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Garden City Nursery School is busily preparing for its annual Holiday Boutique to be held on Tuesday, December 2nd, at the Garden City Country Club. The Holiday Boutique is a great place to select the perfect gifts for those on your list this season. Doors open at 1pm and shopping hours run all the way until 9pm. More ... Once again the Village Gazebo will become the setting for the 53RD Village Tree Lighting Ceremony, coordinated by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings. More ... Is in need of generous donors to provide Thanksgiving Dinners to their most needy families. If you are interested in donating a basket or shopping bag with all the items necessary to prepare a dinner on this special holiday, please email Kathy Billanti at kob322@optonline.net or call 742-2991. More ... Garden City AHRC celebrates its gala 45 th annual Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, December 9 in the grand ballroom of the Garden City Hotel. A holiday tradition, the event is the most successful auxiliary fundraiser to aid children and adults with special needs. More ... Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Are you looking for something fun to do with your girlfriends? We are pleased to invite you to the 2008 Holiday Fashion Show and Luncheon at 11am on Friday, December 5th at the Cherry Valley Club. The shopping is going to be fantastic! We have some great new vendors joining us this year, as well as our favorites from last year! More ... The Helen Keller Services for the Blind Garden City League held their Fall Fundraiser at the Garden City Community Church to a full house. The Dessert, Card and Games Party, held on Thursday, Oct. 16 th , raised funds for Camp Helen Keller, a free summer day camp for children ages 4 to 15, who are blind or visually impaired. More ... ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, "Separate Tables,"By Terence Rattigan, is being presented by the Billboard Players at the Community Church of East Williston, E. Williston Ave. and Roslyn Rd., E. Williston. Performances Nov. 14, 15, 21, 22 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 16, 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13; $10 seniors. Group rates available. For reservations call 746-7356... More ... PTA/SEPTA sportswear will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, November 22nd at the High School Cafeteria from 12:30-4:00. If you can't make it send a friend!!!! 2008 samples and past year collections will be for sale. There will be limited quantities and sizes. More ... Mark your calendar! Thursday November 20, 4 to 9 p.m., at the Community Church Nursery School 2nd floor gym for our Holiday Boutique at 36 Church Street, Syosset. Call 364-5090 if you have any questions. Come join us for an evening of fun and shopping. There will be delicious food items, baked goods and soup, to taste and order. More ... Senior Duplicate Bridge and Card Christmas party. On Decemeber 8th, 5:00 p.m. at the Casino Open Bar. Dinner, card play, bridge and games. $43.50 for non-members, and $33.50 for members. For reservations call Frankie Angelo. Phone 747-0537. More ... The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Immaculata No. 444, celebrated the installation of New Officers on June 10th. The following officers were elected at the May meeting to serve from 2008 to 2010:Sandy Hoffer, Regent; Elaine Kelley, Vice Regent; Kathy Billanti, Recording Secretary; Rosemary Buckley, Financial Secretary and Jill Begg, Treasurer. More ... On November 17, from 7:00-8:30 PM a representative from Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo's office will speak to Garden City residents as well as members of surrounding communities about how the Attorney General's Health Care Bureau can protect their rights and help them get the health benefits they are entitled to receive. More ... The Presbyterian Women at the Presbyterian Chruch in Garden City, located at the corner at New Hyde Park Road and Chester Avenue, are pleases to announce the Holiday Victorian Tea Christmas Boutique and Raffle to take place on Saturday, December 6th. More ... The election is over and things are much quieter now without all the phone calls (most automated) to get you to vote for them or to give money. Now we can get back to normal - or can we? I have heard that a few weeks ago Santa was in attendance at the Roosevelt Field Mall with children on his lap telling him what they wanted for Christmas and having their pictures taken with Santa. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Philip Costa of Garden City, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Elizabeth Costa, to Mr. Dennis Ryan Wunsch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wunsch, of Mastic, New York. Christina is a 2003 graduate of Hofstra University and a 2006 graduate of Hofstra School of Law. More ... To earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, High School Senior Kelly Tranfaglia, of Garden City, found inspiration for her Girl Scout Project when visiting with some of Mercy Haven's residents. The teen was touched when she saw the lack of common comforts she often takes for granted. More ... Mary Ann and George Manders of West Hempstead proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Clarissa Marie, to Russell Shayne Fox, son of Cheryl and Steve Fox of Briarwood. Clarissa works for the law firm Troutman Sanders LLP in New York City and Russell works for Phoenix Beverages in Long Island City. More ... Eighth grade students are offering decorated wreaths for $17. Each wreath will have a handmade velvet bow, pine cone clusters and seasonal ornaments. This year we will also offer pine roping in 10yd bundles for $15. Pick up your order form at the school or rectory. Wreath pick up will be 12/5 10am-1pm at St. Anne's rectory garage. More ... Garden City's own Smoke In Da Eye competition barbeque team(www.smokeindaeye.com), is pleased to announce its Grand Champion