December 12, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Entertainment Book 2008

The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund, Schneider Children's Hospital, is offering the Entertainment Book jam-packed with lots of money-saving offers for restaurants, shops, hotels, airport parking, movies, museums, fast food, day More...

Estates POA Seeks Candidates For Board Of Directors, Nom CommPositions

In accordance with the by-laws of the Property Owners' Association of Garden City Estates, the Nominating Committee is asked to nominate candidates for positions on The Board of Directors of the Property Owners' Association of Garden City Esta More...

Cathedral Book Club

The Cathedral of the Incarnation's Book Club has chosen its first book Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Members of the Club will be gathering on Monday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. More...

St. Joseph's Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower

This Saturday and Sunday, December 13th and 14th, St. Joseph's Church will host its 18th Annual Spiritual Adoption Prayer Crusade with a Village-Wide Baby Shower. More...

The Office Cat

ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, there will be a LI Society meeting at 2 p.m. in Breslin Hall, Hofstra University, Hempstead. Call 796-7261. More...

Socially Speaking

Well, we had an unprecedented turnout for our election this past week and I, for one, was very proud. We usually get a small turnout for our Village elections and voting is a very important right that we have in this country. More...

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Palamidessi

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kasnicki of Garden City are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Megan Irene, to Nicholas Palamidessi. Nicholas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Palamidessi of Oceanside. More...

Seniors Celebrate Anniversary

The Senior Duplicate Bridge group celebrated their 33rd anniversary at the Garden City Senior Recreation Center on Sept. 15. More...

Garden City Senior News Senior walking program

Our Senior walking group has become so popular that we are adding a day! Our group will now meet at Cluett Hall at 2:15 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday and walk for at least 20 minutes. More...

Cozy Up With A Good Book Winter Reading Club

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What's Up For Young Adults At The Library ITALIC CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

An Italic Calligraphy Workshop was held on Wednesday, December 10th . Young adults learned the techniques of calligraphy to be able to create beautiful, original holiday cards. More...

Fall Music Programs A Success

On Thursday, November 13, The Friends of the Garden City Public Library sponsored a free Doo Wop concert by " The Tribunes ." A full audience smiled to songs like "Sincerely" sung in perfect harmony by a 5-man a cappella group. More...

RotaCare Celebrates 15 Years Of Caregiving

RotaCare celebrated its 15 th anniversary with a ball held at the Tam O'Shanter Club in Brookville on Friday, November 7. Almost 200 guests enjoyed dinner and dancing in an elegant setting with a crystal theme. George L. Engelke, Jr. More...

Tree Lighting AtMercy Medical Center

Skies were threatening, but the rain held off and did not to interference with the annual Tree of Lights holiday celebration conducted by the Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center. The December 9th ceremony included caroling by the St. More...

Board Hires New Hub Consultant

The Garden City Board of Trustees voted to hire government relations and public affairs consulting firm Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP to research current transportation proposals and those in development by the Metropolitan Transportation A More...

Community Club Bus Trips

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead is planning a trip to Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Our 3 day/2 night midweek vacation at this world-class resort runs from Monday through Wednesday, June 8-10, 2009. More...

Larceny From Vehicles Increases

The Garden City Police Department reports an increase in the number of thefts from parked, unoccupied vehicles in the Garden City area, as well as in nearby areas in Nassau County. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On December 8 th there were two sections of bridge, A & B. Seniors duplicate bridge had its annual Christmas party at the Casino. Results of the evening play were as follow. Section A North-South - 7 Tables 1. More...

Festival Of Lessons And Carols

The annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will take place at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. More...

Ski Club Meeting

The Garden City Ski Club will hold a meeting Wednesday December 17 th , at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. More...

Professor Hosts Retired Men's Club

Professor Gerhardt Muller, a Garden City resident and professor at the US Merchant Marine Academy, once again played host to a group from the Garden City Retired Men's Club on Wednesday, November 12 th . More...

Repairing The World

On Sunday, January 18, at 11 am, the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island presents Dr. Scott Carlin, Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Science at C. W. More...

Twigs Thanks Golden Goose Gala Supporters

Twigs of Winthrop-University Hospital Women's Auxiliary gratefully acknowledges and thanks the many participants, donors, patrons, and supporters of this year's 34th Annual Golden Goose Gala Candlelight House Tour and Holiday Shopping Boutique 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 Library News

News From The Children's Room

Holiday Activity For the Family On Tuesday, December 30 at 11:00 a.m., the library is proud to present Strummin' and Drummin' with Matt, a show for the whole family. Tickets will be available beginning December 20th at 9:00 a.m. More...

Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

*Sat., Dec. 20, 9:00 a.m. Ticket distribution begins for Family Show, Strummin' and Drummin' with Matt, to be held on Dec. 30. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS *Tues., Dec. 16, 3:45 p.m. More...

Library Hosts Jewelry Making & Design for Adults

Ofra Levin, founder of Ofra Jewels, taught participants how to make earrings with semi-precious stones on Tuesday, December 2nd at the Garden City Library. More...

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...

Santa Comes To Village Tree Lighting

It was freezing out but no one wanted to miss Santa's visit to the Village tree lighting. More...