February 10, 2012 RSS feed / Community

Historical Society Calls On Student Artists

The Garden City Historical Society invites students in grades kindergarten through 12 who reside in Garden City to participate in the Society’s seventh annual Juried Children’s Art Contest, “Schools of Garden City.” All submis More...

Meeting On Aircraft Noise

For only the second time in 40 years a Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC) meeting, traditionally anchored in Lawrence, will be held at the Garden City Library on Monday, February 27 at 7:30 PM. More...

A Message From The GCPD: Thefts From Vehicles

Over the past three years, Garden City, as well as other communities across Long Island, has experienced numerous incidents of theft from parked unoccupied vehicles in residential areas primarily during the overnight hours. More...

Children And Parents Enjoy Play Hooray At Library

AARP Driver Safety Program Tuesday, March 13th 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Begins Saturday, February 25th at 9:30 AM More...

Fundraiser For Children’s IBD Center

For the sixth year in a row, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson will host a fundraiser for the Children’s IBD Center at Mount Sinai to raise awareness and funds for children who have Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. More...

Central Property Owners’ Meeting

The next CPOA meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 22, in the Library, lower level conference room. The meeting will begin at 7:30. This meeting is a change in date, site, and time for this month only, from our regularly scheduled meeting. More...

THE OFFICE CAT By Gabby Tabby

MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM: THE POLICE REPORT 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 Monday, March 12th from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. More...

Named Vice President Of Agency

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a more than 164-year-old company, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Adam Cherney to Vice President of the Cooper Agency in New York City. Adam, 34, is a Garden City native. More...

Garden City Community Church Forum

On Sunday, February 12 at 9:15 - 10:15 AM, the Rev. Bonnie Olson will address the Sunday Morning Forum Series at the Garden City Community Church, "Attending to the Fractured Soul" - her chaplaincy at the Creedmor Psychiatric Hospital. More...

Episcopal Diocese Sponsors Internet Safety Seminar

Wednesday, March 7 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Mercer School the Archdeaconry of Nassau County will sponsor an Internet Safety Seminar for Children. This seminar is free to the public and anyone is invited. More...

Community Club Studio Department Spring Registration

Studio Directors Louise Abitabile and Pat Sheehan are pleased to announce that registration for the studio department’s spring fine arts classes in under way and coridially invites all members and their friends to participate in class activitie More...

Garden City Retired Men's Club Schedule Of Events

Mon. Feb 13 - Deli Lunch. Mon. Feb. 20 - Regular mtg Mon. Feb. 27 - Hot lunch Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Ron Zwicke at 747-6842 for details. Poker players check with John DeSantis at 222-0303 for details. More...

GC Senior Duplicate Bridge Results

On February 6th we had 9 1/2 tables in play. More...

Seniors Duplicate Bridge Party

The Garden City Seniors Duplicate Bridge held their annual Christmas bridge party on Dec 12th at the Garden City Casino. New members are Welcome we play on Mon. nite. Info. tel Evelyn Iagrossi 248- 7538 More...

A Word From The Publisher

In this week’s issue we feature stories about the development of the school and village budgets. Each spring the Board of Trustees and the School Board must create budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. More...

Red Wine, Dark Chocolate & Almonds...

Antioxidants...we hear about them in the news. But exactly what are they? Are they as beneficial as we may think and how do they impact our heart-health? More...

Free Tickets For Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens And Past Parents

Mark Your Calendars! Garden City Public Schools will hold its Third Annual Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens and Past Parents on Thursday, May 3rd, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. More...

Cathedral Choir Installation

On Sunday, January 29th at the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass, the Cathedral Girls Choir were joined by the Boys Choir for a special occasion in the life of the both the Cathedral Choirs and the congregation. More...

Library Roof To Be Fixed

The Garden City Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its February 2nd meeting to approve the reallocation of $75,000 to cover the cost of roof repairs at the Garden City Public Library as the fallout continued from last month’s revelation tha More...

Community Club Art Program “Thinking Outside The Box”

The Art Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead recently presented a program intriguingly titled, “Thinking Outside The Box.” More...

The Business Of Ancient Numbers

Last semester, the fourthand fifth-grade Quest students at Stewart and Stratford Avenue Schools studied number systems and so much more! More...

POAs Seek Candidate For Village Committee

The Joint Conference Committee of the four Property Owners’ Association in the Village of Garden City is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs. More...

GARDEN CITY LIBRARY NEWS

News From The Children's Room Cathedral Nursery School Art on Display More...

Gallo - Axelson Wedding

Donna Lynn Gallo and Christian Harold Axelson were married on July 1, 2011. The ceremony took place at the gazebo on Stewart Avenue in Garden City. More...

Socially Speaking

Believe it or not, it’s only five and a half weeks till the first day of Spring. Many of us think it has shown signs of that season and the Spring plants are getting to be sure of it. More...

Workshop Offered For Breast Cancer Survivors

A free workshop for breast cancer survivors on decluttering and organizing will be held on Thursday, March 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adelphi University’s University Center in Garden City. More...

Novelist At Irish Society Meeting

On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. the Irish Cultural Society will have as its guest Irish novelist Tom Phelan. More...

Upcoming Events At Garden City Welcoming Club

Mark Your Calendar: Feb 9th - Evening of Beauty at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Feb 16th - Winter Craft Evening of Beauty at Long Island Plastic Surgery Group- Thursday, February 9th More...

Brownie Troop 1543 Loves Animals!

The troop recently visited Jo-Mar Grooming where the girls gave the owner's dogs a bath and even painted their nails while learning about safety around animals. More...

Tax Assistance Program To Seniors

The Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment is offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to help senior citizens prepare their income tax returns. More...

Garden City Senior News

ADDITIONAL ZUMBA GOLD CLASS OFFERED More...

Valentine’s Day Wedding Renewals For Vets

We know their tales of heroism and dedication to their country during wartime; this Valentine’s Day, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray will tell stories of veterans who returned home from battle - or met overseas - and found the love of the More...