November 21, 2008 RSS feed / Community

AHRC Christmas Luncheon

On December 9 in the grand ballroom of the Garden City Hotel, Sasha and Ola, professional dancers at Ballroom Legacy, will entertain as Garden City AHRC celebrates its 45th gala annual Christmas luncheon. The excitement begins at 10:30 a.m. More...

Christmas Concert & Brunch

Gloria Christi and Timothy Brown, longtime Music Ministry team at the Church of Saint Anne, Garden City, will host "The Magic of Christmas Concert and Brunch" for family and friends at The Sandcastle in Franklin Square on Sunday, Dec. More...

Saturday Night Casino Bridge

"Well hello Mr. Turkey" or a delicious preview to our upcoming holiday was celebrated at the Saturday night Casino bridge! We had a lovely turkey dinner with trimmings and a delicious dessert. More...

Socially Speaking

You can almost smell the turkey roasting ( I do hope that you ordered yours) and now it's time to get down to the "good stuff" as in the decision whether to have apple or pumpkin pie. More...

GCNS Holiday Boutique Dec. 2nd

The newly renovated Garden City Country Club will be beautifully decorated and home to Garden City Nursery School's Annual Holiday Boutique on Tuesday, December 2nd. More...

Assemblyman Collects Coats For Kids

The holidays are a time of sharing and remembering those who are less fortunate. More...

Toys For Tots

"Tis' the season," to start gathering up any toys that you would like to donate for underprivileged children. Assemblyman McKevitt is sponsoring Toys For Tots this year and hoping that all are willing to share with the community. More...

Cathedral Collects 2009 Calendars

Once again the Cathedral of the Incarnation will be collecting calendars for The Seamen's Church Institute. Please do not throw out any extra calendars you might receive as promotions or advertisements or gifts. More...

Christmas Hour Of Music

"O Come All Ye Faithful" (unfaithful also invited) to the traditional Christmas Hour of Music presented by the Garden City Community Club at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 2 p.m. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

Garden City Seniors Duplicate Bridge Club will hold its annual Christmas Bridge dinner, open bar, prime ribs of beef or chicken, dessert and coffee. Reservation M. Fran DeAngelo phone - 747-0537. Make check payable to G.C. More...

The Cathedral Choirs In Concert

On Sunday, November 23rd at 4:00 p.m. the combined Cathedral Choirs will present an afternoon of English choral music of the twentieth century. More...

Bridge Results

On November 17 th there were 10 tables of Senior duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. John & Athena Philippides 2. Grace Kelly & Joan Cowie 3. More...

Nassau County Programs For Seniors

November: Tax Specialists Needed to Assist With Tax Preparation for Seniors and Low-Income Residents. Training will start soon for volunteers to assist with income tax preparation and application for Earned Income Tax Credit. More...

Research GC History Through Library's Database

The Garden City Public Library subscribes to valuable and authoritative information services which are available free of charge to every Library member 24 hours a day from home or office. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

The results are in! The children of Garden City have voted, and in a decisive victory, Fancy Nancy, by Jane O'Connor, won Favorite Children's Book! More...

Friends Of Library Book Discussion

In the novel Evening by Susan Minot, sixty-five-year-old Ann Grant Lord,now in the evening of her life, reminisces about a special summer weekend some forty years earlier during which she met and lost the love of her life. More...

GC Police Department - Holiday Safety

The Garden City Police Department will be taking affirmative steps to ensure the safety of the people of Garden City during the upcoming Holiday season. More...

Presbyterian Church Victorian Tea

The Presbyterian Women at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City are planning for The Annual Holiday Victorian Tea, Boutique and Raffle to be held on Saturday, December 6th. More...

Concert To Be Held At Community Church

Baroque trumpet ensemble Celebrations Brass/Clarino Consort will be presenting "Fanfares and Flourishes, a Grande Tour of the Royal Courts," a concert of ceremonial music for two baroque trumpets, strings and organ, at the Garden City Communit More...

The Ethcial Humanist Society

Old Country Road is one of the main arteries in Nassau County, dotted with stores and businesses all along its length, but at the quiet western end of this prominent street, is a beige, oblong building that has been there for more than fifty More...

