February 27, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Garden City Young Professionals Created

For those interested in a social & business networking experience for younger professionals- several GCHS graduates have recently created The Garden City Young Professionals (GCYP). More...

Welcoming Club Casino Night

On March 14th starting at 7:30pm at the Cherry Valley Country Club, the Social Committee is hosting Casino Night! Try your luck with slot machines, Poker, Black Jack, Let it Ride and much more! More...

The Office Cat

ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 , a teen book group is being held at 8 p.m. at Borders, 1260 Old Country Rd., Westbury. Call 683-8700.. On the same night, come to a meeting and demonstration by a guest artist. More...

Community Club's March Invitation

The market is down! World news dampens the spirit. The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead hopes to offer you something different. Laughter, book reviews, far away travel, and making a difference are what our March programs offer. More...

Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice Luncheon

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

MYO Choruses At Garden City Cathedral

The three choruses which are part of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York will perform in concert on Sunday, March 1, at 3 PM at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. More...

Exhibitions By Esteemed Artists

Adelphi University is pleased to present the upcoming gallery exhibitions beginning in February and March 2009 at its main campus, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. More...

Adelphi To Celebrate Bicentennial Of Darwin's Birth

Johannah E. Barry, president of Galapagos Conservancy, will mark the bicentennial of Charles Darwin's birth as Adelphi University celebrates his contributions at the 21st annual Joseph J. More...

Births

Mrs. Dorothy Schoen of Garden City proudly announces the birth of her first grandchild Olivia Rose born to her son Philip and Judith Schoen of Mahopac, New York on February 19, 2009 at 5:32 p.m. More...

Socially Speaking

I have said this so many times that you must know what is coming. When you take someone out of Garden City, his or her hearts are still here. More...

Irace ~ Kelleher Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Nancy Irace, of Garden City and East Quogue are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Laura Ann, to Mr. B. Ryan Kelleher, son of Mrs. Mary Lynne Burleson Upper Arlington, OH and Mr. More...

Garden City Library News

Garden City Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Sat., March 7 *9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - "Jump for Joy," with Joy Oddo for residents ages 21/2 to 5 with an adult. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS Sunday, March 1 *1:00 p.m. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library?

10 WAYS TO COOK WITH TWINKIES FOR TEENS Twinkies may be "junk" food but they are still loved by most teens. Under the guidance of Lee Perotta, YAs will turn a twinkie into a gourmet treat. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room Parent/Child Book Discussion

Here is a riddle for fourth and fifth graders. What do you get when you mix a group of fourth and fifth graders, their parents, the book "The Janitor's Boy" by Andrew Clements, and trivia basketball? More...

Give My Regards To Broadway

All in the community are welcome to enjoy the music of Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin at the Garden City Library on Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. More...

Free Workshops For Breast Cancer Patients

Free workshops on Reiki and Stretching/Balance are offered to those who have had breast cancer. More...

Try Christian Yoga This Lenten Season

Garden City's own Kathy Nolan is a walking advertisement for the benefits of yoga. Slim and healthy, she carries herself with an extraordinary posture that stems from a strong core. What you notice most is her aura. More...

Garden City Senior News

Trip to Adelphi's Olmstead Theatre On Friday, March 13th , the Recreation Department will take a senior trip to view Dance Adelphi Spring 2009, under the direction of Frank Augustyn. The Recreation Bus will leave St. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Feb 23 rd there were 8 1/2 tables of Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. John & Athena Philippides 2. Rosemary Brown & DeDe Hirsch 3. 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...

"Victorians Run Wild" At The Irish Society Meeting

The audience at the March 10 meeting of the Irish Cultural Society will be treated to Dr. Robert Spiegelman's multi media presentation called "Victorians Run Wild." The meeting will start at 8 p.m. More...

GC Dentist Leads Dental Society

Dr. John A. Cerrato, who practices dentistry with George J. Sheehan, DDS was installed President of the Nassau County Dental Society at a gala ceremony held on January 10 at the Garden City Country Club. Dr. More...

D.A. Rice Speaks On Keeping Safe

District Attorney Kathleen Rice was the speaker at the Americanism/Current Events Department of the Community Club's program on February 18 th at the Garden City Casino. Ms. More...

Capacity Crowd Attends Property Tax Program

Mr. Donald X. Clavin Jr., Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Hempstead, spoke to a capacity crowd at the Garden City Public Library on Monday, February 23rd. More...

Children's Medical Fund Brunch & Fashion Show

The Children's Medical Fund of Garden City hosted its annual Fashion Show and Brunch on November 13th, and it was a great success! The Hempstead Country Club provided a festive atmosphere and delicious brunch. More...

New President Of Winthrop Named

The Board of Directors of Winthrop-University Hospital has announced that following an extensive national search, it has named John F. Collins President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Winthrop-University Hospital. Mr. More...

Register For Friends Of Music Student Showcase

What parent would pass up the opportunity to bolster their child's musical self-confidence by performing in front of an entirely friendly group of music lovers? More...

