September 26, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Reflections Theme Search

Due Date: Friday, October 10, 2008 The NYS PTA Reflections Program encourages students to enter the Theme Search Contest for a Reflections Program in the future. More...

Heroes Wanted On September 28

As part of a Senior Girl Scout project and in Connection with Long Island Blood Services, a Division of New York Blood Services, Samantha Sweeney will be holding a Blood Drive in the Cathedral House at 50 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City on Sunda More...

Bridge Hands Create Winners At CVC Dinner

George Rivara, Bridge Chairman for Cherry Valley Club of Garden City, delighted in awarding prizes of select wines to the grand slammers of Cherry Valley Club's opening dinner-bridge party of 2008. More...

CMF Fall Card Party & Boutique

The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund of Schneider Children's Hospital is holding its fall card party on Monday, October 27 at the Garden City Casino. More...

Nassau Bar Association Hosts Bike Drop

Residents with new or gently used bicycles may donate them to help others, through the WE CARE Fund, the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association. More...

De Valera Is Topic At Irish Society Meeting

Eamon de Valera, who played a major part in every phase of the Irish fight for independence, will be the subject of the talk by Professor J. Joseph Lee at the Irish Cultural Society meeting on Tuesday, October 7 at 8 p.m. More...

Concert And Workshop At Coffee House

Freebo will perform in concert at Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Garden City, NY on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. More...

Community Club Studio Opens Season

The Community Club Studio is happy to announce it's 76 th season. We offer a variety of classes for the Fall and Spring terms, culminating with a May exhibit of the student's work. More...

Bulle ~ Vu Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bulle of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meridel Jane, to Michael Tuan Vu, son of Dr. and Mrs. Khoi Vu of Fairfax, VA. A June 2009 wedding is planned. More...

Welcoming Club Presents Cocktail Party

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is hosting a wonderful cocktail party at Novita on October 4th at 8-11 pm. All Garden City Residents and Friends of Garden City Residents are welcome to attend! More...

Former Rockette To Address Community Club

Members of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead are in for a theatrical treat on Wednesday, October 8 th at 1:30 p.m. More...

Chrysanthemum Dessert & Bridge

The Garden City Community Church Auxiliary will hold its annual Chrysanthemum Dessert and Bridge on Monday, October 20, at noon. Reservations are necessary and must be received by October 17. Tickets are $10.00 each ($40.00 per table). More...

Trustees Appoint New Library Director at Board Meeting

At the Library's September Board of Trustees meeting, Margaret Cincotta was appointed Director of the Garden City Library. 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...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Sept 22 nd there were 10 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 2. John & Athena Philippides 3. More...

Garden City Library News

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

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

Library Programs For The Week YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

* *Wed., Oct. 1 , 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Kaplan SAT Workshop presented by Steve Rosner for parents and H.S. students. Registration began Sept. 15. * * Sat., Oct. 4 , 9:00 a.m. More...

Library Recognizes Staff Members For Service

Thomas B. More...

Don't Be Victimized By Identity Theft

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

Cooking: Living A Low-Carb Lifestyle

Not just cakes! Linda Murtha, pastry chef and owner of The Best Ever Low-Carb Cakes in Massapequa, will share her knowledge as well as recipes for a low-carb, can-do healthy lifestyle. More...

"The Opera Moms"

Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. 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...

Resident Presents Green Documentary

Garden City resident Leslie Segrete, star of the TLC television show "Trading Spaces," will present "Going Green Long Island" on Saturday, September 27 at 3 p.m. (rebroadcasts at 3 a.m. More...

Clean Elections To Be Discussed

On Monday, October 6th, at 7:30 at the Garden City Public Library 'Clean Money/Clean Elections" will be introduced by Mr. Paul Gold. Mr. More...

Ressurrection Raises IQ's With Music

Study after study has shown organized music lessons benefit children academically and may even boost IQ's. A recent study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology (Vol. 98, No. More...

The Office Cat

A teen book group is being held on the fourth Friday of each month at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700...Also on Friday, September 26, come to the monthly meeting and demonstration by a guest artist. More...

CMF Sells 2009 Entertainment Books

The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund is once again selling the Entertainment Book this year. More...

Kiwanis Club Re-Elects Arthur Anderson President

The Kiwanis Club of Garden City, Inc. proudly announces Arthur Anderson has been re-elected as President for another one year term effective October 1st. More...

Residents Run NYC Marathon For Charity

Eight Garden City residents will run the 2008 NYC Marathon on November 2nd for the Team Continuum charity. Dr Colleen Gunn, Brian Gunn, Jackie Costello, Maura Roberti, Dr. More...

Socially Speaking

With Athena Now that everyone has returned to school (Grades 1-12 and college) and you have settled down to fall cleaning and club work, I have a wonderful idea for folks of all ages and for the children. More...

Harvest Fair

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN) will hold its Harvest Fair on Friday October 24th. Preview 7-9, $3 admission fee; Saturday October 25th, 10-4 free admission. More...

United Way Donates $1,000 To Bird Sanctuary

The Garden City Fund of the United Way of Long Island has donated $1,000 to the Garden City Bird Sanctuary for use in continuing its environmental stewardship and educational programs. More...

Community Church Plant Sale

Think gold, rust, orange, yellow -- all the beautiful colors of Fall. Then mark your calendars for Friday, October 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

Join ACS for Coffee

The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society invites you to join us for a cup of coffee on Tuesday, October 7th at 10:00 am at 65 Third Street. Come learn how you can help your community in the fight against cancer. More...

Women On The Fast Track Meeting

On October 16, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Women on the Fast Track (WOTFT), a Long Island - based organization for business and professional women, will hold an introductory meeting to inform women of the benefits networking offers-leading t More...

Blessing Of The Animals And Fall Frolic

On Sunday, October 5 a Fall Frolic and the annual Blessing of the Animals Evensong for St. Francis Day will be held at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation. The Fall Frolic will begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. More...

Garden City Senior News

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...

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...

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...

News From The Children's Room Bats and Pumpkins

Story times and book discussions are underway. Flyers are available in the Children's Room for all of the Fall Programs, Story times and Book Clubs. There are still some available programs. More...

Seniors Connections To Host Assemblyman

The Garden City Library will host the second in a series of three Senior Connections Public Forums - "Senior Issues" on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 1:30 PM. More...

Friends Announce Book Donation

The Friends of the Garden City Library are pleased to announce receipt of a donation of thirteen books given by Mrs. Evelyn Hoglander in memory of her son, William. 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...

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...

Learn How To Protect Your Identity

Money is tight enough these days without someone else spending yours, especially if you don't even know about it! More...