The Garden City USTA Junior Tennis Team had their first match of the season Nov. 18 against Malverne. Garden City teens ranging in age from 11-17 did a great job representing their team with a 5-0 victory. Playing for Garden City were Tim Garger, Dan Lisoski, Scott Santini, Chris Rotella, Greg O'Donnell, Ryan Joyce, Melissa Pashayan, Laura Norcini and Marissa Giamo. The doubles team of Laura and Melissa won with a score of 4-0. Tim and Danny were victorious in doubles play with a score of 4-2. Laura, Scott, Ryan and Melissa all won their singles matches.

You too can take center stage! This winter the Recreation Department is giving you that chance. We will be sponsoring an acting workshop for children ages 8 to 12. Maureen O'Gara, a theater student at Boston University School, will run this program for the Arts. Maureen has produced many wonderful shows for the village, including the memorable Wizard of Oz.

This workshop will run from Dec. 27 to Jan. 11, and finish with a presentation on Jan. 12. The times of this workshop will be as follows:

Dec. 27 - 30 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jan. 2 - 11 6 to 8 p.m.

No class on Jan. 5 or 6

The cost of this workshop will be $60. Space is limited so register early. To register: by mail immediately, we cannot be held responsible for delays in the mail. In person registration will not begin until Dec. 19. Please send us a note with your child's name, address, phone number, birthdate and the code "Workshop." Please include a check made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City and mail everything to the Recreation Dept. at 351 Stewart Ave. For further information please call 465-4075.

There are openings still available in the Monday and Thursday morning preschool arts and crafts classes held at Cluett Hall. This program is open to village children who are 3 1/2 to 5 years old. The new session began Dec. 3. The cost of the eight-week session is $32. Call the Recreation Department at 465-4075 for more information.

The 2nd session of children's tennis lessons is slated to start the week of Dec. 16 at the Community Park Tennis Center located behind the pool. The session runs for seven weeks. The following classes are still available -

PeeWee - ages 5 to 7 Cost: $87-50

Mondays 1 to 1:55 p.m. Code 2PWM1

3:30 to 4:25 p.m. 2PWM3

Saturdays 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. 2PWS12

1:30 to 2:25 p.m. 2PWS1

Novice - ages 6 to 7 with tennis experience Cost: $122.50

Tuesdays 3:30 to 4:25 p.m. Code 2NVTU

Thursdays 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. 2NVTH5

Fridays 3:30 to 4:25 p.m. 2NVF

Saturdays 12:30 to 1:25 p.m. 2NVS12

Junior - Beginner lessons for ages 8 to 11 Cost: $142.50

Mondays 4:30 to 5:25 p.m. Code 2JRM4

Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:25 p.m. 2JRW3

Thursdays 3:30 to 4:25 p.m. 2JRTH3

Saturdays 10 to 10:55 a.m. 2JRSA

11:30 to 12:25 p.m. 2JRSA11

1:30 to 2:25 p.m. 2JRSA1

Sundays 11 to 11:55 a.m. 2JRSU

Junior Advanced - ages 8 to 11 Cost: $195

Mondays 5:30 to 6:55 p.m. Code 2JRADM

Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:55 p.m. 2JRADT

Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:55 p.m. 2JRADW

Thursdays 3:30 to 4:55 p.m. 2JRADTH

Fridays 5:30 to 6:55 p.m. 2JRADF

Senior - ages 12 and up Cost:$142.50

Tuesdays 4:30 to 5:25 p.m. 2SRTU

Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. 2SRW

Saturdays 11:30 to 12:25 p.m. 2SRS

Sundays 12 to 12:55 p.m. 2SRSU

Senior Advanced - ages 12 and up Cost: $195

Tuesdays 5:30 to 6:55 p.m. Code 2SRADT

Wednesdays 5 to 6:25 p.m. 2SRADW

Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. 2SRADS

To register for any of these classes, come in to the Recreation Office in Village Hall or send us your child's name, address, birth date, phone number, class choice and code and mail it to the Recreation Office at 351 Stewart Ave. with a check payable to the "Inc. Village of Garden City." For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 465-4705.

The Recreation Department is announcing the start of a series of interviews for summer jobs at the pool. If you enjoy being outdoors and are willing to make the commitment to being part of a team that works hard to provide quality facilities for our residents, we'd like to talk to you!

If you are presently a high school junior or older and are ready to make a commitment for a great summer job, stop in at the Recreation Office in Village Hall, pick up an application, and schedule an appointment for an interview.

Reminder: even if you were employed by the pool last year, you are still required to reapply and be interviewed for the upcoming season.

Interviews will be conducted on the following dates -

Friday, Dec. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

No interviews will be conducted without an appointment and positions will not be offered to applicants without an interview.

Any child interested in playing on intramural tournament teams for the winter season should call Sandy Young at 739-1305 for further information or to indicate interest. This program is open to boys and girls in grades two and up. Now that the fall soccer season is over, it is not too early to sign up for spring intramural soccer. Applications can be obtained at the Recreation Dept. in Village Hall or at St. Paul's.