February 26, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Hannon Seeks To Commend Rescue Efforts

The names of several residents of the sixth district who participated in search and rescue efforts in Haiti, was recently brought to Senator Kemp Hannon’s attention. More...

The Police And The Constitution

In January, James Coll received the distinction of “Cop of the Year’ by the New York City Police Foundation for efforts during the US Airway Flight 1549 plane crash in the Hudson River. For saving lives, Mr. More...

GC For A Cure

The Garden City Teacher Association (GCTA) is hosting its first annual “GC For A Cure” on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at the Garden City High School. More...

The Office Cat

THE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION Group, a free self-help group for anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD and other nervous fears now meets every Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, corner of Chester Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd. More...

Pohmer ~ Borys Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Pohmer of Garden City happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Carolyn, to Andrew Borys, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Borys of Temple, Texas. More...

Lee ~ Moholich Engagement

Jack and Lisa Lee are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kristina, to Kyle Miholich, son of Bill and Candice Miholich of Carlsbad, California. More...

Committee Sets Plans For Pineapple Ball

It takes a great and varied committee to plan for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce’s Pineapple Ball gala, considered to be Garden City’s quintessential event. More...

Talk On Social Entrepreneurism At Adelphi

Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Jessica Jackley, co-founder of Kiva, as she delivers the annual Hagedorn Lecture Series on Corporate Social Responsibility, “Social Entrepreneurism and the Story of Kiva.” The event will tak More...

Adelphi Presents Steel Magnolias

Adelphi University is proud to present Steel Magnolias, the 1980s epic by Robert Harling, in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Olmsted Theatre, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. More...

Discussion On Black Masculinity In Plays

Adelphi University is pleased to announce that the Chair of the English Department Kermit Frazier will deliver a lecture, “A Take on Black Masculinity in the Plays of August Wilson,” on Wednesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. More...

Irish County Associations

Many of the people in this area have marched with Irish County Associations in the many St. Patrick’s Day parades on Long Island and in Manhattan. More...

Blood Drive At Mercy Medical Center

Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre invites and encourages members of the community to participate in a Blood Drive to support Long Island Blood Services to be held on Tuesday, March 30th, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. More...

Senior Duplicate Bridge Holds Christmas Party

The Senior Duplicate Bridge Club had their annual Christmas party at the Casino on December 7th 2009. President Evelyn Iagrassi thanked her committee for a successful holiday event. Looking forward to next year. More...

YAs Learn The Art Of Making Irish Soda Bread

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Island Scribes Exhibit Calligraphy At Library

The Island Scribes two-themed calligraphy exhibit “Palindromes & Family” will be displayed at the Garden City Public Library from March 3-29, 2010. A palindrome is a word or phrase which reads the same in both directions. 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...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge

On Feb. 23 there were 9 tables of Monday night Seniors Duplicate Bridge in play. Results of the evening play were as follows. North-South 1 Athena Philippides & Lucile Tilitz 2 Grace Kelly & Carol Anderson More...

“From Rail-Splitter To President”

The fifth graders from Stewart and Stratford Schools recently attended veteran actor- storyteller Lou Del Bianco’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in Stewart School. More...

Galway’s First Olympian Enters Hall Of Fame

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UCPN Luncheon Will Be ‘Sugar, Spice And Everything Nice’

Our most popular bash will be held again this year. More...

Staff Development Workshops - Garden City Administrators Receive Cutting-Edge Training

Life-long learning is one of the educational cornerstones in Garden City Public Schools. More...

GC Resident Raises Funds For Charlie’s Champions

Garden City resident Joseph A. Farkas raised $4,000 for the Charlie’s Champions Foundation, which benefits pediatric cancer patients at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola. More...

Garden City Making A Difference In Haiti

Within one week of the devastating earthquake in Haiti that killed hundreds of thousands and left even more without food, water or shelter, Advanced Holistic Health Center (AHHC) in Garden City sponsored nine chiropractors in conjunction with More...

Lenten Project To Benefit Kenyan Children

In connection with the Letter to the Editor written by Marta Waters, the St. John’s Kenyan Children’s Foundation invites you to participate in it’s annual project F.A.C.E. (FEED A CHILD ON EASTER). More...

