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The Community Club Of Garden City and Hempstead is pleased to announce that Dr. Natalie Naylor, professor emeritus Hofstra University, will be guest speaker at its monthly general program to be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino. Dr. More ... Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Ambassador Daniel Carmon, deputy permanent representative of Israel to the United Nations, who will deliver a lecture, *Israel and the United Nations,* on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. in Adelphi*s Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. More ... The Garden Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead presented a very successful program by Mari Hill of the Garden City Recreation Department this past month and it was very well received. Now they are getting out their pails and shovels for their next program on "Our Beach Environment. More ... Afternoon Tea Victorian style will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Avenue (at Nassau Boulevard) in Garden City on Saturday, January 31 . The correct time is 2 p.m. ( snow date February 1 at 3 p. More ... This coming Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 and 4, the Cathedral of the Incarnation's Nearly New Shop is having its annual Dollar Days clearance sales. The Nearly New Shop has clothing for children and adults that is gently used or never worn. Some items still have the store sales tags still on them. Every item in the shop will be priced at $1. More ... The Annual Christmas Boutique held at The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection was a tremendous success. Hundreds of shoppers helped themselves while helping others. All the proceeds will be donated to missions. Mrs. Shirley Holmes wants to thank everyone who supported the affair. More ... The Garden City Special Police often goes unnoticed. You may have seen us at work and have not even realized it was the Special Police. The Garden City Special Police are volunteers; residents just like you who choose to give of their free time and energy to help maintain the quality of life in Garden City. More ... The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Garden City branch on Monday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. is delighted to hold a program, "Your Genes and You" at the Garden City Library. During this session learn about genetic issues of concern to you, including DNA technology - methods for studying and manipulating genetic material. More ... he American Cancer Society, Garden City Unit, is proud to announce its first Spin for Hope on Sunday, February 9, from 8 AM until 12 noon. Gold's Gym of Garden City Park will host the event, and everyone is welcome! Participants can spin as a one-person team for one 45 minute session, or, if you're feeling up to it, for all four sessions. More ... The Village of Garden City's Budget Study Session which was scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2009 has been cancelled. The next Budget Study Session will be held at the Garden City Library on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. More ... ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, come to the Installation Ball at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. The festivities for the evening are as follows: Doors open at 7 p.m. Introduction and seating of officers 7:30 p.m. Dinner 8 p.m. Open bar all evening. Installation of officers. Dancing to the music of the Mickey Perry Band. Tickets $65 per person. Must be paid for by Jan. 20. More ... The PTA Nominating Committee needs your help. Please help us with the important task of filling the open PTA Executive Committee positions by submitting your nomination recommendations for the following positions - Open Executive Committee Positions for 2009-2010- More ... Co-Chairs Don DePol and Doug Gaeta of "Msgr. John's Knights" have announced a gala St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance to be held at 7 PM, Saturday evening, March 14 .in the Stewart Manor Country Club, 51 Salisbury Ave., Stewart Manor, NY. It marks the renewal of a highly successful function last held by the Knights several years ago honoring St. Anne's "Spirit Day" Committee. More ... Douglas J. Baralo, son of Lorraine and Emil T. Baralo of Tremont Street was admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland. The ceremony was held on December 16, 2008 at the Maryland Court of Appeals in Annapolis. Doug graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in May 2008 and completed the Bar Exam in July. More ... Erica B. Garay, a partner in the law firm of Meyer, Suozzi, English and Klein, concentrating in the areas of commercial litigation including; corporate and partnership dissolutions, arbitrations, trials, appeals, More ... The Annual Garden City PTA dinner, "Spring Scentsations" will be held on Thursday, March 26th from 6:30pm - 10:30pm at the Inn at New Hyde Park. Tickets are on sale now for $55/per person. To print ticket order forms, please visit www.gardencitypta.org/forms. All completed forms and checks are due by March 12th. More ... The choirs of the Cathedral of the Incarnation will be singing a Choral Evensong for Candlemas Eve. The evensong will also feature the guest choir of Christ Church, Rye, New York. In the churches of the Anglican Communion, Candlemas is known by various names, including The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in The Temple. More ... Boy Scout Troop # 55 recently held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Brendan Guerrin of Garden City. Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell, along with the leaders and families of Troop # 55 honored this outstanding young man who has demonstrated great commitment to community service. More ... Kristin Angela O'Keeffe and Kevin Eugene Merrick were married on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Surf City, New Jersey. Father Thomas Conway performed the ceremony and a reception followed at The Stateroom in Surf City. More ... In celebration of Presidents Day, The Garden City Public Library is hosting the informative and delicious program "Dinner with President Thomas Jefferson". At this program, the attendees will learn about the food interests of Thomas Jefferson. President Jefferson was a leader in food technology during his time. More ... HOLA of Garden City, Inc. will be holding its 3rd Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, February 28, at 8:00pm at the Garden City Casino. Roll the dice at the Casino Night & Silent Auction benefiting the Nassau Suffolk chapter of the Autism Society of America (NSASA). Enjoy live entertainment from Jazz at Lincoln Center, casino games with funny money, silent auction and Latin cuisine. More ... Paul and Ingrid Glorioso of Garden City are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Stacie Elise Glorioso, to Jered Michael Norton. Stacie graduated from Garden City High School in 2000 and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2004 from Tulane University in New Orleans. More ... The first month of 2009 is over this week and I hope you have all kept your New Year's Resolutions so far. Many of you resolve to get all your thank you notes out and I do hope you have followed through with this one. You might think it is old-fashioned but it is a