May 30, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Waldorf Seniors To Perform

At the Waldorf School of Garden City it is traditional for the entire graduating class-actors and non-actors alike-to entertain parents, friends and fellow students with a theatrical production in early June. More...

College Notes

A Garden City student at Davidson College, Bernadette T. DiPrisco, was one of 423 seniors to graduate in Commen cement exercises on Sunday, May 18. More...

College Notes

Prescott College is pleased to announce that Michael Kelly , a resident of Garden City, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development on May 2, 2008. Prescott College offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees. More...

Contest Winners Applauded

Court St. Anne #1077 held a reception for winners of the Catholic Daughters' national education contests in St. Anne's School cafeteria on May 6 th . More...

Stratford Avenue School Fifth Grade Production of Willy Wonka Jr

Stratford Avenue School fifth-graders mounted an energetic production of Willy Wonka Jr. in April. More...

Mercy League Luncheon A Success

The Garden City Mercy League held its annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon in March and it was a huge success. The luncheon was chaired again this year by Erin Nothel and Jane O'Keeffe. The event was held at the Cherry Valley Club. More...

June 3rd Named Volunteer Firefighter & EMS Day

The New York State Assembly has declared June 3rd as Volunteer Firefighter and EMS day in New York State. More...

Music In The Cathedral Series

The finale for the Music in the Cathedral Series for the 2007-08 season will take place on Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Incarnation located at on Cathedral Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets. More...

Miracle Foundation Makes Third Gift To Cancer Center

The Miracle Foundation recently presented a check for $50,000 to the Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital. More...

Family, Caregiver Support Group

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE family/caregiver support group. More...

Local Resident To Present Program

Local resident Lana Noone will present a Vietnam "Operation Babylift" program at the Hauppauge Middle School on May 30, 2008. It will be presented in conjunction with the school's "Sixties Day" Event. Mrs. More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre- registration is required. More...

Spring Pageant A Hit

Homestead School's Annual Kindergarten Spring Pageant, held on May 16 was a big "Standing Room Only" hit with both children and adults. More...

Cathedral Member ReceivesBishop's Medal

Mrs. Kathleen Janoff, a long time member of the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation, was awarded The Bishop's Medal for Distinguished Service in the Diocese of Long Island on Sunday, May 18 at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Mrs. More...

Socially Speaking

Times are changing each and every day and more and more each and every way. I went to cash a check the other day - a small one - and the teller asked for my driver's license. More...

Membership Open House

Join us! The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund Cordially invites you to our Annual Installation and Membership Open House on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. to 2:-00 p.m. More...

Children's Choirs Present Annual Musical

Musical and dramatic talent combined with delivering an important life lesson when the children's choirs of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection presented "David and the Giants" recently. Under the direction of Mrs. More...

take a tour of the waldorf astoria

On September 9th, the Recreation Department, in partnership with Prime Time Travel, will take a trip to the city to the Waldorf Astoria. More...

Library Programs For The Week YOUNG ADULT Programs

* Wed., June 4, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., L.I. Chess Nuts for middle school teens. ADULT Programs Monday, June 2 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon AHRC-Garden City *1:30 p.m. More...

"Pastels Of The North Fork" Exhibit At Garden City Public Library

Garden City artist Madeline D'Aversa will exhibit a solo show "Pastels of the North Fork" in the Garden City Public Library's gallery from June 1 to 29, 2008 located at 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY. More...

News From The Children's Room Catch the Reading Bug

With the Memorial Day weekend behind us, the Children's Room is preparing to "Catch the Reading Bug" with summer reading programs, crafts, storytimes, Wednesday Night Family nights, and book discussions. More...

Community Church Forum

This Sunday, June 1st at 9:15 a.m., Jill Mennicken will address the Adult Forum at the Garden City Community Church. She will talk on "Lessons that have Enriched My Life". More...

"In The Pink" Cocktail Party- June 26th

Ladies... mark your calendars for a very special, important fund raiser that is taking place on Thursday, June 26th, 2008 from 7:30 p.m.till ?? More...

Charlie's Champions Supports Cancer Center For Kids

Winthrop-University Hospital's renowned Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) recently received a generous $50,000 gift along with a Nintento Wii Game System and games from Charlie's Champions Foundation. More...

