www.gardencityny.net The recreation department's miniature golf course has been delighting village residents for many years. The course is refurbished each spring, with greens being rebuilt and new obstacles added to keep the course challenging. The course is directly adjacent to our tennis courts and is open for play seven days a week until 11 p.m. The greens fee is $1.50 for residents and $2 for non-resident guests. The course is open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The miniature golf course is an ideal location for a child's birthday party. For reservations or information, call Community Park at 483-2525. Please note that birthday party reservations will only be taken Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our local law requires dog owners to leash their pets and to clean up after them when they have relieved themselves upon any areas used in common by the public. These areas include median strips, curbs, gutters, park areas, streets, etc.

Regulations require that dog waste be placed with the rubbish for curbside collection on Wednesdays and be containerized or placed in a plastic bag, which is properly secured. It must not be placed in storm drains for obvious health reasons.

Please be considerate of those village employees who are working to keep our community beautiful by cleaning up after your dog and by properly disposing of the waste.

Compliments are due to the recreation department for arranging this season's outstanding Concert Series at the Village Gazebo, located on the Village Green at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. This week's program is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 5, and will feature Tom Wagner and the Village Music Makers - always a village favorite.

The program will begin at 7:15 p.m.; 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 the St. Paul's School. Contact the recreation department (465-4075) with questions pertaining to the concert.