wonderful gift of thoughtfulness to thank those who have given you a gift during the holidays. More ... On Sunday, January 4th, approximately 20 cast members from the 2008 Garden City Community Theatre spring musical That's Amore, reunited to perform a selection of songs at the Bristal Home in East Meadow. Cast members of all ages "Delivered Love" singing 11 of the songs from last year's original musical production and received a very warm reception from an audience of about 40 residents. More ... National League of American Pen Women Exhibit "Winter Membership Show" The L.I. Branch of the National League of American Pen Women will display a mixed media exhibit "Winter Membership Show" showcased from February 1-28, More ... The Garden City Public Library partners with several community agencies to assist with services that benefit the public in Garden City as well as throughout Long Island. The Library is now a collection site for used eyeglasses, which are collected through the Recycle for Sight Program run by a local Lions Club. More ... On Sunday, February 1st, at 9:15 a.m., the Garden City Community Church Forum Series will present Lou DeMars and Ross Mongiardo, speaking on How to Survive in a Down Economy. Both speakers operate businesses in Garden City and are active in the community. Lou DeMars is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in both New York and New Jersey. More ... Selma Teitlebaum becomes the first person to contribute to The Friends of The Library annual membership drive as she hands her check to Sal Catania (l) President and Tom Richmond, ® Vice-President ®. Envelopes will be arriving in your mail box shortly. More ... Due to the inclement weather on Thursday January 15th , The Tax Man Cometh program was cancelled and rescheduled for Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM. Mr. Donald X. Clavin Jr. More ... Registration began on Saturday, January 24 for this YA workshop. On Saturday, February 7th at 3PM, Linda Rendina will conduct a jewelry making workshop. Learn to design and make bracelets stringing various gemstones on silver-dipped wire and using clasp locks. This bracelet will make the perfect gift for your valentine or yourself! More ... The Great American Music DVD series produced by the Teaching Company will continue at the Garden City Library on Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. "Superstars on the Horizon" features the period from 1909 to 1915 and the music of Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Al Jolson and Cole Porter. More ... Story Times, Book Discussions, Valentine's Day Craft, Family Show Registration for Winter 2009 storytimes began at 9:30a.m.on Monday, January 12, 2009. Registration is open to Garden City residents only for the first two weeks. After January 26, non-residents can register for available spaces. More ... Gloria Weinrich, Panel Moderator, has announced the title of the book to be discussed on Thursday, March 5 th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd tells the story of 14 year old Lily Owens. She is haunted by the memory of her late mother. More ... 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 ... 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. Felicia will moderate this program, which will take place rain or shine! Dress for the elements but if it rains or is too cold, we will walk indoors. No registration is needed- come and join us! More ... On Jan 26 th there were 11 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Jackie West & Estelle Fischer 2. Bob & Carolyn Flapan 3. More ... Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspectives in Health series will present a free lecture for the community, "Common Foot Problems: What's the Next Step?" on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM. The program will be held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. More ... Winthrop-University Hospital will offer a free workshop, "When Hope is Not Enough," for women and their husbands/significant others who are frustrated in their efforts to have a baby. The program will be held on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola. More ... 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 ... The Right Reverend James Ottley of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island, participated in the 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist on Sunday, January 11, at Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City. He delivered a warm and positive message during his sermon and later spoke to vestry members. His visit was much appreciated on an icy winter morning. More ... Every year around this time the Town of Hempstead prepares for a special awards program that we hold in March, which has been designated as Women's History Month. Our Pathfinder Awards are presented to women who live or work in the Town of Hempstead and have excelled in designated areas. More ... Adelphi University is pleased to offer an array of prestige concerts and productions in February featuring world-renowned musicians, guest artists, faculty, and students in its 500-seat acoustically state-of-the-art concert hall and multipurpose black box theatre in the new Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), 1 South Avenue, Garden City. More ... Adelphi University welcomes renowned historian and author James Horton, who will mark the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and the first term of the country's first African American president, with the annual John Hope Franklin Lecture. He will deliver "Abraham Lincoln in African American History and Memory," on Thursday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Ruth S. More ... Garden City SEPTA is pleased to host transition specialist Mary Korpi at its upcoming parent meeting on Thursday, February 12th. Mary Korpi is the author of Guiding your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life. Please join us at the Garden City High School library at 7:30 p.m. More ... Sharon Hummers, a resident of Garden City, has been elected to the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame. The announcement was made by the Board of Directors of the American Platform Tennis Association, the sport's governing body. Also elected is her partner, Winnie Hatch, who resides in Bridgehampton, Long Island. They are the 74rd and 75th individuals earning this highest honor in the sport. More ... On a very cold December day, close to 100 Garden City residents and friends of Winthrop-University Hospital gathered under a heated tent at the Garden City home of Edward and Terri McNally to raise nearly $90,000 for Winthrop-University Hospital's Child Life Program and pediatric services. More ... The Grandmothers Club of Garden City held its annual Christmas party at the Hempstead Country Club. Tom Wagner and his Tom Cats had the Grannies swinging along. President Gwen Duff wants to thank every one who made it a success. More ... Chamber members and guests were treated to "real deal, real fact" behind-the-scenes stories on issues of the day when fox Talk Radio host John Gibson spoke on October 29 at the Garden City Hotel. Views on up-to-the-minute stores, politics and pre-election reports were the focus of the day as - by popular demand, this compelling speaker returned for the eighth year. More ... |
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