August 1, 2008 RSS feed / Community

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...

Senator Hannon Announces Correction Officer Exam

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) has announced the New York State Department of Civil Service will offer a new Correction Officer examination on October 18, 2008. Applications must be postmarked no later than September 2, 2008. More...

The Office Cat

Ethical issues in the news will be presented by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI on the first Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the society, 38 Old Country Rd. Call 741-7304... More...

Eagle Scout Projects From Boy Scout Troup 134

This spring, three Garden City High School students, Andrew Kuruc, Steven Lanciotti and Tony Pittella, Eagle Scout candidates from Boy Scout Troup 134, worked on Eagle Projects. 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...

Garden City Library News

Library Hosts Up, Up, And Away For Children

The Children's Room of The Garden City Public Library hosted a performance called "Mad Science Presents Up, Up, and Away" on Wednesday, July 23rd. More...

Friday Morning Games For Seniors

Come to the Library where you can play your favorite games. Come by yourself or come with friends. We supply the games...you supply the fun! Come once, twice, or even all five Friday mornings! 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...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library

TEENS AND TOTS STORYTIME Teens and Tots Storytime at the pool continues until August 6th. Thanks to all who volunteered. Remember to report to the gazebo in the pool picnic area at 1:45 PM. More...

Toddlers Tango At the Library

Toddlers enjoyed music and movement at the "Toddler Tango" on Tuesday, July 22nd at the Garden City Library. Parents and caregivers watched their 2 1/2 to 5 year olds move to the beat with the help of instructor Nancy Bugge. More...

Eagle Scout Project

Michael Abatemarco of Boy Scout Troop 56 recently completed his Eagle Scout Project to benefit the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead, which provides food and shelter to the homeless. More...

Hannon Voices Opposition To Fare Increases

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) announced his opposition to fare increases proposed for the Long Island Rail Road. 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...

Senator Hannon Honors John D'argenzio

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) recently congratulated John D'Argenzio as the winner from St. Anne's School of Senator Hannon's 2008 "There Ought To Be A Law" contest. More...

Attention Youth Of Garden City

Looking for a great opportunity to earn Community Service Hours? Volunteers are needed to assist for 3 hours August 25, 2008 from 9 a.m. More...

GC Artist A Finalist In Competition

The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is proud to announce that Nancy Wernersbach of Garden City is a finalist in the museum's juried art competition, Summer on Long Island. More...

Garden City Senior News

last chance for west point

There are two spots remaining for the Recreation Dept's trip to West Point on September 23rd. The cost of this trip will be $89 and a $25 deposit made payable to "Prime Time Travel" is needed to secure your reservation. More...

Senior Duplicate Bridge

On July 28 there were 10 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North - South 1. John & Athena Philippides 2. More...

Rotary Inducts District Governer And President

On June 29, at the home of Richard and Irene Goodwin of Brookville, members and guests of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club gathered to celebrate the induction of Thomas Gelsdorf as governor of Rotary District 7250 and of Ray Sikorski as clu More...

Ave Atque Vale

At his recent retirement dinner, library director Alan Roeckel (left) was presented with a painting of the library by Sal Catania (right), president of the Friends of the Library, while Trustee John Pascal (center) looked on. More...

News From The Children's Room

Our summer reading programs "Catch the Reading Bug" and "The Caterpillar Club" end on August 6th. Children who have completed 3 or 4 activities and won at least one prize have been invited to the Final shows! More...

Teens Learn Italic Calligraphy At The Library

Calligrapher Joanne Insinga taught Garden City teens the techniques of italic calligraphy on Monday, July 23rd. The young adult participants received a special calligrapher's pen to take home to continue to practice what they learned. Ms. More...

DiSalvo Interiors Honored By Brain Injury Association Of New York State

Rosemarie and Annemarie DiSalvo, the mother-daughter team behind DiSalvo Interiors, were honored at the 26th Annual Conference of the Brain Injury Association on New York State (BIANYS) held recently in Albany, NY. More...

The Fun And Games Continue At LICM

Celebrate the last lazy, hazy days of summer with Fun and Games at Long Island Children's Museum. Free your mind and play! More...