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The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island recently held its Annual Dinner Dance,"HOORAY for HOLLYWOOD" at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park. Family, friends and people with epilepsy joined together to help raise money to support the community education efforts of the Epilepsy Foundati... More ...
Winthrop-University Hospital's renowned Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) recently received a generous $50,000 gift along with a Nintento Wii Game System and games from Charlie's Champions Foundation. More ...
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, right, visited with artist Joanna Piazzini of Garden City, one of the featured exhibitors in the Senior Citizen "EASEL" Art Exhibition currently on display in the lobby of Hempstead Town Hall. The exhibit runs through May 29 and viewing hours are Monday throug... More ...
At the Waldorf School of Garden City it is traditional for the entire graduating class-actors and non-actors alike-to entertain parents, friends and fellow students with a theatrical production in early June. This year's 23 seniors will perform Love for Love by William Congreve for the great... More ... "Autism Spectrum Disorders" Lecture Winthrop-University Hospital's Parenting Today program will present a free lecture, "Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Discussion of Some Controversies and Myths," on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at 7:00 PM. The program will be held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at t... More ... College Notes A Garden City student at Davidson College, Bernadette T. DiPrisco, was one of 423 seniors to graduate in Commen cement exercises on Sunday, May 18. DiPrisco is the daughter of Joseph and Noreen DiPrisco and a graduate of the Marymount School. An English major at Davidson with a co... More ... College Notes Peter N. Cento , a 2007 graduate of Chaminade High School, received academic honors at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, by making the President's List for the Spring 2008 semester and the University's Dean's list for the 2007-2008 academic year. A freshman at James Madiso... More ... College Notes Prescott College is pleased to announce that Michael Kelly , a resident of Garden City, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development on May 2, 2008. Prescott College offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees. All programs emphasize environmental awareness, social justice, and lear... More ...
Cathedral Nursery School held their annual Spring Musicals on Thursday, May 9. Under the direction of Mrs. Adrienne Cosgrove, the children entertained their parents and guests with songs and dances learned throughout the year. A four-year-old class played musical instruments, creating a wonde... More ...
Court St. Anne #1077 held a reception for winners of the Catholic Daughters' national education contests in St. Anne's School cafeteria on May 6 th . Attending were the student winners as well as their parents, grandparents, language arts teacher Mrs. Cleary, and the officers and members of... More ...
Monday, May 26, Memorial Day was beautiful and perfect for a fair and craft fest. The grounds of The Cathedral of the Incarnation were covered with adults and children enjoying the rides, games, food, baked goods and craft vendors. The patriotic concerts in the historic church were very wel... More ...
Stratford Avenue School fifth-graders mounted an energetic production of Willy Wonka Jr. in April. The play, based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factor by Roald Dahl with words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthonly Newley, tells the story of a world renowned candy maker who sponso... More ... Garden City Police Fight Underage Alcohol Use Police Commissioner Ernest J. Cipullo of the Garden City Police Department would like to remind parents as the end of the school year approaches and teenagers celebrate with proms, parties, and other social gatherings, we must review our efforts to emphasize alcohol free activities for the yo... More ...
The Garden City Mercy League held its annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon in March and it was a huge success. The luncheon was chaired again this year by Erin Nothel and Jane O'Keeffe. The event was held at the Cherry Valley Club. The afternoon began with boutique shopping followed by a ... More ...
A gala Book and Author Luncheon was held at the Swan Club on May 2nd by the Garden City branch of the American Association of University Women. More ... June 3rd Named Volunteer Firefighter & EMS Day The New York State Assembly has declared June 3rd as Volunteer Firefighter and EMS day in New York State. The Assembly has adopted a resolution stating that "all volunteers, who give of themselves for the sake of their neighbors, are subjected to the rigors of extensive training. . . and pro... More ... Attention Senior Parents The Garden City Men's Association will be sponsoring the 12th Grade Pool Party that will immediately follow the PTA Adelphi Dance on the night of Graduation, Sunday, June 29. An invitation to the Pool Party will soon be mailed to your home. You will be receiving two invitations. More ... Music In The Cathedral Series The finale for the Music in the Cathedral Series for the 2007-08 season will take place on Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Incarnation located at on Cathedral Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets. The recital will be played by Parker Kitterman, former Associate Organist an... More ...
There's always something new to catch your attention at the American Association Of University Women. Guest speaker Naginder Singh recently showed member Mary Kuezyk the intricacies of wrapping a sari. Mrs. More ...
The Miracle Foundation recently presented a check for $50,000 to the Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital. More ...
Garden City Eagle Scout Joseph Cipriani was presented with the NSDAR Community Service Award on Friday, May 16 during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor,held at St. Joseph's School. Leslie Dimmling of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter NSDAR presented the award. 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. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse and social worker. More ... Local Resident To Present Program Local resident Lana Noone will present a Vietnam "Operation Babylift" program at the Hauppauge Middle School on May 30, 2008. It will be presented in conjunction with the school's "Sixties Day" Event. Mrs. Noone is an author, speaker and living historian who presents programs for school... More ...
Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (left) lent a helping hand to residents at the 2008 S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Program, which was recently held at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The S.T.O.P. Program is designed to provide area residents with a safe, environmentally sound m... More ... Free Breast Cancer Support Groups The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre- registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. For information or to sign up, call Sandi Kafenba... More ...
of adopting a dog, try the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter first by calling 944-8220... The Charlie's Champions Foundation was created by Tara and John Schmitt in the name of their 9-year-old-son, Charlie, who is currently being treated for leukemia. One hundred percent of the foundation's proceeds will be given to Charlie's cancer clinic: Cancer Center for Kids at Winthr... More ...
