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The Garden City Hotel will mark the 2008 Belmont Stakes by celebrating its 140th running from the eve of the third and final leg of the Triple Crown on Thursday, June 5 through race day on Saturday, June 7. Since the Belmont Stakes' move from The Bronx to nearby Elmont in 1905, The Garden City Hotel has had a tradition of hosting a who's who from the horse racing world. More ... In observance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre invites the community to attend a free American Heart Association "Heartsaver" Course on Saturday, May 31st, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The workshop will provide instruction in adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). More ... On Sunday, May 18 th at 4 p.m. in Manhasset's Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, the Long Island Choral Society will continue its 79 th season with a concert featuring a performance of Carl Orff's celebrated choral cantata "Carmina Burana" and a performance by pianist Aaron Huang, More ... Eastern Numismatics Inc., of Garden City, recently completed the sale of one of 17 known 1880 Four-Dollar Gold "Stella" coins. The coin was purchased by Eastern Numismatics for more than $500,000 on behalf of a client, a record price for a coin of this type. More ... The Garden City School Board of Education will meet on Monday, May 19, in the High School cafeteria, 170 Rockaway Avenue, at 8:15 p.m. There will be a report from the Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Committee. The Budget Vote will be Tuesday, May 20, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the High School gym. More ... The website posted previously in the Garden City News was incorrect. Information regarding the Class of 1978 Reunion can be found at GCHSClassof1978.googlepages.com. Please do not use www prior to this address or you will not be able to access the site. The reunion committee can be contacted at GCHSClass of 1978@gmail.com. More ... On Sunday, May 18, come dance to the music of Andy Cooney and his band at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 5 to 9 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Donation $20. Call 746-9392 or 742-8080... More ... Michael Thomas Snyder, a fourth-grader in Lisa Ciavardini's class at Stewart School, receives his award for honorable mention in the Long Island Language Teachers' poster contest from Spanish teacher April Cornachio. This year's theme was Keep World Languages in Your Future. Michael's entry was chosen from among the entries of students in grades 4 through 6 from throughout Long Island. More ... On Wednesday, April 2, members and guests of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, Inc., attending the April general program at the Garden City Casino, enjoyed a lively and entertaining performance of a one-act play entitled: "Confessions of a Shakespeare Addict" written by Robert Harrison and performed by Robert Spiotto, More ... On the evening of Friday, April 18, in a packed ballroom at the Garden City Hotel, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Sixth Annual Pineapple Ball. Nearly 300 guests came to honor Gerard Lundquist, Garden City's "Citizen of the Year," Dennis Donnelly, Community Achievement Award recipient' and Stuart Lobow, "Business Person of the Year. More ... On April 20th, Garden City resident Marissa McCay, was inducted into Villanova University's Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Pre-Medical Honor Society. More ... Homemakers of Garden City wish to thank the following merchants for contributing dining certificates making our 2008 Fund Raiser a big success: Asian Moon, Novita, Leo's, Umberto's, Down Town Grill, Charlie Brown's, St. James, Bairrada's Rodizio, Davenport Press, Maxxels, and Cugini. Many thanks to all the members who worked so hard so the guests and members could enjoy the day. More ... RESULTS: TEAM LOW NET: 1st place with a 50: Julie Capetola, Eloise Bellard, Cathy Jessop & Carol Hess tied with Chris Matinale, Marie Caputo, Wandie Curiale & Susan Donnelly 3rd place with a 53: Grace Schulz, Rosalie O'Brien, Claudia Galvin & Jean Eschmann tied with Mimi Miesemer, Loretta Caroleo, Donna Masterson & Eileen Cooney More ... On Thursday evening, May 1st, Twigs of Winthrop University Hospital Women's Auxiliary held its spring membership reception in diSalvo Interiors, located at 840 Franklin Avenue in Garden City. Both current and new members were treated to a lavish table of edible treats provided by diSalvo Interiors, as they listened to exciting plans for the upcoming year. More ... Come for an informal dinner and friendly fun at Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City on Sunday, May 18 . Servings start at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome, singles, couples and families with children. Enjoy steak, potatoes, salad, dessert and more. Try your luck at the raffle. More ... The past several months have been busy for the Boy Scouts of Troop 56 in Garden City. Several of the older Scouts are in the process of completing their Eagle Scout projects in a variety of local venues. The rank of Eagle Scout represents the culmination of many years of dedication, volunteering and camaraderie. More ... The Garden City High School Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleading squads recently hosted more than 150 girls at a cheerleading clinic on Saturday, May 3. Open to children in grades 1 through 5 and held at the GCHS gym, the clinic introduced the girls to the fundamentals of cheerleading. More ... The Garden City Public Library is proud to announce the opening of the Step Down Café vending area on the Library's lower level. Library patrons are invited to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a