April 4, 2008 RSS feed / Community

WPOA April Meeting Notice

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 8 p.m. at Homestead School. All residents of the Western Section are welcome. More...

Parent Chat Room

The Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention is pleased to continue to sponsor the "Parent Chat Room", an informal gathering offering parents of children of any age, the opportunity to come together and talk wit More...

Have A Fun-Filled Family Evening

On Friday, April 4th the Cathedral Choir and Development Fund is sponsoring a Country Western Evening. The event will be held in the Cathedral House Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More...

Theater Honor Society Accepts New Members

Seventeen Garden City High School students were inducted into Troupe #7135 of the International Thespian Society (ITS) in February, brining the troupe's membership to a grand total of 32. More...

Auditions For High School For The Arts

High school students from Nassau and Suffolk counties with dreams of becoming actors, dancers, playwrights, painters, sculptors, directors, singers or even lighting designers are encouraged to audition for the Nassau BOCES Long Island High Sch More...

Certified Ski Patroller

Congratulations to Garden City resident, Charles G. Torsiello in recently earning his certification as a Ski Patroller at Windham Mountain New York. Charlie, a senior at Chaminade High School, has been training the past two years for the test. More...

Elementary School Musicians Perform At All-County Music Festival

Music Teacher Meredith Stillwell with Stratford Avenue School fifth-graders in the All-County Chorus: left to right, Amanda D'Antone (soprano), Maggie O'Brien (alto), and Mollie Brosnan (soprano). 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...

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...

Community Club To Host Local Author

Sarah V. Langan, a 1992 graduate of Garden City High School, will read excerpts from her debut novel The Keeper at the April 9 th meeting of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead at 1:30 p.m. More...

Irace ~ Kelleher Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Irace of Garden City and East Quogue, New York, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Ann Irace to B. Ryan Kelleher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Burleson of Upper Arlington, Ohio and Mr. W. More...

Tickets On Sale For Drama Club Production

The Drama Club, under the fine direction of Miss Marie Impellizeri, will be presenting Looking Glass Land in the Monsignor Bennett Auditorium this weekend. The production is not to be missed! More...

Epilepsy Foundation Honors Bill Lockwood

The Epilepsy Foundation of L.I. is honoring Bill Lockwood with the 2008 Corporate Leadership Award on April 18 at its 2008 Gala Dinner Dance being held at the Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park. More...

Mercy Medical Center Chinese Auction

The Employee League at Mercy Medical Center invites the community to a fundraising luncheon and Chinese Auction on Saturday, April 26th from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. 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...

Library Programs For The Week Children's Programs

* Sat., April 12, 9:00 a.m. Tickets available for Pet Mobile, Pet Zoo on Wheels, scheduled Tuesday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. Young Adult Programs * Tues., April 8, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. More...

Senior Connections Public Forum on Caregiving

The Garden City Public Library will offer the second in a series of Senior Connections Public Forums - "Elder Law" on Wednesday, April 30th at 1:30 PM. Ellen G. Makofsky, Esq. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library

YOUNG ADULT ROOM IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS The renovations are nearly completed in the Young Adult area of the Library. While the finishing touches await completion, the room is open for use. More...

Library To Host Renovation Celebration

The Garden City Public Library will host a Renovation Celebration on Saturday, April 19th from 10 am - 12 noon. The public is invited to take a tour given by student pages of the library's renovated facilities. 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...

AAUW Annual Book And Author Luncheon

The Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual Book and Author Luncheon on Friday, May 2, 2008 at The Swan Club in Glenwood Landing, Roslyn. More...

Calling All Sandwich Makers

Would you like to make a difference in a hungry person's life right here in Nassau County? Then come to the Sandwich Making Event sponsored by The Garden City Clergy Fellowship. More...

Attention St. Anne's Class Of 1973!

A 35 year reunion is being planned for October. If you're interested in attending and/or know the whereabouts of our classmates, contact Elisa (Fala-bella) Dillman at 516-445-0418 or email pickle3180@aol.com. More...

AAUW Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women will be held on Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library. More...

CMF Hosts Bingo Night

Over 100 children gathered for the Children's Medical Fund Annual Bingo Night. A special "thank you" goes out to high school students Mathew Diller, Laura Steinhardt and Mike Castellano for making this event extremely successful. More...

Lenten Project Update And Wine Tasting Invitation

In connection with the Lenten project that was announced in a Letter to the Editor written by Marta Waters, on March 7th, the children of the St. More...

PTA Dinner-Fundraiser

The Garden City PTA cordially invites you to the PTA dinner on Thursday, April 10th, at the all-new and beautifully renovated Inn at New Hyde Park. Show your support and join us at the PTA's annual major fundraiser. More...

Community Church PlaySchool Registration Begins!

The Garden City Community Church's PlaySchool program offers the opportunity for 2 year olds to have a positive first "school" experience shared with a parent or caregiver. More...

Irish-Americans In Government Hold Luncheon

The Annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon was recently held at Carltun on the Park in Eisenhower Park. The tradition behind the luncheon is to honor Project Children. More...