Picture Perfect

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, right, visited with artist Joanna Piazzini of Garden City, one of the featured exhibitors in the Senior Citizen "EASEL" Art Exhibition currently on display in the lobby of Hempstead Town Hall. More...

"Autism Spectrum Disorders" Lecture

Winthrop-University Hospital's Parenting Today program will present a free lecture, "Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Discussion of Some Controversies and Myths," on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at 7:00 PM. More...

College Notes

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Students Shine In Musicals

Cathedral Nursery School held their annual Spring Musicals on Thursday, May 9. Under the direction of Mrs. Adrienne Cosgrove, the children entertained their parents and guests with songs and dances learned throughout the year. More...

Cathedral's 55 th Annual Memorial Day Fair

Monday, May 26, Memorial Day was beautiful and perfect for a fair and craft fest. The grounds of The Cathedral of the Incarnation were covered with adults and children enjoying the rides, games, food, baked goods and craft vendors. More...

Garden City Police Fight Underage Alcohol Use

Police Commissioner Ernest J. More...

Luncheon Supports Women's Cause

A gala Book and Author Luncheon was held at the Swan Club on May 2nd by the Garden City branch of the American Association of University Women. More...

Attention Senior Parents

The Garden City Men's Association will be sponsoring the 12th Grade Pool Party that will immediately follow the PTA Adelphi Dance on the night of Graduation, Sunday, June 29. An invitation to the Pool Party will soon be mailed to your home. More...

AAUW Seeking Members

There's always something new to catch your attention at the American Association Of University Women. Guest speaker Naginder Singh recently showed member Mary Kuezyk the intricacies of wrapping a sari. Mrs. More...

Eagle Scout Honored

Garden City Eagle Scout Joseph Cipriani was presented with the NSDAR Community Service Award on Friday, May 16 during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor,held at St. Joseph's School. More...

Murray Supports S.T.O.P Program

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (left) lent a helping hand to residents at the 2008 S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program, which was recently held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The S.T.O.P. More...

If you are thinking

The Charlie's Champions Foundation was created by Tara and John Schmitt in the name of their 9-year-old-son, Charlie, who is currently being treated for leukemia. More...

CPR Training June 2

Winthrop-University Hospital's "Long Island Miracles", the Long Island Chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association, will offer CPR training session through the American Heart Association's CPR Anytime program, on Monday, June 2, at 7:00 P More...

Free Yoga Demonstration June 5

Winthrop-University Hospital's Women's Wellness Series will present a free program, "Yoga: The Mind-Body Connection," on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 7:00 PM. More...

Women's Club Bridge

Phyllis Gilman of the Women's Club of Garden City is calling all women to attend its philanthropic bridge to be held on June 17 th at 12 noon at the Community Church of G.C. Donation is $20.00. More...

First Holy Communion At Cathedral

Trinity Sunday, May 18, was a very special day in the lives of some young children in the Cathedral of the Incarnation's congregation. At the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass they received the sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time. 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...

Benefit Concert Features Band"Push Play"

A benefit concert, "Walk on. Walk strong," to help kids with cancer will feature the band Push Play. The concert will be Sunday, June 15, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, located at 420 Stewart Avenue in Garden City. More...

Passport Fair Comes To Library Saturday, June 21st

9am-1pm The Garden City Public Library has made arrangements with the U.S. Postal Service to send representatives to help people fill out required forms and process passport applications. More...

What's Up For Young Adults Pedicures by Mrs. Kathy

Saturday, June 14th The Garden City Library Young Adult Department is offering "Pedicures by Mrs. Kathy" on Saturday, June 14th for students in Grades 6 - 12. Mrs. More...

Historical Society Flea Market

The Garden City Historical Society will hold its third annual A.T. Stewart Flea Market on Saturday, June 7, on the property of the Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street. The Society's A.T. More...

Summer Enrichment Programs

Summer Enrichment Registration Begins Registration packets were mailed or sent home with students on May 1 st . Now is the time to register your child for the summer enrichment program. More...

Welcoming Club Newcomer's Party

Newcomers are: Eileen Harrington, Emily Arnone, Kathleen Salierno, Linda Zamel, Colleen Parker, Michele Mierzejewski, Beth Heath, Wanda Drummond, Samantha Welsh, Alison Barkman, Mylie Leonard, Tara Maxwell, Laura Tarr and Rosie Fodera. More...