Through Nov. 17, Adelphi University, for the fourth consecutive year, will coordinate the local effort of Operation Gratitude as part of a nationwide fundraising effort to ensure that American service members receive holiday gift packages as they serve on active duty overseas. Items such as packaged food, global calling cards, disposable cameras and music may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or mailed to Michael Spar, Associate Director of Business Affairs, Levermore Hall 301, 1 South Avenue, P.O. Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530-0701. FULL STORY

Garden City Postmaster Joe Agricola and his staff are hosting a Passport Fair at the Roosevelt Field Postal Store located in the mall's lower level to make it more convenient for postal customers to obtain a passport. FULL STORY

If your child participates in sports at the Garden City middle school or high school, the athletic staff urges you to attend a Positive Coaching Alliance - Sports Parents Workshop Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school auditorium. FULL STORY

Garden City Basketball is still accepting applications. Late fees are currently being waived. Uniforms are being ordered and teams will be formed in November. FULL STORY