April 24, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Adelphi Student To Direct And Play Hamlet For A Cause

In order to receive an Honor's College diploma at Adelphi University, students are required to complete a senior thesis that fits their major and interests. More...

The Office Cat

ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, Executive Chef Chris Randell of City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill in Westbury, will demonstrate one of his signature dishes at 1 p.m. at Bloomingdale's at the Roosevelt Field Mall, 630 Old Country Rd., Garden City. More...

Twilight Cocktail Party At Bird Sanctuary

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary invites you to the 9-acre community nature preserve for a glass of wine or beer, plenty of food and guided tours or take a casual stroll of the sanctuary at its best. More...

Winthrop Hospital Celebrates National Donate Life Month

Mineola, NY - April is National Donate Life Month, a time when the nation focuses on the importance of saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation, and on April 1, 2009, Winthrop-University Hospital was honored to participate in a spec More...

Mullaney ~ Weber Engagement

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. More...

Colahan ~ Cerone Wedding

Peter and Jane Colahan of Rye are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Sullivan Colahan to Craig Lewis Cerone, Jr., son of Craig and Jane Cerone of Ridgefield, CT. More...

Three Authors At Book & Author Luncheon

John Hanc, Monica Arlene Gold, and Lawrence Cone will all appear at AAUW's Book and Author Luncheon Friday May 8 from 12 - 3:30 p.m. at the Swan Club in Glenwood Landing. More...

Community Church Celebrates Palm Sunday

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. More...

Winthrop Auxiliary Receives Recognition

Winthrop-University Hospital's Auxiliary has once again earned the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) Auxiliary Advocacy Recognition award. More...

Kidney Transplantation Lecture

Winthrop-University Hospital will host an educational presentation for kidney transplant recipients and possible donors featuring experts from the New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Kidney Transplant Program on April 28, More...

St. Joseph School PTASpring Flower Sale 2009

Flowers must be ordered by the full flat (48 small plants, all same flower/color) or the full case (10 - 4.5" pots, all same flower/color). Order deadline: Friday, April 24th Pickup date: Thursday, May 7th St. More...

Free Legal Consultation For Seniors

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

Networking Event, Food Drive

The Garden City Young Professionals (GCYP) will be hosting a networking event and food drive for Island Harvest at Mumon Restaurant in Garden City Thursday April 30th from 6 to 8pm. More...

Attorney To Address Changes To Laws

Michael L. Pfeifer, principal of the Garden City-based Law Office of Michael L. More...

Garden City Library Board Appoints New Director

The Garden City Public Library's Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Carolyn Voegler, PhD has been appointed Library Director effective April 30, 2009. Ms. More...

News From The Children's Room

Over 300 Children Attend Storytimes This Winter This winter, the Children's Department held eighteen storytimes a week, serving over 300 children ages 18 months through first grade. More...

Broadway Musical Series Concludes

On Friday May 1 st at 10 a.m. More...

What's Up For Young Adults YOGA FOR TEENS

Saturday, April 25 3:30-4:30 PM Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Spend an hour with instructor Julie Weiss exploring the many joys of yoga while learning about an important subject - you. Class size is limited to 15. More...

BINGO! For Garden City Teens

Young adults enjoyed a midweek evening on Wednesday, April 15th during Spring Break with friends playing Bingo, winning prizes, and enjoying refreshments at the Garden City Library. More...

Friends To Sponsor Book Signing

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. 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...

Plant Sale At The Cathedral To Benefit Choirs

On Saturday, May 9, the Cathedral Choirs Development Fund will be having a sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Cathedral House. The plants are of exceptional quality and a vast variety is available. More...

Lutheran Church Holds Women's Communion Breakfast

Despite a dreary weather report, after prayers led by Pastor Jeff Browning in the Sanctuary and a delicious baked omelet breakfast served by the good men of Resurrection, the clouds parted to give way to sunny skies for the Annual Women's Comm More...

