April 10, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Art Dept. Hears About Alaska

The Garden Dept. and the Art Dept. of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead recently joined forces to present a program on "The Ring of Fire" by Alfred Urban. They had a wonderful turnout and the program was very well received. More...

Annual PTA Plant Sale Reminder!

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...

EPOA Announces Scholarship

The Eastern Property Owners' Association (EPOA) announces that after careful consideration and despite the global financial crisis it will award a $1000 scholarship to a worthy high school senior who plans to attend college full time in the Fa More...

Take A Swim To Benefit Sick Children!

Swimmers of all skill-levels are invited to enjoy a fun-filled morning while raising funds for a worthy cause at Winthrop-University Hospital's Eighth Annual Swim-a-Thon on Sunday, April 26 from 7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. More...

Socially Speaking

With Athena I certainly hope that Peter Cottontail comes hopping down your Bunny Trail with all kinds of Easter goodies for you and your family to enjoy. More...

Adelphi May Performing Arts Events

Adelphi University is proud to announce an array of prestige concerts and productions featuring world-renowned musicians, guest artists, faculty, and students in its 500-seat acoustically state-of-the-art concert hall, multipurpose black box t More...

Music Among Friends

On Saturday evening, April 25 th 2009, the Waldorf Chamber players will offer its spring "Music Among Friends" concert in Garden City. More...

COPD: Improve Your Quality Of Life

Winthrop-University Hospital's Perspectives in Health community education series will host a free program, "COPD: Improve Your Quality of Life," on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM. 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...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults YA BINGO NIGHT

Wednesday, April 15 7:00-8:30 PM Registration began on Wednesday, April 1st, no foolin', for YA Bingo Night. More...

Library Programs For The Week Children's Programs

*Wed., April 15, 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Magic and Comedy of Jim McClenahan (Family Show) Young Adult Programs *Wed., April 15, 7:00 p.m., Bingo Night. Registration began April 1. *Thurs., April 16, 10:00 a.m. More...

Library Friends Sponsor Free Lecture Michael Starr

, former Marine, and President & CEO of Step Up Self-Defense, Inc. will present a FREE lecture/demo "Personal Protection & Self-Defense Techniques" on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. More...

Teens Learn Babysitting Skills At The Library

A future babysitter is pictured learning how to hold a baby at the first session of the popular two-part Young Adult Babysitting Workshop, which was held on Monday, March 30th at the Garden City Library. More...

Teens Color And Decorate Springtime Eggs

The Baking Coach (standing, background) conducted a workshop for Garden City teens on coloring and decorating springtime eggs at the Library on Saturday, April 4th. The young adults enjoyed creating beautiful, unique eggs. More...

News From The Children's Room Spring Break Family Performance

Magic and Comedy! Performer Jim McClenahan presents a show for the whole family on Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00a.m. Ticket distribution began April 4th. More...

National Library Week Tote Bag Giveaway

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 More...

Palm Screen Assembly At Cathedral

Members of the Cathedral of the Incarnation gathered together on Saturday morning, April 4 to assemble the Palm Screen which graced the main altar on Palm Sunday. More...

Adelphi To Hold Forum On Immigration

Adelphi University will convene leading experts at a public forum to discuss *Immigration on Long Island: New Directions and Opportunities for Civic Engagement* on Thursday, May 14, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. More...

Chamber To Honor Scott G. Masterson

On Friday evening, May 1, at its annual Pineapple Ball to be held at the Garden City Hotel, 7 p.m. until midnight, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce will honor Scott G. Masterson as Garden City's "Citizen of the Year" for 2009. More...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre- registration is required. Groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. More...

Broadway Musicals Reach The Heights

"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...

Kiwanis St. Patrick's Day Luncheon

H. Arthur Anderson, president of the Garden City Kiwanis group, greeted Comptroller Howard Weitzman at the Kiwanis St. Patrick's Day Luncheon held at the Garden City Hotel. More...

