September 12, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Chamber Gears Up For Fall Street Fair

The Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 29th annual Fall Festival All -Community Street Fair set for Saturday, September 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Seventh Street. There will be plenty of activities for the kids. More...

Cathedral Nearly New Shop Opens

Are you looking for some additions or changes to your fall wardrobe? Have your children outgrown their clothing and need a slew of new outfits? Then you should hurry to the Nearly New Shop. More...

AAUW's Joy Of Reading Club

On September 24 at 1:00 p.m. the AAUW's reading group will meet to discuss "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri. The immigrant experience of an entire family is exquisitely detailed in this heartfelt novel by a Pulitzer Prize winning author. More...

From The Mayor's Office

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RAILROAD PARKING PERMITS Beginning September 15, 2008, the Village will begin issuing Railroad Parking Permits for the year 2008/09. The annual fee is $100.00 (this equates to approximately $.40 per day). More...

Garden City Hotel Helps Homeless

The Education & Assistance Corporation's (EAC) Employment Readiness Program has been the recipient of much needed toiletry products donated by The Garden City Hotel. More...

Socially Speaking

Have I been missing something weather wise this past summer? The announcer on the radio said recently, "Did you ever see a summer where we had so many 90 degree days and so close together?" No, I didn't! More...

EAC Receives Heartwarming Donation

The Education & Assistance Corporation recently received $5,000 from the Nassau County Bar Association's WE CARE Fund. This grant will support EAC's Baby Angelica Child Care Center located in District Court in Hempstead. More...

Cub Scout Pack 7 Open House

Garden City Cub Scout Pack 7 will be holding their first Pack Night of the 2008-09 year on Friday, Sept 19th 7:00-9:00PM in the Middle School Cafeteria. All boys 1st-4th grade are eligible for Cub Scouting. More...

RotaCare Names New President, Hosts Dinner Dance

RotaCAre, a project of Rotary district 7250, has elected Jim Brady as president. RotaCare provides free health care for people in need. Over 3,500 patients are treated on an annual basis thanks to Rota Care volunteer staff. More...

Rosary Altar Society Luncheon

Reverend Monsignor Edward L. Tarrant will be the keynote speaker at the St. Joseph Rosary Society's annual brunch on October 5 th . The title of his speech is "How Precious is the Gift of Faith." Rev. Msgr. More...

Joins East Coast Abstract

The East Coast Abstract Group formally announced the addition of Garden City resident Susan D'Antonio Gaugler to the Sales and Marketing Division of the organization. East Coast Abstract, Inc. More...

Children's Ethics Open House

The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island is hosting an open house for its Children's Ethics Program (for children ages 4 to 12) and its Youth for Ethical Societies (for teens) on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Sept. 8, there were 11 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 2. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Hirsch 3. More...

Annual Faculty Art Exhibition

Adelphi University's annual faculty exhibition will be on display through September 24, 2008, in the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts Exhibition Hall and Ruth S. 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...

st. paul's senior center fall hours

On e of the best comradeship and fun with fellow seniors is at St. Paul's Senior Center! We are located in the cottages at St. Paul's Recreation Complex and are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

* Sat., Sept. 13, 9:00 a.m. Ticket distribution begins for Parents for Megan's Law-Apple of my Eye I Lecture series for parents to be held on Sept. 23. * *Sat., Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. More...

Lunch Bag Book Talk

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 More...

Antique Books & Autographs 101

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! More...

News From The Children's Room

Fall Program Schedules and Registrations Registration for the Fall began on Saturday, September 6th for Story Times and Book Discussions. More...

Don't Be Victimized By Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing white-collar crime in The United States. More...

Community Club Friendship Luncheon

The reservations have been coming in steadily for the "Friendship Luncheon" sponsored by the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead. More...

Mercy Establishes Geriatric Consultation Service

To meet the complex medical needs of the rapidly growing population of older community residents, Mercy Medical Center has established a Geriatric Consultation Service. More...

A Transforming Experience For Teens At The Library

The Young Adult Department of the Garden City Public Library has just concluded its busiest and most exciting summer in years. Metamorphosis was the national theme for young adult summer programs in libraries. More...

