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Assemblyman McKevitt and Assemblyman McDonough recently presented "Woman of Distinction" awards to several members of the Garden City community. Among the awardees are Angela Heineman, Dr. Francisca Ariola-Hopkins and Lynn Anne Cipriani. More ... Garden City resident James Morrell, a recent St. Joseph's School graduate and active member of St. Joseph's Church Boy Scout Troop 243, was the winner of the prestigious Past Commander John A. O'Keefe Memorial Award for Excellence in American History and Citizenship. James was selected from the many applicants with the help of his teacher, Mrs. Impellizeri, for this award sponsored by the William Bradford Turner American Legion Post 265. Post Commander John C. Donovan presented James with his award at the annual Graduation Breakfast at the Cherry Valley Country Club. James plans to continue his high school studies at St. Dominic's High School in Oyster Bay. More ... Voice auditions are now being held for membership in the Cathedral of the Incarnation's choirs for the coming season. Membership is open to any child regardless of religious affiliation, and the choristers come from a variety of religious traditions. More ... Garden City Dance Project begins an exciting year ahead with its 15th season under the direction of Jean Philippou and Annie Ippolito. Anna Farkas also joins the Dance Project staff as ballet teacher. Dance Project is comprised of Garden City girls ages 10 through high school as well as alumni members who return from college each year to dance in the end-of-year performance. More ... On Wednesday, September 10, at 8 PM, village residents are invited to attend a presentation by Judge Fran Ricigliano at the Garden City Senior Recreation Center. Judge Ricigliano has served on the District Court Bench since his first appointment in 1998. A graduate of St. More ... The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 29th annual Fall Festival Street Fair to be held on Saturday, September 27 from 9:30 am to 3:30 p.m. on Seventh Street. More ... Paul Ekman Ph.D. '58, a pioneering psychologist in the field of emotion and its physical expression, will receive an honorary doctor of science degree from Adelphi University at a ceremony on Wednesday, September 24, at 1:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Following the conferring of the degree, Dr. More ... Garden City High School 2008 graduate, Matthew Thaler, received the America Lodge, Order Sons of Italy in America, scholarship award for outstanding academic achievement and social service. Left to right:Matthew Thaler, America Lodge #2245 President Joseph Giglio, America Lodge Trustee Doris Collins More ... Presenter, Terry Parrett was unable to be at the Library on July 28th forcing a last minute cancellation. Anyone who was signed up for this program gets priority registration at the rescheduled workshop on Saturday, September 20th, 3-4:30 PM. More ... There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of September, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. More ... An important new lecture series for parents, sponsored by the Children's Department, will begin this September at the Garden City Public Library. On Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 7:30 PM, Parents for Megan's Law will present "Apple of my Eye I" - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program. More ... Gloria Weinrich, Panel Moderator, has announced the title of the book to e discussed on Wednesday, October 5h from 10:00 am to noon in the downstairs meeting room. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson tells the story of two men. Architect Daniel Burnham built the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 and serial killer Dr. H. Holmes used it to lure his victims. More ... Antique books! Clouded in a veil of myth and mystery. A subject feared by many collectors and dealers alike. But don't let that scare you! Eddie Costello presents the basics of this fascinating yet most frustrating subject in a style that is easy to understand and yes, fun too. Plus, collectors are fascinated with autographs as well. More ... It's back to school and back to the Library for new fall programs. The Librarians in the Children's Room have planned many new and exciting programs for the Fall. Flyers are available in the Children's Room for the all Fall programs, story times and book clubs. More ... ·Sat., Sept. 6, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for Fall Storytime and Book Discussions. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS ·Tues., Sept. 2, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for How to Write A College Essay, to be held on Sept. 17. More ... The Garden City Library will host the first in a series of three Senior Connections Public Forums - "Disaster: Emergency Preparedness" on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 1:30 PM. Fayola T. Creft and Ann DeSimone of the Office of Emergency Management will discuss different types of natural disasters and how seniors can prepare for them. More ... The Garden City Public Library is pleased to offer the very popular Seated Aerobics again this Fall . What better way to have fun while exercising...Seated Aerobics! All classes are choreographed to enjoyable music. This is a complete workout, from head to toe.Remember to wear comfortable clothes! There is