Chamber Stages 53

53rd Easter Vintage Car Parade

It was the earliest Easter Sunday in some years, but nevertheless, Mother Nature came through with bright sunshine, although a bit cooler than desired for the Chamber's 53 rd annual Easter Vintage Car Parade on March 23. More...

On Sunday, April 6, come to the movie, "The Healing Gardens of NY, at 1 PM, at the Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I. U. Willets Rd., Albertson. $12 for non-members. Call Maria at 484-8603... More...

PTA Annual Spring Plant Sale

Spring has sprung and the birds have sung!!! The Gaarden City PTA is in the second week of our annual Spring Plant Sale. We are privileged, once again, to have Bissett Nursery as our supplier of quality flowers. More...

Children's Art Exhibit Opens

Treat yourself to an enjoyable exhibit of artwork composed by Garden City students, which will open this weekend at The Garden City Historical Society Museum. More...

Senior Duplicate Bridge

On March 31 st there were 7 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 2 & 3 TIE 2. Joan Cowie & Grace Kelly 3. More...

New Website To Compare Drug Prices

Senator Kemp Hannon, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, announced www.rx.nyhealth.gov, a new website which permits consumers to easily compare prescription drug prices for the 150 most-prescribed drugs at their neighborhood pharmacies. More...

Visit China Or Cruise The Elbe River

Seasoned travelers Naomi and Jesse Taub share their experiences visiting China and cruising the Elbe River from Berlin to Prague. 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...

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...

College Notes

Matthew Robert Klein of Garden City has been named to the Dean's List at SUNY Potsdam. He is majoring in Music Education and Performance Music and is the son of Robert Klein of Garden City. More...

Welcoming Club Ladies Night Out

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is pleased to hold its next Ladies Night Out at the Seventh Street Café on Tues. April 29th, 7-9pm. More...

Arlen Rath To Address Thursday Luncheon Group

The Thursday Luncheon Group, sponsored by the Garden City Community Church, will meet on April10th at noon. The speaker will be Arlen Rath, noted for house estate sales, tag sales and her expertise in antiques. More...

Socially Speaking

We only have one more day in March as I write this and then comes April. Both of these months had sayings about them when I was a child and those sayings had some meaning to them. More...

Hodgdon ~ McGowan Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hodgdon of Wilton, CT announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Pauline Joan Hodgdon, to Shaun Neil McGowan, son of Dr. and Mrs. Neil R. McGowan of Garden City. A wedding is planned for June 14, 2008. More...

Three Session Gardening Series

Master Gardener Lynn Thomson will present three lectures with slide presentations on gardening for our area of Long Island. More...

Mercy Medical Center Bus Trip

The Employee League at Mercy Medical Center invites the community to a fundraising bus trip to the Peddlers Village Strawberry Festival in Lahaska, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 3rd. More...

GCHS Senior Recognized For Volunteer Service

The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program has honored Jordan Bolebruch with a Certificate of Excellence for exemplary volunteer service. It is the second national community service award for the Garden City High School senior. More...

Tote Bag Giveaway

In celebration of National Library Week, April 13th - April 19th , the Friends of the Garden City Public Library have generously donated their eco-friendly, non-plastic quality tote bags to be distributed to each and every person checking out More...

News From The Children's Room

The Children's Department is excited to have two family events taking place this April!Pet Zoo on Wheels, a family program by "The Pet Den" will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd at 11:00 AM. This program is for Ages 3-Grade 5 with adults. More...

Library Story Time Celebrates Crazy Hat Day

The Garden City Library story times celebrated Crazy Hat Day during the week of March 31st . Each of the story time participants wore a favorite hat and enjoyed stories about hats. More...

Scouts Work On Eagle Projects

Michael Abatemarco, Thomas Arning, and Emmett Collins are Boy Scouts in Troop 56 who have made substantial progress on their Eagle Projects. More...

St. Anne's Blood Drive

For the seventh consecutive year, "Msgr. John's Knights" will coordinate the St. Anne's Parish Blood Drive, Knights' Advocate and Blood Drive Coordinator Brian E. McKeever has announced. More...

Concert Cancelled

The Adelphi Symphony Orchestra on Friday, April 18, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. has been cancelled. More...

College Notes

Kristen Silecchia of Garden City has been named to the fall 2007 Dean's List at Hofstra University. Kristen is currently studying Elementary Education and English at Hofstra. More...

Homemakers Date Changed Homemakers of Garden City:

In our best interest the April 9 th Once A Year fundraiser has been changed to April 30 th , 12:00 at the Community Church in Garden City. More...

PTA Reflections Winners At Stratford School

On Wednesday, March 26 Stratford School presented awards to all of the winners of the PTA Reflections Art Contest. 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...

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...

GC Post Office Hosts Passport Fair

As a convenience to postal customers, the Garden City Post Office will host a Passport Fair and accept passport applications at select Long Island Post Offices on Saturday, April 19. The Post Office will be open until 4 p.m. More...