November 20, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Board Meets With NC Planning Rep On Hub Study Submitted by GC Board of Trustees

Public Information Committee Nicholas P. Episcopia - Chairperson More...

Expansion Of Covanta Discussed

Covanta Hempstead is hosting public information sessions on the proposed expansion of its Energy-from-Waste facility on Friday, November 20 between 4-9 p.m., and Saturday, November 21 between 9 a.m.-3p.m. More...

Support Our Moms

The kids of Twigs’ moms are proud of their moms’ hard work this year. More...

Free Legal Consultation On Foreclosure

Home foreclosure filings in Nassau County continue to be among the highest in New York State. More...

The Office Cat

ON SATURDAY, November 21 , join the annual Saint Anne’s “Sponsor a Family” program, a community effort to provide families in need with Thanksgiving meals. More...

Kiwanis Sponsors Thanksgiving Dinners

The Kiwanis Club of Garden City, Inc. is working with Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization this Thanksgiving on their Turkey and Trimmings program. More...

Gala To Raise Funds For Cystic Fibrosis Research

On Saturday, December 5, the Long Island Branch of the Greater NY Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host the 37th Annual Breath of Life Gala at Chateau Briand in Carle Place to raise funds in the fight against cystic fibrosis (C More...

Garden City Physician Honored

In early October, Dr. Alex DeMoura was the recipient of a special award from the Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter of Long Island. This non-profit foundation provides guidance and support to children between the ages of 7 through 16. More...

Socially Speaking

American Legion Post 265’s Commander John Donovan had every reason to be proud of those taking part in the Veteran’s Day services at the Memorial on Seventh Street this past week. More...

O Paddy Boy.... The Knights Are Calling

Tickets are going fast, but good seats are still available for Paddy Noonan’s “Echoes Of Ireland, Irish in America” Show. He is set to return this Sunday, November 22nd at 1:30PM. More...

The Welcoming Club Of Garden City

The Welcoming Club of Garden City hosted its fall Newcomers Cocktail Party at the beautiful home of Laura Martinkat on November 2nd. Over 40 newcomers attended. More...

Adelphi Prize For Leadership Recipients Announced

Adelphi University recently honored 10 exceptional high school students from Garden City at the University’s annual Prize for Leadership ceremony. More...

Community Club 90th Anniversary

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (left) presents an official Town of Hempstead Citation to Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead President Emily Sair of Garden City (center) in fitting recognition of its 90th anniversary. More...

Deck Your Doors With St. Anne’s Wreaths

‘Tis the season to order your holiday wreaths. This year the St. Anne’s 8th Grade Students are offering beautifully decorated high-quality Nova Scotia Balsam Fir wreaths for $17. More...

St. Joseph Church Holds Successful Baby Bottle Bank Campaign

At all Masses last weekend, St. Joseph’s parishioners returned plastic Baby Bottle Banks, which they volunteered to fill with spare change from their homes during the past month. More...

Jim Gray: Garden City WWII Veteran and POW

In 1944, Jim Gray was a young man of 19 years growing up in Queens Village. He had started to attend Queens College, but when the draft notice arrived, he knew his world had changed. Just how much, he never would have guessed. More...

Senior Citizen Information and Assistance Fair

On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 10am - 12 noon, the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, in cooperation with the Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc., will conduct a free Financial/Legal Information and As More...

Garden City Senior News SENIOR WALKING GROUP BEGINNING

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Garden City Library News

Browse The Library’s New Displays

The Garden City Public Library invites you to browse the Library’s display area for books to read this holiday season. Browse the Cozy Up With A Good Book display to find a popular novel you’ve been waiting to read. More...

Garden City Library Hours

The Garden City Public Library’s Thanksgiving Weekend Hours are: Wednesday, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Eve 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Thursday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day Closed Friday, Nov. 27 More...

News From The Children’s Room Farmer Rabbit Craft

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Troop 243 At Camp Pauch

16 Scout and 6 leaders spent a great weekend at Historic William H. Pauch Scout Camp on Staten Island. More...

Theodore W. Bean Named Dean of the Cathedral

The Very Rev. Theodore W. Bean, Jr., Provost of the Cathedral of the Incarnation since November 2005 has been named Dean effective November 13. More...

Community Church Fair

The Garden City Community Church Auxiliary changed the date of its Election Day Fair this year to Saturday, November 7. The break in a long-standing tradition proved to be successful. More...

