Peace Corps Presentation
Saturday, Dec. 27
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, Jan. 5
Kicking Off 2015 With Fine Art
Through Jan. 30
Thursday, Dec. 25
Movies Opening On Christmas Day
American Sniper (R; 2 hrs 14 mins)
Big Eyes (PG-13; 1 hrs 46 mins)
The Gambler (R; 1hr 41 mins)
Into the Woods
Selma (Unrated; 2 hrs 2 mins)
Unbroken (PG-13; 2 hrs 17 mins)
Friday, Dec. 26
Boys Junior Varsity Basketball At Bethpage High School
2 p.m. Bethpage High School, 10 Cherry Ave., Bethpage, 516-644-4100
Saturday, Dec. 27
Peace Corps Presentation
At 11 a.m., Kelly Bonacci will discuss her experience in the Peace Corps in Madagascar during a presentation she will be moderating at the Garden City Public Library at the lower level in the large meeting room. Topics to include are life as a volunteer, business development, application process and different sectors of the Peace Corps. Garden City residents will be given priority by presenting their Garden City Public Library card at the program room door. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space available basis 10 minutes before presentation. Parking is limited. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Monday, Dec. 29
Holiday Party
Come to a holiday party for YAs during the holiday school break. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with refreshments and entertainment. Registration began Monday, Dec.8 online on Eventkeeper. This special program is limited to 35 YAs. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Versus Hicksville High School
1:30 p.m., Garden City High School, 170 Rockaway Ave., 516-478-2070
Monday, Jan. 5
Kicking Off 2015 With Fine Art
A group art show “The Rembrats 2015” will be exhibited in Garden City Public Library’s gallery from Jan. 5 through 30. View pastel portraits and landscapes created in various styles designed by students who study with award-winning instructor Arleen Rueth Urban. Participants will include artists from the Recreation Department of Garden City, the Garden City Community Club, as well as students from the instructor’s private studio. Exhibits are free and open to the public during regular library hours. For hours and directions, please call 516-742-8405 or visi www.gardencitypl.org. The library is located at 60 Seventh St. in Garden City. Exhibit funding is sponsored by Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Installation and removal dates are subject to change.
Resurrection Lutheran Church Blood Drive
To help replenish needed supplies, Resurrection Lutheran Church is hosting a blood drive from 3:15 to 9:15 p.m. in the church gym. As an extra thank-you, a pair of Mets tickets will be mailed to each presenting donor.
Most healthy adults can give blood every 56 days. A donor should be 16 to 75 years of age (16 year olds must have parental permission, and age 76 and over need a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health on the day of donation. For a full list of eligibility requirements, call 800-688-0900. To schedule an appointment, please call Linda Wardley, 516-746-4426, ext. 12.
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock classic Rear Window starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly 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, Jan. 6
Varsity Gymnastics Versus Hewlett High School
5 p.m., Stratford School, 97 Stratford Ave., Garden City 516-478-1500
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Lego Drop-In Club
The Garden City Public Library’s Children’s Department will be holding a meeting for this monthly club that is for children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. The club will meet on the following Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 5 p.m.: Feb. 4, March 4, April 1, and May 6. No registration is required, but space is limited. The Drop-In Lego Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through Lego donations from library patrons. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
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. 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.
Feb. 4 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 10 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 14 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 19 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 23 & 24 – 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