no registration and all are welcome. So join the group on Friday's Sept. 26 and Oct. More ... Registration begins Monday, September 8, at the reference desk for the AARP 55 Alive defensive driving course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Saturday, September 27 from 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. More ... Tom Witt (l), Acting Director of the Library and Sal Catania, President of The Friends of the Library, stand next to two new showcases which the Friends recently presented to the library. Located directly opposite the circulation desk, the showcases can be illuminated to enhance the presentation of the monthly displays. More ... Identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in The United States. A representative from the New York State Attorney General's Office will present a program at The Garden City Public Library on Thursday Oct 9th at 10:00AM offering valuable information to help you from becoming a victim. More ... Back to school ... back to the library! The Garden City Public Library is an important resource for both young and old this Fall. The Library offers books, audio materials, and programs for children, young adults, adults, and seniors to enjoy as well as to learn new skills. More ... Professor Thomas Germano of Farmingdale State College will give a FREE visual lecture "Louis Comfort Tiffany & the Art Nouveau Style" at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. This public program is funded by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. More ... When the lights dim on Monday, September 8th at 1:30 p.m. and the title Bad Day at Black Rock appears on the screen, it will mark two milestones. More ... Researched with the mind of a skilled genealogist, told with the words of a gifted storyteller, and written with a magical pen, The Heretic's Daughter is a masterful account of the life of Sarah Carrier, daughter to Martha Carrier: WITCH.The Heretic's Daughter is raw, honest, and completely captivating. More ... Adelphi University will host Domestic Workers United, an international coalition dedicated to promoting awareness of domestic workers rights, for a public forum, "Building a Movement to Empower Caregivers," on Monday, September 29, at 1:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. More ... In the latest affirmation of the hospital's delivery of the highest quality patient care, Mercy Medical Center has received the 2008 Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award from HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization. More ... The Boy Scouts of Troop 57 in Garden City have a long tradition of community service at the local and state level. During this past summer, the young men demonstrated vision and leadership as they planned to expand the scope of their community service to the national level. More ... The Board of Directors of the Estates POA of Garden City has invited Avalon Bay to come to its first fall meeting, on September 17, to discuss its proposal. The Board determined to move its regularly scheduled meeting from September 10th to the 17th to accommodate residents who wished to attend Avalon Bay forums and also attend the Estates POA meeting. More ... The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, September 10, at 8 p.m. at Homestead School. All residents of the Western Section are welcome. The guest speakers will be Matt Whalen from AvalonBay Communities, which is proposing to redevelop the Historic Building at St. More ... Please join us at our first CPOA meeting for 2008-09 at the Senior Center on Tuesday, September 9th at 8PM. Our guest speaker is Chief James J. Meehan of the Garden City Fire Department. Chief Meehan will address our board and resident guests with an overview of the fire department personnel, operations and equipment as well as information on fire safety recommendations. More ... The Eastern Property Owners' Association has launched a new Web site, www.gcepoa.org, with up-to-date information on all current issues facing the Village of Garden City. As the largest of Garden City's POAs-40 percent of the Village population resides in the East-the EPOA believes that accurate, updated information and informed citizens are vital to maintaining good government. More ... Following ten successful years at Winthrop-University Hospital and an illustrious 35-year career in healthcare, Daniel P. Walsh, Winthrop's President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today his plans to retire effective June 30, 2009. More ... The Friendship Luncheon sponsored by the Community club of Garden City and Hempstead on Wednesday, September 17th from noon to 3 p.m. at the Westbury Manor will feature Gina Haver and Paul Fraccalvieri for your listening pleasure. More ... With property tax relief his "signature issue," Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi will kick off the Garden City Chamber's season luncheon series on September 24, Noon, at the Garden City Hotel with a report on the progress of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief. Suozzi was appointed as Chairman of the Commission in January of 2008. