July 8, 2011 RSS feed / Community

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 Friday, July 22nd from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. More...

Library Board To Meet

There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on the second Monday of July, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. More...

THE OFFICE CAT By Gabby Tabby

MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM: THE POLICE BLOTTER LOCK THOSE CARS: On June 27th someone rummaged through two vehicles parked in a Stewart Avenue driveway but nothing was apparently taken... More...

Celebrates 70th Birthday

On Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, Rev. Msgr. Charles A. Guarino, celebrated his 70th birthday. Also in June, he celebrated 45 years of priestly life and ministry. More...

Fathers Visit Resurrection’s Mommy and Me

Every Wednesday during the school year, children attend the Mommy and Me program at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection with their moms. How exciting it was to have a special evening when they could come with their dads. More...

Socially Speaking

Graduation is over, the Garden City pool is now in full swing (for rather in full swim) and thoughts of fall are far beyond us. Now you know as well as I do that it will be here and before we know it too. More...

Donnelly-Cutrone Engagement

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis C. Donnelly of Garden City are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Tara Donnelly to Gregory Cutrone of Rockaway Beach, New York. More...

Pub Night At The Casino

Pub Night showcased the musical talents of Casino member Brian McGeough, and was also the opening night of the newly decorated Casino bar. More...

EAT RIGHT

Prevent disease by having a good diet

By Diane Schlindwein You’ve heard it all your life: “You are what you eat.” But now, more than ever, that old adage seems to ring true. More...

Winthrop Seeking Volunteers With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Winthrop-University Hospital’s Clinical Trials Center and Bhawna Halwan, MD, Attending Physician from Winthrop’s Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, are seeking volunteers with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel synd More...

Girl Scouting’s Highest Honor

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (8th right) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) present an official Town of Hempstead Citation on the occasion of the Nassau County Garden City Association More...

Presbyterian Church Celebrates Kids’ Day

Beautiful weather, yummy food, and lots of games and fun made Kids’ Day a huge success at the Presbyterian Church in Garden City on Sunday, June 5. More...

News From The Children’s Room

GUESSING GAME WINNER! More...

It’s What’s Happening For Young Adults

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP AT ST. PAUL’S CLUETT HALL More...

Children Make A Car Craft At Library

Children and their parents listen to Donna Green tell them stories during A Time for Kids’ Make a Car Craft program. The program was held on Tuesday, June 28 at the Library. More...

A Word From The Publisher

In this week’s issue there are two “quality of life” issues under discussion. More...

INN Thanks Library For Assistance

The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) recently recognized the Garden City Public Library for its donation of 29 boxes of discarded books, which will be distributed throughout Long Island. More...

Meadow Brook Point To Host Chamber Networking Party

For the fourth season, the Garden City Chamber will return to the fabulous Meadowbrook Pointe Town Homes, Villas and Condominiums on Wednesday evening, July 20, 6-8 p.m. More...

Winthrop-University Hospital Upcoming Blood Drives

In a continuous effort to save lives through blood donations, Winthrop-University Hospital will host several blood drives open to staff and members of the community. More...

Winthrop Seeking Volunteers For Study

The Bone Mineral Research Center at Winthrop-University Hospital is recruiting African American women aged 65 and older for a research study of calcium and vitamin D supplements. More...

St. Joseph’s Says Goodbye To Fr. Joe

On Sunday, June 19th, St. Joseph’s Church sadly said goodbye to a greatly admired Reverend, Joseph M. Schlafer. Since 1999, Father Joe has been with St. Joseph’s Parish, serving two six-year terms. More...

Garden City Senior News

COMPUTER KINDERGARTEN WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS More...

Independence Celebration

The Chairman of the Board Tom Egel rings the dinner bell at the 22nd Annual Independence Celebration in Jamesport. More...

Installation Of Cathedral Council Members

On Sunday June 19 the Cathedral of the Incarnation installed the newly elected members of the church’s council. The members of the council serve for three year terms and are elected by members of the parish in good standing. More...

Adelphi Director Receives Honor

Executive Director of Adelphi University’s Center for Career Development Thomas J. Ward, Jr. ‘93 received the Massapequa Federation of Teachers’ Friend of Education Award. Mr. Ward was chosen based on the recommendation of M.F.T. More...

Creativity Abounds At Children’s Museum This Summer

Visitors to the Long Island Children’s Museum can take part in a variety of creative workshops offered throughout the whole summer. More...

Troop 1443 Gold Award Recipients

Five members of Troop 1443 of Garden City, all Juniors in High School, together since 1st grade, received Girl Scout Gold Awards at the Nassau County Girl Scout Ceremony on June 11th, held at the New Hyde Park Inn. More...

Standing Room Only At EPOA Annual Joint Meeting

The Annual Public Eastern Property Owners’ Association Joint Meeting was “standing room only” on June 6, providing residents of the East with some important updates on current issues. More...

Tweens ‘n’ Teens Go On Scavenger Hunt At Library

Young adults search the Library during the Tweens ‘n’ Teens Movie Night and Scavenger Hunt program, which was held on Monday, June 27. More...

Yoga Workshop Held For Children At The Garden City Library

Children learn yoga from Cindy Valentine during the Yoga program, which was held on Tuesday, June 28 at the Garden City Library. More...