Passion For Painting As A Theme
Through December 29
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, December 4
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, December 8
Through December 29
Passion For Painting As A Theme
A group art show called Fellow Painters will be exhibited in the Garden City Public Library gallery and showcases through Dec. 29. There will be a variety of topics and styles created by local talent to see and enjoy. The exhibiting artists met through classes at a local lifelong learning community college and have painted together for more than five years. Some have sold their works; one is interested in art therapy; another is an advanced art student. The rest just love what they do. With different backgrounds and training, a passion for painting brought them together. It continues to unite them in a dedication to fostering artistic goals, and nurturing growing friendships. The exhibit affirms the appreciation of each other’s diverse talents and painting styles within this family of art student/friends. Having created a place where constructive criticism, ideas and suggestions are warmly given and accepted, now is the appropriate time to reveal their works to a wider audience. They invite the community to share their enthusiasm and love of visual art and hope viewing these works will bring a measure of the same joy they experienced in creating them. Exhibits are free and open to the public during regular library hours at 60 Seventh St. in Garden City. Installation and removal dates are subject to change. For hours and directions, please call 516-742-8405 or visit www.gardencitypl.org. Exhibit funding is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Thursday, December 4
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
8 p.m. Village hall boardroom, 351 Stewart Ave. 516-465-4000
Bonding Bookworms: A Parent-Child Book Discussion
From 6 to 7 p.m., the parent-child book discussion group Bonding Bookworms will be meeting. The discussion group is for children presently enrolled in grades 4 and 5 and a parent, grandparent, guardian, or other special adult. The program is an hour and the E.L. Konigsburg book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will be discussed. Bring a brown bag dinner. A beverage and snack will be provided. The program is an hour long. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Friday, December 5
West End Tree Lighting
The Garden City West End Christmas Tree Lighting, sponsored by the Western Property Owners Association, takes place at 6 p.m. in the small park on Plattsdale Road, near Gallery Pizza. Hopes are high for an appearance by Santa Claus at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Here Comes Brother Sun
The powerful harmony trio Brother Sun comprised of Joe Jencks, Greg Greenway, and Pat Wictor, will be performing at the Garden Stage Coffee House, 223 Stewart Avenue, Garden City at 8:30 p.m. (There will be an open mic at 7:30 p.m.) Tickets are $20 in advance and $22 at the door. For tickets and more information, please email calendar@uuccn.org or call 516-248-8891. Garden Stage is located at the UU Congregation of Central Nassau at 223 Stewart Ave., (corner of Nassau Blvd.) in Garden City, a half block north of the Long Island Rail Road Nassau Boulevard Station. For more information please visit www.gardenstage.com, www.uuccn.org or call 516-248-8891.
Saturday, December 6
Teddy Bear Tea
Join Children’s Librarian Donna Furey and the Baking Coach for Teddy Bear Tea. This fun food program will be held at 1:30 p.m. and is for children’s ages 2 ½ to 5 (not yet in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver. Registration began Nov. 24 on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please notify a librarian if your child has any food allergies. The Garden City Public Library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Sunday, December 7
Chamber Tree Lighting
Garden City Chamber of Commerce and Astoria Federal Savings officials are gearing up for the 60th annual Village Tree Lighting Ceremony set for Sunday afternoon, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the village gazebo. Santa Claus will arrive on a Garden City fire truck and assist Mayor John Watras and village trustees in the lighting of the village trees—one at the village gazebo, the other at the mall at Franklin and Stewart avenues. Bringing in the sounds of the season for many years will be the Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble, plus the Fivestone rock band. King’s Supermarket’s mascot, Kingsley Bear, will also be on hand for photo-ops with the youngsters. The Garden City Fire Department will provide hot chocolate and local eateries will graciously provide cookies for spectators.
Monday, December 8
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of Brian DePalma’s 1987 crime drama The Untouchables starring Kevin Costner and Sean Connery 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.
Wednesday, December 10
Annual Christmas Luncheon
The Office of Recreation and Parks will hold its annual Christmas Luncheon for Seniors in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. The festivities will begin at noon. The cost for this program will be $5. Pre-registration is necessary by visiting the recreation office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by Dec. 5.
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:
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.
Jan. 3 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 5 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 11 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan 13 & 14 – 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Jan. 17 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 21 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 25 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 29 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
