June 5, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Garden City PTA Sportswear Sale

The GCPTA will have a sportswear table set up this Saturday, June 6th from 9:30-3:00 at Soccerfest on the fields of St. Paul's. We have an assortment t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, shorts, blankets and hats. More...

Andy Club Spring Carnival

The Andy Club will hold a Spring Carnival on Saturday, June 20th from 11:00am till 1:00pm on the GCHS Practice Fields. Students grades 1st - 5th are invited. More...

Black and White Ball Benefits Cancer Center For Kids

On Saturday evening, April 25, The Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) at Winthrop-University Hospital held its Third Annual Black and White Ball at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. More...

The Office Cat

ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5 , Red Molly (Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello) will perform in concert at Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 8 p.m. More...

Cathedral Book Club

The Cathedral Book Club is currently reading The Shack by William P. Young. This book is about a daughter abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack. More...

GC Resident Elected To Girl Scouts Board

Leslie Segrete, a resident of Garden City, is now dedicating her time to building and supporting future generations of women leaders! Ms. More...

Troop 80 Backpacks In Harriman State Park

The Scouts of Troop 80, Garden City threw on their back packs and started up the trail to the Lemon Squeezer in Harriman State Park, NY on May 16 2009. The day was foggy but spirits were high for the 10 mile trek. More...

Historical Society Hosts "A Saint Paul's Forum"

The Garden City Historical Society invites all residents to its "Saint Paul's Forum" on Wednesday, June 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Cluett Hall at the St. Paul's Recreation Complex. More...

Mercy Dedicates Radiology Center

Mercy Medical Center has opened a newly-renovated radiology and imaging center featuring enhanced amenities and the latest state-of-the-art technology. More...

Winthrop's Cancer Care Program Approved

The Institute for Cancer Care at Winthrop-University Hospital has once again received a stamp of approval by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. More...

Single And Single Again Group Forms

A form of fellowship for those who are single or single again is being organized at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. All are welcome to join regardless of faith affiliation. More...

Reverend Adelmann Begins Sabbatical Leave

The Reverend James Adelmann of the Garden City Community Church will be taking his fourth sabbatical since being called in May of 1980 .He will spend a few weeks at the Ghost Ranch, a Presbyterian-owned retreat center, in Abiquiu, New Mexico. 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...

Free Health Services For Seniors

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has announced that the town is hosting its annual Health and Wellness Fair for senior residents on Thursday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lido Beach Town Park. More...

Resident Named One Of Top Realtors

Local resident and Real Estate Agent Ryan Patrick Donnelly of Coach Realtors Garden City was named by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as one of the Top Real Estate Agents in America under 30 years old. More...

GCCC Ladies Golf News

Results of April 29th Opening Scramble T-1st Net: Eileen Caruso, Helen Kenny, Gloria Tassone, Maryclair - Leistman - 51 T-1st Net: Margy Hannan, Marie Caputo, Karen Risi, Mary Logan - 51 3rd Net: Mary Hick More...

Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Honored

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is the recipient of the organization of the year award from the greater New York City affiliate of Susan G. More...

Garden City Library News

What's Up For Young Adults

Training Sessions for Teens & Tots at the Pool The Young Adult Department in cooperation with the Garden City Department of Recreation will again be offering Teens & Tots Storytime in the picnic area of the pool on Tuesdays and Wedne More...

Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

*Sat., June 13 9:00 a.m. - Ticket distribution begins for Bubblemania, scheduled for June 24. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS *Mon., June 8 9:30 a.m. More...

Library Offers Colorful New Service

The Garden City Public Library has added a color copier to the photocopying services that are available to the public. Patrons will be able to make color photocopies for special projects and school reports. Copies cost one dollar per copy. More...

GC Library Wishes Tom Witt Good Luck

Thomas B. Witt, assistant director of the Garden City Library, has been appointed Director of the North Merrick Public Library, effective June 8, 2009. A luncheon was held in the Library's staff room to thank Mr. More...

DAR Helps Wounded Soldiers

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, would like to thank those who visited our table at the Cathedral's Memorial Day Fair to support Project Patriot, our effort to help our wounded sold More...