Career Criminal Gets Prison For Multiple Burglaries

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced today that a career criminal with 99 arrests on his rap sheet was sentenced to 12 to 24 years in prison yesterday for a string of burglaries in the Garden City area Cedric McCants, More...

Resurrection Invites Community To Oktoberfest

The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Garden City invites the communities of Garden City and Westbury to join its members at Octoberfest, the church's annual picnic on October 5. More...

CMF Helps To Raise Funds

Members of the Children's Medical Fund of Garden City chapter assisted with fundraising efforts at the Senior PGA Tour Championship held at Eisenhower Park. More...

The Office Cat

On Sunday, September 21, Hofstra will host the Italian Experience, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. outdoors on the South Campus. More...

Car Seat Safety Event

"Assemblyman Tom McKevitt recently sponsored a Car Seat Safety Event where community members with young children were able to come and get a first hand lesson on proper car seat methods. More...

I.A.C.E Italian Language Program in Eleventh Year

In 1998 Garden City resident, Debbie G. Fusco-Gerek, shown at Hofstra Italian fair, founded an Italian I.A.C.E. program (Italian American Committee on Education) now in its eleventh year. More...

Realtors Attend Great Estates Conference

Stephanie Cullum, Arlene Conigliaro, Karen Guendjoian, Regina Harrington, Herta Kapp, Cheryl McAuliffe, John Russo and Linda Sambus of Coach Realtors recently joined other specialists in the luxury real estate market from North America and the More...

Blessing Of The Animals At Christ Church

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. More...

Learn How To Join Fight Against Cancer

Please save Tuesday, October 7th for the Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society's Membership Coffee. All members are welcome, as is anyone who is considering becoming involved and would like to learn more about what the unit does. More...

Garden City Resident Helps Area Seniors

Jack Crowley of Garden City has joined Family and Children's Association (FCA) Senior Fundraising Task Group to increase public awareness of a crisis amongst a multitude of struggling seniors in the local community. More...

Defensive Driving Course

An Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving course sponsored by "Msgr. John's Knights," will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 AM to 3 PM (Total of six hours) in the Saint Anne's School Cafeteria, Dartmouth St. More...

Make Your Reservations For The CMF Fall Card Party and Boutique

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. More...

Guest Preacher At Christ Church

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. More...

Nassau County Programs For Seniors

September: What are YOU Doing Now That You Aren't "GOING BACK TO SCHOOL"?Do You Enjoy Home Repair? Are You Handy With a Hammer or Paint Brush? More...

Winthrop Enhances Pediatric Ophthalmology Services

With the recent addition of three pieces of the most advanced diagnostic equipment - exclusively for use on patients in the Hagedorn Pediatric Inpatient Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Children's Medical Center at Winthrop-Unive More...

Senior stretch with felicia

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. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library COLLEGE PREP-3-PART SERIES

The Young Adult Department has prepared a 3-part program for high school students and their parents to inform and prepare for the college search and admittance process. More...

All About eBay

Sharper Training Solutions will present a lecture and demonstration on how to use eBay, the most popular online auction website, to buy and sell items. More...

Seniors Connections To Host "Disaster: Emergency Preparedness"

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. More...

New Lecture Series For Parents

An important new lecture series for parents, sponsored by the Children's Department, will begin this September at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Seated Aerobics Is Back

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. More...

Million Dollar Cathedral

Many residents may have seen a recent photo spread in Newsday concerning the rebuilt spire of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. In the article it was stated that the original cost to build the Cathedral was $85,000. More...

Scouting For Boys In Garden

Do you want to have fun? Join any of the Cub Scout packs or Boy Scout troops in town. There are four troops — Troop 243, 55, 56 and 80 and three Packs, — Pack 243, 55 and 7. More...

Foundation Raises $150,000 For Fight Against Cancer

Record temperatures did not deter a record number of golfers, tennis participants and dinner guests from taking part in the ninth annual Michael J. Tenaglia Golf and Tennis Classic, which was held on June 9, 2008. More...