March 5, 2010 RSS feed / Community

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?

St. Joseph Church’s Parish Mission will host Fr. Robert Joerger in a special series “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” on March 14-16th. More...

Donations Accepted For Bird Sanctuary Yard Sale

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary is pleased to announce their Second Annual Benefit Yard Sale to be held on Saturday, April 10th at the Sanctuary. The event is co-sponsored by the Garden City High School’s Help Our Planet Earth (HOPE). More...

The Office Cat

ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6, come to a meeting of the LI Breakfast Club at the Garden City Hotel, Garden City, at 9 a.m. Speaker Kenny Moore, co-author of The CEO and the Monk: One Company’s Journey to Profit and Purpose. More...

Chamber To Honor Joanne K. Adams

On Friday evening, April 23, at its annual Pineapple Ball to be held at the Garden City Hotel, 7 p.m. until midnight, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce will honor Joanne K. More...

Residents Announce DVD Release

Erin Quill & Chil Kong are pleased to announce that the feature film, The Sensei, will be released on DVD on March 9th by Echo Bridge Entertainment. More...

Panarese ~ Tenreiro Engagement

Mrs. Patricia DeMasi is very pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Jaclyn to Kevin, son of Mr. & Mrs. Rick Tenreiro of Glen Cove, NY. Jaclyn is the daughter of the late Michael DeMasi. More...

Healthcare Scholarship Applications Available

Applications are now being accepted for the Sister Mary Grace Memorial Scholarship in Health Care sponsored by the Council of Leagues of Mercy Medical Center. More...

Welcoming Club Upcoming Events

March 10th - Movie Night March 12th - Cupcake Corner (Kids Day Off) March 20th - Rock -n- Roll Bowl (Couples Activities) MYSTERY MOVIE NIGHT More...

Pasta Dinner At Christ Episcopal Church

Christ Church in Garden City is scheduling its annual delicious “all-you-can-eat pasta dinner for Sunday, March 7. Servings start at 5:30 p.m. More...

Treatment Options For Chronic Sinus Pain

Winthrop-University Hospital’s Perspectives in Health community education series will offer a free program, “Chronic Sinus Pain? New Treatment Options,” on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:00 PM. 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...

Friends Of The Library Book Discussion

Montana 1948 by Larry Watson Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at 10AM More...

St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Van The Garden City Public Library

Friday March 19th 2010, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM More...

AAUW Art Series Continues At Library

The fourth part of the DVD lecture series From Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism will be presented at the library on Friday, March 12th at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. More...

Library Patrons Discover Old Westbury Gardens

Paul Hunchak (seated, right) presented the history and beauty of the renowned Old Westbury Gardens at a program at the Garden City Public Library on Tuesday, February 23rd. Mr. More...

Children Transform Tissue Boxes At Library Program

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GCRMC Discusses Fall Prevention

On February 22nd, the Garden City Retired Men’s Club hosted a presentation on the subject of “Fall Prevention for Seniors.” A highly enthusiastic group of more than 60 men and women attended. More...

Thursday Luncheon Programs For March

The Thursday Luncheons for community seniors are sponsored by the Garden City Community Church. You are invited to bring a sandwich; dessert and coffee will be served by the hostesses of the month. More...

Save The Date For The Cinco de Mayo FiestA

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Garden City PTA Dinner Reservation Deadline Approaching

Get you reservations in soon! March 8th is the reservation deadline for the PTA Dinner. Please come out and spend an evening with friends and help support the Garden City PTA. THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 More...

Girl Scouts Meeting

The Garden City Association of Girl Scouts invites Kindergarten & 1st Grade girls NOT currently in Girl Scouts, and their parents to our “Girl Scouts To Be Meeting” on Fri 3/12 from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Stratford School Cafeteria! More...

Renowned Psychoanalyst To Speak At Adelphi

Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Lewis Aron, director of New York University’s postdoctoral program in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, as he speaks on “Deconstructing Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis: Unsuspected Relevance to More...

Cathedral Celebrates Boy Scout Sunday

On Sunday, February 7 the Cathedral of the Incarnation celebrated Boy Scout Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass. More...

Eagle Scouts Earn Palms

Troop 56 of the Garden City Community Church recently held a Court of Honor to recognize the promotion and advancement of Boy Scouts. More...

Volunteers Distribute Cookies To Girl Scout Troops

Garden City Girl Scouts, Parents and Community Volunteers bundled up on a chilly February morning to help distribute cookies at the GC Girl Scout Cookie Pickup at GC High School. More...

Promoted To Associate Dean

Former Mayor and resident of Garden City, Barbara K. Miller was promoted to Associate Dean of Academic and Clinical Affairs at New York University College of Nursing. More...

