December 5, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Merchant Cards The Perfect Holiday Gift!

Just in time for your Holiday Shopping-get your Friend of the Chamber Merchant Card. What could be easier, for only $10 these cards make the perfect holiday gift. More...

Advent Day Of Reflection At Cathedral

On Saturday, November 22nd a group of parishioners from the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation attended an "Advent Day of Reflection" During the weeks of Advent the scripture texts guide the way to the coming of the Messiah. More...

AAUW Hears Historical Carols

The monthly meeting of the Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women will be held on Monday, December 8 at 7 p.m. at the Garden City Library. More...

The Office Cat

ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, there will be a concert performed by Amy Speace at Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 223 Stewart Ave., at 8 p.m. More...

Back From Iraq

1st Lieutenant Thomas M. More...

Businessman Honored

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (third left) congratulated Stuart Lubow (third right) of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. More...

Socially Speaking

I hope that all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you all practiced control while at the table. Now, according to the papers, it's time to diet (to get in shape for Christmas) and to shop. More...

Welcoming Club Santa Brunch

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...

Councilman Honors Kiwanis President

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (left) presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to H. Arthur Anderson in honor of his service as President of the Garden City Kiwanis Club. More...

"Biggest Loser" Contest

From July 1st through September 30th, thirty-five men and women took part in a "Biggest Loser" weight loss competition at Personal Training Studio in Garden City. More...

Stewart Consort Performs Renaissance Music At Cathedral

On Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the Stewart Consort will be performing in its first concert. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room Holiday Crafts and Family Show

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

Concert A Success

On November 20, The Friends of the Garden City Public Library sponsored a free concert of "Academy Award-Winning Songs" with pianist/vocalist Mitch Kahn. A full audience enjoyed reminiscing with their favorite melodies. More...

Storm Survivor

Jackson Bautch invited his grandmother to come to speak to his second-grade class at Stratford School. Mrs. Bautch lives in Houston, Texas, which recently suffered through Hurricane Ike. More...

Cozy Up With A Good Book

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...

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...

Assessor Harvey Levinson Retires

A retirement luncheon was held in honor of Garden City resident Harvey Levinson, Nassau County Tax Assessor, at the Nassau Bar Association in Mineola. Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby offered her sincere congratulations to Mr. More...

Adelphi Golf Classic Raises $100,000

Adelphi University's 20th Annual Golf Classic on September 22, 2008 raised $100,000 for student athletic scholarships. 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 hundreds of others scouts during Webelos Woods. The boys are only eligible for this weekend twice in their scouting career. More...

Troop 55 Bikes East Hampton

Troop 55 ready for their cycling adventure in East Hampton before camping for the night. More...

"Coats for Kids" Drive

The Garden City High School Fashion Club is currently running a "Coats for Kids" coat drive this holiday season through Monday, December 15th. Any donation of new or gently used children and adult-sized coats would be greatly appreciated. More...

An Invitation To A Musical Morning

AAUW and the Friends of the Garden City Library hope that you will join them on Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. More...

Voter Registrations Success

As the League of Women Voters is celebrating the 218 th anniversary of the signing of the Bill of Rights, we are reminded that our active participation in government matters. More...

New Market Opens On Seventh Street

On November 25, Natural, Garden City's new full-service market opened with great flourish at 140 Seventh Street. More...

Chamber Member To Compete

Andrea Samuels, head groomer at Woofer Wash, and her Papillon, Chase, will be among the contenders at the prestigious American Kennel Club Agility Invitational in December in Long Beach, California. More...

Residents Star In "Annie"

Local girls, Madison Mullahey, Julie Compton, and Jamie Rodgers will be performing in a musical production of "Annie" at the BroadHollow Theatre in the Elmont Library. Shows run December 13 th - December 28 th . More...

Pro Bono Attorney Honored

For the third time in her legal career, Attorney Adrienne Flipse Hausch of Garden City has been recognized for her outstanding pro bono legal commitment. 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...

Holiday Arrangements Displayed

Mary Smith of Feldis Florists on Seventh Street here in town was the featured speaker/flower arranger for the Wednesday, November 19 th program sponsored by the Garden Department of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead. More...

Step Dancers At Irish Society Meeting

Irish step dancers will entertain the audience at the Irish Cultural Society meeting at 8 p.m. on December 9 in the Garden City Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel. All are invited. More...

Receives Honorary Degree from Alma Mater

On Wednesday, November 19, Adelphi alumnus Nicholas A. Cummings Ph.D. More...

Gengo ~ Fecht Wedding

Victoria Gengo and Peter Fecht were married on October 17 th at Christ Episcopal Church, Garden City. Debbie Pappas served as the Maid of Honor, and the groom's brother William Fecht was the Best Man. More...

Innovative Weight-Loss Surgery

Mercy Medical Center has become the first hospital on Long Island to offer a new single-incision Lap-Band(r) (laparoscopic gastric banding) procedure for weight loss surgery. More...

Brownies See Amazing Animals

Second Year Brownie Troop # 1253 could not have had more perfect weather when they visited The Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Center. More...

Seminars On Emergency Preparedness

Through a generous $40,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation, Adelphi University this fall presented three seminars on emergency preparedness, including the special issues faced by at-risk populations and those in hospital management. More...

Holiday Open House Demonstration

Barbara Sheridan (left) from Look Who's Cooking demonstrated how to make a variety of hot hors d'oeuvres and special desserts for a holiday open house. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library YAK & SNACK #3 FEVER, 1793

The third Fall Yak & Snack was held on December 3rd , featuring Laurie Halse Anderson's Fever, 1793. More...

Library Calendar For The Week YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

*Wed., Dec. 10, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Italic Calligraphy with Joanne Insinga. Have the best holiday cards. Registration began Nov. 25 ADULT PROGRAMS Monday, December 8 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

Garden City Senior News

Golden Memories

Singer and actress Jean McCormick sang songs from the American Song Book, bringing back wonderful memories of the Golden Age of Hollywood for members of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead. 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 Dec. 1 there were 11 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 2. Grace Basile & Joan Cowie 3. More...

Troop 1251 Bridge East And West

Second grade Brownie Troop 1251 had a fabulous time learning about and tasting Indian traditions and cuisine at Akbar Indian Restaurant. More...

Cathedral Scout Pack 55 Has Annual Campout

Boy Scout Pack 55, sponsored by the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation, held its annual campout on the grounds of the Cathedral on Saturday night, September 20. More...