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, is reminding families that effective Monday, September 1, 2008, all of New York's uninsured children became eligible for moderate or no-cost health care coverage, thanks to a recent expansion of Child Health Plus - New York State's health insurance program for children. More ... The Garden City Police Department is currently seeking persons who are interested in becoming a crossing guard for the Garden City Police Department. Applications are available at Garden City Police Headquarters. More ... The Garden City High School Class of 2012 is invited to attend the fifth annual Freshman Barbecue on Friday, September 12th at 6:30 PM in the high school courtyard. The Garden City high school PTA organizes this event to welcome the 9th graders and ease the transition into an exciting new school environment. More ... "Artmosphere" will round out a fabulous summer as this unique display, a first for The Artists Group, comes to the stage at Tilles Center on Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $30 each; call the Tilles Center Box office at 299-3100. The audience will be able to feel the air as the dancers go right by them, as they too will share the stage at Tilles Center with the performers. More ... Former Garden City Community Church soloist Caprice Corona will present the New York premiere of her recital program "Songs for Frida", named in honor of her daughter, at the Garden City Community Church on September 21st. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nappi and Mr. and Mrs. James Connolly of Garden City are happy to announce the marriage of their children, Laura Therese Nappi and Kevin Patrick Connolly. The sunset wedding took place February 21, 2008 on La Isla de Culebra in the Caribbean. Friends and family traveled to the tiny island to share in the special event with the bride and groom. More ... Elisa and Blaise Hemingway are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Muriel Hemingway. Born on December 1, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Rose weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Elisa and Blaise are also proud parents of their older son Rhett Jameson who is 4 years old. Elisa (Green) is a 1995 graduate of Garden City High School. More ... There was real heartbreak on Kilburn Road recently for Katie O'Keefe. Katie was visiting a friend who lived across the street, They had been riding their bicycles when they went into the friend's house to watch a program. When they came out Katie's purple Schwinn bike was missing. They looked up and down the street to no avail and of course Katie was very upset. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schenkel of Garden City are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Schenkel, to Mr. Bradley Hajart, son of Mr. Frank Hajart and Ms. Phyllis Hajart of Longview, Texas. Heidi is a graduate of Garden City High School, class of 2000. She received a B.A. in History from Mary Washington College and a Master in Library Science from Queens College. More ... Ed and Pat Groarke of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Brendan, to Justine Woodfield, daughter of Gary and Alexandra Woodfield of Palm Beach, Florida. Justine graduated from Brown University in 2002 and has since received a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently an R.N. More ... That's the warning of Saint Anne's "Spirit Day" Co-Chairs John Parks and Marie Fischer as the traditional post-Labor day avalanche of orders starts pouring in for a piece of the "Big Bucks/Spirit Day" sweepstakes action in advance of the "Spirit Day" spectacular on Saturday, Sept. 13. More ... With the memories of the 2007-08 Religious School year beginning to fade after a wonderful summer, the students and staff of the Garden City Jewish Center are set to resume classes on Sunday, September 7th at 9:00AM. More ... The Waldorf School of Garden City is pleased to announce that Morgen Kerian, a 7th grade student and resident of Valley Stream, N.Y., has been selected to receive the Rex Chao Memorial Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. Morgen is only one of 4 students at the Waldorf School of Garden City to receive this distinction since the award's inception in 2002. More ... The guest speaker at the Irish Cultural Society meeting will speak about the Irish American Athletic Club and Celtic Park at its meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at 8:00 p.m. in the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel. The meeting is open to the public. More ... The technology department at St. Joseph's School has been hard at work over the summer. When school begins, the students will be treated to two totally new, cutting edge computer labs. The first ten of the new Dell computer stations were purchased with a generous grant from the Stephen K. Tompsett Memorial Foundation, earning them the distinction of being "the Tompsett Ten". More ... Three partners of the law firm Quadrino Schwartz have been admitted as members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Richard J. Quadrino, Evan S. Schwartz, and William J. O'Mahony, a Garden City resident, were recently granted membership to this prestigious organization. More ... You are cordially invited to attend The Garden City Historical Society's First Anniversary Celebration of the A.T. Stewart Exchange on Saturday, September 13th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. The Exchange is located at the rear of the Society's Museum at 109 Eleventh Street. More ... August 29th through September 28th, 2008 The Art League of Nassau County will present its Fall Art Exhibit at the Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, New York. Telephone #(516) 742-8405. The show will be on exhibit from August 29th through September 28th. More ... Adult Education has the perfect class for those starting or returning to exercise. The class is called Fitness for the Young At Heart and classes start the week of September 8th! Fitness for the Young at Heart is taught by Joy Cody and is held at the firehouse at Stewart & Edgemere. You have a choice of sessions on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 to 10 AM. More ... The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. For information or to sign up, call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at 516-877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077. More ... Winthrop-University Hospital's "Spirit of Women(r)" community education series will offer a free program, "Peripheral Artery Disease: How it Affects Your Heart" on Monday, September 15, 2008, at 6:30 PM. The program will be held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola and will include a lecture and free screening. More ... Winthrop-University Hospital's "Long Island Miracles" Advocacy Group, the Long Island Chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association, will feature a guest speaker at their September 22, 2008 meeting, who will address "Living Well With an ICD. More ... 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. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse and social worker. More ... VISIONS '08 an exhibition of photographs by the Photo Artists' Network will be featured at the Barnes Gallery in Garden City South from September 2nd through October 31st. More ... Adelphi University is proud to present "Ruth St. Denis: In Search of a Goddess," an exhibition honoring the life and work of the distinguished dance legend and founder of the Adelphi University Dance Department, one of the first dance departments to be established at an American university. More ... The Garden City Chapter of CMF invites you to the Garden City Casino for its Annual Fall Card Party and Boutique on Monday, October 27th. The Boutique opens at 11:30am, followed by lunch and bridge starting at noon. A delicious assortment of sandwiches and desserts will be served, as well as coffee and tea. Your donation of $18 per person will help support Schneider Children's Hospital. More ... Christ Episcopal Church invites the public to attend their 10 a.m. Sunday worship service on September 21st. At this service, before the Holy Eucharist/Mass is offered, Episcopal priest, The Rev. Canon Dr. Lynn A. Collins will be the Guest Preacher with a special message to share. As part of the parish's Stewardship Sunday celebration, Dr. More ... Champion Flight 1st Low Net Eileen Caruso29 2nd Low Net - (Tie) Cathy Houston 30 Ann Tuomey 30 A Flight 1st Low Net Mary Hickey 25 2nd Low Net Joyce Clarke 28 3rd Low Net - (Tie) More ... Judy Radocy, President of the Senior Women's Club of Garden City, is pleased to announce that the 2008-09 year will commence on September 5th at the Semior Center on Golf Club Lane. All Garden City senior women are invited to be members with dues at $5 a year. Refreshments are served and bridge games to follow. 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 ... Felicia Lovaglio will continue her very popular stretch classes in St. Paul's Senior Center for any senior who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. These classes are held each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. Felicia's classes help with balance, flexibility, and mobility and her one hour classes are enjoyed by all. Please visit St. More ... Christ Episcopal Church invites the community to attend their 10 a.m. Sunday worship service on October 5th. At this service, before the Holy Eucharist/Mass is offered, Ms. Helen Boxwill will be the Guest Preacher with a special message to share and an audio-visual presentation. More ... LIJ Medical Center's Hematology and Oncology Department will present a free community education program for cancer survivors and their family members on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Monter Cancer Center, Conference Room, 450 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park. More ... The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney for a half-hour private consultation. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Tuesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. More ... It started with the Godfather Party, then Casino Night, followed by a Derby Day to remember...now it's time to get out your lederhosen and prepare for a fall classic!!! The Andy foundation proudly presents Octoberfest - Saturday, Oct. 18th from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. More ... On Thursday, November 13, The Garden City Chapter of the Children's Medical Fund will be hosting a wonderful Fall Brunch and Fashion Show at the Hempstead Country Club. More ... Recently Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) met with Republican Club President, Ed Cumming to discuss the upcoming election cycle. In planning for the fall events, Hannon wishes to remind all citizens of the approaching voter deadlines. "The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights we as American citizens have," said Senator Hannon. More ... |
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