November 28, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Friends of Lacrosse Poinsetta Sale 6 1/2" pots - $14

8" pots - $23 Available in red, white, pink and marble. Delivered to your house in Garden City- Saturday morning, December 5, 2008. All orders must be received by November 29, 2008. More...

The Office Cat

THE NASSAU NORTH Shore Christian Women's Club cordially invites women to our "New Outlook for the New Year" Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on January 6, 2009 at 11:30 AM at the George Washington Manor restaurant on Old Northern Blvd. More...

From The GCFD Chief: Holiday Safety Tips

Chief James Meehan and his officer and members of the Garden City Fire Department, want to share important holiday safety tips with our residents. More...

Operation Wounded Warrior Continues

Garden City Volunteer Firefighters, under the direction of Chief James Meehan, are once again co-sponsoring Operation Wounded Warrior this year with area volunteer fire departments. More...

Garden City Library News

Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

·*Sat., Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Holiday Craft with Liane.Registration required, began Nov. 22. ·*Sat., Dec. 6, 1:00 p.m., Gr. K-2; 2:30 p.m., Gr. 3-5, Candy Land Creations with Rona Modri. More...

Adult Winter Reading Club

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. More...

Meet and Hear Author Nelson DeMille

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. More...

Community Club "Meets" Jane Austen

Although she has been dead for almost 200 years, Jane Austen's popularity continues to this very day. More...

Arts In Education Program

ArtsPower National Touring Theater brought the one-act play, My Heart in a Suitcase, to the Garden City Middle School sixth grade on October 20, 2008. More...

The LunchBag BookTalk Celebrates Holiday Memories

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. More...

Dionisio ~ Callow Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. John Dionisio of Garden City are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle to Jeff Callow, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Callow of East Hanover, New Jersey. More...

Annika Adelmann On An Archaeological Forum

This Sunday, November 30 at 9:15 a.m., Annika Adelmann will address the Adult Forum at the Garden City Community Church. Miss Adelmann will talk on "Hellenic Archaeological Dig". More...

Dancers Entertain At 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...

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...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On November 24th there were 11 tables of seniors duplicate bridge in play. More...

Troop 243 Working On The Orienteering Merit Badge

Which way is north? The map tells me to walk 350 feet at a bearing of 310 degrees. How do I figure that out? Which is more important, a compass or a topographical map? 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...

Pack 243 Webelos Enjoy Webelos Woods

The Bears and Webelos I's from St. Joseph's Church took their annual trip to Schiff Preserve in Wading River to join hundred s of others scouts during Webelos Woods. The boys are only eligible for this weekend twice in their scouting career. More...

Trustees To Decide On Large Lot Subdivision By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

Believe it or not, there was a brief moment of levity at the Nov. 20th meeting of the Garden City Board of Trustees. A resident stood up and began speaking on an agenda item. More...

"Lost And Found" Christmas Show

The musical group LOST AND FOUND recently announced their 10th annual Christmas Tour will present their Christmas Show at THE LIFE Church, in Old Westbury, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, beginning at 6:30 p.m. More...

Myeloma Support Group

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is offering a FREE Myeloma support group. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse practioner and a social worker. More...

Brunch With Santa

HO HO HO!!! The Garden City Welcoming Club is hosting our annual Santa Brunch!!! This year's brunch will be held on Saturday, December 13th at the Nassau County Bar Association from 10:30am-1:00pm. More...

Holiday Boutique At CNS

Looking for something unique...can't find that special gift? Don't despair! One of a kind, unique and special is what you'll find at Cathedral Nursery School's Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. More...

St. Joseph's Sponsor A Family Christmas 2008

The deadline to sign up to Sponsor a Family for Christmas is Monday, December 1st. 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...

Book And Film Discussion

Patrons are reminded that the book discussion of EVENING by Susan Minot will be followed by the fllm version. 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...

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. All are anxiously awaiting the opening of the movie, November 21st. More...

News From The Children's Room Holiday Crafts

Children ages 21/2-5 (and an adult) will make a Winter Holiday Hat with Liane on Saturday, December 6th at either 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Registration began Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00 a.m. in the Children's Room. Check for availability. More...

Library Patrons Create Hand-Painted Wine Glasses

Instructor Irene Marchese (left) demonstrates how to paint holly on wine glasses for participants at a workshop at the Garden City Library. More...

Socially Speaking

Well it's turkey time and I am thinking of my turkey, all the trimmings, and, of course, the apple pie as I write this column. More...

Art Exhibition At Adelphi University

Adelphi University Assistant Professors Carson Fox and Jennifer Maloney present "CHROMA," an exhibition celebrating the complexities of color on display in the Ruth S. More...

Angela Papalie Is A "Local Hero"

Angela Papalia, bilingual social work supervisor at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, was recognized as a "Local Hero" at the 12th Annual BMW Ultimate Drive supporting Susan G. More...

GCPD Has New Rescue Tool

Police Commissioner Ernest Cipullo has announced that the Garden City Police Department has recently equipped each police officer with a new safety tool called the ResQMe Auto Escape Tool. 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...

Free Lecture For Seniors

Winthrop-University Hospital's "Health Update for Seniors and Their Families" community education series will sponsor a free program, "Senior Health: Tips to Enhance Your Well-Being" on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 1:15 PM. More...

Club Lecture Focuses On Comedy

On Wedensday, November 5, members and guests attending the monthly general program of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead warmly welcomed Dr. More...

AAUW Celebrates 70th Anniversary

The Garden City Branch of AAUW is off and running in its goal of promoting women's interest in Garden City and surrounding communities during its jubulant 70th anniversary. More...