Another outstanding summer of entertainment continues at the gazebo. On Thursday, Aug. 23, the Recreation Department will present "Champagne," a group whose sounds vary from rock and roll to rhythm and blues. Concert begins at 7:15 p.m. at the Gazebo so bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer!
The baseball camp shirts have now been delivered. If residents did not receive their shirt at camp, they are urged to call the Village Hall Recreation Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pick one up. The department apologizes for any inconvenience this might have caused.
Be advised that the adult basketball program ended Aug. 15. The next session will begin in October.
The summer park programs ended Friday, Aug. 17. The parks will open according to the following schedule:
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Monday to Saturday
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9 a.m. to dark
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Sundays
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noon to dark
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The parks will operate on this schedule until the beginning of the school year.
The popular program of "Drop In" tennis lessons, which is traditionally held at Grove Park, will be returning this fall beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5 and will continue until Sept. 27. This program will be under the direction of Susan Tarzian and Dennis Mah. The schedule will be as follows:
Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. "Beginner Tennis" (fundamentals of the game)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon "Women's Learn & Play Doubles-Adv./Beg./Intermediate" (fundamentals/strategy of the game of doubles)
Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. "Advanced Beginner"
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon "Coached While Playing Doubles-Intermediate" (strategy of the doubles while playing)
Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. "Intermediate Lessons" (improving strokes and developing strategies)
Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon "Coached While Playing Doubles-Intermediate/Advanced Players"
The cost of these lessons will be $5 per player for the one-hour classes and $10 per player for the two-hour classes. Fees are payable at the courts at the time of the lesson and pre-registration is not necessary. For further information, call the Recreation Dept. at 465-4076.
The Recreation Department has a limited number of discount tickets to the Saturday, Sept. 8 showing of Sesame Street Live. This show begins at 10:30 a.m.; regularly priced $18 tickets are discounted to $15 for this show. Because these tickets are obtained from the Coliseum on consignment, the Recreation Dept. will accept cash only for the tickets. No checks please. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City only.
For further information or to reserve tickets, visit the Recreation Dept in Village Hall or call 465-4076.