Changes Needed In District'sTransportation Policy

The transportation status of 118 students will be changed this September if the Garden City Board of Education accepts recommendations proposed by Superintendent Dr. Robert Feirsen at an April 7th work session. More...

Give A Gift To Mom While Helping Hotline

This Mother's Day give mom a gift that is beautiful, inspiring and provides assistance to a Long Island breast cancer program. Creative Cups is a coffee table book published by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. More...

Realty Office Participates In Conference

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty recently sent a contingent of sales managers to an orientation conference held for companies that belong to Sotheby's network of residential real estate brokerages. More...

The Office Cat

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24 , The Herricks Community Players will open its production of Mel Brooks' The Producers at the Herricks Community Theater, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park at 8 p.m. More...

GC Historical Flea Market

The GC Historical Society is soliciting vendors for their 4 th Annual Antiques and Flea Market which will be held on June 6 th on the Historical grounds from 9-5 p.m. This is a very popular event. More...

Ladies Night Out At La Nonna Bella

Experience an evening in Italy while indulging in the pleasures of la dolce vita (the sweet life). More...

May 8 Book & Author Luncheon

To become a successful first time author takes determination, imagination, and a keen insight for required information. At Garden City AAUW Book & Author Luncheon on May 8 at the Swan Club, Glenwood Landing 12-3:30 p.m. More...

Young ~ Murtagh Engagement

Edward and Barbara Murtagh of Boca Raton, Florida, former residents of Stewart Manor, NY, and John and Susan Young of Flushing, NY are happy to announce the engagement of their children Kathleen Mary Young to Captain Brian E. More...

Winthrop Hospital Golf Outings Monday, May 4, 2008

Winthrop-University Hospital's 24th Annual Golf Tournament at The Creek (Locust Valley) and Meadow Brook Club (Jericho). Golf at The Creek begins with a 10:00 a.m. brunch and registration, followed by a shotgun tee off at Noon. 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...

"Woman Of Heart"

Garden City resident Peg D'Angelo was honored as Sacred Heart Academy's "2009 Woman of Heart" at its 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance at the Garden City Hotel on March 20, 2009. More...

Library Offers Free Passes To Museums

National Library Week 2009 will be celebrated this year from April 13th - April 18thduring spring break week with the theme, "Worlds connect @ your library." Garden City residents are invited to discover the world of New York's cultural instit More...

Friends Of The LibraryBook Discussion

Wednesday, May 13th at 10 AM The international bestseller Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie will be the selection for a book discussion, which will be moderated by Gloria Weinrich, on Wednesday More...

"A Celebration Of Latin-American Music"

"A Celebration of Latin-American Music" a FREE concert will be performed by vocalist & guitarist Naomi Zeitlin on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 2 p.m. More...

Library Program "Enjoy NY on a Shoestring"

Howard Goldberg, (front left), founder and president of Adventure on a Shoestring, gave program participants valuable information about inexpensive theatrical performances, unique budget restaurants, behind the scenes guided tours, free TV sh More...

Library Sees Record Increases In Audio, Video Circulation

As the nation's economic crisis has deepened, the Garden City Public Library is experiencing a record increase in audio and video circulation. More...

Library Board To Meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of April, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. More...

Library Easter Schedule

The Garden City Public Library Easter weekend hours are: Holy Thursday , April 9: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Good Friday , April 10: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Career Opportunities In Media

Adelphi University's Office of Alumni Relations is hosting a Careers in Media event on Thursday, April 23, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the Dance Theatre of the Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. More...

Garden City-Mineola Rotary Dictionary Distribution

One of the best gifts a child can receive is his/her very own dictionary. Having a dictionary opens a whole new world of understanding for a child - it facilitates reading, writing, and learning across all content areas. More...

Ski Club To Meet

The Garden City Ski Club will hold a meeting Wednesday April 15 th , 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. More...

Free Workshops For Breast Cancer Patients

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...

Free Foreclosure Consultation Clinic

Nassau residents caught in the growing mortgage foreclosure crisis can have their questions answered by attorneys at a free clinic sponsored by the Nassau County Bar Association. More...