refreshing cold drink and a snack from the newly installed vending machines. More ... The Garden City Public Library has added Auralog Tell Me More, a new online language learning system to its database collection. Courses in English (American) Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish (Castilian and Latin) are available for library patrons to use at the Library and in the privacy of their home or office. More ... · Wed., May 21, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. L.I. Chess Nuts for middle school teens ADULT Programs Sunday, May 18 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friends Book Sale (All Books Half Price) Tuesday, May 20 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. More ... Mary, Mary how does your garden grow? May flowers are blooming and the library has books that will help you with the planning and planting of gardens. Children can read and learn about the planting process - from seeds to blossoms and vegetables. Learn the names of different flowers, and find out what kind of vegetables can be planted this Spring. More ... Garden City's Tri-town Auxiliary of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau held its annual Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice Luncheon on April 6, 2008 at the Cherry Valley Country Club. The entertainment was delightful. More ... This year the American Cancer Society will hold its "Heart of the Home" Kitchen Tour in Garden City on Thursday, June 5th from 10am to 2pm. You can begin this enjoyable day with breakfast at the Garden City Country Club, to be served between 9 and 11am. A unique aspect of this event is the opportunity it provides to remember special people who have been vital to the cause's success. More ... "We ate our way along Arthur Avenue - the samples were not only delicious, they were plentiful and generous!" Celebrate All Things Italian! Arthur Avenue in the Bronx is a well known destination for the best Italian specialty stores and restaurants. More ... Brownie Troop #1253 took a trip to Jo-Mar Grooming to begin to learn all about pet care to earn their animal care try-it in the fall. The girls were able to wash and blow dry the owners dog, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Each girl left with a wealth of knowledge on how to care for a dog and a goody bag filled with dog treats! Keep up the good work! More ... On Monday, April 28th Neil Carlin, Vice President of Merrill Lynch addressed the Garden City Retired Men's Club on the subject of "Investing in stocks and bonds during these turbulent times," Neil cautioned that investing in the stock/bond market is not for everyone. More ... Garden City Public Library Senior Connections will offer the third in a series of public forums - "Life in Retirement" at the Garden City Library on Tuesday, May 20th at 1:30 PM. A panel of retirees will speak about their varied real life retirement experiences. The speakers will describe how they use their new found time in retirement to pursue new activities and interests. More ... On May 12 th there were 8 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Flannary 2. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 3. More ... Our last bridge of the season was certainly a colorful May event as all the beautiful flowers and trees are in full bloom at the casino! And so too, a delicious dinner and wonderful bridge to follow. The ladies in their pastel colors and the men wearing their favorite spring ties set the scene for some competitive and fun bridge. More ... 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. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political. More ... On September 9th, the Recreation Department, in partnership with Prime Time Travel, will take a trip to the city to the Waldorf Astoria. We will tour this world famous landmark,visiting several of their key showplace rooms and even the posh Waldorf Towers. We will then end with a delicious luncheon buffet at Oscar's Restaurant. More ... Garden City's community nature preserve continues to be a special place for many residents. A dedication service was held May 3 at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary for trees and shrubs donated in honor and memory of loved ones, or compliments of neighbors and friends. One tree was in memory of a grandfather, another for a sister. More ... The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was honored to welcome Norma Plett, director of Districts X & XI, at its annual philanthropic luncheon on April 12th at the Cherry Valley Club. In addition, Professor Betsy Gulotta introduced a PowerPoint presentation on the "Hempstead Plains. More ... Pack 55 Cub Scouts and their families enjoyed a great "Camp-in" at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT.The Scouts arrived Friday evening and enjoyed a variety of oceanography-based activities. Scouts were treated to an exclusive behind the scenes tour, during which they learned much about care of the sea animals, as well as the mechanics of running the aquarium. More ... Garden City Attorney Peter H. Levy has been elected the 106th president of The Nassau County Bar Association, the largest suburban bar association in the country, at the Bar's annual meeting last evening. Levy, a resident of Jericho, will replace Lance Clarke, whose one-year term will end on May 31, 2008. More ... Evan Browand, an Eagle Scout Candidate [From Troop 56] needs your contribution to help him carry out his community service project which will benefit the Queen of Peace Seniors Home in Queens Village. Evan's project entails the restoration of a large wall [approximately 120' x 100'] that surrounds a courtyard/garden area where the residents of a Senior Citizen Home gather outside. More ... |
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