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Resurrection and the Life, a multi-site church with locations in Garden City and Old Westbury, have added Vicar Justin Vetrano to their pastoral staff. Following official installation ceremonies, held recently at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection's Garden City location, Vicar Vetrano has begun various ministry assignments. More ... NCAA college coach, author and noted speaker on the complex topic of the college recruiting process, Wayne Mazzoni, will present an informative workshop for Garden City community members on Thursday, October 16th, 7 p.m. in the Garden City High School Auditorium. More ... Congratulations to Garden City High School seniors Sarah D'Antonio and Elizabeth Debold (center left and right respectively), pictured here with Guidance Counselor Tim Casale and Principal Nanine Cuttitta, for being selected as 2009 National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists. Chosen from more than 1. More ... Councilwoman Angie Cullin (2nd left, standing) joined NYS Assemblymen David McDonough (left) and Thomas McKevitt (right) in congratulating the 2008 honorees from the NYS 17th and 19th Assembly Districts. Cullin, who was named a NYS Senate Woman of Distinction in 2005, delivered the keynote address at the awards program held recently at the Merrick Library. 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 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Winthrop University Hospital invite you to join us as we present Dr. Harry Staszewski, Chief, Oncology/Hematology Division, Winthrop University Hospital. He will present a very informative talk: "Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma: New Treatments". More ... Paddling through the wetlands of the South Shore in kayaks while listening to a naturalist explain the life of a snowy egrets or a cormorant is what 18 outdoor enthusiasts took part in on Saturday, September 20th. More ... On Friday, October 3rd, Garden City Nursery School was completely transformed into a glamorous, red carpet event for its Annual Pot Luck Dinner. The hospitality committee, headed up by Kathy Martinus and Delayne Soma, created a movie premiere theme complete with an original movie, awards, posters, and more. More ... HOLA of Garden City, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded five years ago by a group of Garden City women of Hispanic descent. Its mission is to unite Hispanic families within Garden City so that we can preserve the Spanish language and share our unique cultures. Dedicated to making new friends and performing charity work, HOLA of Garden City, Inc. is celebrating its fifth year! More ... Hundreds of Garden City residents attended the Garden City Fire Department's annual Fire Prevention Day and Open House on Sunday, October 5th. The fire department holds this event each year in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. More ... Last spring, Troop 243 honored three of its own during a beautiful Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at St. Joseph's Auditorium. The new Eagle Scouts (John Gamber, Joseph Pelter, and Joseph Cipriani) join a prestigious group of troop alumni who have achieved the highest rank in scouting. More ... Interior Designer, Joan Stigliano IIDA, a native of Garden City has joined the staff of F & F Design Center located at 730 Franklin Avenue in Garden City. F & F creates complete Kitchen and Bath designs while carrying an extensive line of specialty cabinetry, countertops, tiles, architectural hardware and lighting. More ... Adelphi University welcomes to the stage nationally acclaimed spoken word artists Alix Olson and Staceyann Chin to present "Radical Words of Our Revolution." The two poets will deliver back to back performances on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. More ... Adelphi University Assistant Professor Carson Fox presents "Dangerous Women," an exhibition of contemporary female printmakers who push the technical envelope, both in terms of technique and material, on display in the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, from Sunday, October 5, 2008 to Wednesday, November 12, 2008. More ... Breast cancer survivors, family and friends will come together on Tuesday, October 21, for the 15th annual Breast Cancer Celebration of Survivorship of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The free event, held at Adelphi's University Center Ballroom in Garden City, LI, begins at 6:15 pm with a light supper; the program starts at 7 pm. More ... Buckley Country Day School, serving children from toddler through grade eight, opened its doors in September with great excitement and enthusiasm. Founded in 1923 with only 23 students, this independent, co-educational day school welcomed 341 students from 32 districts this year. More ... Local resident, Flautist Lana Noone will perform in-concert with Classical Guitarist John Zaccari at the Bethpage Library on October 16th at 2 PM. The concert features compositions from the Baroque Era to Popular Standards of today and will showcase music by Bach, Handel and Mozart through John Denver, Cole Porter and The Beatles! More ... Piano I If you always wished you could play the piano or keyboard, this is your chance to learn. After just one session, you will be able to play simple songs! No experience necessary. The class will be held on Wednesday evenings in the Middle School Chorus Room, starting on Wed, October 15th, 7-8 PM. More ... Financial Strategies For Successful Retirement How do you make a successful retirement your reality? Join us for a lively and informative seminar where you will learn how careful planning, disciplined saving and smart investing will ensure a successful retirement. More ... Adult Education is offering the following computer and camera classes: KEYBOARDING (HOW TO TYPE) FOR BEGINNERS! 