August 8, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Children “Catch The Reading Bug” Through Book Discussion

The Garden City Public Library hosted eight book discussions for children this summer as part of the "Catch the Reading Bug" Summer Reading Program. Two book discussions per grade were held for children entering grades two, three, four and five. More...

Library Board To Meet

There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of August, August 11, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Library Programs For The Week

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS *Mon., Aug. 11, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Teen Word and Trivia Games with Newsday's puzzleman, Stanley Newman. Registration began July 28. More...

A Trip Down Memory Lane

On Monday June 23rd, Jack Griffith, a lifetime member of the Baseball Writers of America, entertained 60 members of the Garden City Retired Men's Club with interesting tales of some of the all-time greats of the baseball world. More...

John Ellis Kordes Addresses Garden City Retired Men's Club

On Monday July 21 st the Garden City Retired Men's Club enjoyed tales of the early life and times of the founder of Garden City, Alexander T. Stewart, as told by John Ellis Kordes. John carried us from the birth of A.T. More...

Bridge/Game Fund Raiser Luncheon

The Garden City Retired Educators Association is proud to sponsor a Bridge/Game Luncheon Fund Raiser in support of the Melinda Bengels Scholarship Fund at the Long Island High School for the Performing arts. More...

Socially Speaking

Time and summer march on and soon we will have the Dog Days of August upon us. We all talk (and complain) abut the weather but there is little we can do about it. More...

The Office Cat

On Saturday, August 9, come to the dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Music provided by The Tara Gold Band. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. $15. More...

National Young Leaders Conference

Devon Schay, a Garden City resident, recently attended the National Young Leader's Conference (NYLC) in Washington D.C., a unique leadership development conference in our nation's capital. More...

Appointed Executive Director Of Foundation

Long Island-based Lymphatic Research Foundation (LRF) has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Reinhard as its first-ever Executive Director. Ms. More...

Children Enjoy Chocolate Covered Worms And Waffles

The Garden City Library hosted the last of five summer arts and crafts programs on Tuesday, July 29th. In the morning, children ages 2 1/2 to 5 enjoyed making chocolate covered worm cookies with Lisa Basini, "The Bakery Coach". More...

Garden City Casino Lobsterfest 2008

The Garden City Casino held its Annual Lobsterfest recently to the delight of 150 members and guests. With the sun setting to the West cocktails and hors d'oeuvre were served on the patio with music by the Casino's own Brian McGeough. More...

Winthrop Continues To Lead The Way

Winthrop-University Hospital has long been known for its outstanding outcomes in interventional cardiology and its capacity to handle even the most challenging cases. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults

METAMORPHOSIS YOUNG ADULT SUMMER READING CLUB CLOSING Saturday, August 16th is the last date to submit a mini-review to become eligible for the annual Back to School Bash. More...

Seniors Play Friday Morning Games

Senior Citizens are invited to get together with other seniors at the Garden City Library to play their favorite board games. More...

Transportation Exhibit

A transportation-themed collection will be displayed in the Garden City Public Library More...

Teens And Tots Share Stories At The Pool

Julia Cupolo and Jill Docherty, two of the Library's Young Adult volunteers, shared stories with a group of children at the Garden City Pool on Tuesday July 29th. More...

Seniors Bridge Results

On Aug 4 th there were 11 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening were as follows. North-South 1. Mickey Norton & Arlene Greco 2. Lucile Tilitz & Jean Taylor 3. More...

"Tastings With A Twist" Features Jim Roberti Band

The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society invites you to enjoy a final outdoor party on Friday, September 12th, from 7:30 - 11:30 pm. More...

Fall Luncheon

The fall Luncheon and Bridge Party will be upon us soon. The party is sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary - Post 265 of the American Legion - Garden City. There will be a full Buffet of chicken, ham and vegetables delights. More...

Paulson ~ Young Engagement

Mrs. Ann Paulson of Garden City is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Gina Marie to Daniel Steven Young of New Hyde Park. 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...

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 Casino Men's Member-Guest Tournament

The Garden City Casino held its Annual Men's Member-Guest Tennis Tournament this weekend with a field of 15 teams competing throughout the day. More...

Inflation (The Good Kind) On Its Way To "Spirit Day"

Co-Chairs John Parks and Mike Fischer along with Bob hand (shown at a past Saint Anne's "Spirit Day") are sure to repeat smiles as "inflation" (the good kind) gets ready to visit Saint Anne's... this time on Saturday, Sept. More...

Another Successful Luncheon For UCP

On June 10, 2008 Garden City based Tri-Town Auxiliary of UCPN held its annual June Luncheon. More...

Troop 243 Goes To Washington, D.C.

Troop 243 visited Washington, D.C. in November of 2007, walking many miles and visiting great places of national and historical significance. More...