Summer Gazebo Concert Series
Thursday, Aug. 13
Friday Night Promenade
Friday, Aug. 14
Marvelous Movie Matinée
Monday, Aug. 17
Thursday, Aug. 13
Summer Gazebo Concert Series
Garden City’s Department of Recreation and Parks is please to announce its Gazebo Concert Series on the village green (corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues.) The series concludes this week with ‘60s pop act the 1910 Fruit Gum Company. The concert begins at 7:15 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of less than perfect weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall at 295 Stewart Ave.
Friday, Aug. 14
Friday Night Promenade
Every Friday during the summer, Seventh Street will be closed for the “Friday Night Promenades”, from 6 until 10 p.m. There will outdoor dining, live entertainment, face painting, balloon animals and much more on Seventh Street. Shops will remain open during the evening for everyone’s convenience.
Monday, Aug. 17
Marvelous Movie Matinée
A screening of the 1984 comedy Broadway Danny Rose starring Woody Allen and Mia Farrow 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 Seventh St. For more information, please call 516-742-8405.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Your Widowed Social Group
Your Widowed Social Group is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization of widows and widowers 50 years plus of age. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month. There is a nominal fee for members and nonmembers. Meetings are held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church located at Franklin Avenue and Fifth Street in Garden City. For additional information, please call Diana at 516-481-9280.
Ongoing Programs
Defensive Driving Courses
Six-hour course are conducted by AAA at 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:
Aug. 20 & 27: 6 to 9 p.m.
Aug. 30: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sept. 17 & 24 : 6 to 9 p.m.
Sept. 20: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sept. 28 : 9 to 4 p.m.