5 sessions; Thurs.; 7 - 9 PM; starts 10/16; Res. $100, GC Sr. $100, Non-Res. $105 COMPUTER BASICS 4 sessions; Thurs.; 7 - 9 PM; starts 10/16; Res. $80, GC Sr. $80, Non-Res. More ... Ethan Jihwan Pae, infant son of The Reverend Joseph Pae and his wife Prisca was baptized at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation on Sunday, September 14 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Ethan was baptized by Bishop Orris Walker, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. His godparents are his aunt Anne Kim (Father Pae's sister), Don Im and Stephen and Maria Ju. More ... The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead is one of the oldest organizations in the Village. It has its roots in the service offered by women of this Village and of Hempstead during World War I. These women had found "strength, pride and a deep sense of kinship with each other, which they were reluctant to lose when peace came. More ... The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund held its Annual Installation and Membership Open House in the summer at the lovely home of gracious host Lilli Diller. This is the board's opportunity to thank its members for their generosity and dedication throughout the year, and to officially install the incoming board. 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 ... A Manhattan-based real estate investor and developer has purchased one of the buildings in the former Doubleday complex located along Franklin Avenue, according to a published report. Bookspan, the current tenant, will continue to lease the space from the new owner. More ... Residents are reminded that there will be normal garbage and recycling pickup on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2008. More ... Nassau County and Garden City Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident that occurred in Garden City on Tuesday October 7 at 5:35 a.m. More ... Ever since Sarah Lansdale was a little girl, she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. Unlike most little girls, she didn't want to become a teacher, a doctor or a famous singer or actor. Instead, she decided that her real passion in life was her deep respect and appreciation for the environment. This passion was inspired much in part due to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. More ... The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund invites you to join us at our upcoming Fall Brunch and Fashion Show on November 13, 2008 at the Hempstead Country Club. The fun kicks off with CMF Boutique and vendor shopping at 10:30am to help you tackle that long holiday gift list! More ... As part of the Sunday Forum Series at the Garden City Community Church, Nassau County Assistant District Attorney Maureen McCormick will present "Choices and Consequences," a program on drinking, driving, and serving alcohol to minors. The program will be held at the Garden City Community Church on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at 9:15 a.m. More ... Mercy League of Garden City is hosting the always popular Mother-Daughter Dinner Dance. It will be held on the newly renovated New Hyde Park Inn November 3rd. The festivites begin at 6:30 pm. Remember there is NO school the next day. Invitations to all paid members have been mailed! The cost is $75 per adult and $35 per child under the age of 16. More ... Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, one of the nation's leading realtors, has entered into a partnership with Dougall Fraser Real Estate, Garden City's number one real estate office. Daniel Gale Sotheby's President and CEO Patricia Petersen made the announcement. More ... Adelphi University proudly presents its Fifth Outdoor Sculpture Biennial installed throughout the landscaped arboretum gardens and pathways of the Garden City Campus, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Running from October 1, 2008 through April 1, 2010, the exhibition features the diverse works of 14 sculptors and is free and open to the public. More ... Adelphi University welcomes the return of Mary Matalin and James Carville to its new Performing Art Center (AU PAC) on Wednesday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m. for the lecture, "All's Fair: Love, War and Politics-An Evening with Mary Matalin and James Carville," in the Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. More ... The 500-seat acoustically state-of-the-art concert hall in Adelphi University*s new Performing Arts Center (AU PAC) will be inaugurated with the performances of Titans, on October 24, at 7:30 p.m. and with a Gala concert on Saturday, October 25 at 8:00 p.m., featuring great works of Ludwig Van Beethoven and Gustav Mahler. More ... On Wednesday, October 29, noon, at the Garden City Hotel, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce will welcome back - for the eighth year, Fox News Talk Radio host John Gibson, who will fill members and guests in on breaking news and behind-the-scenes facts about key issues of the day. More ... Pope John XXIII Assembly, Knights of Columbus will hold its monthly meeting (fourth degree members only, please) at St. More ... Winthrop-University Hospital is pleased to announce that Edward and Terri McNally of Garden City will host the annual Yuletide Ball in support of Child Life and Pediatric Services at Winthrop. The festive charitable event will take place on Saturday, December 13 at the McNally's beautiful Garden City home on Stewart Avenue. More ... Coach Realtors recently hosted a one day symposium on the state of luxury real estate at a recently built $3.575-million dollar residence in Garden City. Attended by 70 sales associates from Coach Realtors, the 1-day training and discussion event was conducted by Kathy Coumou, regional vice president of Christie's Great Estates. More ... Garden City Police Commissioner Ernest J. Cipullo advises that the Halloween season is upon us. It is supposed to be a time of good fun but it is also a time when our children are most vulnerable. A few safeguards should be in effect. More ... Saint Joseph School of Garden