July 31, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Hawk Rescue For Bird Sanctuary

Sometimes it's a matter of being in the right place at the right time. Or maybe there is a higher force in play. More...

Book Club In A Bag

A group of friends, a provocative book, and free flowing discussion... doesn't that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience? Book Club in a Bag, a new service of the Garden City Public Library, will help you get started. More...

Last Call For Vacation Bible School

The Cathedral of the Incarnation is hosting a Vacation Bible School the week of August 10-14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are still a few openings for children ages 4 to 9 who are interested. The theme of this year's VBS is Bible Times B.C. More...

Auditions For Dancers

There will be an audition for dancers at the Nassau County Museum Of Art . Classically-trained dancers, male and female, ages 7 through 18, are invited to audition for Leggz Ltd. More...

Socially Speaking

Bridge in Garden City is different this week following the passing of Florence Coffin on July 21st. Florence was a Master of the game and played in many bridge tournaments in New York City with professional players. More...

Ambrosino Attends Earthquake Victims Fundraiser

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (2nd left) attends a fundraiser for the Italian earthquake victims, which was sponsored by the Italian-American Court Officers of Nassau County and the Columbian Lawyers Association. 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...

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...

Spirited Bargains At Spirit Day

On Saturday, September 19th, St Anne's Parish will celebrate Spirit Day. This is an annual all-day event that brings us all together to pray and play. More...

Happy Independence Day

Long time Garden City residents Tom Egel and daughter, Mary Ann Guida celebrate July 4th at their Jamesport summer home with their family and many Garden City friends and neighbors. It was their 20th Independence Day barbecue celebration. More...

EPA Bronze Award For Rob Alvey

Rob Alvey, a geologist with the USEPA, was awarded a Bronze Medal for Commendable Service for his successful performance of a complex and challenging cleanup at the Li Tungsten Superfund site which is supporting the City of Glen Cove's redeve More...

Seventh Street Restaurant Fair A Huge Success

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce's first ever Restaurant Week in Garden City, July 20-23 was reported by the 18 participating restaurants to be a success. More...

Seniors Bridge Annual Party

The Garden City Senior Duplicate Bridge Club held its annual spring party on Monday, June 8 th at the Senior Center. A good time was had by all. 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...

Career Kick-Off Event

University College of Adelphi University, the adult undergraduate degree program founded more than 35 years ago, is pleased to sponsor a Career Kick-Off on Wednesday, August 19, for individuals who are interested in advancing their present car More...

Garden City Library News 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...

Property Tax Exemption Outreach Forum

Garden City Public Library Tuesday, August 11th 2-4 PM The Nassau County Department of Assessment will literally be bringing its office operations to The Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, August 11th from 2:00-4 More...

The Office Cat

On Saturday, August 1 , Sean Wilson Dance at the Irish American Center, 297 Willis Ave., Mineola. 8:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and Irish soda bread will be served. Bar open for your pleasure. Music provided by Sean Wilson and His Band. More...

Bristol's Fourth Of July Parade

Recently my family and I visited Bristol, Rhode Island to participate in their annual 4th of July Parade festivities. It contained many floats such as a float of the Mayflower and that of the Constitution. More...

Keith R. Cerrato Memorial Golf Tournament

On Monday, August 10, 2009 Cherry Valley Club in Garden City, New York is sponsoring a unique and different memorial golf tournament. The tournament is in the memory of Keith R. More...

Locks Of Love Donor

Garden City resident Jackie Vani recently donated more than 10 inches of her hair to the Locks Of Love organization. More...

Seniors Bridge

On July 27 th there were 9 1/2 tables of Monday, night, Seniors duplicate bridge in play. Results of the evening were as follows. North-South 1. More...

Annual Member-Member Held At CVC

The Cherry Valley Club's 2009 ladies golf member-member tournament kicked off on Tuesday, July 7th. More...

GCHS Class Of 1989 Is Looking For Lost Classmates

Has it really been 20 years?!? The Garden City High School Class of 1989 will celebrate its 20th Year Reunion on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 from 8 pm to midnight at the Nassau County Bar Association. More...

Fire Island, The Skier And The Ten Ant


The army ant general lined up his 10 best ants, and paced in front of them. He got right into the first soldier's proboscis and gave him his marching orders. "I want you to go out there and tell the truth! Now go! More...

2009 Garden City Friends Of Music Awards

High School Awards The Garden City Friends of Music is pleased to announce this year's award winners for musical excellence in our schools. Victoria Pietrzak, a violinist, received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Orchestra. More...

Celebrating The American Revolution

The Centennial Anniversary of the Long Island Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution was observed on July 7th by the Town of Huntington. More...

Welcoming Club BBQ At Garden City Country Club

Danielle Genova, Linda, Diana Conelli, Laura Martinkat, Lori McDonald More...