February 6, 2009 RSS feed / Community

"The Parent Equation"

The Garden City Community Council on Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention is pleased to present a Parent Education Workshop - The Parent Equation, from the Parenting Institute of the NYU Child Study Center. More...

A Night In Havana

HOLA of Garden City, Inc. would like to invite you to its 3rd Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 8:00pm at the Garden City Casino. More...

The Office Cat

ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, Hofstra University Continuing Education offers a free workshop, Music and Health: Relax and Energize the Mind and Body through Song from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mack Student Center, North Campus. More...

Bag Of Bargains Sale

The Nearly New Shop of The Cathedral of the Incarnation will be holding its annual Bag Sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 10th and 11th. More...

"Laps For Life" Raises Funds For Charity

During the 2008-2009 school year, Garden City high school student Daniel Beecher established a charity called 'Laps for Life'. More...

Elected Massachusetts GOP Party Chairman

Mrs. Jo-Ann Nassour of Garden City, is proud to announce the election of her daughter Jennifer Ann Nassour, as State Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican Party. Jennifer is a 1989 graduate of Garden City High School. More...

An Ode To Cupid

How sparkling the stars. How farfetched the moon. There is none so bright as cupid, whose time is coming soon. The temperance of time skims the surface clear of that which is unwanted, leaving what we hold most dear, More...

Elected President Of Builders Institute

Matthew B. Whalen of AvalonBay is the newly elected president of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI). Matt is the Vice President of Development for AvalonBay on Long Island. 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...

The Watercolor Experience Workshop

Wednesday's March 4, 11, 18, and 25th at 7:00PM Registration begins Sunday, February 22nd Artist James Taylor will demonstrate different approaches to the watercolor medium in a four session workshop. More...

Library Usage Up In Economic Downturn

With the nation facing tough economic times, people are visiting the Garden City Public Library more often and checking out items with greater frequency. More...

Library Board Elects Officers

The Board of Trustees of the Garden City Public Library held its yearly election of officers on Monday, January 12. J. Randolph Colahan was unanimously elected Board Chair. More...

News From The Children's Room

Storytimes, Book Discussions, Family Performance 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. More...

Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

* Wed., Feb. 11, 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Chapter Chat Book Discussion ADULT PROGRAMS Monday, February 9 *1:30 p.m. - Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee - Absence of Malice, 1981, 116 min. 7:30 p.m. More...

Friends Will Sponsor Children's Book Sale

The Friends of the Garden City Library will sponsor a book sale on Saturday, March 14 th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lower level of the library, it was announced this week. This sale will feature only books for children. More...

Email Courtesy Reminder Notices

On January 27, the Garden City Public Library along with all libraries in Nassau County will begin to send email Courtesy Notices to remind patrons about checked out materials that may be coming due. More...

The Tax Man Cometh Rescheduled

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...

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...

Senior Duplicate Bridge

On February 2nd there were 10 tables of Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More...

Tri-town's UCPN Mother-Daughter Luncheon

Our most popular bash will be held again this year. More...

Rotary Remembers The Holidays

The past December 8, members and guests of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary celebrated the holidays at their annual holiday luncheon at the Garden City Hotel. More...

Community Club's Board of Directors Christmas Lunch

The Board of Directors of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, Inc. celebrated the recent holidays with a festive Christmas Luncheon held at the beautifully decorated Westbury Manor on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. More...

Comptroller To Speak On State's Economy

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. More...

CPOA Seeks Candidates

The Central Property Owners' Association (CPOA) is seeking candidates for Officers, Directors and Nominating Committee Members. All terms of office shall commence immediately following the Annual CPOA Election meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. More...

Friends Of Mercy St. Patrick's Dinner

The Friends of Mercy Medical Center will hold their 43rd Annual Gentlemen's St. Patrick's Dinner on Thursday, March 12th at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. More...

Garden City Annual PTA Dinner

Tickets 'On Sale' Now for March 26th Event! 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. More...

AAA Addresses Garden City Retired Men's Club

On Monday, January 26 Ms. Eileen Beetar, a staff member of the American Automobile Association addressed the Garden City Retired Men's Club. Ms. Beeter did not have a problem holding the attention of the entire group. More...

From The Mayor's Office

www.Gardencityny.net

GO RED FOR WOMEN Today, February 6, 2009 marks the sixth annual American Heart Association National Wear Red Day for Women to raise awareness that cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 health threat facing women today. More...

Socially Speaking

We all know that February is famous for Lincoln's birthday on February 12th, St. Valentine's Day on February 14th, and of course, George Washington's birthday on February 22nd. But, did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? More...

60th Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Donovan, residents of Garden City for over 50 years, celebrated 60 years of marriage on January 15th. More...

Rotisserie Café Opens In Garden City

Chamber of Commerce and Village officials welcomed the newest member to the Garden City business community with a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 22. More...

Push Play To Perform

The Long Island band Push Play, which features Garden City resident Steven Scarola on the lead guitar, background vocal and keyboard, will be performing on Valentine's Day at The Crazy Donkey, in Farmingdale. More...

Patient 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 patient support group. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library MEXICAN COOKING FOR TEENS

The instructor for the January 10th workshop, Mexican Cooking for Teens, was unable to come to the Library because of a personal emergency. The program has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 21st at 3:30 PM. More...

Library Board To Meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of February, February 9, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Library Display Features Lincoln

On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address on the battlefield where four months earlier there had been 50,000 dead, wounded or missing American soldiers. More...

Tax Forms Are Available

With the tax season beginning, the Garden City Public Library would like to remind residents that many federal and state forms and publications are available online through the Garden City Library website at www.gardencitypl.org . More...

Garden City Library News

Book Discussion & Movie

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Thursday, March 5th Book Discussion 11 AM to 1 PM - Movie at 1:30PM Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret of Bees tells the story of 14 year old Lily Owens, who is haunted by the memory of More...

Children Make Valentine Crafts

Artist Liane Mallon posed with a group of young children who displayed the hearts they created at the Library's Valentine Craft Program held on Saturday, January 31st. More...

Father/Son Book Discussion

Here is a riddle for fourth and fifth grade boys and their fathers. What do you get when you mix a group of fourth and fifth grade boys, their dads, the book The Janitor's Boy by Andrew Clements, and the game trivia basketball? 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...

Senior Exercise Classes

Co-educational classes are designed for mature adults of any age to expand the body's flexibility, increase muscle tone and strength and improve balance. More...

Mercy St. Patrick's Day Luncheon

Garden City League of Mercy invitations are in the mail for the lovely Annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon. The date for this fun and festive event is Thursday, March 5 th . The cost for the ladies luncheon is $65. More...

St. Joseph PTA Hosts Queen Of Hearts

The Westbury Manor was the elegant venue for the annual Queen of Hearts Luncheon. Red and Pink was the color of the afternoon as the participants tried their luck at the calendar game and giving tree and the legendary Chinese auction. More...

Brownie Troop 1125 Makes Pizza

For information about Girl Scouts in Garden City, please contact Girl Scouts of Nassau County at 516-741-2550 x228. More...