victory at the second annual "Battle of the BBQ Brethren" KCBS barbeque contest (www.bbqbattleli.com) held in Sayville, NY October 25-26, 2008. More ... Garden City has won AAA's top Platinum Award for outstanding effectiveness of its traffic safety programs, AAA New York Assistant Vice President Mark J. Kulewicz recently announced. The community was honored during a luncheon ceremony at The Carltun in East Meadow. AAA New York, the local AAA affiliate, presented a total of 70 awards. More ... The Human Rights Conference at Adelphi University, in commemoration of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 8, 1948, will bring together eminent U.N. insiders, scholars, and the non-governmental organization (NGO) community to assess the problems, progress, and prospects for universal human rights in the 21st century. More ... Beginning their gala 80th anniversary season, The Long Island Choral Society will perform, with orchestra, "Ein Deutsches Requiem" by Johannes Brahms on Sunday, November 16th. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, located at 50 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. More ... On Sunday, October 26th at 4 p.m. Alistair Nelson, Assistant Organist and Choirmaster at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, presented an organ recital. The program included the classical pieces Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV541 by J.S. Bach, Landliche Szene, Op. 132, no. 3by Marco Erico Bossi, Suite Breve by Jean Langlais, Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV56 by J.S. More ... Patrick Finn, school teacher, education expert, and urban activist, will deliver the Robert F. & Augusta Finkelstein Memorial Lecture, *A New Paradigm for Education Working-Class Students,* on Monday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public. More ... On October 14th, AAUW hosted a program on health care for the medically indigent. Five nurses, who form the nucleus of Rotacare, gave a presentation on the increased pervasiveness of medically indigent people in Nassau County and how Rotacare volunteers make a difference. More ... Paddy Noonan is not the only one with Garden City moorings as he brings his "Musical Taste of Ireland" stage show to Saint Anne's McCloskey Auditorium at 1:30 PM Sunday, November 30. Beautiful Erin Quill, above,talented film, TV, theatre.. 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 Sunday, November 23, The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York will present performances featuring all of the Nassau County MYO orchestras at the new Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in Garden City. Two concerts will be presented on November 23. The 2 PM concert will feature the MYO String & Concert Orchestras, led by Victoria Alaimo and Peggy Ho. More ... Sunday, November 16, marks the popular Fall Fest dinner given by Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City. Everybody of all ages is welcome. Come to savor the food and buy a chance in our raffles. Kids have a raffle of their own and win prizes especially for them. It is an evening for kids, parents and grandparents, as well as singles and couples. More ... The Andy Foundation would like to express its gratitude to Allstate Insurance Company and Garden City Allstate agent Jerry Barry for the recent donation of one thousand dollars. More ... Christian Coffeehouse offers a friendly, casual atmosphere with candlelit tables where singles, couples, and groups of friends can relax on scheduled Saturday nights! Enjoy great coffee, desserts and snacks, as well as an uplifting concert by LI-based recording artists, EYEWITNESS, from 7:30-10:30PM, on Sat., Nov. 22nd! More ... Mercy Medical Center is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge located across from the entrance to the hospital's Emergency Department. 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 ... T he Garden City Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, Winthrop Hospital, and Nassau University Medical Center, is sponsoring a Senior Citizen Flu Immunization Day on Tuesday, December 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. More ... As part of its on-going commitment to promote the health and well-being of the community, Winthrop-University Hospital will hold its annual Senior Citizen Flu and Pneumonia Shot Program on Wednesday, November 19, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (516) 663-8301. More ... Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) recently sponsored a forum to educate senior citizens throughout the Sixth Senate District on the Enhanced STAR program. For more information about the program and eligibility, call Senator Hannon's Community Office at 516-739-1700. More ... On November 3rd, there were 10 tables of seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play are as follows: North-South 1 Lucille Tilitz & Barbara Burke 2 Joan Stewart & Pat Dolan 3 Grace Kelly & Joan Cowie More ... Listen as a Family to an Audiobook Will you be travelling during the upcoming holiday season? While the family is together in the car, they can use that time to listen to a good audiobook. The Garden City Public Library Children's Department has a large collection of books on CD.The Library has a wide variety of popular titles, authors, and genres to check out. More ... * Mon., Nov. 17, 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fifth Grade Book Discussion * Wed., Nov. 19, 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fourth Grade Book Discussion * *Sat., Nov. 22, 9:00 a.m. More ... The Garden City Library will host the third in a series of three Senior Connections Public Forums on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 1:30 PM. Melissa Atkinson, LCSW will present the importance of humor in the later years of life. Ms. Atkinson will discuss the many benefits of laughter as part of the healing process. More ... Twilight, part of the popular Stephenie Myers series, was discussed at the Fall's second Yak & Snack