Good Friday Walk
Friday, March 29
Bunny Photo Experience
Sunday, March 31
Historic Study
Thursday, April 4
Friday, March 29
Good Friday Walk
Join the annual Christ Episcopal Church Good Friday Walk to raise awareness of the hungry and homeless on Long Island and to raise donations for the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN). Meet at the corner of Jefferson Street and Chester Avenue, three blocks west of New Hyde Park Road in Garden City, at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29. The walk is approximately four miles and goes through Garden City, Franklin Square, Stewart Manor and New Hyde Park. Call 516-755-2626 for more information. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday, March 31
Bunny Photo Experience
Long Island-area children and parents are encouraged to hop to it this Easter season as the holiday arrives early on Sunday, March 31. The Bunny Photo Experience runs through Saturday, March 30, at 9 p.m. in North Court. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion. For more information about Roosevelt Field’s Easter events, visit the center’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/RooseveltField, or @RooseveltField on Twitter.
Thursday, April 4
Historic Study
Mercy Medical Center is seeking local residents to participate in an historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65, who have never been diagnosed with cancer, are needed to participate in the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) being conducted by the American Cancer Society. The project will enroll a diverse population of up to a half-million people across the United States and Puerto Rico to help researchers to better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. Mercy will be a local enrollment location at which participants can join the study from 4 to 8 p.m. Those taking part will be asked to read and sign an informed consent form; complete a brief survey; have their waist circumference measured; and give a small blood sample. Prior to the on-site enrollment, individuals will complete an online comprehensive survey that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral, and other factors related to their health. Those interested in participating can pre-register on line at: www.cps3LongIsland.org. Participants will receive follow-up surveys to complete every few years. Researchers will use the data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from earlier American Cancer Society studies that played a major role in understanding cancer prevention and risk, and contributed significantly to the scientific basis and development of public health guidelines and recommendations. For further information about enrolling at Mercy, call 516-62MERCY.
Friday, April 5
Golden Goose Spring Shopping Boutique
This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Garden City Casino located at 51 Cathedral Ave. (corner of 6th St. and Cathedral) in Garden City. Free admission. Shop for in-vogue and exciting merchandise. Fabulous raffle prizes including iPhone and iPad at $5 per chance; six tickets for $25. Sponsored by Twigs of Winthrop-University Hospital with all proceeds benefiting the maternal childcare and nursery units. For more information, please contact Christine Hanson at 516-747-7145.
Saturday, April 6
Pedaling For Progress
Long Islanders can put their old bicycles to good use by donating them to Pedals for Progress, a program that rescues unwanted American bicycles and sends them to communities overseas. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Long Island with the children and teen programs of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island will accept donations of bicycles and sewing machines at the Ethical Humanist Society, 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City (at the western end of Old Country Road, next to the blue water tower). Each person who donates a bicycle will also be asked to donate $10 per bike (tax-deductible) to help defray the cost of shipping the bicycles. To learn more about Pedals for Progress, visit their web site at www.p4p.org. For information about the April 9 collection, call Bette Bass at 516- 606-1400 or Kathy Williams-Ging at 631-549-4873. The program is also accepting cash donations from corporate and community sponsors.
Sunday, April 7
Free Legal Assistance For Veterans
Hofstra Law will be hosting a free legal assistance clinic for all veterans. Free consultations with pro-bono attorneys who specialize in elder law, tax, wills, estate, family law, VA benefits, claims, disability, employment, USERRA, housing, bankruptcy, debtor/creditor matters, Medicare/ Medicaid, landlord-tenant issues and more. To schedule a consultation, contact the Hofstra Veterans Law Student Association at VLSAhofstra@gmail.com or call 516-468-3551.
Sunday, April 7
Sugar And Spice Lunch
Tri-town Auxiliary of United Cerebral Palsy (UCPN) Nassau Count invites the entire family to attend its 7th Sugar and Spice luncheon from 12:30 to 5 p.m. The event will be held at Verdi’s of Westbury 680 Old Country Rd. UCPN “Sugar & Spice” luncheon has become a tradition the communityhas embraced and this year attendees are in for a special treat as the event’s theme will be Broadway. Get ready to be wowed by Broadway Bound Dance Centers’ performers. Tickets include wine, soda, hors d’oeuvres, appetizer, choice of entree, coffee and dessert. The afternoon will also include live music spun by DJ, dancing, and raffles. Grand prizes include overnight stays at the New York City Marriott and Renaissance Hotels. Reserve your seat by March14. Reserved seating only, no refunds. Adult tickets are $65, children are $35 (ages 3-12), under 3 years-old are free. To reserve a table, please make your check payable to “Tri-town Auxiliar of C.P.” and mail to: Sugar & Spice, 121 Tullamore Rd., Garden City N.Y. 11530-2511. If you are reserving a table, please include a list of attendees you would like to sit with. For additional information or if you would like to make a donation or provide raffle prize, contact Lucille Messina at 516-877-9133. All donors will be listed in UCPN journal.
Tuesday, April 9
AARP Driver Program
Registration began in person on Saturday, March 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the reference desk of the Garden City Public Library for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course. The course will be given from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is limited to Garden City library cardholders aged 50 and older and must be done in person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with an AARP membership card. A check in payment of $17 for AARP members and $19 for nonmembers for course materials must be made at the time of registration. Cash will not be accepted.
