Garden City’s Biggest Spring Event Has Arrived

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Garden City’s Biggest Spring Event Has Arrived

Friday, 06 April 2012 00:00

Annual Easter Car Parade Event steps off on Sunday at 1 p.m.

The 57th annual Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade will step off this Sunday, April 24 at 1 p.m. from 10th Street on Franklin Avenue. The procession, led by a line of spectacular antique and classic cars, the Kiwanis Easter Bunnies and Kingsley Bear, will head south on Franklin Avenue, then west on Seventh Street where it will disperse at Hilton Avenue.

Come meet the Easter Bunny at Garden City’s annual Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade. Spectators are invited to view the cars as they line up in the parking field 9E between Ninth and Tenth Streets from 10 a.m. until parade step-off time at 1 p.m. Adding to the fun will be the Town of Hempstead’s showmobile, musical and emcee Jim Rheel, along with entertainment by his renowned Banjo Rascal. Both the Easter Bunnies and the Banjo Rascals will return to Seventh Street with their toe-tappin’ tunes in front of Bagelman, and the bunnies will hand out lollipops to the little ones.

The chamber acknowledges with thanks its sponsor, AAA New York for provision of dash plaque souvenirs for vintage car owners who hail from throughout the metropolitan area and beyond; also to Hengstenberg’s and Feldis Florist who decorate the Easter Trees, assisted by the village parks department.

For more event information, visit the chamber’s website at www.Garden CityChamber.org or for notice of cancellation due to inclement weather call the chamber 516-746-7724 (press 1) after 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. If no cancellation message, the event is on. (There will not be a rain date.)

News

Bugs Bower Lecture

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Friends of the Garden City Public Library will sponsor a free lecture, “Life in the Music Business,” with Garden City resident “Bugs” Bower. The legendary music arranger/producer/publisher will be appearing on Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library at 60 Seventh St. to share excerpts from his new book, Nice Stories about Nice People—highlights from his personal experiences in the music business.

Patience Please, With Impatiens

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

When gardeners begin shopping for spring flowers, they may notice a familiar staple missing: the impatiens.

Impatiens walleriana, which are beloved globally for their wide selection of color and low maintenance, have been affected by a fungus called downy mildew. The fungus first causes tiny spots, then yellowness on the leaves. A few weeks later, all that’s left is the flower’s stem and a frustrated gardener.

Sports

Playing With A Big Stick

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Defense keys successful lacrosse seasons

The boys and girls high school teams are both rolling and have their sights set on a long run in the playoffs. Both team have faced a number of formidable opponents throughout the season and have successfully navigated their schedules. One thing that has been consistent for both teams has been that their defenses have had to stand tall at key times and shut down very active offenses. Both Coach Finnell and Coach Chapman have made sure that the non-league schedules of their teams will ensure that their teams are prepared for whatever the playoffs can throw at them.

After going the full season last year undefeated, the boys team has three blemishes on their record with losses to powerhouses Ward Melville, Manhasset and LaSalle of PA. With a 9-3 record the Trojans are looking to wrap up the number two seed in the playoffs to force a rematch of the Manhasset game in the County finals. The boys have excelled defensively only allowing 4.25 goals against per game. And if you remove those three tough losses the goals against average drops to 3.1.

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Hockey Rink Open

The Recreation and Parks Department’s new roller hockey rink is now open for general public use by Garden City residents during the following days and times:

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Saturdays Noon to 6 p.m.

Sundays - Family Skate 3 to 6 p.m.