group of Garden City officials and other special guests met with local clergypersons at the annual Garden City Clergy Fellowship (GCCF) holiday breakfast meeting. More...

Casino New Year's Bridge

Everyone welcomed the New Year at the Saturday night bridge at the GC Casino with a kiss on the cheek, a handshake and a pat on the back! We all spent a lovely evening together with warmth and conviviality alive and well. More...

Victorian Tea At Church

It may be cold outside, but you will find warmth inside at the Victorian Tea to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau on January 12, at 2:00 p.m. More...

How Has America Changed Since 1945?

On January 16th, Community Club members and their guests will enjoy a presentation by Professor Robert Hoyt Block, Ph.D. on The Changes in American Society since 1945. More...

Award Presented

Local resident Lana Noone has presented an online Heather Constance Noone Me-morial Award via her website at www.Vietnambabylift.org website's to Retired Colonel Robert Kane for his implementation of The Presidio's role in the Vietnam "O More...

Workshops For Breast Cancer Survivors

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, as part of their Complementary Wellness Series, is sponsoring programs on nutrition, handmade journals, Kripalu Danskinetic and reiki. More...

Heroes Wanted

The Garden City Jewish Center is looking for heroes to donate blood at its blood drive on January 20th, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the GCJC, 168 Nassau Blvd., Garden City. More...

Village To Hold Budget Sessions

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City will conduct work sessions to review the proposed 2008/09 Operating/Capital Budgets on: * Thursday January 31, 2008 7:00 p.m. More...

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...

Coalition To Sponsor "Taste Of L.I."

The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence has announced that they bill be holding their annual "A Taste Of Long Island" at The Carltun" located in Eisenhower Park, on Monday, January 28th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 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...

Nassau County Parks January Events

Aquatic Center Offers "Total Health Pass" for College Students The Nassau County Aquatic Center is one of the finest indoor swimming facilities in the U.S. More...

Welcoming Club Children's Day Off

Welcoming Club of Garden City's Children's Day off Event at STRIKE The kids had a great time bowling during a break from school. More...

Nassau County ProgramsFor Seniors

"RSVP: Getting Things Done!" Retired and Senior Volunteer recruits aged 55+ respond with wisdom, experience, and commitment to the needs of Nassau County residents. More...

Cathedral Kids Do Care

The Kids Care Ministry of the Cathedral of the Incarnation hosted their annual Christmas Party for the young foster care children in Nassau County. The party was held on Saturday, December 22 in the undercroft of the Cathedral. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

Registration for winter story times is off to a great start. There are still some openings in story time. Check with a librarian in the children's room at (516)742-8405, ext. 216, or register on line at www.gardencitypl.org . 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...