Homestead School's Annual Kindergarten Spring Pageant, held on May 16 was a big "Standing Room Only" hit with both children and adults. More ... CPR Training June 2 Winthrop-University Hospital's "Long Island Miracles", the Long Island Chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association, will offer CPR training session through the American Heart Association's CPR Anytime program, on Monday, June 2, at 7:00 PM. The program will be held at Winthrop's Communi... More ...
Mrs. Kathleen Janoff, a long time member of the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation, was awarded The Bishop's Medal for Distinguished Service in the Diocese of Long Island on Sunday, May 18 at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Mrs. Janoff has served the Cathedral and the Episcopal Church in many capaci... More ... Free Yoga Demonstration June 5 Winthrop-University Hospital's Women's Wellness Series will present a free program, "Yoga: The Mind-Body Connection," on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 7:00 PM. Held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, the program will give at... More ... Socially Speaking Times are changing each and every day and more and more each and every way. I went to cash a check the other day - a small one - and the teller asked for my driver's license. She looked at it and at me and wrote down a number from it on the check. It was not a bank that I had never been in be... More ...
Phyllis Gilman of the Women's Club of Garden City is calling all women to attend its philanthropic bridge to be held on June 17 th at 12 noon at the Community Church of G.C. Donation is $20.00. This is a luncheon bridge with an undisclosed theme. This could be our last "Hurrah" as we still... More ... Membership Open House Join us! The Garden City Chapter of Children's Medical Fund Cordially invites you to our Annual Installation and Membership Open House on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. to 2:-00 p.m. at the home of Lilli Differ, 405 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York. Please RSVP to Patrice Giordano, ... More ...
Trinity Sunday, May 18, was a very special day in the lives of some young children in the Cathedral of the Incarnation's congregation. At the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass they received the sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time. They were joined by their families, godparents and friends as... More ...
Musical and dramatic talent combined with delivering an important life lesson when the children's choirs of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection presented "David and the Giants" recently. Under the direction of Mrs. Elisabeth Erb, assistant director of music, the performance told the Biblical story o... 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. The organization is non-sectarian and non-political. More ... take a tour of the waldorf astoria On September 9th, the Recreation Department, in partnership with Prime Time Travel, will take a trip to the city to the Waldorf Astoria. We will tour this world famous landmark,visiting several of their key showplace rooms and even the posh Waldorf Towers. We will then end with a delicious lu... More ...
A benefit concert, "Walk on. Walk strong," to help kids with cancer will feature the band Push Play. The concert will be Sunday, June 15, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, located at 420 Stewart Avenue in Garden City. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., and the concert starts at 6 p.m. More ... Library Programs For The Week YOUNG ADULT Programs * Wed., June 4, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., L.I. Chess Nuts for middle school teens. ADULT Programs Monday, June 2 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon AHRC-Garden City *1:30 p.m. More ... "Pastels Of The North Fork" Exhibit At Garden City Public Library Garden City artist Madeline D'Aversa will exhibit a solo show "Pastels of the North Fork" in the Garden City Public Library's gallery from June 1 to 29, 2008 located at 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY. The panoramic landscape scenes of Long Island's North Fork were the ar... More ... Passport Fair Comes To Library Saturday, June 21st 9am-1pm The Garden City Public Library has made arrangements with the U.S. Postal Service to send representatives to help people fill out required forms and process passport applications. You must bring the necessary pieces of information: proof of citizenship, a current photo I.D... More ... News From The Children's Room Catch the Reading Bug With the Memorial Day weekend behind us, the Children's Room is preparing to "Catch the Reading Bug" with summer reading programs, crafts, storytimes, Wednesday Night Family nights, and book discussions. The Library has planned many programs for children this summer, so check us out an... More ... What's Up For Young Adults Pedicures by Mrs. Kathy Saturday, June 14th The Garden City Library Young Adult Department is offering "Pedicures by Mrs. Kathy" on Saturday, June 14th for students in Grades 6 - 12. Mrs. Kathy Giouvalakis, licensed nail technician and state examiner, is returning to the Garden City Library again this ... More ...
This Sunday, June 1st at 9:15 a.m., Jill Mennicken will address the Adult Forum at the Garden City Community Church. She will talk on "Lessons that have Enriched My Life". She will share her faith journey, as well as life lessons that she has learned from mentors in her life. More ...
The Garden City Historical Society will hold its third annual A.T. Stewart Flea Market on Saturday, June 7, on the property of the Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street. The Society's A.T. Stewart Exchange will also be open for business during the Flea Market hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... More ...
Ladies... mark your calendars for a very special, important fund raiser that is taking place on Thursday, June 26th, 2008 from 7:30 p.m.till ?? Jane O'Keeffe at 213 Kilburn Road has generously donated her back yard garden with a tent for the festivities. The theme is PINK. Can you guess why?... More ... Summer Enrichment Programs Summer Enrichment Registration Begins Registration packets were mailed or sent home with students on May 1 st . Now is the time to register your child for the summer enrichment program. As in the last two years, the summer enrichment program will be held at Homestead School for... More ...
Newcomers are: Eileen Harrington, Emily Arnone, Kathleen Salierno, Linda Zamel, Colleen Parker, Michele Mierzejewski, Beth Heath, Wanda Drummond, Samantha Welsh, Alison Barkman, Mylie Leonard, Tara Maxwell, Laura Tarr and Rosie Fodera. Also in the picture are current club President, Dorie Mehling a... More ... |
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