The Bounty of the Season

The air, the loam, the tree, the bird, all of value, yet frequently unheard in the cacophony of voices raised in a universe awfully amazed at the hubris of the sapient beast More...

Free Consultation On Foreclosure

Home foreclosure filings in Nassau County continue to be among the highest in New York State. More...

Hannon Reminds Homebuyers Of Tax Break

If you’re looking to buy a home, there’s a great deal on the table for you, but not for long. More...

Community Church Sponsoring Advent Breakfast

Advent is a time for families, and that is a special season for the Garden City Community Church, its guests & its visitors. The pubic is invited to the Advent Breakfast, to be held on Sunday, December 6th at 9:15 am. More...

Panama Canal Collection Exhibit At Adelphi

Adelphi University will showcase “Global Passage: Selections from the Robert R. McMillan Panama Canal Collection,” beginning Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and ending Sunday, January 10, 2010, in the Ruth S. More...

Councilman Speaks At WPOA Meeting

Councilman Ed Ambrosino recently spoke at a meeting of the Western Property Owners Association Members at the Garden City Library. Above, Councilman Ed Ambrosino with Tom Pinou (President). More...

PTA Sportswear Pickup

Tomorrow, Saturday November 21st is your one and only chance to pick up your PTA Sportswear order. Pick up will be in the High School Cafeteria from 12:30-4:00. More...

Meeting To Focus On Human Rights In Colombia

Award-winning journalist Mario A. More...

MercyFirst Annual Harvest Ball Raises Funds

On Thursday, November 5, almost 300 guests gathered for MercyFirst’s Annual Harvest Ball held at The Garden City Hotel in Garden City, NY. More...

Lecture On “Ethnic Musicals”

On Wednesday, November 4th, the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, Inc. presented a lecture by Marc Courtade entitled, “The Ethnic Musicals: Assimilation and Integration.” In his presentation, Mr. More...

Groarke ~ Burns Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Groarke of Garden City are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Gillian to Jason Burns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burns of West Roxbury, MA. More...

Welcoming Club Upcoming Events

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization, which not only focuses on welcoming new members to our community through a variety of social activities, but also promotes charitable and humanitarian projects More...

A Walk In The Clouds

“It so happens that the work which is likely to be our most durable monument, and to convey some knowledge of us to the most remote posterity, is a work of bare utility, not a shrine, not a fortress, not a palace, but a bridge.” More...

Musicians Of The Month

The Music Academy of Garden City is pleased to announce the October and November Musicians of the Month! More...

Presbyterian Church Victorian Tea

Mark you calendar and call for your reservations for the Victorian Tea and Christmas Boutique to be held at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City (corner of New Hyde Park Road and Chester Avenue) on Saturday December 12, 2009. More...

Cherry Valley Holiday Fashion Show

The holidays are right around the corner! How about an afternoon of shopping, lunch, and fun fashions to get you in the holiday spirit! More...

Fire Prevention Program

Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino (2nd right) and Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin (right) attend the Garden City Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Program at department headquarters on Stewart Avenue in Garden City. 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...

NHL All Star Ed Westfall Addresses Garden City Retired Men’s Club

On Monday October 26th, the Garden City Retired Men’s Club enjoyed an exciting and memorable presentation by Ed Westfall, star NHL player and TV broadcaster for the New York Islanders. More...

Senior’s Duplicate Bridge

On November 18th there were 10 tables of Monday night Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows: North-South 1. Grace Kelly & Joan Cowie 2. Rosemary Brown & De De Hiersch More...

Adult Winter Reading Club Join now!

A Registration Gift! Win prizes! More...

Library Holds Successful Summer Food Drive

The Garden City Public Library as part of the Annual Hauppauge Industrial Association’s Summer Food Drive contributed 150 lbs. of non-perishable food and other items to Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank. More...

What’s Up For Young Adults Live Homework Help

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Garden City Library Calendar Of Events

Adult programs for the week of November 23, 2009 Monday, November 23 *1:30 p.m. Monday’s Marvelous Movie Matinee Carousel 1956, 128 min. Tuesday, November 24 More...

AHRC Christmas Luncheon Tues. Dec. 8

The 46th annual Garden City AHRC Christmas gala takes place in the grand ballroom of the Garden City Hotel on Tuesday, December 8. More...

Stratford Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

This year, the students at the Stratford Avenue School participated in their second annual Red Ribbon Week event. More...

Girl Scouts Learn About Healthy Lifestyle

Garden City Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts got together for a Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Workshop on October 22nd. They enjoyed a healthy snack and learned about making healthy food & activity choices. More...