October 24, 2008 RSS feed / Community

WPOA Calls For Residents To Report Aircraft Over-flights

The directors of the Western Property Owners Association report that residents in the western section of the village have been experiencing a great increase in the number of aircraft flying over their neighborhood. More...

Special Appearance At Adelphi Music Gala

Adelphi University's Music Department announces with great pride and anticipation the appearance of superlative pianist Simon Mulligan as soloist in Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto at the upcoming music gala concert on October 25 and at t More...

Breast Cancer Hotline Receives Grant

For the fifth year, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is a beneficiary of the Long Island 2 Day Walk To Fight Breast Cancer, receiving a grant of $31,500. More...

Broadway Comes To Garden City

We have reserved seats for you and your friends at our premier performance of "Great American Music: Broadway Musicals" which will be presented by AAUW and The Friends of the Garden City Library on Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m. More...

Acclaimed Irish Tenor Featured In "Musical Taste Of Ireland"

When veteran Irish stage performer/director Paddy Noonan brings his all-star group of Irish performers in "A Musical Taste of Ireland" to St. Anne's McCloskey Auditorium at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, Nov. More...

Community Church Forum

This Sunday, October 26 at 9:15 a.m., Dr. Brian Muellers will address the Adult Forum at the Garden City Community Church. Dr. More...

Community Church Election Day Fair

The Auxiliary of the Garden City Community Church is preparing for its annual Election Day Fair on Tuesday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, but on Monday evening, November 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. admission is $5. More...

Socially Speaking

With Athena Well, the dogwoods have exited stage left and now it's the turn of the sugar maple trees to put on their show. I really do wish we had more of them. More...

CMF Fall Brunch And Fashion Show

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. More...

Local Residents Support Troops

Last year with the tremendous outpouring of support we shipped over 600 Holiday Stockings to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan through AdoptaPlatoon. More...

Friends Prepare Pre-Christmas Book Sale

The Friends of the Library will sponsor a Pre-Christmas Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 8 th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. More...

Residents To Be Featured In Play

"Annie Get Your Gun" (featuring Garden City residents Michael "Col. More...

GC Volunteer Firefighters Protect Presidential Candidates

On Wednesday, October 16th, Garden City Volunteer Firefighters provided fire protection to the north campus of Hofstra University, including the Mack Sports Complex for second alarm response, during the final Presidential Debate that was telev More...

Christmas Mission Boutique At Resurrection Church

Saturday, November 8 is the date slated for the annual Christmas Mission Boutique to be held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 420 Stewart Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.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...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Oct. 20 th there were 11 tables of Senior duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows: North-South 1. Grace Kelly & Joan Cowie 2. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Hirsch 3. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

Vote for your favorite children's book! This is an opportunity for the children of Garden City to vote in an election. Let your voice be heard! Children can fill out a ballot in the Children's Room now through Tuesday, November 4th. More...

Recipes For Low Carb, Healthy Living Presented At Library

Linda Murtha, pastry chef and owner of The Best Ever Low-Carb Cakes in Massapequa, shared her knowledge as well as recipes for a low-carb, healthy lifestyle at a program at the Garden City Public Library on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. More...

Holiday Open House Party Demonstration

Join Barbara Sheridan from Look Who's Cooking to learn how to plan for a holiday open house that both you and your guests will enjoy. Barbara will demonstrate how to make a variety of hot hors d'oeuvres and special desserts. More...

Library Friends Sponsor Free Multimedia Program

Travel photographer Doug Going will present a free multimedia program: "Nicaragua .. A La Orden!" on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. More...

Seated Aerobics Continues Through October

Fran Machida (pictured on stage) leads participants through a seated, exercise workout at The Garden City Public Library on Fridays this Fall. All classes are choreographed to enjoyable music. More...

Community Club Presents "Italian American Comedy"

On Wednesday November 5, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino, the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will present a lecture by Dr. More...

Chamber Hears Suozzi On Property Taxes, County Budget

Referring to the intensity of our current tough economy at the Chamber's season kick-off luncheon at the Garden City Hotel on September 24, County Executive Tom Suozzi addressed in detail property taxes, the County budget and economic developm More...

