March 13, 2009 RSS feed / Community

New York Young Musicians' Ensemble

The New York Young Musicians' Ensemble will perform a concert of chamber music on Sunday, April 5, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. The performance will include the Vivaldi Concerto for Three Violins in F, plus works by Grieg, Mendelssohn, and Mozart. More...

Community Theater Presents "Steel Green"

In the hills and valleys not too far from here as the crow flies, was Watertown. There are three things in Watertown, iron ore, the mill and high school football. More...

Theatre Organ Pops ConcertAt Chaminade

On Sunday afternoon, March 22 at 3:00 p.m., the New York Theatre Organ Society will present popular theatre organist Mark Herman in concert at the Mighty Theatre pipe organ in Darby Auditorium at Chaminade High School, located at Saville Road More...

LIA President To Speak On "LI After The Recession"

At the Garden City Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:30 a.m., on March 25 at the Garden City Hotel, Matthew T. Crosson, president of the Long Island Association (LIA) will speak to Chamber members and guests. More...

"Guys And Dolls" To Be Performed This Weekend

If you are looking for an evening of quality entertainment without the hassle, come to the Masquers production of GUYS AND DOLLS tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm at the Garden City High School. More...

Spirit Of Women Workshop

"The best defense is a good offense" as the saying goes. Just in time for spring, women are invited to "Build Your Immunity, Boost Your Life" at Winthrop-University Hospital's free Spirit of Women program on Thursday, March 26, 2009. More...

Socially Speaking

I guess everyone felt the SPRING this past weekend and I guess you think it can last. Well, you know March and it has a long way to go before that lion turns into a lamb. More...

April Silent Auction

The ladies of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead had so much fun with their April Silent Auction last year that they decided to have it again. More...

Youth Orchestras To Perform At Adelphi

On Sunday, March 22, The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York will present performances featuring all of the Nassau County MYO orchestras at the new Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in Garden City. More...

Gala Draws Animal Loving Supporters

The Pet Peeves 7th Anniversary Gala recently raised considerable support and awareness for Long Island's forsaken furry population at no-kill shelters and the rescue groups that save them, as well as humane education and pet therapy programs. More...

Dr. DeFeo Addresses Garden City Retired Men's Club

On Monday, February 23rd Michael DeFeo, DPT, Director of Physical Therapy of Winthrop Physical Therapy Group addressed the Garden City Retired Men's Club. Referring to the assembled male/female attendees as "the greatest generation," Dr. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On March 9 there were 10-1/2 tables of Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room Upcoming Events Include Yoga,

Book Discussions, and Family Show Yoga for kids! Om! Namaste! Bend and stretch with MaryClare Chiofalo on Saturday, March 21, at 1:00p.m. for children in Grades K-2 and at 2:15p.m. for children in Grades 3-5. More...

"All About Grandparenting" At Library

The Garden City Public Library will host "All About Grandparenting", the first in a series of Senior Connections Public Forums, on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 1:30 - 3 PM. More...

Weathering The Stormy Investment Seas

There is never a dull moment in the world of investing. And, most investors would agree that keeping pace with the ever increasing volatile nature of today's markets can be difficult. More...

Teens & Tots Training Sessions

Spring is just around the corner and it's time to start planning for the summer. More...

Library Friends Sponsor Lecture "The History Of Coffee"

Chef Lee Perrotta will present a free lecture "The History Of Coffee" on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. More...

New York On A Shoestring

It is possible to enjoy the Big Apple without going broke in the process. More...

Botanical Art Exhibition

A Botanical Painting show will be exhibited in the Garden City Public Library's gallery and showcases from April 1-28, 2009 located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. More...

Resident Profiled In Book

Local resident Lana Noone is profiled in a recently-published book, titled, "Super Granny-Great Stuff You Can Do With Your Grandkids" by Sally Wendkos Olds. More...

Girl Scouts Send Cookies To Military

Girl Scout Troop 1275 thanks our families, friends and neighbors for their generous contributions to the 'Cookies for the Military' project which continues throughout the month of March. More...

Annual PTA Plant Sale

Have you had enough of this cold winter and all the snow that it's brought our way? Then let's look ahead to a bright, warm Spring with beautiful flowers blooming in your garden- How?, you ask? By supporting our PTA Plant Sale! More...

"Songs For The Wise" Go To The Arbors

Residents of an assisted-living facility in Jericho were treated to an afternoon of musical diversion recently through the efforts of a Garden City High School senior, Catherine Appell. More...

Dean's List

Bentley University Dean of Business, Michael J. More...