EPOA Offers Scholarship

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is pleased to announce that it will once again offer a $1,000 scholarship to a worthy high school senior from the East who plans to attend college full time in the fall. More...

Kiwanis Club St. Patrick’s Luncheon

The Kiwanis Club of Garden City President Louis Cappelli invites everyone to attend the 55th Annual St. Patrick’s Luncheon on Thursday, March 11th in the Grand Ballroom at the Garden City Hotel. More...

Troop 1331’s Silver Award Project

Troop 1331 is seeking donations to fill Easter Baskets for the INN. Donations of new wrapped items needed include: small plush items, Easter baskets, grass, plastic eggs, jelly beans, small toys, small candies and chocolate bunnies. More...

Socially Speaking

spring is coming and with it so many changes that I do hope you will keep an eye out for them. The first change will be the return of Daylight Savings Time on Saturday, March 14th. More...

McGowan ~ Peirce Engagement

Dr. and Mrs. Neil R. McGowan of Garden City, New York announce the engagement of their daughter Lauren Anne McGowan to Jason Allen Peirce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Peirce, of Lincoln, Rhode Island. A wedding is planned for July 17, 2010. More...

Welcoming Club Upcoming Events

March 4th - Karaoke Night (Ladies Night Out) March 10th - Movie Night March 12 - Cupcake Corner (Kids Day Off) More...

Annual Garden City PTA Dinner

The Garden City PTA’s Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 18, from 6:30 PM-10:30 PM at the The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park • Valet Parking • GREAT Raffles • U More...

Adelphi President’s Gala Honors, Executives and Alumni

Adelphi University is pleased to host its tenth annual President’s Gala, an evening to benefit student scholarships. The event will take place on Saturday, March 20, at the Garden City Hotel. More...

Ski Club Meeting

All Welcome Garden City Ski Club meeting on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. More...

Fiber Artist To Exhibit “Patterns and Shadows”

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Community Club Presents “Norman Rockwell”

Renata Rego Monteiro chairman of the Art Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead cordially invites all members and guests to attend a lecture by well known Sands Point artist Dan Christoffel who will speak on Norman Rockw More...

It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time

Brownie Scouts learn the best techniques for selling lots of cookies from a Cadette. The second wave of sales is upon us and these skills will come in handy. Its not too late if you haven’t made a purchase. More...

Casino Bridge

It’s been a snowy winter to say the least but the bridge goes on in our hamlet of GC! More...

Garden City Library News News From The Children’s Room

A Time For Kids Presents: “Magic and Movement Under the Big Top” More...

What’s Up For Young Adults

‘Tweens & Teens Movie Event - Hoosiers More...

Library Friends Sponsor Free Lecture

You don’t have to be famous - or even an experienced writer - to chronicle the times of your life. More...

Girl Scouts Present Showcase Display

The Garden City Girl Scouts will display a history of the Girl Scouts and information about their organization in the Garden City Public Library’s showcases from March 1-30, 2010. More...

Stroke Smart: Prevention & Awareness

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Legal Consultation For Seniors Available

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. More...

NEW SENIOR TRIPS ANNOUNCED

The Recreation Department will again sponsor the following trips through Prime Time Travel. To reserve a seat on any or all of these trips, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany your reservation. More...

Community Church Youth Group Helps The 30-Hour Famine

The Garden City Community Church youth recently helped the high school teens earn money for their “30 - Hour Famine”. The 6th through 8th graders sponsored a Valentine Bake Sale on Valentine’s Day at the church. More...

Charlie’s Champions Rage In The Cage

Charlie’s Champion Foundation invites you to attend the Annual Rage In the Cage Tent Party to benefit the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. The party will be held on Saturday March 20th from 6 p.m. More...

“Alluring Androids And Robots” Slide Lecture Presented At Community Club

The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead warmly welcomed Dr. More...

Community Church PlaySchool Registration Begins

The Garden City Community Church’s PlaySchool program offers the opportunity for 2 year olds to have a positive first “school” experience shared with a parent or caregiver. More...