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The 2009 INNkeepers' Ball will be honoring Vicki and Joseph Ferrara of Garden City and Maureen and Ralph Nappi of East Hills. These two couples have been volunteers and supporters of The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) for many years. The INNkeepers' Ball will be on Thursday, May 14th at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. More ... The Rite 13 Youth Group of the Cathedral of the Incarnation is collecting new, adult, white, athletic socks for homeless people. The socks will be blessed during the Maundy Thursday Foot Washing Service on April 9 at 8:00 p.m. The donations will be distributed to those in need of clothing. More ... Free workshops on Art and Reiki are offered to those who have had breast cancer. They are sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program and held at Adelphi University's Alumni House in Garden City. More ... This spring a new lineup of courses is being offered through Garden City Adult Education. From history and art courses to kayak trips there is something for everyone. Some of the new courses include The Life of Theodore Roosevelt presented by Sagamore Hill Park Ranger Wayne Wagner to The History of 16th and 17th century European Art by Professor Michelle Temares. More ... Garden City School District's Adult Education program is currently registering people for their upcoming trip to Billy Elliot on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Billy Elliot is a matinee and the deluxe coach bus will leave Garden City with plenty of time for everyone to have lunch in Manhattan. More ... It's that time of the year again friends. The Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash event, with a special Preview Night of Shopping (after store hours) for ALL DONORS to Tri-Town Auxiliary of United Cerebral Palsy. With your $5. More ... Library Trustee Gloria Weinrich hands Sal Catania, President of The Friends of the Library, a cup of tea freshly brewed in the newly renovated downstairs kitchen at the library. The 30 year old kitchen adjacent to the community rooms on the lower level of the library was replaced at a $20,000 savings to the library through the cooperative effort of The Friends of the Library. More ... The Nassau County District Attorney's Office Narcotics and Gangs Bureau will present a program on heroin on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM in the Library at Garden City High School. Nassau County is seeing a resurgence in the lethal drug, heroin. It has become a major concern for our youth, and is especially prevalent in middle and upper-middle class communities. More ... Andrew and GeorgeNigohosian, owners of Bonaventure Tuxedo (953 Franklin Avenue, 516) -741-1080), are offering a 50% discount for tuxedo rentals to gentlemen attendees of the Chamber of Commerce's 7th annual Pineapple Ball to be held on May 1 at the Garden City Hotel. Andrew. Nigohosian serves on the 30-member Pineapple Ball Committee. More ... Inquirers classes are forming at the Cathedral of the Incarnation for those who are new to the Episcopal Church, returning to the church, those desiring to be confirmed/received into the Episcopal Church and those who wish to explore the Episcopal Church's views and beliefs. More ... The monthly meeting of the American Association of University Women will be held on Monday evening, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library. At that time, Diane Wall, Vice-President for Program, and Laureen Clune, Welcome Committee Chairperson, will present slides and a discussion of their sea and land trip to Alaska. More ... Spring has sprung! Everywhere you look, crocuses, daffodils and tulips have already begun to bloom. Wouldn't you like to have beautiful flowers blooming in your garden. How? By supporting our PTA Plant Sale! More ... THE NASSAU COUNTY Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney for a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held on Monday, April 6, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. More ... The nominating Committee is pleased to report this slate of Nominated Executive Officers for the 2009-2010 school year: President - Julie Germano President-Elect - Gail Madigan Executive Vice President - Lisa Sutherland More ... The renowned Banjo Rascals are turning up for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's 54th annual Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade on April 12. An added attraction this year will be seven characters promoting Kooza by Cirque du Soleil which opens at Randall's Island, New York City on April 16. More ... Kids For Wish Kids is hosting its third annual beauty benefit night to raise money for Make a Wish Foundation. This year the main event will be a fashion show sponsored by Coquette and the Garden City Salon and Spa. There will also be several shopping vendors. So come out for a fun filled night and support a great cause! More ... An experience in Antarctic is one worth remembering. Garden City AAUW invites you to such an encounter at its Book & Author Luncheon, Friday May 8 from 12-3:30 p.m. at the Swan Club in Glenwood Landing. John Hane, author of his just released book, "The Coolest Race on Earth" will transport all present to treeless Antarctica known as the "Last Place on Earth" by marathon runners. More ... Wow! so much happening with the end of March. Not only did it come in like a lion at the beginning of the month, but it is going out true to form - like a lamb. In addition, we have a great photo of the Red Tail Hawk that I have been seeing in my back yard for the past couple of years. In fact he appeared in my yard the day after this paper came out with his photo on the front page. More ... In December 2006, the Garden City Bird Sanctuary received notice of a grant award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for a Community Tree Planting and Urban Forestry project at the community nature preserve on Tanners Pond Road. More ... Mr. and Mrs. James F. Connolly of Garden City are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Patricia to Eddie Whalen, son of Ed Whalen of Rolesville, North Carolina and Susan Whalen of Lompoc, California. The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Dennis Regan, Pastor of St. Rosalie's Church in Hampton Bays. More ... The Wells College Theatre Department presents Escurial and The Maids, two plays from the Absurdist movement. Performances will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, at 7:30 pm, with a Sunday matinee on April 5 at 2:00 pm in Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall. The show is free and the public is warmly invited to attend. More ... Don't throw out your old paintings! Garden City artist Nancy Wernersbach will be doing a watercolor painting demonstration for the Floral Park Art League, titled "Recycled Watercolors or how to use collage to rescue failed paintings." Nancy's method of combining decorative papers with watercolor will help you create new masterpieces! More ... Troop 55 camped in Putnam County, the weekend of March 20th. They explored the local terrain and trails within. Throughout the weekend, the new scouts learned many new camping skills. Such as: proper care and use of a pocketknife, ax and saw. Older scouts demonstrated techniques in lashing, first aid, camp cooking, kindling the fire and other skills. More ... The children of