Chamber Names Russell Ciolli Businessperson Of The Year

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that Russell Ciolli, president and owner of Grimaldi's Pizzeria, will be honored as 2009 "Business Person of the Year" at the Chamber's 7th annual Pineallpe Ball to be held on May 1 at the More...

Community Club Program: "Laugh Your Way To Health"

Dr. More...

Local Gym To Hold "Biggest Loser" Contest

Garden City native and owner of Personal Training Studio, Jeff Griggs, is holding the second "Biggest Loser" weight loss contest. All participants must be members of Personal Training Studio. More...

Free "Heartsaver" CPR/AED Course

In observance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Day, Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre invites the community to attend a free American Heart Association "Heartsaver" Course on Sunday, May 31st, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. More...

Community Club's May General Program

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, members and guests of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, Inc., will welcome multi talented resident, Rose Marie Guzzo as guest speaker at the final program of the 2008-09 club year. More...

Mother's Day Plant Sale To Aid Wounded Veterans

With the spring planting season just around the corner, Resurrection Lutheran Church offers a convenient opportunity to get plants for home gardening projects. The annual Mother's Day Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 2nd, from 9 a.m. More...

Socially Speaking

The Easter Bunny made his rounds to homes in Garden City and even joined in the parade here in town. You might not have caught him, but the children did. More...

Free Workshop On Oriental Medicine

A free workshop on oriental medicine is offered to those who have had breast cancer on Wednesday, May 13, from 7 to 8:30 pm. More...

Marino ~ Crain Engagement

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. More...

Wins Business Competition

Rowena Ortiz-Walters, left, associate professor of management at Quinnipiac University, and Matthew O'Connor, right, dean of Quinnipiac's School of Business, congratulate students Lindsey Pierret and Dennis Crokos of Garden City for winning th More...

Free Stroke Awareness Fair

According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of adult disability.However, up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. More...

Free Lecture For Parents Of Toddlers

Winthrop-University Hospital's "Parenting Today" community education program will offer a free lecture, "Toddlers: Sleeping, Eating & Behavioral Concerns" on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at 7:00 PM. More...

St. Joseph School P.T.A Plant And Cake Sale

Thursday, May 7th, rain or shine, is the date for the annual Plant and Cake Sale hosted by the St. Joseph School P.T.A. Take this time to pre-order our high-quality flats of plants and hanging baskets. More...

Author To Speak About New Memoir

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...

Stimulus Art Auction

On Saturday, April 25, 2009 an Auction of Fine Art, Sports and Music Memorabilia and more will be held at the Garden City Jewish Center at 168 Nassau Boulevard, Garden City. The preview will be held at 7 p.m. More...

Mollie's Fund Delivers Sun Safety Message

On Saturday, April 18th, over sixty caddies at Garden City Country Club learned the necessity of practicing safe sun and the importance of mole identification. More...

Welcoming Club Live Art Auction

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. More...

Garden City Library News

Teens Get Ready For Teens & Tots Storytime At The Pool

The Young Adult Department of the Library in cooperation with the Garden City Department of Recreation will once again be offering Teens & Tots Storytime in the picnic area of the pool on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July and the first week of August. More...

Friends Of The Library Book Discussion

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, May 13th at 10 AM. More...

Library Calendar For The Week Children's Programs

*Wed., April 29 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. New Friends in a Book Book Discussion for Third Graders. Registration began January 12. ADULT Programs Monday, April 27 *1:30 p.m. More...

Magic And Comedy For Garden City Families

Performer Jim McClenahan entertained Garden City families with help from a participating wizard (on stage, left) at his Magic and Comedy! show on April 15th during National Library Week. More...

Visiting Bishop Baptizes Granddaughters

On Sunday, April 19, The Right Reverend Russell E. Jacobus, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin celebrated the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation. 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...

Girls Compete In National Dance Competition

Stewart School 4th Grader's Alyssa Yeboah-Kodie and Julia Matina who are 3rd year dancers with GC Dance Studios-Rhythm Alliance Dance Company competed in April to qualify for a national competition this summer. More...