Village Hall Moves Closer To ADA Compliance

The Garden City Board of Trustees, in a 7 to 1 vote at their October 16th meeting, approved a bond resolution in the amount of $2,601,500 so improvements to Village Hall can move forward. More...

Estates POA Seeks Candidates

The Board of Directors of the Property Owners Association of Garden City Estates Inc. has announced that its Nominating Committee is seeking candidates who are interested in serving as Village Trustees. More...

CPOA Seeks Candidates

The Nominating Committee of the Central Property Owners' Association ( CPOA ) of Garden City is seeking candidates for Central's position of Village Trustee and Central's at-large position of Board of Education Trustee. More...

Historical Society To Sponsor Artists' Reception

The Garden City Historical Society will be sponsoring its third annual professional art show's artists' reception on Sunday, November 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Garden City Historical Society Museum, located at 109 Eleventh Street. More...

HOLA Supports Operation Christmas Child

On Monday, November 3rd HOLA of Garden City, Inc. will be collecting shoe boxes at the Garden City Library from 4:00-5:30pm for Samaritan's Purse - Operation Christmas Child. More...

EPOA Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates

The Nominating Committee of the East is seeking candidates for the position of Village Trustee and the position of School Board Trustee. More...

The Office Cat

On Saturday, October 18, The Irish American Society will hold a Ceili at 297 Willis Avenue, Mineola to begin 8 p.m. Donation is $15 and will feature Pete Kelly's Premier Ceili Band. More...

St. Joseph's Rosary Altar Society Annual Orchid Bridge

St. Joseph's Rosary Altar Society invites you to its annual Orchid Bridge on Thursday, November 13 th from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Please make your reservations early since the seating is limited. More...

Come And "Make A Difference" At Bird Sanctuary!

Come and participate in the National Day of volunteer community service at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary on Saturday October 25! More...

Horticulturist To Speak

On October 29 th at 1:30 p.m. More...

Antique Heaven At Christ Church Harvest Fair

Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City is again presenting its popular Antique Sale at the annual Harvest Fair. Peruse silver, china, furniture and other special items and discover bargains as well as history. More...

Tri-town Auxiliary of UCPN Holiday Luncheon & Boutique Shopping

Garden City's Tri-Town Auxiliary of United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau is proud to present a special luncheon and shopping event on December 10 (12:00 noon - 4:00 PM) at the Inn at New Hyde Park located at 214 Jericho Turnpike. More...

Winthrop-University Hospital Hosts "Girls' Night Out"

Ladies, enjoy your best health now! More...

Welcoming Club Makes New Friends

On Columbus Day, the youngest members of the Welcoming Club of Garden City made some new friends. Our first children's event of the year was held at Build a Bear Workshop in Roosevelt Field Mall. 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...

Garden City Senior News

new senior trips planned

The Recreation Department has secured seats on the following upcoming Prime Time Travel Trips: Tuesday, December 2 nd - Holiday Decorations at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan (cost $59) Due to time constraints, the ful 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...

Defensive Driving

Registration begins Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m., 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, November 8, from 9:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library YAK & SNACK # 2 - TWILIGHT

Registration began on Monday, October 6th for the Yak & Snack to be held on the eve of Election Day, November 3rd at 7 PM. The book chosen for this meeting is Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. More...

Library Calendar For The Week YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

* *Tues., Oct. 28, 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Babysitting Workshop First Aid Session, Registration began Oct. 7. * *Wed., Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for Scrapbooking-Holiday Pages, to be held Sat., Nov. 15, 3:00 p.m. 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...

Friends Of The Library Present Popular Programs

If you were looking for culturally varied live presentations this Fall, the Garden City Public Library was the place to be. More...

Hand Painted Holiday Wine Glasses

Instructor Irene Marchese will teach you how to hand-paint four wine glasses with a beautiful holiday motif and a gift bag to bring your completed glasses home in. More...

Historical Society Presents Tiffany Lecture

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. More...

Garden City Women Raise Money For Breast Cancer Research

Mimi Aneser, Rachel Cashwell, Joellen Crowley, Tracy Daly, Tracy Paisley, Sophia Pisano, Angela Rogers, Debbie Shahidi, Missy Smith and Helen Sweeney formed Team In The Pink and signed up for the annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, a two day 39 m More...