Saturday, April 13
Spring Fling
St. John’s Lutheran Church, corner of Willis Avenue and Cornell Street in Williston Park will be the site of this mission event hosted by the Ladies Aid from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be attic treasures (with something for everyone), bakery goods and the Our Kitchen Café will be serving a moderately-priced light lunch.
Saturday, April 20
Run/Walk For Cure
The Garden City Teacher Association (GCTA) is hosting its 4th Annual GC For A Cure Run/Walk on at Garden City High School. The 5K Run/Walk will take place at 9 a.m. and the 1.5 Mile Run/ Walk will start at 9:15 a.m. All Race/Walk proceeds will benefit Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). In addition, Uniting Against Lung Cancer will be hosting Kites for a Cure, a fun family kite fly to support their lung cancer research grant program. There will be awards, raffles and fun for the entire family. If you are interested in donating to or sponsoring the event, please contact Race Director Kerry Calvert at GCFORACURE@ Gmail.com. For more information about the event or to register, please visit www.GCFORACURE.com
Thursday, May 2
26th Annual Angel Ball
The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD) will be holding its 26th Annual Angel Ball Celebrating the Stars of Recovery at the Garden City Hotel. Guests will enjoy a red carpet entrance and reception at 6:30pm, followed by dinner, dancing, and a silent auction at 7:30pm. WABC-TV’s Entertainment Reporter Sandy Kenyon will emcee. Tickets to this premier event are $500, while event and journal sponsorship opportunities are available from $200 to $25,000. For more information, please call 516-747-2606.
Upcoming Events
Volunteers Sought For Breast Cancer Program
If you’ve had breast cancer and want to pay it forward become a hotline volunteer. Women and men who are breast cancer survivors and others who are concerned about breast health issues can become volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City. Volunteers can help by doing fundraising and publicity, as well as by answering hotline calls. Hotline volunteers provide emotional support, information and referral services to callers with breast health concerns. Although the program is housed on Long Island, hotline services and telephone counseling are available to callers throughout New York State. For more information call Caroline Mulcahy at 516- 877-4315. To reach the Hotline from anywhere in New York State, call 1-800-877-8077.
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course conducted by the AAA NY in the Garden City office located at 229 7th St. Save money; reduce violation points; sharpen skills. The cost is $39 for AAA members; $32 Plus/Premier members; $32 members 60 and older; $32 members 16-24 years old; $49 nonmembers; special group rates available. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:
• April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 15, 16 from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
• April 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
• April 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ongoing Events
Folk Dance Classes
International folk dance classes for beginners and intermediates are offered on Tuesday mornings in February at the Ethical HumanistSociety of Long Island. Classes are from 9 to 11 a.m. and will feature dances from many different countries. The first class began on February 5. There is a suggested donation of $5 for each class. The Ethical Humanist Society is located at 38 Old Country Rd. in Garden City (at the western end of Old Country Road next to the large blue water tower). Call Lois Blatt at 516-536-8755 for information.
Garden City Public Library Movie Screenings
Friends of the Garden City Public Library invite resident adults to free movies on Mondays at 1:30 p.m., from January through April 2013 at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St. Monthly movies themes are: January “Broadway to Hollywood,” February “Love is in the Air,” March “It’s a Disaster,” and April “Great Books.” Movie dates are: March 4, 11 & 18; April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Pick up a copy of the movie flyer at the library. All movies are unrated. Movie titles are subject to change. Seating and parking is limited and on a first-come basis. No tickets are required. Please, no buses. Check for library holiday closings by calling 516-742-8405 or go to www.gardencitypl.org.
Safe Boating Courses
Free vessel safety checks and more, from America’s Boating Club, the United States Power Squadrons. With squadrons across Long Island, there’s one near you. Visit: WeBoatSafe.org or call 1-800-341-8777 for more information.
Free Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer program is offering new support groups. There is no cost for any group; however pre-registration is required. Additional groups are formed upon request, including groups for men with breast cancer and family members. All groups meet at Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City. For more information call Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW, at 516-877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at 800-877-8077.
•Support group for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
•Support group for women post treatment will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
•Support group for young women with breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
•Support group for women with metastatic breast cancer will meet weekly for eight weeks from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
•A telephone support group for women with breast cancer will be held weekly for eight weeks from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Furniture Needed
The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop, 109 Eleventh St., Garden City, is looking for furniture to add to its inventory. The shop can use cocktail tables, end tables, consoles, chairs of all types, dressers, dining room tables, breakfronts, servers, secretaries, mirrors, etc….it’s all in demand. If you have a particularly large piece, take a picture, and show it to Kris or Jill at the shop (516 746-8900). Consignees get 50 percent of the selling price. Parking is convenient because the shop is located on the lower level of the Garden City Historical Museum.
Ongoing Programs
Clutterers Anonymous
Clutterers Anonymous (CLA), a 12-step self-help group, offers help and support to those who have clutter problems in their homes or workplace. Meets every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 265 Asbury Ave., in Westbury. There are no dues or fees. For more information, call 866-800-3881 or visit: www.ClutterersAnonymous.net.