on Tuesday, November 3rd. The book discussion was well attended by young adults in grades 7 through 12. The teens also shared refreshments, played Twilight Trivia, and speculated about the upcoming movie, which is scheduled to be released this Thanksgiving. More ... Pianist/Vocalist Mitch Kahn is back by popular demand to perform a FREE concert "Academy Award-Winning Songs" at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008 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. More ... Maybe there is a short story, a poem, a special song, or maybe even a story that your family shares each year that reminds you of the holidays. Whatever it is, this is the day to share it with us. We will supply the snacks and drinks and you supply the lunch. Registration is limited to Garden City residents and is to be done in person beginning Sunday, November 23rd. More ... While the grown-ups were carefully considering their choice of candidate for U. S. President, the children of Garden City had a chance to vote, too! Children were invited to cast ballots for Favorite Children's Book in the Children's Room at the Garden City Library. Voting continued through Election Day, November 4th. More ... Distinguished author and local favorite Nelson DeMille has graciously agreed to speak and to sign copies of his latest bestseller The Gate House at The Garden City Public Library on Wednesday, December 3rd at 1:30 PM. You can bring your own copy to be signed or you may purchase a copy at a discounted price of $15.00 that day. This will be a very popular program and seating is limited. More ... It's that time again! You are invited to join the Garden City Public Library for its third annual Adult Winter Reading Club to be held from Sunday, December 7th to Sunday, April 5th. Receive a gift just for signing up! There are NO meetings. You choose the books you want to read or listen to. More ... Plaza Theatrical Productions will present the music of Judy Garland in "Why Oh Why Can't I?" a FREE concert on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00 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. More ... 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. A taste of each item prepared will top off the evening, and, of course, there will be recipes to take home so that you can recreate this buffet at home. More ... Ofra Levin, founder of Ofra Jewels, studied jewelry design at The Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in the Diamond District in NYC. She will instruct you on making your own earrings with semi-precious stones. With the holidays right around the corner, what a thoughtful and personal gift idea!. More ... The popular Read to a Dog program with animals from the Bide-a-Wee organization returned to the Garden City Public Library on Saturday, November 1st. The dogs enjoyed listening to stories read to them by the children of Garden City in Grades 1-5. The children carefully selected the book they wanted to read to the dogs and had a great time reading! More ... Feikje van Rein has joined the law management consulting practice of Robin Rolfe Resources. Ms. van Rein has strong ties to the intellectual property law community. "I consider myself fortunate to have persuaded such a respected professional and good friend to join our team," said firm president, Robin Rolfe. More ... The Americanism/Current Events Department of the Community Club enjoyed several trips and outings during the 2007-2008 club year. Trips are always well attended and greatly enjoyed. The Community Club offers a variety of programs, trips and creative art classes from October through May. For more information, please call 747-0488 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. More ... The Garden City Historical Society will hold its Third Annual Professional Art Show, Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16 and 22-23, at The Garden City Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday visitors to the Art Show are welcome to stop at the A.T. Stewart Exchange on the lower level; the Society's consignment shop Saturday hours are noon to 4 p.m. More ... The Garden City Community Church Auxiliary held its annual Election Day Fair on Tuesday, November 4. Thanks to chairperson Christine Philippides and many volunteers, it was a very successful event. Kimberly Pauley, auxiliary president, and her son Kendall prepared and served luncheon to many fairgoers in the All-American Cafe. More ... Junior Girl Scout Troop 1110 recently made posters about Garden City as part of their work toward their "My Community" Badge. As part of their work toward their "My Community" Badge, the 5th graders in Junior Girl Scout Troop 1110 displayed their posters about the things that make our community great... More ... Producers of Coloring Outside the Lines, a night of original one act plays being performed at the Garden City Community Church on this Friday, November 14th, Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th are extremely pleased with ticket sales for their production. More ... The Senior Youth Group of the Cathedral of the Incarnation provided a fun filled Halloween Party for younger members of the parish and their friends. The party was held on Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. There were lots of traditional games such as Bobbing for Apples and Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin as well as many other Halloween activities. More ... On Saturday November 1st, the Boy Scouts of Troop 56, Garden City, ventured up to the North County Trailway in Westchester County for their annual bike trip. The boys enjoyed colorful foliage, beautiful scenery and mild weather during the twenty mile bike adventure past farms, houses, highways and reservoirs. The highlight of the trip was definitely the ice cream break at the ten mile mark. More ... Junior Troop 1110 and Brownie Troop 1125 skate circles around each other at Election Day Ice Skating Event! More ... |
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