Chamber Sets Plans For Pineapple Ball

Members of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's Pineapple Ball Committee have scheduled a series of planning meetings to arrange for the Chamber's seventh annual Pineapple Ball gala to be held Friday evening, May 1 at the Garden City Hotel. More...

Young Adult Support Group

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with North Shore - Division of Hematology is offering a FREE support group for young adult cancer patients. Attendees must be a minimum of 18 years of age. More...

St. Patrick's Day Bridge

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Join us at the 6 th annual St. Patrick's Lunch Bridge sponsored by the Rosary Altar Society scheduled for Friday, March 13 th , to be held in the Auditorium of St. Joseph's School from 12 noon to 4 p.m. More...

WPOA Seeks Applicants

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is seeking applicants for positions as Officers (one-year term) and Directors (two-year term); terms begin in April 2009. More...

Local Author To Visit Cathedral Book Club

The Cathedral of the Incarnation is sponsoring a book club. The February book is "Necessary Heartbreak," the first book in the trilogy "When Time Forgets" written by a local author, M.J. Sullivan. More...

Andy Bingo Is Back!!!!

Remember to reserve your place for The Andy Foundation Bingo Day at Cluett Hall in St. Paul's on March 18th! More...

Women's Choir Festival Concert

The 2009 Long Island Women's Choir Festival Concert will take place on Wednesday evening , March 4th at Cathedral of The Incarnation, Garden City NY. More...

Dr. Ruth To Speak At Adelphi

Adelphi University is pleased to welcome internationally known psychosexual therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, now 80, who will discuss and sign her newest co-authored book, Dr. More...

National Wear Red Day

Through the efforts of the Human Resources Office, (Terri Geller and Belinda Gandolfo), Garden City Village hall employees participated in the National Wear Red Day. More...

New Pediatric Dentist

Stacey Reynolds, D.D.S. is back on Long Island to practice pediatric dentistry! Dr. Reynolds and her husband, John Schmidt returned home to Garden City after the birth of their daughter, Kelly, in June 2008. More...

AAUW Hosts Guest Speaker

Joan S. Dawber, S.C. will be the guest speaker at the March 2 nd meeting of the Garden City Branch of the American Association of University Women at the Garden City Library at 7:30 p.m. Her topic will be "Women Helping Other Women. More...

Community Club Hosts Speaker

Robert Hoyt Block, who holds a Ph.D. in history from Duke University, was the speaker at the January 21 st meeting of the Community Club. Before retiring, Dr. Block taught U.S. and European history at Nassau Community College. Dr. More...

Book Discussion & Movie Thursday, March 5th

Book Discussion 11AM to 1PM- 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 her late mother who died when she was only four. More...

Stories And Songs Of Ireland

The storytelling tradition has been a focal point in Irish life for over 1,000 years. Irish songs often spring from a rich history, culture and traditions of the county. More...

The Watercolor Experience Workshop Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25th at 7:00PM

Artist James Taylor will demonstrate different approaches to the watercolor medium in a four session workshop at The Garden City Library. More...

Library Hosts Pictionary For Young Adults

From left to right, Dan F., Tim A. and Ricky B., are pictured enjoying a game of Pictionary at the Garden City Library during the February school break. More...

"New Advances In Gynecological Cancers"

Winthrop-University Hospital's Advances in Cancer Care educational series will offer a free program, "New Advances in Gynecological Cancers," on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 7:00 PM. More...

Lions Club Grateful For Eyeglasses

The Garden City Public Library is a collection site for used eyeglasses for the Recycle for Sight Program, which is run by a local Lions Club. Library patrons have been very generous donating their used eyeglasses. More...

"Multiple Sclerosis: New Advances In Treatment"

Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspectives in Health series will present a free lecture for the community, "Multiple Sclerosis: New Advances in Treatment" on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 PM. More...

Free Lecture For Seniors

Winthrop-University Hospital's "Health Update for Seniors and Their Families" community education series will sponsor a free program, "Exercise - How Important Is It? A Balanced Program for Seniors," on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 1:15 PM. More...

Volunteer Firefighter Receives Law & Order Award

On Wednesday, February 18th, Garden City's William Bradford Turner American Legion Post awarded Ex-Captain Joseph Moody with one of the American Legion's prestigious Annual Law & Order Awards. More...

Special Police Support Ambulance Corps

The Mineola Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. "MVAC" is coming upon the anniversary of its 30 th year of operation and dedication to serving our community. More...

Mid-Winter Bridge A Success

The January 22 nd Mid-Winter Bridge sponsored by the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead was a great success. More...

CPA Partnership Announced

Louis F. DeMars, CPA, P.C. is proud to announce a partnership with Shirish B. Mohile, CPA and Adele J. Valenzuela, CPA. Our new name will be AVM DeMars, CPA, P.C. Louis DeMars is a Garden City resident. More...