July 24, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Christianity And Harry Potter

Want to know what the argument is about? Want to learn more about the biggest pop phenomenon of the last 15 years? Want to be able to keep up with your children or grandchildren? More...

Arrest For Public Lewdness, Endangering Child

Garden City Police Commissioner Ernest Cipullo has announced the arrest of a 28 year old Hempstead man for endangering the welfare of a minor (a female, age 9) and public lewdness. More...

Troop 1126 Ends Year

Girl Scout Troop 1126 held it's last meeting this year at Sushi Ya restaurant on Franklin Avenue. The hibachi chef amazed the girls with his culinary wizardry and good times were had by all. More...

Tucci ~ Botti Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucci of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Gina to Philip Botti son of Mr. and Mrs. More...

Women On The Fast Track Holds Meeting

On August 3, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Women on the Fast Track (WOTFT), a Long Island - based organization for business and professional women, will hold their Nassau County Chapter 1 meeting. More...

Young Artists Enjoy "Art Creations with Liane"

Children of all ages came to the Garden City Library on Tuesday, July 7th for Art Creations with Liane. Children ages 21/2-5 are pictured dancing with the Rain Sticks that they made with Artist Liane Mallon (far left). More...

GC Country Club To Host Chamber'sMid-Summer Networking Reception

On Thursday evening, August 13, from 6-8 p.m., the Garden City Chamber of Commerce invites members of both the Village's business and residential communities to attend a mid-summer After Hours Networking Reception to be graciously hosted by th More...

FIT Professor Wins Award

Nancy Sheridan of Garden City, is the recipient of a Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching from the State University of New York. More...

Children's Programs

* Tues., Aug. 4, 11:00 a.m. Final Summer Reading Club Show for children ages 2 1¼2—5 (no Kindergarten) with an adult. Nancy Buggee Toddler Tango. (By invitation only!) * Wed., Aug. 5, 7:00 p.m. More...

Lions Club Grateful For Eyeglasses Collected

The Garden City Public Library is a collection site for used eyeglasses for the Recycle for Sight Program, which is run by a local Lions Club. More...

Young Adults Learn How To Make Ice Cream at the Library

Instructor Sue Bazzicalupo (left) shows Amanda how the liquid mixture became ice cream at the Library's Ice Cream Making Workshop on July 15th. More...

Blood Drive At Garden City Library Monday, July 27th , 2PM - 7:30 PM

Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive at The Garden City Public Library on Monday, July 27th from 2PM to 7:30 PM. The bus mobile will be parked at 60 Seventh Street, outside the Library. More...

Young Adults Dance To The Music At The Library

On Monday, July 13th, Garden City's own DJ (pictured in the background), the DJ, who was a member of the class of GCHS 2006, led YAs in a DDR —- Dance, Dance Revolution —- dance party night. More...

Library Showcases Golf Art

Long Island Golf Art by professional artist Bill Dodge will be displayed in the Garden City Public Library's showcases August 1-30. 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...

Monday Morning Games For Seniors Garden City Public Library

August 3rd and 17th 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Come to the Garden City Public Library where you can play your favorite games. Come by yourself, or come with friends. We supply the games... you supply the fun! More...

The Riches Of The Spirit, At St. Anne's

As previously reported, the annual festival at St. Anne's parish, known as Spirit Day, will be held on Saturday, September 19th. Rides, attractions, fun and food will be plentiful on that day. More...

50th Wedding Anniversary

Councilman Edward Ambrosino attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration of couple shown held in the Franklin Square Senior Center located on Martha Place in Franklin Square. More...

1981 Time Capsule Found - Looking For Participants!

During the current construction project at Village Hall, a Time Capsule buried in 1981 was found! More...

College President Appointed To Board Of Trustees

The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) announced that Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, president of Mercy College, has been named to its 2009-2010 board of trustees. Dr. Cline is a resident of Garden City. More...

Vacation Bible School

The Garden City Community Church Vacation Bible School enjoyed another successful year with its Discovery Canyon curriculum from June 29 th - July 2 nd . More...

GC Residents Achieve Highest Honor In Girl Scouting

With their busy schedules and the added pressures of being a teenager, High School students often do not find any spare time for extra service activities. More...

Tri-town Auxiliary of UCPN June Luncheon

On June 5, 2009 the Tri-town UCP held their annual June luncheon at Shackletons. The event was chaired by Michele Giaccio and co-chaired by Judy Wander. More...

The Cherry Valley 9 Hole Tournament

On July 15, Cherry Valley Golf Club hosted a member-guest and member-member tournament. The 9 holers started their day with a power breakfast and then proceeded to enjoy their day of golf using the popular Pinehurst format. More...

Garden City Park FD Hosts Blood Drive

Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel will partner with the Garden City Park Fire Department to host a blood drive on Sunday, July 26. The drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Garden City Park Firehouse, 2264 Jericho Turnpike. More...

At The Annual Public Meeting

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (left) presents an official Town of Hempstead Citation to the Garden City Eastern Property Owners Association in fitting recognition of its Annual Public Meeting held at the Garden City Public Library. More...

