May 1, 2009 RSS feed / Community

EPOA Annual Joint Meeting

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 Committ More...

Adelphi University To Hold Commencement

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. More...

Rising Real Estate Star

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. More...

Invitations Mailed For Children's Foundation Wine Tasting

Fr. Gabriel Muteru and the Board Members of the St. More...

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic

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. More...

Mother-Daughter Art Show Reception

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. More...

Concert By Las Cantantes At Cathedral

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 Cathe More...

GC Mother And Daughter Entrepreneurs

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). More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On April 27th there were 10 tables of Monday night Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. More...

Plans Are Announced For Belmont Festival

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. 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 on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 4-6 p.m. More...

Historical Society Installs New Bricks

The Garden City Historical Society would like to thank the following residents who purchased bricks in memory or in honor of loved ones recently. More...

In Service

Army Pfc. James L. Keen has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

Patient Support Group

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. More...

WPOA Scholarship

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...

NSDAR To Hear John Kordes Lecture

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. 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...

Community Club Tours Adelphi Campus

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). 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...

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...

DAR Holds Philanthropic Luncheon

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. 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...

Teens Introduced To The Joy Of Yoga

Instructor Julie Weiss (front, left) introduced the many joys of yoga to teens at the Garden City Public Library on Saturday, April 25th. More...

News From The Children's Room A Successful Winter

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. More...

Getting 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...

York College And Timberland At Garden City Bird Sanctuary

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...

SEPTA Mother's Day Jewelry Event

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. More...

"Spin For Hope" For The American Cancer Society

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 clas More...

Garden City Budget News By Roy S. Ryniker and Bob Sundius

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. More...

Receives National Accreditation

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 More...

Community Agreement Is 90 Years Old

What is the Origin of the Community Agreement? The Community Agreement originated in 1919, when the Village of Garden City was incorporated. More...

School Budget To Be Presented At Estates' Annual Meeting

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 More...

The Office Cat

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. More...

Free Workshop For Breast Cancer Patients

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. More...

Garden City Business Leader Honored By SUNY

Farmingdale State College President W. More...

PTA Plant Sale Pick-Ups!

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. More...

Socially Speaking

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 . More...

Rayhill ~ Raskopf Wedding

Melissa Lynn Rayhill and William Thomas Raskopf were married Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston, NY. the Rev. 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...

Seniors Connections Forum On Education In Retirement

The Garden City Public Library will host "Education in Retirement", the third and final program in a series of Spring Senior Connections Public Forums. More...

Sen. Hannon Speaks At Volunteer Fireman's Association

Senator Kemp Hannon recently spoke at the Southern NY Volunteer Fireman's Association Legislative Meeting at the Mineola Fire Department. More...

AAUW Meeting Hosts HOLA

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. More...

Cancer Center For Kids Sponsors Educational Conference

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. More...

Family/Caregiver Support Group

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. More...

Art Academy of Garden City Exhibits Collection

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. 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Garden City Library News What's Up For Young Adults String Bracelet Making

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. More...

Library Friends Sponsor Tribute To Ethel Merman

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...

Free Lecture For Seniors

The risk for peripheral vascular disease increases with age. 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...

Garden City Public Library Programs For The Week YOUNG ADULT Program

*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...

Free Tour Of The Historical Cathedral

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. More...

Phantom Ball To Send Kids To Camp Adventure

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. More...

Cub Scout Pack 55 Hosts Wheelchair Rugby Demo

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. More...