Garden City High School Homecoming
Saturday, October 25
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, October 27
A Map Of Artistic Inspiration
Saturday, November 1
Thursday, October 23
First Meeting Of The Book Ends
Come to the library on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4-5 p.m. for the first meeting of the Book Ends. At the meeting, attendees will be discussing James Howe’s Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery. This book discussion is open to children in grades 3-5. Registration began Monday, Sept. 8. Parents can sign up current third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders in the Children’s Room. A beverage and snack will be provided. Sign up is for both meetings and each meeting is an hour long. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4-5 p.m. and Andrew Clements’ The Last Holiday Concert will be discussed. Space is limited, so check with a Children’s Librarian for availability. The Garden City Public Library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Friday, October 24
Kids In The Kitchen
This program is for kids 5 and under. The idea is for little ones to mix things up in the kitchen to stir an interest in kitchen creativity and healthy eating. Each week, participants will be making an easy and yummy, kid-friendly snack (cookies, mini pizzas, etc) that the kids make from start to finish. They’ll practice using real cooking tools like small mixers and toaster ovens in their recipes — of course, adult help will be required. Helping in the kitchen is a great learning tool as children practice measuring ingredients, following directions and building their vocabulary. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 11:30 a.m.-noon. $3 with museum admission. For more information, please call 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org
Saturday, October 25
Garden City High School Homecoming
The parade starts on Seventh Street at 1 p.m. and terminates at the high school where the varsity football team will be playing Mepham High School at 3 p.m. Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Ave., 516-478-2000.
Day Of The Dead Mexican Skulls Art Workshop
Learn how to create a skull and paint it in the Mexican tradition to celebrate Halloween or the Day of the Dead. Registration began Thursday, Oct. 9 online on Eventkeeper for this art workshop with Samantha Raiten, which will be held on from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. YAs will use modelmagic, a clay-like medium to create the skulls. This program is limited to 25 YAs. The Garden City Public Library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Nassau Community College Football Versus Louisburg College
(Northeast Football Conference Game) Noon. Mitchell Athletic Complex, 1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale, 516-572-0400
Monday, October 27
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of the 1991 Mike Nichols drama Regarding Henry starring Harrison Ford and Annette Bening will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library. The event will be held in Meeting Room B. Funding is provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Tuesday, October 28
Time With The Taxman
It’s time for a property taxpayer’s checkup. Come to the Garden City Public Library and hear Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, Jr. speak about important issues related to taxes. At 2 p.m,, Clavin will discuss such important issues as tax exemptions (seniors, enhanced star, basic star, veterans, and home-improvement), tax discounts, property tax payment dates, and tax payment options. He will give residents an opportunity to ask questions and address any taxpayer concerns that they may have. This program is open to all and registration is not required.The Garden City Public Library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Wednesday, October 29
PlayHooray
The library will be holding two interactive programs with PlayHooray. The first program will be held at 10 a.m. for children ages 6 months to 17 months and the second program will be held at 11 a.m. for children 18 months to 29 months. All children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration began Tuesday, Oct. 14 on Eventkeeper. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the wait list. Due to limited room capacity, only one child and one adult allowed in per registration. The Garden City Public Library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Saturday, November 1
A Map Of Artistic Inspiration
Suzie Alvey’s “Recent Work” will be shown for the full month of November at Barnes Gallery. All residents are invited to the free opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Alvey’s solo show will feature landscapes, portraits and commissioned work in various media.
“Antique Map Paintings” will make its debut, which is a combination of Alvey’s love of history and art. The maps highlight historic sections of Garden City and individual homes in those areas. Her landscape paintings and photographs illuminate beautiful Long Island and local scenes.
Suzie Alvey is a freelance artist who is a juried member of the National Art League and the Art League of Nassau County. She has been the publicity co-chair for the last four years for the ALNC. She has won a number of art show awards over the years and her work is in national and international private collections. Suzie is also the Garden City Village Historian. Suzie was awarded the “President’s Volunteer Service Award” from President Barak Obama for “extraordinary charity work” for her volunteer work in the areas of history with The Garden City Historical Society and environment with the Garden City Bird Sanctuary/Tanners Pond Environmental Center, the Garden City Community Church, the Art League of Nassau County and other charities in 2012. She was selected for the “Women of Distinction Award” in 2009 by NYS Assemblyman Tom McKevitt.
Barnes Gallery is located on 2 Nassau Blvd. in Garden City South. For more information please call the gallery at 516-538-4503 or visit ww.BarnesGalleryFraming.com.
Ongoing Programs
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 members 60 and older; $55 nonmembers. Dates and rates subject to change. Online class available. Visit AAA.com/DefensiveDriving. Reservations required. Call 516-873-2381. The following dates are offered:
Oct. 25 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 26. – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 28. – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 1 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 2 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 5 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 & 18 – 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Nov. 22 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
