July 18, 2008 RSS feed / Community

West Nile Warning

Nassau County Legislator Judi Bosworth (D-Great Neck) warns residents that the West Nile virus (WNV) was reported yesterday by the New York State Department of Health from a mosquito pool found in Bethpage. More...

In Service

Army Reserve Pfc. David M. Garcia has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. More...

Evening Of Music & Cheer Raises $30,000

Charlie's Champions Foundation kicked off the start of summer with its second annual Evening of Music and Cheer to benefit the Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital. More...

Safety Tips On Gas Grills

Since 1995, sales of outdoor gas/propane grills have outpaced sales of traditional charcoal grills, according to Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto. More...

The Office Cat

The Well Spouse Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at the St. Charles Rehab Center, 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson. More...

"Protecting Your Family Against Rabies"

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Chris J. Coschignano announced that the Town has available to residents an informative brochure entitled Protecting Your Family Against Rabies. More...

Summer Yak And Snack

The Young Adult Summer Reading Club theme is "Metamorphosis". In line with that theme, teens discussed Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at the YA's first Yak and Snack on Wednesday, July 9th at The Garden City Public Library. More...

Socially Speaking

What a joy it is to see the restored Cathedral spire unfurled and visible in all its glory. Cornelius Stewart would be happy and proud of all those who made it possible - no matter how long it took. More...

Duplicate Bridge

On July 7 there were 9 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. More...

Presidential Greeting Cards

Congressman Peter T. More...

Oil Painting Exhibition

Pratt Institute graduate Jack S. Grimando will exhibit his oil paintings in the Shelter rock Public Library's gallery August 2-28, 2008 located at 165 Searingtown Road, Albertson. More...

Library Sponsors Summer Food Drive

The Garden City Public Library in cooperation with Long Island Cares Inc. / The Harry Chapin Food Bank is sponsoring a Summer Food Drive. There is a collection barrel at the Library for the public to contribute non-perishable items. More...

Library Programs For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

· Tues., July 22, 9:30 a.m Registration begins for Children's programs to be held on July 29. · *Tues., July 22, 10:30 a.m. More...

Teens And Tots Continue To Enjoy Storytime At The Pool

Teens and Tots Storytime continues at the Garden City pool. This program, which is coordinated by Marge Kelly, Garden City Public Library's young adult librarian, will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday until August 6th. More...

Garden City Senior News

SENIOR STRETCH CLASS

Our senior stretch class at St. Paul's Senior Center will be cancelled on Monday, July 21st and Thursday, July 23rd. Classes will continue as scheduled the following week. 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...

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...

Free Lecture On Meningococcal Disease

Has your college-bound child been vaccinated yet? More...

Many Thanks To Molly's Fund

The Recreation Department would like to thank Molly's Fund for their generous donation of sunscreen and educational material to our department. More...

Family Night Talent Show

The Garden City Public Library hosted a Family Night Talent Show on Wednesday, July 9th. The performers proved how talented the children of Garden City are. More...

Fourth Annual Cancer Center For Kids Golf Outing

The fourth annual Cancer Center for Kids Golf Outing, held at the Hamlet Wind Watch Golf & Country Club in Hauppauge on June 16, was a terrific success, raising more than $47,000 in support of vital support programs for Winthrop's pediatric on More...

Three Tenors In Concert At Eisenhower Park

Caledon will perform on Saturday evening, July 26, 2008, at a free concert at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. More...

What's Sauce for the Goose....

If the Village asks residents to conserve water by watering their lawns only in the early morning and evening hours, shouldn't it do the same itself? More...

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Town of North Hempstead's 2008 Summer events continues with a production of The Emperor's New Clothes, at Clark Botanic Garden, July 22 at 7:00pm. More...

Aspiring Artists Paint Ceramics At The Library

The Garden City Library's Summer Reading Program for children is underway with the Summer Reading Club, arts and crafts programs, story times, book discussions, and Wednesday Family Nights. More...

