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Prepare to be amused! Mark Twain, the famous American humorist and author of such classics as Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, and Huckleberry Finn is visiting Garden City and has agreed to schedule a lecture for the benefit of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary. It is rumored that even A T Stewart is rolling in his grave upon hearing that Mark Twain is in town. More ... On Sunday, April 26, the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) Class of the Cathedral of the Incarnation will be holding a combination Car Wash-Bake Sale-Book Sale-Hot Dog Lunch Stand to raise money for Mission Trip 2010. The fund raiser will be held in the parking lot of The Cathedral House at 50 Cathedral Avenue from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. More ... 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 Masterson as Garden City's "Citizen of the Year" for 2009. 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 Hanc, 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 ... The Cathedral of the Incarnation's Choirs Development Fund will hold its annual Flower Sale on Saturday, May 9 form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Cathedral House at 50 Cathedral Avenue. Sensational perennials and awesome annuals will be for sale. There are flats of begonias, alyssum, impatiens, marigolds, petunias, and dahlias. More ... Adelphi University is pleased to announce the 2009 Art Education Master's of Arts Exhibition. The program will run from April 27 through May 4, in the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Center for Fine Arts, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. A free reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. More ... The Welcoming Club of Garden City cordially invites you to a Live Art Auction on Friday, May 1st at the Nassau County Bar Association at the corner of West & 15th Streets in Mineola. The event will begin at 7:00 pm with the art preview, libations and passed hors d'oeuvres. Live auction begins at 8:00 pm. More ... The Stewart Manor-New Hyde Park Republican Club invites you to our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 29th, 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 ... On Thursday, April 23, at noon, the Thursday Luncheon, sponsored by the Garden City Community Church, invites community members to attend a fun program. Arlyn Rath, noted for estate sales, tag sales and her expertise in antiques, will present her own version of the "Antiques Road Show." Bring a sandwich and enjoy the fellowship of others in the community. More ... ON SATURDAY, April 18, the Eating Disorders Association will be holding a support group for eating disorders sufferers, their families and friends.10 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Ask at the main reception desk for location within hospital.This free group occurs on the third Saturday of every month and is facilitated by a trained professional. More ... With Athena What a surprise we had last week, when Mother Nature gave us the hopefully last Snow Flurries of the season. To make up for this she brought us a day that followed where we saw temperatures in the low 60's. Now, that is something we were all looking forward to and let's hope it continues. More ... Garden City residents Christine and Tom Mullaney are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennette Lee, to Carl Weber, son of Lynne Geller of Gilman, VT, and Arthur Weber of Newton, MA. Jennette, GCHS class of 1998, is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Boston University. She is the associate email marketing manager for The Metropolitan Museum of Art. More ... The United States Energy Association Energy Award Selection Committee has selected Garden City resident Robert Catell, Chairman of National Grid, U.S. to receive the prestigious United States Energy Award for 2009. Mr. Catell joins a prestigious list of individuals who have committed their time to building the respect of the industry through corporate and public leadership. More ... Nancy Morin of Garden City, NY, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford and Emily Crain of Syracuse, NY, announce with great pleasure the engagement of their children, Laura Wahlen Marino and Clifford Houseworth Crain, III. Laura was graduated from Philips Exeter Academy and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She is currently a legal analyst with AIG on Wall Street. More ... New Friends in a Book Their world is closer than you think! Ever wonder if magical creatures really exist? More ... The Friends of The Garden City Public Library cordially invite all Village residents to meet local author Arthur G. Typermass on Tuesday, May 5th at 1:30 p.m. when he will autograph copies of Talking to My Hand, a collection of seven short stories laced with, wisdom and misadventures. More ... Saturday, April 25 3:30-4:30 PM Registration began on Wednesday, April 8th for the last program of the YA Spring schedule, Yoga for Teens. Registrants are invited to wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat, and spend an hour with instructor Julie Weiss exploring the many joys of Yoga and learning about the most important subject - you. Class size is limited to 15. More ... · *Wed., April 22, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teens & Tots Training Session I · *Wed., April 22, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Teens & Tots Training Session II · =*Sat., April 25, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. More ... Smiles, laughter, and tears of joy were evident in Garden City last Friday as troops with the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment returned from Iraq to a hero's welcome at the Marine Reserve Training Center on Stewart Avenue in Garden City. More ... 