There are still openings available in the recreation department's preschool arts and crafts program. Children aged 3.5 through 5 years old and who reside in Garden City may register for this eight-week program. Classes are held according to the following schedule:

Mondays 12:15 p.m.

Wednesdays 12:15 p.m.

Thursdays 10:45 a.m.

Each class is 45 minutes long. The cost of an eight-week session is $40. Classes began Oct. 14. To register for any of these classes, visit the recreation office in Cluett Hall.

The recreation department's adult programs in the field house began Tuesday, Oct. 12 according to the following schedule:

Mondays men's open basketball 7:30-10 p.m.

men's over 30 basketball 7:30-10 p.m.

Tuesdays men's over 30 basketball 7:30-10 p.m.

Wednesdays men's open basketball 7:30-10 p.m.

men's over 40 basketball 7:30-10 p.m.

Thursdays co-ed adult volleyball 7:30-10 p.m.

adult soccer 8:30-10 p.m.

These programs, unless otherwise noted, are open to residents of Garden City who have graduated from high school. All programs listed are free of charge and strictly "pick up." A picture ID is required to sign into any program. For further information, call the recreation department at 465-4076.

The recreation department has been able to obtain the best group tickets available for the Thursday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 20 performances of Disney on Ice "Finding Nemo" at Nassau Coliseum.

The Thursday performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and the tickets are located in section 211. The Saturday performance begins at 11 a.m. and the tickets are located in section 212. The price of a ticket to either performance is $20.

Those interested in purchasing tickets to either show should visit the recreation office in village hall. All tickets must be purchased in cash; no checks will be accepted. Tickets are available to any resident of Garden City and any one person may purchase a maximum of six tickets.

The recreation department is pleased to announce the start of dedicated senior citizen tennis court time at the community park tennis facility. During certain times of the week, courts are designated "senior citizens only." This court time can be booked at a discounted rate of $15 and is available to Garden City senior citizens aged 60 or older.

The following requirements must be met in order to book the court: senior court time may only be booked up to two days ahead; all players on the court must be 60 years or older; and all dedicated court time must be used for play only. No private lessons allowed on these courts.

The following days and times are available as of Oct. 6:

Wednesdays 7-8 a.m.

Wednesdays 2-3 p.m.

Fridays 3:30-4:30 p.m.

For further information or to reserve senior court time, call the Tennis Hut at 483-2525.

The Community Park Tennis Center will be hosting mixed doubles tennis parties on the following dates: Saturday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 4 from 7:30-10 p.m. The fee for each evening of tennis is $30 per couple and includes court time, balls, food and refreshments. To sign up for these tennis nights call the Community Tennis Center at 483-2525. On Sunday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. the recreation department will hold its annual Halloween show at Cluett Hall. This year's show will feature the acrobatic antics of the National Circus Project. Cluett Hall will be dressed up for Halloween and children will be given goodie bags at the end of the performance. This program is free but reservations are necessary. Call 465-4075 to make a reservation. On Thursday, Oct. 28, the recreation department is hosting a women's Halloween platform party from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The party will be held in a round robin "just for fun" format. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Prizes for best costumes will be awarded. The fee is $35 per team and includes court time, balls, lunch and prizes. The women's tennis league has openings on the following days: Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., doubles 3.0 level, and on Fridays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., learn and play level. To sign up for more information, call Anne Marie Kenny at 483-2525. There are still openings left in the women's Wednesday night league. Three levels of play are offered: beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate. Lessons are included. For more information, call Steve Espey at 483-2525. Play began Oct. 13. Beginner lessons began Oct. 14 on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. The cost of this program is $50 per person and includes five lessons, paddles and balls. Those interested should call Steve Espey at 483-2525. The recreation department's match play program is a junior league intraclub program for children aged 9-18. This program offers match play formatted to fit each child's playing level.

The league is organized by age and playing ability. Interested children must be able to serve from the baseline, sustain a slow paced rally, keep score unassisted and have an understanding of the rules of tennis.

This program will be minimally supervised during match play. The recreation department's teaching staff will set up the matches. All matches will be held either on Sunday between 2 and 3 p.m. or 3 and 4 p.m. or Saturday between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. depending on the player's skill level.

If residents choose to participate in this league, the cost of the 10-week program will be $160. There will be no make-ups for this league.

To register, residents must fill out a form and return it the recreation department, located at 351 Stewart Avenue, with a check made payable to the Incorporated Village of Garden City. For more information, call Sue at the tennis facility at 483-2525.