Village Budget Work Session
Thursday, Feb. 12
The Boxtrolls Screening
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Taking A Visual Stroll Through Long Island
Through Feb. 27
Thursday, Feb. 12
Village Budget Work Session
The board of trustees will be conducting a work session to review the proposed 2015-’16 operating/capital budget. This will be the first session. Village hall, 351 Stewart Ave. The meeting will run from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Chapter Chat
Come to the library on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. for the first meeting of Chapter Chat. At the meeting, children will be discussing Patricia Lakin’s Stories of Famous Americans: Harry Houdini. This book discussion is open to children in grade 2. Registration began Monday, Jan. 5. Parents can sign up current second-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. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the wait list. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, March 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. and Chris Kreie’s There are No Figure Eights in Hockey (A Victory School Superstars book) will be discussed. Space is limited, so check with a Children’s Librarian for availability. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Saturday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day
Monday, Feb. 16
Presidents Day
Garden City Public Library and village hall are closed.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
The Boxtrolls Screening
Come to the library on Wednesday, Feb. 18 and see the Oscar-nominated animated film The Boxtrolls. The movie will begin at 11 a.m. and is open to children ages 3 through grade 5 and their families. No registration is required, but space is limited. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by and watch the show. The library is located at 60 7th St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Through Feb. 27
Taking A Visual Stroll Through Long Island
“Visions of Scenic Long Island” will be exhibited by photographer Robert T. Bloom through Feb. 27 in the Garden City Public Library’s gallery at 60 Seventh St. In addition to being a published author and composer (he composed the theme song for the 1984 International Games for the Disabled), Robert T. Bloom is a published photographic artist concentrating on scenic Long Island landscapes and seascapes. “Photographic Art” is a hybrid art form which combines photography and computer facilitated painting. By applying a creative editing process, his digital photo images are transformed into artistic works that resemble paintings. Using this compelling technique, Bloom has attempted to capture the charm and elegance of Long Island’s scenery in a comprehensive body of work. His artwork has been accepted for 85 solo artist exhibitions at universities, libraries, book stores, regional shopping centers, bank branches, restaurants, government offices, adult homes and community centers throughout Long Island. In addition, he has served as a judge in juried art competitions and maintains art galleries on two Internet websites.
Exhibits are free and open to the public during regular library hours. For hours and directions please call 516-742-8405 or visit www.gardencitypl.org. Funding for exhibitions is provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Installation and removal dates are subject to change.
Ongoing Programs
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course conducted by AAA Northeast in the Garden City office located at 229 7th St. After March 1, courses will be held in Homewood Suites by Hilton located at 40 Westbury Ave. in Carle Place. 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:
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 and 24 – 6:15 to 9:15 p.m.
March 2 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 19 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 22 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stroke Support Groups
Stroke Life Society is a grassroots community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. All are welcome. RSVP is requested. For information and other locations and times, please call Ben at 516-398-4994. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”
• Every first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m., St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh (Room 12)
• Every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m., The Church of St. Jude, 3606 Lufberry Ave, Wantagh
• Every second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m., St. Gregory the Great, 242-20 88th Ave, Bellerose
• Every third Friday of the month at 2 p.m., St Bernard Parish Center, 3100 Hempstead Tpke, Levittown
• Every fourth Monday of the Month at 6 p.m., St. James Parish Center, 80 Hicksville Rd, Seaford (Room 104)
• Every fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. (with guest speaker), William Bennett Community Center, 28 W. Carl St., Hicksville
• Every fourth Thursday of the month at 2 p.m., Plainview Hospital, 888 Old Country Rd., Plainview
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….it’s all in demand. 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.
