Sultans of String to play
Friday, November 21
Garden City Chamber Music Society Performance
Sunday, November 23
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, November 24
Thursday, November 20
Time With The Taxman
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald X. Clavin, Jr. returns to the Garden City Public Library at 7 p.m. to discuss how to challenge your property tax assessment which could result in reducing your taxes. Again, Clavin 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.
Second Meeting Of The Book Ends
Come to the library from 4 to 5 p.m. for the second meeting of the Book Ends. At the meeting, the book discussion will cnter on Andrew Clements’ The Last Holiday Concert. This event is open to children in grades 3 through 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. The meeting is an hour. 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, November 21
Sultans of String to play Our Times Coffeehouse
On Friday, Nov. 21, Canadian string supergroup Sultans of String will be appearing at Garden City’s Our Times Coffeehouse. Nominated as “World Group of the Year” at the 2014 SiriusXM Independent Music Awards, the Sultans of String thrill their audiences with their global tapestry of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz.
Fresh from a stellar performance with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in late October, these artists create a musical fusion of acoustic strings and electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound. They have brought their unique blend of global music to audiences around the world, including the Celtic Connections Festival in England, Birdland Jazz Club, Canada’s National Arts Centre, and Folk Alliance in Memphis, TN. “Energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn,” declared Maverick Music Magazine, “the very epitome of world music; no boundaries, no rules…the sort of band and music that would rip up any festival in the country.”
Since their formation only five years ago, they have been riding a wave of success, hitting No. 1 on the World/International music charts in Canada and winning Instrumental Group of the Year. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. that evening for ticket sales. The suggested donations are $15 adults; children under 12, $6; sorry, no pre-sales are available. Our Times Coffeehouse is in the Ethical Humanist Society building on Old Country Road, two miles west of Meadowbrook Parkway next to the blue water tower. For more information, please visit www.ourtimescoffeehouse.org or call 516-741-7304.
Saturday, November 22
Harvest Fair
Garden City’s Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau holds its Harvest Fair just in time to get delicious homemade pies and breads for Thanksgiving. Admission is free and hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lots to buy including holiday items, collectibles and baked goods. There will also be a silent auction, a book room, gourmet lunch and raffles. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau (UUCCN)is located at 223 Stewart Ave. (Corner of Stewart Avenue) in Garden City. For more information please call 516-248-8855.
Quiz Bowl
Game Show Host Richard Knox will host Quiz Bowl from 3 – 4:30 p.m. Students in grades 6 – 9 will be divided into teams to compete using a buzzer system. Questions will be age appropriate and cover various subjects including: current events, women in history, science and math, sports, pop culture, and literature. Registration is ongoing. This program is limited to 16 YAs. The Garden City Public Library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Sunday, November 23
Garden City Chamber Music Society Performance
The Brentano String Quartet presents this program featuring pieces by Charpentier, Haydn and Brahms. 3 p.m. $25 (gala dinner), $15, $10. $12. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, at the corner of Nassau Boulevard and Stewart Avenue, Garden City. For more information, please call 516-248-8855 (on day of show) or 212-787-7088 (not on day of show).
Monday, November 24
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of the 1942 classic Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman 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, November 25
Tiny Tom Turkeys
Museum-goers are invited to join staff in the lobby for a turkey time craft where participants can build a little tabletop sitter. Tuesday through Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All ages. Free with museum admission. $12; $11 (guests over 65). Free for members or children under 1. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. For more information, please call 516-224-5800 or visit www.licm.org.
Wednesday, November 26
Thanksgiving Eve
Garden City Public Library closes at 5:30 p.m.
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:
Nov. 22 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 10 & 11 – 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Dec. 18 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 21 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 28 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Furniture Needed
The A.T.Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop at 109 Eleventh St. in 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. If you have a particularly large piece, take a picture and show it to Maryann Caterino at the shop (516-746-8900). Consignees are paid
50 percent of the selling price. The shop is conveniently located on the lower level of The Garden City Historical Society Museum. All proceeds from the A.T.Stewart Consignment Shop go towards the maintenance and upkeep of the Garden City Historical Society Museum.