the St. John's Kenyan Children's Foundation will celebrate a very special Easter this year, thanks to the generosity of many Garden City families, who are participating in the FACE (Feed A Child on Easter) Project. More ... Lord & Taylor will host a Benefit Bash in support of local Garden City charitable organizations, Tuesday, April 7th, 2009. The exclusive shopping event will be held for the third time at the Lord & Taylor store at 1200 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, 9:00 am -10:00 pm. The event will give non-profits organizations an opportunity to raise thousands of dollars in a fun-filled special day. More ... Bridge players, take note: On Thursday, May 14, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., the Cathedral Women will hold their 49 th Annual Geranium Dessert Bridge in the Cathedral House, located at 50 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City. All are invited to play bridge, enjoy refreshments, try for lucky bucks, sweepstakes and table prizes. More ... "There are special groups of individuals whom we must take the time to recognize for their outstanding achievements and selfless acts. The American Red Cross of Nassau County is an organization dedicated to helping the lives of Nassau residents. 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 ... 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 ... Seniors suffering from hip and knee issues can learn how they can return to the simple pleasures of an active life at Winthrop-University Hospital's free "Health Update for Seniors and Their Families" community education program, "Joint Replacement: A Recipe for Success," on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 1:15 PM. More ... The Garden City Historical Society is soliciting vendors for its 4th annual Antiques & Flea Market which will be held on June 6th on the Historical Society grounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a very popular event. If you are interested in renting a space, please contact Jill at 603-2393, Kris at 747-1774 or Stewart Consignment Shop at 746-8900. 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 Saint Joseph's Rosary Altar Society Annual Spring Luncheon will be held on Thursday, May 14 th at the Westbury Manor, Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be $45.00 per person. Reservations and checks made payable to St. Joseph's Rosary Altar Society may be mailed to Mrs. Barbara Burke at 29 Linden Street, Garden City, NY 11530. More ... 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. These meetings are facilitated by an oncology nurse and social worker. More ... Winthrop-University Hospital's 24th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 4 at The Creek and Meadow Brook Golf Clubs, and Winthrop is pleased to announce that Mark J. Robertson, Director of Operations for Phoenix Medical Construction, will Chair the event. More ... A Teen Art, Music, and Poetry Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at running throughout the afternoon. Talented teens from across Long Island will perform classical, pop, and rock music. The walls will be filled with art from local teen artists. More ... Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court St. Anne #1077 is sponsoring a Communion Brunch on Sunday, April 26 th at the Garden City Country Club following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to attend. The speaker will be Deacon Kevin McCormack, a deacon in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. More ... The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its Annual Philanthropic Luncheon on Friday, April 17th at Westbury Manor in Westbury. Social hour begins at 11:30 am. Speakers for the event will be Mrs. Alfred Hicks and her son Stephen, who will present the history of Hicks Nurseries. More ... Mercy Medical Center is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held on Tuesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Mercy League Lounge located across from the entrance to the hospital's Emergency Department. More ... Spring Break Family Magic and Comedy Show Performer Jim McClenahan presents Magic and Comedy!, a show for the whole family on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00a.m. Ticket distribution begins April 4 at 9:00a.m. Come to the Library during Spring Break week for this special family treat! More ... Professional Organizer Judi Cohen will present a Free Lecture "How to Downsize & Get Organized" on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. "The Organized Lady" will give 10 tips to help make the process of downsizing and eliminating clutter more stress-free. More ... It is possible to enjoy the Big Apple without going broke in the process. Get valuable information on inexpensive theatrical performances, unique budget restaurants, behind the scenes guided tours, free TV shows, historic houses, ethnic celebrations, picturesque walks, and marvelous museums. More ... "Great American Music: Broadway Musicals" continues on Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. at the Garden City Library. All are welcome at this DVD series presented by AAUW and The Friends of the Garden City Library. More ... In celebration of National Library Week, The Friends of The Garden City Public Library have generously donated their eco-friendly, non-plastic, quality tote bags to be distributed to each and every person checking out materials from April 13th - April 18th . More ... EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP Saturday, April 4 3:30-4:30 PM. Registration began on Saturday March 21st for a workshop on coloring and decorating springtime eggs. Lisa Basini of the Baking Coach will direct and instruct participants in techniques to create unique and beautiful eggs. The class is limited to 24 participants so register early. More ... The Friends of the Garden City Public Library sponsored a free multi-media program on March 26 about "The History of Coffee" with Chef Lee Perrotta. Audience members enjoyed an informative visual lecture and then sipped freshly brewed coffee accompanied by hand-made fudge. More ... YOUNG ADULT Programs *Wed., April 8, 9:30 a.m. Registration begins for Yoga for Teens scheduled for ADULT Programs Sunday, April 5 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. VITA Tax Aide Monday, April 6 *1:30 p.m. - Monday's Marvelous Movie Matinee - Anastasia, 1956, 105 min. More ... The Garden City High School Key / Interact Club has had a busy year so far. Some of the activities that our students participated in included the American Cancer Society Walk at Jones Beach. We joined students from Mrs. Artibee's Spanish Club and Ms. Pomponio's fall Health classes. More ... The Garden City Recreation Department is once again running its annual East Egg Hunt for the residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our department is please to announce that our hunt has been generously sponsored by Flushing Savings Bank. More ... On the weekend of March 14 and 15, St. Joseph's Church held its Stewardship Ministry Fair. In this season of Lent, the event gave the parish members the chance to learn about the various programs available to meet the needs of the community. The spirit of the parish came alive as there was a sampling of opportunities for adults and also for children and young members of our parish. St. More ... |
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