February 1, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Louvre "Tour" Concludes February 8th

Members of AAUW and the community will gather at the Garden City Library at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 8 for the final session of The Teaching Company's series on Louvre. More...

Tri-town Auxiliary Celebrates with Santa

The Tri-town Auxiliary board had some Christmas cheer with Santa at the Gar-den City Pub located on New Hyde Park Road. More...

Queen Of Hearts Luncheon

The Cherry Valley Country Club will be the setting once again for the wildly popular Queen of Hearts Luncheon. More...

Resurrection Installs New Parish Nurse

Just what is a parish nurse? More...

Off To The Races

The Colonel Aaron Ogden chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSOAR) kicked off its fall season of programs with a visit to Belmont Racetrack on September 8, to hear chapter member Lynn Veitch speak about More...

"Women In Medicine In The 21st Century"

On Wednesday, January 9, 2008 members and guests attending the January General Program of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, Inc. were pleased to hear former Garden City resident Catherine S. More...

Reminder

All parents signed up for skits we have rehearsal Tuesday, February 5th from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. Also, anyone who wants to sign up for donations (eg. $15, 20, 25 gift cards, etc.) can do so at rehearsal night. More...

CPOA Seeks Candidates

The Central Property Owners' Association ( CPOA ) is seeking candidates for Officers, Directors and Nominating Committee Members. All terms shall commence immediately following the Annual CPOA Election meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. More...

Group Supports Veterans

Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution were pleased to take part in some activities recently which reflected their concerns for veterans. More...

Kurz ~ SchoelleEngagement

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kurz of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Lynne to Bradley Throckmorton Schoelle son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Schoelle also of Garden City. More...

Socially Speaking

For centuries, man has looked for the Northwest Passage in vain. For at least four centuries, finding it was a dream that man sought to discover. More...

Friends Of Music Showcase

What parent would pass up the opportunity to bolster their child's musical self-confidence by performing in front of an entirely friendly group of music lovers? More...

Mercy League Scholarship Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the Sister Mary Grace Memorial Scholarship in Health Care sponsored by the Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center. More...

Scholarship Bridge And Luncheon

Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court St. Anne #1077 will hold its annual Mid Winter Scholarship Bridge and Luncheon on Thursday, February 21st at 12:00 noon in the McCloskey Auditorium of St. More...

Garden City Senior News valentine's craft with

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Lauren DeKoning, bakery manager at Costco, will be visiting St. Paul's Senior Center on Tuesday, February 5 th to make a Valentine's craft with our seniors. Craft time will be 10 a.m. The cost of the craft will be $2.00. More...

Winthrop Hospital Black & White Ball

The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital is pleased to announce that this year's honorees at their Black and White Ball are Susan J. More...

Schmutz To Discuss Stroll Garden

Former village resident Mary Schmutz, garden manager of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden in Millbrook, NY, will be AAUW's guest speaker at the Garden City Library on Monday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. More...

See Curtains On Broadway

Come along and see Curtains on Broadway with the Adult Education office of the Garden City Schools. We are going to the matinee performance on Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 (Presidents' Week). More...

Free Lectures Sleep Disorders and Heart Health "Sleep Disorders"

Free Lecture at Winthrop-University Hospital February 12 Is it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night? More...

Chamber Celebrates New Business Openings

Business and shop openings continue to flourish within Garden City's commercial districts, bringing with them new vitality and energy to the Village. The Chamber recently held welcoming celebrations for five new member businesses. More...

Update: Bone Marrow Testing

As reported last week, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul in conjunction with AHEPA and the New York Blood Center sponsored two bone marrow testing drives for Michaella Tzakas, a four year old Franklin Square resident with M.D.S. More...

Garden City Recreation Department Relocating

The Garden City Recreation Department has moved our Administrative Offices to the cottages at the St. Paul's Recreation Complex. Our new offices are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More...

71st Mercy Ball Raises $140,000

The 71st annual Mercy Ball, held on Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, raised more than $140,000 for Mercy Medical Center. More...

GC Residents Raise Nearly $170,000 For Winthrop Hospital

On December 8, 2007, friends and supporters of Winthrop-University Hospital gathered under a grand and elegantly decorated tent at the beautiful Garden City Historical Society "Apostle House" to celebrate Winthrop's annual Yuletide Ball fundra More...

St. Joseph School Opens Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week, with the slogan "Catholic Schools Light the Way", started off at St. More...

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The well spouses or partners of the chronically ill or disabled may meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 IU Willets Road, Albertson, from 7:30 PM to 9 :30 PM. More...

Troop 243 Pancake Breakfast And Anniversary

Tradition, honor, and excellence: three values that are embodied by St. Joseph's Troop 243, which is celebrating its 65th year of scouting. On January 6 of this year, the troop sponsored its annual Pancake Breakfast fund raiser. More...

Song And Story At Irish Society Meeting

The Irish Cultural Society brings back the popular singer and seanachie (story teller) Jim Hawkins for its February 12 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel. More...

Bishar ~ Donohue Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. John Bishar Jr., of Garden City and Blue Point, NY are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kelly, to Lt. William Donohue. Lt. Donohue is the son of Edward and Nancy Donohue of Garden City. More...

Wizards To Work Their Magic

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

Cancer Society's "Daffodil Days" Campaign

Every year the American Cancer Society welcomes the arrival of spring with thousands of daffodils. This magnificent flower is also the Society's symbol of hope that cancer will be eliminated as a major health problem. More...

Winthrop Women's Heart Health Symposium

Winthrop-University Hospital's Institute for Heart Care will hold its second annual Women's Heart Health Sympo-sium, "A Woman's Heart - One Singular Sensation," on Thursday, February 7, 2007. 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...

Adelphi To Showcase Otto Frank File Exhibition

"The Otto Frank File from the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research Archives: Chronicling the Efforts of Anne Frank's Father to Find Sanctuary in America" will be on display in Adelphi's Swirbul Library Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, t More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

Winter story times continue with some openings still available. Check with a librarian in the children's room at (516)742-8405, ext. 216 or register on line at www.gardencitypl.org . More...