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The Board of Trustees recently approved a Village budget for 2009-2010 that included a 5.9% increase in taxes, with a total tax levy of $44.3 million. Substantially all of the discussion surrounding this year's budget process concerned the propriety of individual operating and capital expenditure appropriations. More ... In the latest affirmation of the hospital's delivery of the highest quality patient care, Mercy Medical Center has been recognized by a multidisciplinary national accrediting organization for the caliber of the noninvasive testing it provides for the early detection and diagnosis of vascular disease that can lead to heart attack and stroke. More ... The Eastern Property Owners' Association (EPOA) will hold its Annual Meeting on June 1 at 7:30PM at Garden City Library to elect Officers and Directors for the 2009-2010 term, to select four members of the Seven Member EPOA Nominating Committee and to vote on an amendment to the Association's bylaws. More ... What is the Origin of the Community Agreement? The Community Agreement originated in 1919, when the Village of Garden City was incorporated. More ... April 15th Tea Party held in Hicksville had hundreds of participants, among them a GC resident & artist, Dianne Fleming. Her large sign, seen here along Rt 107, was held by some of the participants. News 12 covered this event. More ... Representatives of the Village of Garden City School District will be present at the Annual Meeting of the Property Owners' Association of Garden City Estates (Estates POA) to be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 to present and review the budget for the School District for the 2009/2010 year. Residents are welcome to come and hear the presentation and ask questions. More ... Adelphi University will hold its 113th Commencement on Thursday May 21, at 10:00 a.m. at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale. President Robert A. Scott will deliver the Commencement address, and the University will award honorary degrees to Suzy Dalton Sonenberg M.S.W. '76, Audrey Ronning Topping, and Seymour Topping. More ... ON SATURDAY, May 2, come see the Adelphi Orchestra, with the impressive program, conducted by Christopher Lyndon-Gee, includes Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major and Richard Wagner's Die Walküre, Act One. The concert features talented Adelphi musicians, a violin solo performed by Maristella Patuzzi and artists Carol Yahr, Sieglinde and John Keyes, Siegmund. 8 p.m. More ... Local resident and real estate agent Ryan P. Donnelly was awarded "The Rising Star" award for Residential Real Estate from The Long Island Business News at a reception Tuesday the 28th at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. This award recognized an unprecedented accomplishment for being one of the youngest and most successful Realtors in all of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. More ... A free workshop on oriental medicine is offered to those who have had breast cancer on Wednesday, May 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop, which is sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is held at Adelphi University's Alumni House in Garden City. More ... Fr. Gabriel Muteru and the Board Members of the St. John's Kenyan Children's Foundation have the pleasure to invite everyone to attend their annual Fundraiser, a Wine Tasting Reception, to be held on Saturday, May 16th, at 8pm, at Kellenberg Memorial High School, located at 1400 Glenn Curtiss Blvd., in Uniondale. More ... Farmingdale State College President W. Hubert Keen is pleased to announce that, president of the Albanese Organization in Garden City will receive Honorary Doctor of Science degrees at the college's 90th commencement exercise on Sunday, May 17. More ... The Nassau County Department of Health, in partnership with the Town of North Hempstead, is offering a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets on Saturday, May 16. Open to all Nassau County residents, the clinic will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 P.M. at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter located at 75 Marina Avenue, Port Washington, New York. More ... Don't forget to pick up your flower orders on Friday May 8th! All plants must be picked-up at St. Paul's Fieldhouse between 10:00am and 2:00pm. We want to thank all who participated in the 2009 PTA Plant Sale. The plant sale was very successful and all of the proceeds from the sale will be distributed back to each of the seven schools. More ... Margaret and Dianne Fleming are both professional artists from Garden City, but this show was conceived by Dianne to celebrate her mother's story. M. Fleming, a commercial artist and fine painter for over 50 years slowly lost her talent due to tremors in her right hand. 15 years later she regained control with Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. More ... With Athena Spring has finally come and even the trees have begun to do their bit for the landscape. All you heard this past week were the rave reviews for Adelphi University students production of Edna Ferber's play Stage Door . The acting was wonderful, the sets and costumes in time with the era, and nothing was heard at the end but the applause from the audience. More ... The Las Cantantes, the women's chorus of the University of New Mexico makes their New York City debut with performances at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grace Church, Church of the Heavenly Rest and a special evening performance at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. The organist will be Stephen Tharp. More ... Melissa Lynn Rayhill and William Thomas Raskopf were married Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston, NY. the Rev. Barbara Hosmer, a longtime friend of Raskopf family, performed the ceremony in an outdoor setting overlooking the Niagara River. A reception followed both on the terrace and within the ballroom of the Country Club. More ... Christine Fee, founder and CEO of Christine Fee Wellness, LLC has partnered with her daughter, Courtney, for the launch of their first product, Good Night Sleep Right(tm). There is currently a surge of successful female entrepreneurs and mother/daughter businesses, and Christine Fee Wellness is no exception. 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 ... On April 27th there were 10 tables of Monday night Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More ... The Garden City Public Library will host "Education in Retirement", the third and final program in a series of Spring Senior Connections Public Forums. The program will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 from 1:30 - 3 PM in the large meeting room on the Library's lower level. Refreshments will be served and an elevator is available. No registration is required. More ... Garden City will once again host the perennially popular Belmont Festival held in honor of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park, organizers announced today. The Belmont Festival will take place on Friday, June 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on 7th Street in Garden City. This year's theme is "A Salute to America". More ... Senator Kemp Hannon recently spoke at the Southern NY Volunteer Fireman's Association Legislative Meeting at the Mineola Fire Department. Since 1896, the Southern NY Volunteer Fireman's Association has represented the volunteer fire service to promote the advancement of volunteer firefighters and their interests. More ... 