Turkey Trot: Once Again A Glorious Success
The 37th Annual Merrill Lynch Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving morning was a spectacular success. On behalf of the board of trustees and the residents I want to thank everyone who was involved in making this event the success that it was and keeping it a special tradition of Garden City. I am sure that this year’s donations will exceed the money that was raised last year to the research and aid program for the benefit of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association and the INN.
I also want to thank the combined efforts of Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson and his officers as well as the Special Police for keeping everyone safe for this event as well as Director of Cultural and Recreation Kevin Ocker and his staff for setting up and cleaning up in such an efficient manner.
Please mark your calendars for the following events:
Envie’s Holiday Event – Thursday, Dec. 4
Please try to stop in at Envie’s on Seventh Street on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. to meet with a stylist, enjoy tasty treats and drinks and much more. I will be stopping in for a bit before the board meeting, so I do hope to see you there.
Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, Dec. 5
On Friday, Dec. 5, the Western Property Owners’ Association will be holding their traditional tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., at the south end of New Hyde Park Road. I hope that you will be able to come to this event to join in with the festivities that include music, dancers and the arrival of Santa Claus.
Christmas Tree Lighting – Sunday, Dec. 7
On Sunday, Dec. 7, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 60th Village Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning promptly at 3:30 p.m. on the village green (corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues).
This year’s program once again is sponsored by Astoria Bank and will feature the Garden City High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Amanda Conte performing a medley of holiday music. Also featured will be the Fivestone rock band well known for their performances at past spring Belmont Festivals and the summer Friday Night Promenades. They will be performing special renditions of familiar holiday tunes. As always, Kingsley Bear, King’s Supermarket mascot, will be on hand to pose with the little ones. The Garden City Volunteer Fire Department will deliver Santa Claus and hot chocolate will be provided to everyone. Please bring your entire family to welcome Santa and the holiday season. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Christmas Spectacular – Friday, Dec. 12
Please mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 12, when Seventh Street will be closed from 6 to 10 p.m. for a Christmas Spectacular. There will be fire pits along Seventh Street manned by firefighters, the band Fivestone will be playing Christmas music, there will be a face painter and a balloon twister. There will be a visit from Santa Claus. All stores will be open on Seventh Street for Christmas shopping. I hope that you and your families will attend this wonderful event to celebrate Christmas.
Police Department News
Each week in this column I will be including information from Commissioner Jackson of our police department. This week he has asked that I include the following.
All residents are advised to turn off their lawn sprinkler systems during freezing temperatures. During the recent period of very cold weather, it was reported that there were several sidewalks frozen over due to operating sprinkler systems causing dangerous slippery conditions for pedestrians. As the mayor mentioned above, residents are reminded that per the village code, all sprinkler systems must be turned off by Nov. 30.
With the holidays approaching, all motorists are urged to drive safely, particularly, in shopping district parking fields where there will be increased pedestrian traffic. Shoppers are often distracted this time of year leaving them vulnerable to vehicular traffic.
Board Of Trustees Meetings
The next regularly scheduled board of trustees meetings that will be held are on Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. I encourage all residents to attend board of trustees meetings so as to be thoroughly informed of village issues from a firsthand perspective.
