On Thursday, Aug. 24, the Recreation Department will be presenting Magic Touch, featuring fantastic a cappella harmonies.

The program, which will be held at the Garden City Gazebo, located at the corner of Hilton and Stewart Avenues, will begin at 7:15 and admission is free. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a very pleasant evening. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cluett Hall at St. Paul's School. Please contact the Recreation Program Line (742-5888) with questions pertaining to the concert.

It is particularly distressing to see a few residents marring the beauty of our village by not adhering to the Village Codes which help the community maintain the quality of life for everyone. Listed below are some of the laws which are frequently violated along with a brief description:

Alarms: Alarm systems must be registered with the police department within 10 days of installation. Users are responsible for all false alarms, for which penalties can be imposed.

Alcholic Beverages: Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in open containers on public property is prohibited.

Animals: Dogs must be licensed. Owners are responsible for keeping dogs on a leash or on their property. Owners must remove dog waste from public streets.

Door-to-Door Solicitation: Permits are required for door-to-door solicitation. Homeowners can file notices of objection at Village Hall requesting that their homes not be visited by salespeople or other solicitors.

Garage Sales: Permits are required to hold a garage sale for a period of no more than three consecutive days, excluding Sundays and holidays.

Noise: Power gardening, lawn maintenance and building construction equipment may not be operated between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Parking: Parking on the street between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. is prohibited.

Rubbish: Curbside placement of rubbish is not permitted prior to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Sidewalks: Owners are responsible for maintaining and keeping clean the sidewalks and paths in front of or abutting their property.

Signs: There are several laws dealing with signs. Contact the Building Department for further information and questions.

Snow and Ice Removal: Owners, lessees or occupants of homes are responsible to remove ice or snow from sidewalks and paths within 24 hours of the cessation of a storm.

Trees: Permits are required for: (1) planting of trees between curb line and property line of the street. (2) removal of two or more trees.

Water Conservation: Lawn sprinkling is permitted from April 6 to Nov. 30 between the hours of 5 and 10 a.m. and 6 and 10 p.m. Properties with odd-numbered addresses are permitted to sprinkle on odd numbered days and even numbered or those with no address on even-numbered days.

If you observe a suspected violation, please call the police department at 742-9600. Your call will result in an investigation and, if necessary, an appearance ticket will be served which is answerable in the Village Justice Court, with a penalty up to $250 per occurrence and/or 5 days imprisonment for violations.

For emergencies only - dial 911.