In Service

Navy Seaman Recruit Steven J. Schneider, a 2002 graduate of Garden City High School, Garden City, N. Y., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More...

News From The Children's Room

There are more prize winners this week in the Children's Room! Guessing Game winners for Week 2 were Ava Wuchte and Kyle Quinn. Each guessed the correct amount of 61 "Bugs, Spiders & Reptiles". The two winners split the prize. More...

"Music Under The Stars" Summer Concert Series

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto announced that the third week of the 2008 "Music Under the Stars" concert series will kick off on Monday, July 21, with performances by The Wrenditions, Kid Kyle and The Chiclettes at Ellsworth W. More...

Summertime Fun At The Summer Arts Academy

The Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) is now accepting applications for its Summer Arts Academy. More...

Classic Car Cruise Nights Underway

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites residents to attend the Town's Classic Car Cruise Nights, being held Friday nights this summer at the Massapequa Rail Road Station parking lot on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa from 8:00 p.m. More...

YA Smoothie Workshop

Nancy Adornetto, workshop coordinator, is pictured at one of the five stations that were set up for teens to make and taste different smoothies at a Fruit Smoothies Workshop at The Garden City Library. More...

Garden City Country Club Ladies 9 Holer News Results July 8th

6 Blind Holes 1st Low Gross Eileen Cooney 35 2nd Low Gross Jean Eschmann, Carole Hess, Cathy McGuire 39 1st Low Net Anne Carter, Maria Mohan 22 More...

Garden City Country Club Ladies 18 Holer News Results July 8th

Sand Suicide Tournament 1st Low Net Gail Harney, Mary Hickey Joann Orr, Ann Tuomey 54 2nd Low Net Marilyn Cadian, Claudia Galvin, A. More...

Tschampion ~ McGoldrick Wedding

Mrs. Iris Tuck of Garden City and Mr. Chuck Tschampion of Short Hills, New Jersey joyfully announce the marriage of their daughter, Caron Kindel Tschampion to Mr. William John McGoldrick. More...

GC Resident Is Landmark Volunteer

Jacqueline Manning, of Garden City, is spending two weeks as a Landmark Volunteer at Wagon Road Camp Two, a multicultural day camp established by the Children's Aid Society of New York. More...

Commerce Bank Awards American Dream Scholarships To Area Students

July 17, 2008 - Melville, N.Y., - Commerce Bank recently announced the recipients of its annual American Dream Scholarship program, which awards $1,000 to local graduating seniors who achieve both academic excellence and serve the community. More...

GC Library Programs CHILDREN's Programs

·Mon., July 28, 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., 3rd Grade Book Discussion; 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., 5th Grade Book Discussion · *1Tues., July 29, 10:30 a.m. ages 21¼2-5 Chocolate Covered Worms; 1:00 p.m. More...

Garden City Pool News

The pool hours are Mondays 12 noon to 8 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Events: On Friday, July 25 we will be hosting Christmas in July! More...

Summer Programs For Young Adults

"Metamorphosis" is the theme of this year's young adult summer reading program at The Garden City Public Library. The Library itself has gone through a metamorphosis with the recent renovation. More...

Benefits Of The Nassau Drug Discount Card

This summer a familiar face will remind every Nassau County resident that they never have to pay full price for prescription drugs if they use the free NassauRx prescription drug discount card. More...

Patient 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 patient support group. More...

Safety and Wellness Program For Seniors

The Garden City Police Department has a Safety and Wellness Program for seniors. The program is available to all Garden City Senior Citizens and/or residents who have serious medical conditions. More...

Next Stop: Yankee Stadium for Sandy Young

Garden City Recreation Director Sandra Young was selected to oversee the national finals of the National Hit, Pitch and Run Competition on July 14th at Yankee Stadium. More...

Taking Fido And Felix On Vacation

Okay- for those who are going away on vacation soon, here are some tips for getaways with your pet issued by Response Insurance: There are more than 120 million dogs and cats in American households. More...