Ping pong, nok hockey, table golf, and bumper pool will be among the many fun activities at the Seventh Grade Recreation Night to be held on Friday, Feb. 11 in the St. Paul's Field House from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Music will be provided by a D.J. Admission is $4, payable at the door. Refreshments will be sold for a nominal charge.

Parents Please Note: To avoid problems with youngsters roaming around outside rather than entering the building, the Recreation Department asks that parents wait until they see their children enter the building before driving away. Those inside will not be permitted to leave until 10:30 p.m. when the event is over.

Additionally, no one will be permitted to enter the building after 8:30 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Likewise, parents wishing to pick up their children early must do so in person.

For further information, call 465-4075.

The Recreation Department offers a series of instructional swim lessons on Saturday mornings at the Adelphi University Pool. Lessons are given by Red Cross Certified Instructors in levels 2 (beginner) through 7 (advanced swimmer).

Session 2 of these lessons will begin on Feb. 12 and will continue until April 8. This program is open to Inc. Village of Garden City residents only, and all children must be 6 years of age by the start of the lessons in order to participate. A birth certificate must be presented for all 6-year-olds by the first lesson.

Lessons will be offered by the following schedule:

*9 a.m.; level 2; 10 openings; lesson code 9-2B

*9 a.m.; level 3; 10 openings; lesson code 9-3B

*9 a.m.; level 4; 10 openings; lesson code 9-4B

*9 a.m.; level 5; 10 openings; lesson code 9-5B

*10 a.m.; level 2; 10 openings; lesson code 10-2B

*10 a.m.; level 3; 10 openings; lesson code 10-3B

*10 a.m.; level 5; 10 openings; lesson code 10-5B

*10 a.m.; level 6; 12 openings; lesson code 10-6B

*11 a.m.; level 2; 10 openings; lesson code 11-2B

*11 a.m.; level 4; 10 openings; lesson code 11-4B

*11 a.m.; level 5; 10 openings; lesson code 11-5B

*11 a.m.; level 7; 12 openings; lesson code 11-7B

*noon; level 2; 10 openings; lesson code 12-2B

*noon; level 3; 10 openings; lesson code 12-3B

*noon; level 4; 10 openings; lesson code 12-4B

*noon; level 7; 12 openings; lesson code 12-7B

*1 p.m.; level 3; 10 openings; lesson 1-3B

*1 p.m.; level 4; 10 openings; lesson code 1-4B

*1 p.m.; level 5; 10 openings; lesson code 1-5B

*1 p.m.; level 6; 12 openings; lesson code 1-6B

Registration for session 2 will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 8 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cluett Hall. Cost of the program is $31.50 per child, payable at the time of registration.

For further information, call 465-4075.

The Recreation Department is pleased to announce that our first Roller Hockey Rink, located at Community Park, is now open and available for use seven days per week. Located at the south end of Community Park, the rink is available weekdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until dark and on Sundays from noon until dark. Supervision is provided weekdays from 3 p.m. until dark, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to dark, and on Sundays from noon until dark. Use of the rink is on a first come, first serve basis, and playing time is limited to one hour per group. If there are no other groups waiting to use the rink, playing time may be extended.

Rink #2, while essentially complete, will not be opened until the surface coating is applied, which must be done when temperatures are above 50 degrees.

Applications for youth umpires for the Garden City Athletic Association 8/9 year old divisions are currently being accepted. Candidates must be 13 or over. Applications may be picked up at the Garden City Recreation Office, St. Paul's or printed from the web site.

Residents are invited to visit the GCAA web site at www.gc-aa.com for more information and updates. Any questions or comments may be sent via e-mail to gcaa@gc-aa.com. Feedback is greatly welcomed by the GCAA.

Garden City Residents have again been afforded the privilege of using Lake Cornelia (Hubbell's Pond) for ice skating. There will be skating on the pond only when the ice has been tested and confirmed safe, which will be indicated by the posting of the traditional "Red Ball" by the entrance gate on Stewart Avenue, across from the middle school.

The Recreation Department reminds our residents that they are not to use the Garden City Golf Club's driveway or parking lot to access the skating area. The driveway and parking lot are restricted for the use of club members only.

When the "Red Ball" is displayed, skating hours will be as follows:

Monday - Thursday 1 - 8 p.m.; Friday 1 - 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Rules and regulations:

* Skating will be permitted only when the recreation supervisor is on duty

* Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult after sundown

* Heaters will be operated only by recreation personnel

* Heaters will be operated only in designated areas

* Ice Hockey may be played only in designated areas.

* When using Lake Cornelia, do not trespass over golf club fairways as well as neighboring property along Rockaway Avenue.

* Please use the entrance gate provided along Stewart Avenue and stay within the designated areas.

* Please do not telephone the golf club for skating information. Call the Recreation Program Line at 742-5888.

Early registration for the 2000 season has come to an end. All applications received now will be subject to a late registration fee. Because of the team registration deadlines issued by the Nassau County PAL, no applications will be accepted after Feb. 1.

Applications are available at the Garden City Recreation Department or at Olympic Den, 676 Dogwood Avenue in Franklin Square (486-0975). NCPAL requires that proof of age be provided. Please make sure that a copy of the child's birth certificate be provided with the application. Cost of the program includes uniforms for each player. Grades 3 to 6 cost $75 and grades 7 and 8 cost $92 (not including the late fee). The fee includes United States Lacrosse Membership.

Participation in the GC Rams Lacrosse program is open to all girls in the third through eighth grade who reside or who attend school in Garden City. The program is also open to neighboring villages that do not have a PAL sponsored girls lacrosse program. Parents are reminded that the GC Rams Girls Lacrosse is a travel program. General practices for the outdoor program starts March 1. Games start on Saturday, April 1 and end on or about June 4.

The indoor program began on Sunday, Jan. 9 and ends on March 5. All indoor sessions are held in the St. Paul's Field House. The schedule is as follows: Grades 3 to 4 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; Grades 5 to 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; and Grades 7 to 8 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Girls must wear sneakers and provide their own lacrosse stick and mouth guard. Mouth guards are required during all lacrosse practices and games. Should you have any questions about the program or wish to volunteer, contact Gary O'Connor at 248-3898.