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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. Sunday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 30 th at 1 p.m. More ... Recently Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) met with members of the Garden City Republican Club at their September meeting.Residents turned out in great number to hear guest speaker, District Court Judge Francis Ricigliano, who provided an in depth discussion about DWI laws. More ... 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. Gold, a retired businessman, now co-chair of the 'Clean Election Committee' of the Long Island Progressive Coalition. As co-chair, Mr. More ... 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. The Theme Search offers students the opportunity to submit a theme for the future Reflections Program. A student with a winning theme will receive $100 and recognition at the 2008 National PTA Convention. More ... 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. 2), states the effect increases the longer a child takes lessons. In other words: music lessons make the grade. More ... 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 Sunday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More ... 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. Meets on the fourth Friday of each month at the New Hyde Park Recreation Center, Clinton G. Martin Park, Marcus Ave. and NHP Rd., NHP (near Union Tpke. More ... 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. Caryl and Mark Mundy accepted the first award of the season for their slam. More ... The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund is once again selling the Entertainment Book this year. The 2009 version is chockfull of discounts and coupons to upscale and casual restaurants, retail shops, vacation packages and much, much more. It makes a wonderful holiday gift or stocking stuffer for that restaurant lover or avid shopper on your list! More ... 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. Chairperson, Laura Alcamo, and co-chairpersons Barbara Runac and Allison Rudkin, have planned and prepared a fun-filled afternoon for all who attend. More ... 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. Also elected were Louis Cappelli, President Elect, Michael Ventre Vice President, Anthony Bandelato, Vice President, Gloria Sena, Secretary, John Collins, Treasurer. More ... 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. Attorneys are coordinating a bike drop on October 6, 7 and 8, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. each day, at NCBA's headquarters at NCBA's headquarters at 15th and West Streets, Mineola. More ... 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. Laura Como, Charles Dunne, Bruce Kaiserman and Philip Puccio will run 26.2 miles for a very worthwhile cause. More ... 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. in the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel. The meeting is open to the public. More ... 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. He will follow up the concert with a Songwriter/Creativity Workshop Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. More ... 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. It's the Long Island Fair held September 25-28 at Old Bethpage Restoration Village. More ... 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. The Fall Class Schedule starts in October and runs Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 12:30. More ... 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. Giant Pumpkins Patch, collectibles, garage sale, books, crafts, raffles, quick lunch and gourmet lunch. More ... 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. Meridel, a 2001 graduate of Garden City High School, graduated from Princeton University in 2005, where she and Michael met. More ... 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 ... 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! It can either be a 'girls night out' or a 'couples night out'! So please join us, it's a great way to meet new people in town and have fun with the ones you do know! More ... 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. when the Auxiliary of the Garden City Community church will be holding its Fall Plant Sale (rain or shine) on the Whitehall Blvd. side of the church. All proceeds will go to our charitable donations. More ... 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. at the library when Corliss Fyfe Whitney, a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette will deliver a multi-media presentation highlighting her show biz career. More ... 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. We will discuss the various fundraisers that take place in our village, and the difference that has been made by our efforts. More ... 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 ... 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 to building their businesses and enhancing their careers. More ... At the Library's September Board of Trustees meeting, Margaret Cincotta was appointed Director of the Garden City Library. Representatives of the Library Board, the Citizen's Budget Review Committee, and the Friends of the Library were present to congratulate Ms. Cincotta on her appointment as director, which is effective October 13th. More ... 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. when Evensong begins. The Frolic will feature a fall flower sale, a bake sale, and the mobile adoption center from the North Shore Animal League. 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 ... 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 ... 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. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse and social worker. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. Parts one and two covered how to write a college essay and the financial aid process. The third part of the program on SAT preparation will be held on October 1st. More ... 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. Check with the librarians for registration information. More ... * *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. Registration begins for Edible Haunted Houses Workshop, to be held Oct. More ... 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. Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt will speak to seniors about health care proxies, the Epic Drug Program, Medicare Part D, and other topics of interest to senior citizens. More ... Thomas B. Witt, acting director, (left), congratulated (from left to right) Martin Bowe, reference librarian, Lorraine Spanier, secretary, and Joseph Agolia, computer systems librarian, for their contribution of 25 years of service to the Garden City Library. More ... 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. The books are "coffee table" sized volumes all devoted to art and each one is magnificently illustrated. 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 ... 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. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. Seating and parking are limited and on a first-come first-served basis. No tickets are required. For directions phone; (516) 742-8405. More ... Money is tight enough these days without someone else spending yours, especially if you don't even know about it! To learn how to better protect yourself from someone stealing your identity, or what to do if you have already been a victim, the Nassau County Bar Association is hosting a free community education seminar on "Identity Theft: Protecting Your Name and Your Money," on Wednesday, More ... |
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