Friends Of Mercy Medical Center Swing Into Action

The Friends of Mercy Medical Center will hold their 28th Annual Golf Classic on Thursday, September 17th at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. More...

Receives College Counselor Of The Year Award

Esther Goodcuff B.S. '74, M.A. More...

Eagle Recipients Honored

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (center), Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby (4th right) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (4th left) present official Town of Hempstead Certificates of Recognition to Eagle Scouts Brendan J. Guerrin, Andrew B. More...

Socially Speaking

There is nothing like travel to broaden you. It does not mean that you have to go far for this to happen. In f act, a trip into New York City will do it in spades. More...

The Office Cat

On Sunday, July 26, North Hempstead Town will feature a concert entitled The Liverpool Shuffle, in a tribute to The Beatles. At 1 p.m. at the beach overlooking beautiful Hempstead Harbor. Parking fees to the beach apply. More...

Girl Scout Community Service Activities

The Mary Brenan INN, Hempstead June 20, - we cleaned the entire facility. Girl Scout Troop #1331 volunteers: Rosie Tomao, Brooke Warhurst, Bridget Yule, Rgan Marooney, Caitlinn Riedeit, Mura Jarger, Kristen Noonan. More...

Bob Rudkin: Garden City's Warrior Flyboy

We all have heard war stories of soldiers separated from the others and forced to fend for themselves in an enemy country. Perhaps we have seen a movie like "Behind Enemy Lines," detailing such a tribulation. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room And the Winners Are...

This week, there were a number of Guessing Game Winners. Six children guessed the correct number of stretchy bracelets-Brandon Singh, Julian Larenas, Timmy O'Hare, Ty Wuchte, Ryan Bice, and Adam Baksh. Great job, guys! More...

Library To Begin Issuing Automated Slips

On Monday, August 3rd, the Garden City Public Library will begin issuing date-due slips on receipt paper only for all materials that are borrowed. More...

Library Programs For The Week CHILDREN's PROGRAMS

• *Tues., July 28, Mask Creations with the Long Island Children's Museum, 1:00 p.m. for Grades K-2 and 2:15 for Grades 3-5. Registration began July 21. • *Wed., July 29, 7:00 p.m. More...

Garden City Library Updates Job Corner

What are The Best Jobs for the 21st Century? Did you know that there are 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs? The Garden City Public Library has updated its job search titles for both the new job seeker as well as the career changer. More...

GC Teens Learn The Art Of Malibu Tile

Carrie Malandrino (standing left) discusses choices of paint color with young adults who participated in The Art of Malibu Tile Workshop at the Library on July 8th. More...

What's Up For Young Adults

Guitar Hero World Tour A professional DJ will be leading groups of four in the popular game Guitar Hero on Monday August 3rd at 7PM . In addition to the guitars, he will bring upgraded drum sets. Registration began Monday, July 20. More...

Garden City Senior News

SUMMER CONCERTS ANNOUNCED

The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Gazebo Concert Series. Our concerts are held at the Gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues and begin at 7:15 pm. More...

Senior Center Held 50th Wedding Anniversary

Councilman Edward Ambrosino attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration of couple shown held in the Franklin Square Senior Center located on Martha Place in Franklin Square. More...

Duplicate Senior Bridge

On July 20 there were 11 tables of Monday night Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening were as follows. North-South 1. Lucille Tilitz & Jean Taylor 2. Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns 3 & 4 TIE 3. More...

A World Of Promise Conference For Parents

Parents of all children are invited to attend A World of Promise: Gifted Students as Global Citizens on October 23 & 24, 2009 at the C.W. More...

Friday Duplicate Bridge

The Friday Duplicate Bridge Club held its 32 nd annual luncheon and awards ceremony at the Cherry Valley Club in June. After a delicious luncheon the winners were announced. More...

MS Walk At Jones Beach

Cadet GC Troop #1331 volunteered at the finish line to cheer on the walkers in the pouring rain. The girls made up great end race cheers! More...

Bank Supports Program At Cancer Center For Kids

A generous $5,000 grant from Astoria Federal Savings Bank has enabled Winthrop-University Hospital's Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK) to launch a new program to provide comprehensive and supportive wellness services to female patients and their m More...

Capacity Audience Enjoys Erik's Reptile "Edventures"

Erik's Reptile "Edventures" returned to the stage at the Library as part of the Family Night Programming on Wednesday, July 8th . More...

Academy Of Dance '08 - '09

Garden City students who study classical ballet under the direction of Jeanne P. Kogut, director of the Academy of Dance, a longtime teacher and resident of Garden City, are privy to participate in a British system of training. More...

Garden City Country Club Ladies Golf News Results of July 7th

Caddy Scholarship Tournament Champion Flight Low Gross Nancy Kiley 82 1st Low Net (tie) Anne Tuomey Marilyn O'Grady 72 2nd Low Net(tie) Marge Battisti More...

The Garden City Spartans Shutout Williston Park Patriots White

The Garden City Spartans delivered a 10-0 win over the Williston Park Patriots White in their second game of the summer season. The game started as a pitcher's duel for the first 4 innings. More...