Correction

Last week's article "Hard Times Means Hard Decisions For Village Board" contained an inaccuracy: There are 6,600 homes in the Village, and not all of them utilized special pick-up. We apologize for the error. More...

Support Groups For Kidney Disease

Winthrop-University Hospital is pleased to announce that it will hold support groups for both patients dealing with chronic kidney disease and their caregivers. More...

Lenten Project Update And Wine Tasting Invitation

In connection with the Lenten project that was announced in a Letter to the Editor written by Marta Waters, on February 27, the children of the St. More...

Visit The "Ring Of Fire"

Have you ever wanted to visit the "Ring of Fire" but were not in the mood to get the Passport or the Visa needed for the trip? You can make that trip without these documents on Wednesday, March 18 th at 1:30 p.m. More...

Stewart Manor-New Hyde Park Republican Club To Meet

The Stewart Manor-New Hyde Park Republican Club invites you to our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. , at the St. James Lutheran Community Church at the corner of Elton Road and Chester Avenue in Stewart Manor. More...

DAR To Hold Annual Luncheon

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their Annual Philanthropic Luncheon on Friday, April 17th at Westbury Manor. More...

WPOA Links To The Bird Sanctuary

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) has just added a link from its website "Favorite Links" page to The Garden City Bird Sanctuary. More...

The Office Cat

ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13, The Theatre and Dance Department at Nassau Community College is proud to present the popular musical Little Shop of Horrors March 13-15, March 20-22 and March 27-29 at the Mainstage Theatre. More...

Toole ~ Jablow Wedding

Mrs. Rena Toole of Garden City is pleased to announce the marriage of her daughter, Heather Christine, to Mr. Jeffrey Jablow, son of Mrs. Sande Chernett of Beechwood, OH and Mr. John Jablow of Shaker Heights, OH on November 8, 2008. More...

Adelphi Performing Arts Events

Adelphi University is pleased to offer an array of prestige concerts and mainstage productions in April featuring world-renowned musicians, guest artists, faculty, and students in its 500-seat acoustically state-of-the-art concert hall, multip More...

American Legion Luncheon Bridge

On Sunday, March 29, 2009 the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #265 will offer a Luncheon/Bridge at the Garden City Senior Center from 12:30 to 5 p.m. More...

Garden City Senior News

Lunch at the milleridge inn We will visit the Milleridge Inn on Wednesday, March 18 th to celebrate a late St. Patrick's Day with a luncheon of corned beef and cabbage. More...

Seminar On Treatment Options For Parkinson's

Mineola, NY- Winthrop-University Hospital will host a free seminar, "Discover Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease," on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7 pm in the New Life Center - Conference Room A. 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...

Legal Clinic For Seniors

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library? YAK & SNACK

At the second winter meeting of Yak & Snack, YAs will be discussing the book, Ender's Game. In this book, the earth is under attack. Aliens are posed for a final assault. More...

Library Usage Up --- More Than 17,800 Visits in February

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...

Garden City Library News

This Week's Calendar At The Library CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

* *Sat., March 21, Yoga with Maryclare Chiofalo, Grades K-2, 1:00 p.m.; Grades 3--5, 2:15 p.m. For Garden City residents only. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS * *Mon., March 16, 9:30 a.m. More...

Cooperative Effort To Renovate Community Kitchen

The thirty-year old kitchen adjacent to the community rooms on the lower level of the Garden City Public Library is being replaced at a $20,000 savings to the Library. More...

Here's Barbara - Where's Babar?

Barbara Haynes (left) and Barbara Nothel (right), Friends of the Library's "Bookworms" search through the stacks for copies of Babar the Elephant and ask each other, Where's Waldo? More...

"Lincoln In Paintings"

An afternoon "Lincoln in paintings" by Prof. Dan Christoffel on February 26, 2009 at the Community Club. More...

Chamber Music Concert

The New York Young Musicians Ensemble will perform a concert of chamber music on Sunday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island located in Garden City. More...

Excelsior Scholars Honored

At the February 24th Board of Education meeting a group of 8th grade students that had participated in the State of New York Excelsior Scholars Program received certificate of merit awards. More...

"Friend Of The Chamber" Merchant Card Program

"Friend of the Chamber" Co-Chairs, Russell Ciolli and Suzanne Eigl, report that the Chamber of Commerce "Friend of the Chamber" Merchant Cards are selling like crazy! More...

Student-Athletes Recycle To Fight Pediatric Cancers

"Yes we can can cancer" is the motto of the Adelphi University student-athletes who adopted the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital as their own, and began collecting recyclable bottles and cans on campus, donating the proce More...