March 28, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Public Forum On Immigration

Adelphi University will convene leading experts at a public forum to discuss "Immigration on Long Island: Our Challenge, Our Responsibility" on Thursday, May 15, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Ruth S. More...

Historical Society Children's Art Exhibit

The Garden City Historical Society is hosting its third annual Children Art Exhibit, "Architecture of Garden City," on the first two weekends in April. More...

GCHS Art Students Design Google Logos

More than 90 Students in Diane Veitch's art classes at Garden City High School have designed original logos for Google based on the theme, "What if...?," which required them to think about how they would like the future to differ from the pres More...

Cathedral Women To Hold Geranium Bridge

On Thursday, May 8, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., the Cathedral Women will hold their 38th Annual Geranium Dessert Bridge in Cathedral House located at 50 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. More...

Raising The Flag For India

Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray (center, back row), helped members of the Indian American Forum raise the Indian flag at Hempstead Town Hall in honor of India Republic Day. More...

Rotary Provides Dictionaries For 3rd Graders

Each third-grader at both Stratford and School Schools has received his or her own personal special dictionary courtesy of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club. More...

Winthrop-University Hospital "Goes Red"

Winthrop-University Hospital's Institute for Heart Care held its second annual Women's Heart Health Symposium, "A Woman's Heart - One Singular Sensation," on February 7th. More...

A.T. Stewart Flea Market

The third annual A.T. Stewart Flea Market will take place on Saturday, June 7th on the grounds of the Historical Society Museum at 109 Eleventh Street. Don't miss this exciting event which is becoming a much anticipated tradition. More...

Resident Named President Of Insurance Council

On Thursday, November 1, Bruce Chester of Garden City was installed as president of the Downstate Insurance Associations Council during a conference held at the Huntington Hilton. More...

Business To Support Children's Charity

The Intelligent Office of Garden City, New York will provide financial support and advocate for the Children's Sport Connection. More...

Special Chinese New Year Treat at Stratford School

Students in Virginia McCavera's second-grade class at Stratford Avenue School learned about Chinese New Year traditions in February from Sandra Wu, mother of classmate Samantha Wu. Mrs. More...

Garden City Library Programs

Old-Time Radio Nostalgia Garden City Public Library Tuesday, April 29th 2:00PM Joseph Mittleman will take you back in time. More...

Lunch Bag Book Talk

Wednesday, April 16th 12:00 PM "I suppose I ought to warn you at the outset that my present circumstances are puzzling, even to me. Nevertheless, I am sure of this much: My little story has become your history. More...

Resurrection Celebrates Marriages

"You may kiss your bride!" With these happy words, Pastor Bill Harmon concluded a special Wedding Anniversary Ceremony at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection recently. More...

Seniors Renew Vows On Valentine's Day

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (left) joyfully presided over the renewal of vows for Sarah and Felix Iannacone of Garden City. More...

Free Health Update For Seniors

Seniors with lung conditions can learn how they can improve their quality of life at Winthrop-University Hospital's "Health Update for Seniors" program, "Respiratory Health: Yes, You can Breathe Easier!" on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. More...

Knights Offer Choice Of Defensive Driving Dates

Save 10% On Auto Liability Rates For Three Full Years! Qualify With Your Choice of Six Hours of Defensive Driving Classes Brought to you by "Msgr. More...

Entertainer Performs For Club

On March 5, singer-pianist, arranger, bandleader and veteran entertainer Mitch Kahn performed excerpts from his "Great American Popular Songbook" to the delight of members and guests of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, gathered More...

Troop 56 Having Busy Scout Year

It has been a busy year so far for Boy Scout Troop 56. Since September the troop has been on several exciting outings. The new scout year kicked off in September with annual canoe trip on the Delaware River. More...

Brownies Get "Electrified"

First year brownie troops #1252 & #1253 got "electrified" together and had their hair standing on end with their very own Mad Scientist. The girls learned all about static electricity to complete their Science Wonders Try-It. More...

Kiwanis Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Nassau County Legislator Vincent Muscarella attended the Kiwanis Club of Garden City, Inc.'s St. Patrick's Day luncheon held at the Garden City Hotel. More...

Annual Philanthropic Luncheon

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, will hold its An-nual Philanthropic Luncheon at the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City on Saturday, April 12th, beginning at 11:30am. More...

GC Artist To Exhibit At Gallery

World renowned botanical artist Rose Pellicano, who has recently been selected to feature her paintings in the latest Brooklyn Botanical Gardens calendar; as well as the US Botanical Gardens In Washington D.C.- will display her latest series o More...

Watercolor Painting Starts March 31

If you have ever wanted to pick up a paintbrush so you could let your creative juices flow, then you should sign up at once for the class on watercolor painting which starts on this Monday, March 31st! More...