Winthrop Launches Gateway Program

A unique program at Winthrop-University Hospital is providing Long Island patients with chronic kidney disease a direct link to experts from one of the top-rated kidney disease programs in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. More...

Assembly Holds Presidents' Ball

The Garden City Assembly held its "Presidents' Ball" on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at beautiful Verdi's of Westbury. Music for the revelers was provided by the Plus Five Orchestra. More...

WPOA Trustee Applicants; Resident St. Paul's Survey

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) alerts Western residents to two important issues-the selection of a candidate for trustee from the West and AvalonBay's plan for development of Village property at the St. Paul's complex. More...

Candlelight House Tour

Twigs of Winthrop University Hospital Women's Auxiliary heralds the arrival this weekend of its 34th Annual Golden Goose Gala Candlelight House Tour and Holiday Shopping Boutique. More...

Jewelry Making & Design For Adults

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. More...

Thanksgiving Dinners Needed

The St. John's Kenyan Children's Foundation is looking for generous donors to provide Thanksgiving Dinners to the neediest families at Fr. Gabriel Muteru's parish, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. More...

Saint Anne's Christmas Food And Gift Drive

The annual Saint Anne's "Sponsor a Family" program is truly a community effort to help local families in need through the Christmas holiday season. Our deadline to pick a family to sponsor is December 8 th . More...

Chamber, Historical Society To Host Yuletide Reception

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Garden City Historical Society will join forces to present a complimentary. More...

Hospitals Honor Sen. Kemp Hannon

The ten hospitals of the Long Island Health Network (LIHN) recently recognized State Senator Kemp Hannon with their 2008 Quality Leadership Award for his commitment to LIHN's goals of improving healthcare quality and increasing access to affor More...

Experience Bethlehem From 2000 Years Ago

What was it like 2000 years ago, in Bethlehem, when Jesus was born? What did it sound like? What aromas would you smell? What interesting people might you meet? More...

Mercy Lights Up Tree Of Love

The Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center invites the community to join in the annual Tree of Lights holiday celebration on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. More...

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...

Garden City Senior News

senior holiday luncheon

Our Rec. Department Seniors have planned a holiday luncheon at Cinelli's Restaurant in Franklin Square on Wednesday, December 17th. More...

Senior Citizen Advisory Council

The Advisory Council to the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs invites the public to attend its regular meeting: Friday, December 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. More...

Free Legal Clinic for Seniors

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. More...

Garden City's 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 Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library YAK & SNACK # 2 TWILIGHT Fifteen young adults participated in the Yak & Snack to discuss Stephenie Myer's Twilight on Monday evening, November 3rd. More...

Teens Learn Scrapbooking At Library

Christine Rissanen facilitated a scrapbooking workshop for young adults at the Garden City Library on Saturday, November 15th. Novices learned basic techniques while those who had experience with this popular art form refined their skills. More...

Library Holds Successful Summer Food Drive

The Garden City Public Library as part of the Hauppauge Industrial Association's Summer Food Drive contributed 265 lbs. of non-perishable food and other items to Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank. More...

St. Joseph's Sponsor A Family

Christmas is right around the corner and the St. Joseph's Sponsor a Family Committee is busy preparing to help over 250 families from neighboring parishes. More...

Welcoming Club Holiday Fashion Show

The holidays are coming! Are you ready? Do you need a day with your girlfriends to help you to unwind and relax? How does a delicious lunch, great shopping and a fashion show sound? You won't want to miss this fun afternoon. More...

Garden City Hotel Tree Lighting

The Garden City Hotel's tradition of its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony continues on Monday, December 1 beginning at 5:30 p.m. More...

Agent Donates To The Andy Foundation

Allstate agent Jerry Barry, whose office is located at 226 7th Street in Garden City, was recently named an Agent Hero by Allstate Insurance Company's New York Region for awarding a $1000 grant to a local youth program. More...

Bird Sanctuary Environmental Award To Harder Family

The 2008 Garden City Bird Sanctuary Environmental Stewardship Award was presented to Frank and Kris Harder as part of the ceremony for "Make A Difference Day" on October 26. More...

Resurrection Installs Pastor

Pastor Jeffrey Browning was installed as Senior Pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection recently. More...