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In the latest demonstration of Mercy Medical Center's compliance with the highest standards of patient care, The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted a three-year Approval With Commendation to the Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program at Mercy. More ... Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (3rd right) presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to Incoming Chief James Meehan (center) of the Garden City Fire Department during its Installation Dinner at the Floral Terrace in Floral Park. More ... Nassau County Comptroller Howard Weitzman, right, recently awarded Donald McKennett, right, of Garden City High School with the Comptroller's Achievement Award for exceeding in economics, accounting, and demonstrating a commitment to community service. McKennett will have an opportunity to apply for a paid summer internship in the Comptroller's Office during his college years. More ... Women and men who are breast cancer survivors and others who are concerned about breast health issues can become volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City, New York Volunteers can help by doing outreach to the community, office work, fund raising and publicity, as well as by answering hotline calls. More ... If you are thinking of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first by calling 944-8220. Saturday is a big adoption day... On Saturday, July 12, come to the Church of Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park, which is offering a Defensive Driving course sponsored by the National Safety Council. The cost is $45. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Jean Paul Lucas announce the engagement and up-coming wedding of their daughter Samantha Jeanne of Garden City to Scott Glenn Walley of Oyster Bay. Samantha graduated from Garden City High School in 2001 and attended Lafayette College and graduated in 2005. She currently teaches 4th grade at the Winchester School in Queens Village. More ... Summer came this past week with all of her three H's (Hazy, Hot, and Humid) in place. The folks at the pool loved it and it is now open full time starting at 10 a.m. All reports have it that the water is warm so even I will be checking it out. More ... GCCC started is season off with a Big Sister/ Little Sister Night. It was a night of fun, cocktails and laughs. It is a new program geared to assist our new and existing 9 holers with any help they may need regarding the rules and etiquette of golf. The 9 holers picked an 18 holer big sister to help them with any question, and to get out and play a couple of rounds. More ... Adelphi University is pleased to honor Gus Scacco '84 at is 20th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 22, 2008 at Cherry Valley Club, Garden City, NY. Mr. Scacco is managing director of AG Asset Management in Manhattan. Mr. Scacco has served as lead portfolio manager and research analyst for the private investment firm since 2004. More ... Dr. Mark S. Malaszczyk, a resident of Garden City, has become the new K-12 Curriculum Coordinator for Social Studies in the Babylon Union Free School District. Dr. Malaszczyk has taught Social Studies in Babylon High School for the past fifteen years. More ... The Garden City Public Library hosted a Passport Fair on Saturday, June 21. Laura Flanagan, reference librarian, made arrangements for the fair with the Garden City Postmaster Joseph Agricola and Customer Service Supervisor Reena Varghese. More ... CHILDREN's Programs ·Tues., July 15, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for childrens's programs to be held on July 22. ·*1 Tues., July 15, 9:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Ages 21¼2-5 , Caterpillar Craft with Donna Green. More ... Summer Reading Club Begins The Summer Reading Program is in full swing with the Summer Reading Club, the arts and crafts programs, story times, book discussions and Wednesday Family Night Programs! Story time Schedule Story times will be held on Mondays. No registration is required during the summer. More ... TEENS AND TOTS STORYTIME Opening day for storytelling at the pool was Tuesday, July 1st. Thanks to all who volunteered. Remember to report to the gazebo in the pool picnic area at 1:45 PM. SUMMER YAK AND SNACK On Monday June 9th registration and book pick-up for the first summer young adult book discussion, Yak & Snack, began. More ... The Garden City Public Library will be closed the Fourth of July weekend, Friday, July 4; Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. More ... The children's librarians from The Garden City Public Library visited Garden City schools to announce the start of the Summer Reading Club. This year's theme is "Catch the Reading Bug". During their visits, the librarians described the Summer Reading Club and all the activities that will take place at the Library this summer. More ... Garden City Recreation happily announces the start of our summer Gazebo concert series on Thursday, June 26th. Our concerts are held at the Gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues at 7:15 p.m. every Thursday during the summer and are free to all attending. 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 ... The Senior Women's Club ended their year at a successful Spring Luncheon/Bridge at the Garden City Country Club. A good time was had by all. More ... Mercy Medical Center is seeking volunteers as weekend staff at the Information Desk in the hospital's beautiful newly-renovated main lobby. This is a great opportunity for high school or college students, retirees or anyone in-between jobs to help hospital patients, their families and visitors. More ... The Garden City Public Library kicked off its Summer Reading Club for children on Wednesday, June 25th. "Cowboy Ernie", the singin', rope-trickin' cowboy from Idaho entertained children and parents with songs and rope tricks. He invited the children on stage to help him sing-along to "Home on The Range". More ... Bradley Gerstman, prominent Long Island attorney, lobbyist and company president, was the featured speaker at a recent fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the nation's largest autism advocacy organization. The proceeds will contribute to the funding and facilitating of autism research. More ... On June 3, Commerce Bank was the host and sponsor for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation's gala After Hours Networking Reception to celebrate the Belmont Stakes on June 7. Adding to the festivities was the attendance of several thoroughbred racing celebrities and New York Racing Association (NYRA) officials. More ... |
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