City, which is devoted to integrating the teachings of the Catholic faith within a creative and stimulating learning environment, is hosting an Open House Guided Tour on Monday, November 3, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., for Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. More ... Noted educator Linda Williams, Ph.D. will present a lecture entitled "Waldorf Education: Soul Food for America," on Thursday, October 16th at 7:00 pm in Bonner Hall at the Waldorf School of Garden City. What does it mean to raise a child in this day and age? How do we "grow them" and how does the Waldorf curriculum address the needs of the growing child? Dr. More ... Twigs of Winthrop-University Hospital Women's Auxiliary is pleased to announce its 34th Annual Golden Goose Gala Candlelight House Tour and Holiday Shopping Boutique. This year's Candlelight House Tour Co-Chairwomen, Pamela Hyer and Jennifer Miller, invite you to tour Garden City homes elegantly decorated for the holiday season on Friday, November 21st from 4 pm to 8 pm. More ... Are you interested in learning about birds? The Garden City Public Schools Continuing Education program is offering a new course for the 2008 Fall term, "Introduction to Backyard Birding", with instructor Rob Alvey, President of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary. Rob is well known as a good public speaker and knows his stuff, even though he admits to being the Village Bird Brain. More ... The final session of the Library's three part college prep program for high school students was held on Wednesday, October 1. Steve Rossner, high school and college programs director, from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions gave a workshop which highlighted the key parts of the SAT. Mr. Rossner is pictured outlining the strategies necessary to achieve the greatest success on the test. A record number of students and parents attended the workshops held by the Garden City Library's Young Adult Department. More ... during October Two special programs will be held for children this October. Bats! with the Long Island Science Center will be held on Saturday, October 18th for Grades K-2 at 1PM and for Grades 3-5 at 2:30 PM. Registration for residents only begins on Saturday, October 11th at 9AM. More ... The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day. 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 ... 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 ... The Children's Room has begun Fall story times. Toddlers with their parents and caregivers are pictured at story time led by Librarian Donna Feurey on Monday, September 29th. Contact the Children's Room for more information about all of the children's programs being offered this Fall. 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 Oct. More ... 2008 TEEN READ WEEK - "Books With Bite" The theme for Teen Read Week, which runs from October 12 through October 18,is "Books With Bite". Registration began on Monday, September 22 for the first fall Yak & Snack in the Young Adult Department. The meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, October 14 at 7 PM. The date was chosen with Teen Read Week in mind. More ... Travel photographer Doug Going will present a free multimedia program: "Nicaragua - A La Orden!" on Thursday, October 30 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. 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. 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 ... The Garden City Bird Sanctuary (located opposite 181 Tanners Pond Road) is once again hosting a Halloween Festival and Haunted Hike on Saturday October 18th from 4-9pm. The rain date is scheduled for Sunday October 19th, also from 4-9pm. Come and have some Halloween fun, learn something about the environment, and get spooked! More ... Ghouls, goblins, princesses and pirates of all ages are welcome at the Garden City Welcoming Club's Annual Halloween Brunch!!! This years exciting family event will take place on Sunday, October 26th from 10:30am - 1:00pm at the Nassau County Bar Association at Fifteenth and West Streets (one block south of Old Country Rd. More ... The Msgr. John's Knights will hold a defensive driving course at 9 A.M., on Saturday, Oct. 11 For last minute registrations phone John Russo at 516-384-4552 or John McCabe at 516-633-6146 to reserve. More ... The Garden City Historical Society will present Tiffany and the Gilded Age, a free lecture presented by Franklin Hill Perrell, Chief Curator of the Nassau County Museum of Art, on Thursday, November 6, at 7 p.m. at The Garden City Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street. More ... On Sunday, November 2, at 3 pm, Tom Phelan will be the featured guest at Author Afternoons at Molloy College, hosted by Molloy's writer-in-residence, Barbara Novack. The college is located at 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Tom Phelan is the author of many novels, including The Canal Bridge, praised as "another First World War masterpiece... More ... Which Garden City organization presented the school district with four computerized Smartboards last spring, one each for the elementary schools, the middle school and the high school? Every student in the district's music program will benefit from our donation on the classroom level. More ... Once a year, the Waldorf School of Garden City fills with the smell of hot-from-the-oven breads and the feel of an old-fashioned autumn harvest. On Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M, the school opens its doors to celebrate its 28th annual Fall Fair. More ... Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre invites and encourages members of the public to participate in a Blood Drive to support Long Island Blood Services to be held on Friday, November 21st, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the first floor of the St. Anne's building on the hospital campus. More ... |
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