Assemblywoman Maureen O'Connell reminds residents of the 17th Assembly District that petitions for the Assembly Republican statewide campaign to force Assembly Democrats to act on civil confinement legislation and other measures that further protect New York's children from dangerous sexual predators are available at every library in the district. FULL STORY

Area teens and 'tweens with be swooning to the beat of Atlantic Records' pop teen sensation Ryan Cabrera in a live performance at Roosevelt Field in Garden City when Simon DTour Live, a national teen event headlining fresh young musical talent, hits town Friday, Aug. 19 between 1 to 7 p.m. in the southwest parking lot. A Simon Property Group proprietary program, Simon DTour Live will visit 25 Simon malls across the country, offering teens a fresh detour this back-to-school season, including the most exciting singing talent and interactive entertainment. FULL STORY

If you have not registered for Centennial soccer in the fall, you are now late. The deadline for registration was July 31. The Garden City Centennial Soccer Club is accepting late applications for the fall girls' soccer program. Girls in grades K-9 are invited to join the intramural program. Applications can be found at www.gccentennialsoccer.org. FULL STORY

The recreation department is sponsoring a series of concerts at the Garden City Gazebo. The remaining concert is as follows: FULL STORY