Diabetes Center Receives Grant

In a continued show of support for Winthrop-University Hospital's nationally renowned Diabetes Education Center, the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls (LIFWG) recently awarded the Center a second grant for the Moms Vested in Prevention prog More...

Chamber Names Stuart Lubow Business Person Of The Year

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that Stuart H. More...

Valentines For Vets At Hemlock

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (left, back row) gathers with students at Hemlock Elementary School in Garden City to thank them for their participation in the Valentines for Vets program, which the Town instituted in 2001. More...

Faith In Action Sandwich-Making Events

The Garden City Clergy Fellowship (GCCF) sponsors monthly Faith in Action events, where members of various faith communities gather together to make sandwiches and assemble bag lunches to feed the needy. More...

Yoga Classes At Community Church

The Auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church will be continuing to offer yoga classes beginning the first week of April through the end of May. More...

Class Of '58 Reunion

The Garden City High School class of 1958 is planning its reunion on October 11th of 2008 at the Garden City Country Club. The following classmates are missing. More...

On Sunday, April 13, The Irish American Society, 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola, will hold its 75th Anniversary at 4 p.m. Come and enjoy yourself. $10 donation includes sandwiches, coffee, tea and soda bread and a cash bar for pleasure. More...

Waldorf Holds Benefit Concert

The Waldorf School of Garden City hosted a Benefit Concert for the Jeanette Resnick Endowment on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at historic Flushing Town Hall in Queens, New York. More...

Free Workshop For Infertility

Winthrop-University Hospital will offer a free workshop, "When Hope is Not Enough," for women and their partners who are frustrated in their efforts to have a baby. More...

Mount Vernon Revisited

Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution met on February 5 th to attend a program honoring our nation's first president, George Washington. More...

Socially Speaking

What an Easter! While it wasn't as bad as we all thought, both the ladies and the bunny were wearing their fur coats. Not an Easter bonnet in sight on the grownups, but several were seen on some of the young fry. More...

Autism Speaks Meets With Congresswoman

Autism Speaks held their annual "Hill Day" in Washington DC on March 11. The group wanted to thank Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, who is one of the nation's leading advocates for Autism related services and research. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library April Yak & Snack

Just in time for the start of baseball season, Mike Lupica's book Heat has been selected for the next Yak & Snack, which is scheduled for April 12 at 2PM. Sportswriter Mike Lupica has hit an-other home run with this YA novel. More...

News From The Children's Room

During the week of March 31st through April 3rd the Preschoolers & Little Listeners will celebrate Outrageous Hat Day at their storytimes. Have your child wear his or her favorite hat! More...

Library Programs For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

* Mon., March 31, 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion * Wed., April 2, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., L.I. Chess Nuts ADULT PROGRAMS * March 31 M1:30 p.m. Monday's Marvelous Movie 1948, 153 min. More...

Community Theatre Presents "That's Amore"

The Garden City Community Theatre is pleased to present a new original musical, "That's Amore" on April 11-13 at the Garden City Community Church, located at 245 Stewart Avenue. More...

Garden City Retired Men's 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. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On March 24 th there were 6-1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More...

Garden City Senior News MAKE A SPRING WREATH!

The Recreation Department will sponsor a Spring Wreath workshop on Tuesday, April 8th at St. Paul's Senior Center. Royce from A.C. More...

Aviation Lecture At Historical Society Museum

The Garden City Historical Society will host guest lecturer Ray Donnelly for a rousing flight through aviation history in his upcoming presentation, A History of Mitchel Field and Aviation in Garden City. More...

Comptroller Attends Chamber Event

Comptroller Howard Weitzman was greeted by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and spoke to the group about why our taxes are so high and possible solutions. More...

June-in-January Father's Day At Stratford School

The halls of Stratford School were filled with fathers earlier this winter, as students from Virginia McCavera's second-grade class guided their dads to their classroom for the annual June-in-January Father's Day Brunch. More...

Silva Social Dance Workshop

Expect there to be some fancy footwork on the dance floor this year at the upcoming high school Spring Fling and Senior Prom. More...

Ambrosino Attends Bake-Off

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (2nd right, standing) attends Girl Scout Brownie Troop 1433's Bake-Off at Stewart Avenue Elementary School in Garden City. More...

Sugar, Spice And Everything Nice

Our "Sugar & Spice" luncheon will have everything nice again this year. More...

Art And Craft Classes Start

Adult Education is offering a variety of art classes and craft classes, all of which starting now. FAUX FINISIHING 2 sessions; Tues; 7 - 9 PM; 4/1 & 4/8; $30 NEEDLEPOINT 6 sessions; Mon; 11 AM-1 PM; starts 4/7; $45 More...

Summer Vacation Bible School

As families plan summer activities, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection suggests marking your calendar for Aug. 4 - 8 for this year's Summer Vacation Bible School. More...