Pool Opens June 13

The Garden City Pool Opens for its 53 rd year of "Fun In The Sun". Applications were mailed to all homes in the Village. You should have recently received your application brochure for the Pool. More...

Cathedral Participates In Heifer International Project

The Cathedral of the Incarnation has once again decided to participate in the Heifer International Project. A bake sale will be held on Sunday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the undercroft of the Cathedral to raise money for this worthwhile cause. More...

Pack 55 Floats Along The Parade

The Cub Scouts of Pack 55 proudly marched in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25.The scouts and their den leaders marched and carried flags to honor all those who have served America in the United States Military. More...

Scout Collects Musical Instruments

Garden City Boy Scout Charlie Eschmann, of Troop #243, is working on his Eagle Scout Project by collecting 50-65 new and or gently used musical instruments for St. Martins Deporres School in Uniondale. More...

Talent Search Winners

Garden City resident Christopher White, a sixth grade student at the Green Vale School in Old Brookville, was just named a state winner in the 2009 Johns Hopkins Talent Search for both the verbal and math SCAT test scores he earned this spring More...

Half Price Sale At Nearly New Shop

On Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9 and 10, The Nearly New Shop will be having a half price sale on new and gently used clothing. All clothing is seasonal and in excellent condition. Some still have the original price tags on them. More...

Anti-Racism Training Program

Community Church of New York hosted a Jubilee 1 Anti-Racism Training program on Friday Evening, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 in Manhattan. The Rev. More...

National Education Contest Winners

Each year the Catholic Daughters of America sponsor a national education contest for students in grades 4 through 12 attending Catholic schools or Confraternity programs. The areas are essay, poetry, art, computer art, photography and music. More...

Petralia ~ Klebers Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Petralia of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Annalisa to Erik Klebers. Erik is the son of Mrs. Aija Rinehart of Port Washington and the late Janis Klebers. More...

Socially Speaking

June is busting out all over with enough coming up to keep you busy and happy for the whole month. As you read this it is time for the Belmont Festival right here on Seventh Street starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. More...

Participates In Discussion On Babylift

Local resident Lana Noone recently organized and participated in a 34th Anniversary Vietnam "Operation Babylift" (OBL) Program at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum on the Mall in Washington, DC. More...

Brock Port Winners

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 265 in Garden City is pleased to announce the winners of our Girls State Americanism Program. They are Ms. Jane Furey and Ms. Chelsea Ripp. More...

Summertime Fun At The Arts Academy

The Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) is now accepting applications for its Summer Arts Academy. More...

Garden City Community Church VBS 2009

This year's program promises to be fun for all participants as we explore Discovery Canyon and the Wonders of the World. Classes are for pre-school through 4th grade and campers do not have to be church members to attend. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On June 1 st there were 12 tables of Monday nite Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1. Arline Greco & Rosemary Brown 2. Estelle Fischer & Grace Kelly 3. More...

Garden City Senior News

NEW "PRIME TIME" SENIOR TRIPS ANNOUNCED

Please note that we have added another trip to our list of fun excursions! More...

Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony


Brownie Troop #1149 ready to play some mini golf at the Garden City Pool right before their bridging ceremony. More...

At Stewart Antiques & Flea Market

Getting ready for the 4th Annual At Stewart Consignment Shop Antique and Flea Market on Saturday, June 6th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. are volunteers Martha Derdarian, Jill Mayer and Marge Digan. More...

News From The Children's Room

Summer Reading Club 2009 Sign up and Kick off Summer is almost here! And, it's going to be a busy one here in the Children's Department, with activities for children ranging from ages 18 months to fifth grade. More...

Library Board To Meet

There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of June, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Job Seekers Explore The Library's Databases

Whether you are a recent graduate or changing jobs, the Garden City Library offers a wealth of career resources at your fingertips 24 hours, seven days a week. More...

Passport Fair Comes To Library

The Garden City Public Library has made arrangements with the U.S. Postal Service to send representatives to help people fill out required forms and process passport applications. More...

Brownies Complete Another Year

Brownie Troop # 1253 completed another wonderful year of culture, adventure and tons of fun by visiting the AKBAR restaurant right here in Garden City. More...