English Tea Party

After the blizzard, clearing the snow, Saturday February 27th was a clear day, ideal for friends to gather together. More...

Student Artist Contest Deadline Approaches

The Garden City Historical Society reminds students that the deadline of March 26 for submissions to the fifth annual Juried Children’s Art Contest, “Landscapes of Garden City” is only three weeks away. More...

CPOA Meeting To Host Guest Speakers

Guest Speakers - Cyril Smith and William Bellmer More...

Recital By Alistair Nelson At Cathedral

Alistair Nelson, Associate Organist and Choirmaster at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, will be in recital on Sunday, March 14th at 4:00 p.m. He directs the Cathedral Girls’ Choir and Schola Cantorum. More...

Help Girl Scouts Help Others

Please help the Girl Scouts help others by donating some of the items described below at the 4th Annual Girl Scouts of Garden City Birthday Party/Bakeoff on Tuesday, March 16th, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Garden City High School Cafeteria. More...

Adelphi To Host “Images Of Africa In The Age Of Obama”

Adelphi University is pleased to present the symposium, “Images of Africa in the Age of Obama,” which seeks to raise awareness about the African continent and its many peoples while providing a context for understanding representat More...

Supervisor Murray Speaks At Chamber Luncheon

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Garden City Chamber Secretary/Treasurer Joseph A. More...

Socially Speaking

Last week I told you to look for signs of spring and we got more snow. Well, just to comfort you, there is a weeping willow on the grounds of the Cherry Valley Club getting a nice yellow tint to it so don’t despair. More...

Lee ~ Miholich 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...

New Caterer At Casino

Garden City Caterers, Inc. has been chosen to take over the cantering operations at the Garden City Casino. More...

Former Resident Wins Town Justice Election

Former Garden City resident Jessica Gail Byrne-York recently won Town Justice election in New Lebanon, New York. More...

Nutrition & Breast Cancer: Sorting Fact From Fiction

A free workshop, Nutrition & Breast Cancer: Sorting Fact from Fiction, is offered to those who have had breast cancer, on Tuesday, March 16, from 7 to 8:30 pm. 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...

Free Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program in Garden City is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre- registration is required. More...

Garden City Library News

Garden City Public Library Calendar Of Events CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Wed., Mar. 10 5:30 p.m. Book Discussion “The Book Ends” for Grades 3 - 5. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS More...

Third Annual Passport Fair Garden City Public Library

Sat., March 20th, 9am - 2pm More...

Library Hosts Jewelry Making And Design Workshop

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Library Board To Meet

There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of March, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. More...

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 At The Library Trinket Box of Chocolates

MaryAnn Impostato of Kids’ Edible Creations returns to the YA Department for a workshop on molding chocolates. Each participant will go home with a box made of chocolate, decorated and wrapped in Easter grass and pastel bows. More...

Free Income Tax Assistance Sundays 1:30PM - 4:30 PM

March 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th, April 11th More...

Garden City Senior News

COME WITH US TO SEE “STEEL MAGNOLIAS” 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...

Republican Candidates For Congress Night

Residents are invited to join their friends and neighbors Wednesday, March 11, at 8 PM to hear from Republican Candidates hoping to gain their support as they make their way through the political process and run for Congress in the 4th CD. More...

Lord & Taylor Announces “Shop Smart. Do Good!”

Lord & Taylor, Garden City, will host “Shop Smart, Do Good: A Fundraising Day” (formerly known as Benefit Bash) in support of local Garden City charitable organizations. More...

DAR Annual Luncheon

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American revolution, will hold its Annual Philanthropic Luncheon on Friday, April 9th at fabulous Westbury Manor. Speaker at the luncheon will be Dr. More...

“Spread The Word To End The Word”

The Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and other organizes are encouraging people to spread the word to stop using the “R-word.” According to the Special Olympics and Best Buddies International, they are working to &ldquo More...

Community Club’s March Invitation

March always holds the promise of Spring, and good things to come. The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead holds the same promise of good things for its members through the many programs and trips it sponsors. More...

Pack 243 Hosts Scout Sunday

The Cub and Boy Scouts of St. Joseph Church Pack and Troop 243 held their annual Scout Sunday celebration at the 10Am Mass this past Sunday. More...

Huge Crowd Attends Chamber Networking Event At Mumon

The magnificently appointed Mumon Restaurant at 1300 Franklin Avenue was filled with Chamber members and guests who partied, networked Garden City style on the evening of February 22. More...

Wins Internship At United Nations

Mrs. More...

March Musician Of The Month

The Music Academy of Garden City is pleased to announce that March 2010’s Musician of the Month is Christian Knoell, a fifth grader at PS 188. More...