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 theatre, spacious dance theatre, intimate recital hall, and upgraded Olmsted Theatre in the new Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), 1 South Avenue, Garden More ... The next general meeting of the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will be held on Wednesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. at Homestead School. The agenda will include the election of officers and directors. The WPOA welcomes guest speakers Superintendent of Schools Dr. More ... Palm Sunday was a very special day with the Garden City Community Church. Amid the fanfare of this holy day, the church celebrated with a Palm Sunday Breakfast. The Membership Life & Development Committee, headed by Chris Adelmann, treated church members and friends to a wonderful breakfast. More ... 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. to 12:30 p.m., at Adelphi's Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. More ... Senator Hannon visits with members of the Central Property Owners Association, sharing with all his concerns about the fiscal status of the State. Senator Hannon touched upon a myriad of state issues including the recently passed state budget, MTA and increased fares, taxes, and an overview of the Federal Stimulus plan and its impact upon our state. More ... Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell is looking for volunteer lawyers from the community to assist the court system in providing legal advice and assistance to residents. With the economic downturn many people are representing themselves in a variety of legal proceedings. The County Clerk's office has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people needing legal help. More ... Experience an evening in Italy while indulging in the pleasures of la dolce vita (the sweet life). Sip on a glass of Super Tuscan while chatting with your girlfriends and enjoying appetizers from different regions of Italy, which includes tasting Anna's famous meatballs (she uses a recipe from her Grandmother which is over 100 years old). More ... Mercy Medical Center, whose Bariatric Surgery Program is ranked highest in New York State 2008/2009 by the HealthGrades(r) national hospital rating company, is now offering a Facilitated Support Group for post bariatric surgery patients. More ... The April bridge "showered " some "rosy" scores for our winners at the Saturday night bridge at the Casino. Everyone enjoyed a fine night of challenging bridge! The winners for social bridge were Marie Casey, Pat Dolan, Ceil Ingrassia, Fran Flaherty and Connie Lockwood. Our next bridge is the last until next October. More ... Workshop, lecture and Discussion with Leonore Russell, Dir. Of the Winkler Center for Adult Learning,Inc. and Claus Sproll, CEO of LILIPOH Magazine and Adminservices, Inc. More ... 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. 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. 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 Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. More ... May: Reading a Book Is Not That Easy If No One Taught You How! "The quick brown rabbit jumped over the fence." Remember those words? School was filled with wonder as pages of your book came alive as you read. But if no one ever taught you to read, you would not understand this message. Nassau County has many adults who need assistance. More ... The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) of Nassau County are proud to join in the celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 19 - April 25, 2009. This year's theme, "Celebrating People in Action" truly reflects the power volunteers have to improve their communities and to inspire by example! 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 ... Dr. Colleen Daly has been appointed Director of the Hospitalist Service at Mercy Medical Center. The ten-member hospitalist service is comprised of physicians who specialize in coordinating the care of patients while in the hospital. More ... Garden City Resident and General Contractor, Howard J. Tarr, Certified Remodeler, and Vice President/Partner of Tarr's Home Improvements, Inc., for winning The NARI 2008 Coty Award this past November. The Award presented to Tarr's Home Improvements, Inc., was "Contractor of the Year" for an "Entire Home Renovation, costing between Five Hundred Thousand and a Million Dollars". More ... The 9:30 a.m. Family Mass at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation featured many special events for the younger members of the church. At the end of the Mass, each child was allowed to approach the steps to the chancel and choose a flowering plant to take home with them and transplant into their garden to remind them of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter. More ... Adelphi University is pleased to welcome author Patricia Volonakis-Davis, on Monday, May 4, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in Adelphi's Blodgett Hall 209, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Ms. More ... At the Garden City Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 25 at the Garden City Hotel, Matthew T. Crosson, president of the Long Island Association (LIA) spoke to Chamber members and guests on "Coming Out Ahead: Long Island After the Recession." Mr. More ... Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd right) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) proudly take part in the 2009 Garden City St. Patrick's Day Parade. More ... Michael L. Pfeifer, principal of the Garden City-based Law Office of Michael L. Pfeifer, P.C., will present a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar on the changes to the Statutory Power of Attorney, which will take effect on September 1, 2009. More ... Concerned about ADHD? Attend Winthrop-University Hospital's Parenting Today free lecture, "ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder): Diagnosis & Treatment" on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:00 PM, and learn guidelines that can help you help your child. The program will be held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola. More ... |
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