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 on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 4-6 p.m. at the NCBA headquarters, 15th and West Streets, Mineola, NY. More ... The Garden City Historical Society would like to thank the following residents who purchased bricks in memory or in honor of loved ones recently. The bricks will be installed in the pathway surrounding the Historical Museum at 109 Eleventh Street. Information and applications for the bricks can be obtained at the A.T. More ... The monthly meeting of the American Association of University Women will be held on Monday evening, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Library. The guest speakers will be members of HOLA, a non-profit organization of Garden City residents who share a Spanish-speaking heritage. More ... Army Pfc. James L. Keen has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, More ... Winthrop-University Hospital's Cancer Center for Kids will offer a free lecture on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, for families of pediatric cancer patients and children with chronic illnesses. The program, "Neuropsychological Testing: Creating a Framework for Successful Learning," will be held at Winthrop's New Life Conference Center, Room B, at 259 First Street in Mineola. 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 ... 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 Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) is once again proud to be participating in the high school scholarship program this spring. The WPOA established its scholarship seven years ago, granting its first scholarship in 2002. More ... The Art Academy of Garden City will exhibit a collection of student artwork in the Garden City Public Library's showcases and art gallery May 1-26, 2009. Under the direction of Alice Sweeney and Melissa Pashayan, students have created work using many techniques, media, and topics. These young artists are sure to surprise viewers with their talent and accomplishments. More ... The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at the Garden City Historical Society House on Tuesday, May 12th. Chapter Regent Janet Chapin Littlejohn will chair the meeting, which will begin at 11:00am and include a fingertip luncheon. More ... 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. These authors will be presented to attendees of the luncheon by Alice Commiso, Garden City's Vice President of AAUW''s Educational Foundation. More ... 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. The workshop, which is sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is held at Adelphi University's Alumni House in Garden City. More ... On April 2nd, 50 members of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead spent the day touring the Adelphi University campus. They were warmly welcomed by Professor Michael Hume who led a tour of the new Performing Arts Center (PAC). The members observed dance classes in session, and music students practicing in the Recital Hall. More ... 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. The container gardens are spectacular. The hanging baskets are gorgeous. There are also ornamental grasses for sale. You can do your Mother's Day shopping in one stop. 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 ... 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. Held at the Winthrop Community Outreach Center at 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola, the program will focus on how to effectively deal with the challenges of this adorable, yet frustrating age. More ... 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. The workshop will provide instruction in adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). More ... 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 ... The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, held their Annual Philanthropic Luncheon on Friday, April 17 th at Westbury Manor. Chapter Regent Janet Littlejohn chaired the meeting and introduced the honored guests. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. After an outstanding turnout at the first event at Novita, the group wishes to thank all attendees and welcomes any new professionals looking to join. More ... Join Young Adult pages Alex and Maria on Saturday, May 23rd from 2:30 - 4:30 PM for an afternoon of designing and crafting popular string bracelets. These bracelets, made out of embroidery floss, are worn all summer long by young women and men. More ... Instructor Julie Weiss (front, left) introduced the many joys of yoga to teens at the Garden City Public Library on Saturday, April 25th. More ... Enjoy a free concert celebrating the songs and stories of Ethel Merman in " Berman Does Merman" on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY. More ... Children's Program Season Ends This winter, the Children's Department held eighteen storytimes a week, serving over 300 children ages 18 months through first grade. In addition, there were second, third, fourth and fifth grade book discussion groups. More ... The risk for peripheral vascular disease increases with age. Seniors can learn risk factors and if they should be screened at Winthrop-Univeristy Hospital's Health Update for Seniors and Their Families free program, "Peripheral Vascular Disease: What You Need to Know," on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 1:15 PM. More ... 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. A young volunteer is pictured showing one of the activities to be used at the storytimes this summer. More ... 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. This enchanting novella describes the experiences of two boys who are sent to the country for reeducation during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. More ... *Sat., May 9, 9:00 a.m. Registration begins for String Bracelets Workshop, scheduled for May 23. ADULT Programs Sunday, May 3, *2:00 p.m. More ... Sump-thing happens again. Over 30 students from York College and their friends and families joined Geology Professors Walter Jones and Robert Alvey at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary for a multi faceted program. More ... On Monday, May 25 the 56th Annual Memorial Day Fair and Crafts Fest will be held on the grounds of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. There will be games, rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and food. A large and diverse selection of crafts vendors will participate also. The fair will open at 12 noon and end at 4 p.m. More ... On Friday, May 8 th , from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Garden City Special Education PTA will be holding its first Mother's Day Jewelry and Accessories Fundraising Event. Stop by 212 Kilburn Road and purchase a gift for Mother's Day, Graduation, or treat yourself to the lovely jewelry and accessories on display. More ... Each spring the Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society invites you to stay home, save the cost of formal wear and babysitters, and instead help the fight against cancer by supporting the Phantom Ball. This year the ball will not be held on Saturday, the ninth of May, at anytime whatsoever. More ... The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society held an exciting new event at Gold's Gym of Garden City Park, entitled "Spin for Hope." This fun morning included the super work-out known as "spinning." which is an instructor-led group class on stationery bicycles to lively music. More ... Pack 55 was proud and excited to host the Jets Quad Rugby Team this past week, as the players from the Jets showed us how to "rock 'n roll" on wheels. Quad Rugby is a fast paced action sport, where the players try to get the ball across into the Goal like football, while being played on a basketball court. It's even a contact sport! More ... |
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