Mangano Praises NYS Repeal of Saltwater Fishing License Requirement

The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums have reopened two of its four nine-hole golf courses and the championship “Red” course for the 2011 season.

The two courses, in Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills (516-571-8120) and Bay Park in East Rockaway (516-571-7242), have been closed since December. Bay Park will be open seven days; the Christopher Morley course is closed Monday. The two other county nine-hole courses at Cantiague Park (516-571-7061) and North Woodmere Park (516-571-7814) remained open during the winter and are open daily. 

Garden City Recreation Department News: April 22, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation. org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Pool Applications Coming 

Look for the applications for the 55th season of the Garden City Pool. Don’t miss out on a membership that includes fun in the sun, swimming, music, events, and a great sense of community. Join the Rec Department and make this summer one to remember!

Garden City Recreation Department News: April 15, 2011

Please visit the website at www.garden cityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Time for an Easter Egg Hunt

The Garden City Recreation Department is once again sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 at Garden City Community Park. This year three hunts will be held beginning at 10 a.m., with three age divisions: preschool to kindergarten, grades one and two; and grades three to five. Special eggs will be stuffed and hidden for all divisions and each hunt will also feature a grand prize (an Easter basket filled with goodies), which will go to the youngster who finds the egg marked “Number One Lucky Egg.” For further information about the Hunt, call the Recreation Department at 465- 4075. For weather updates the day of the hunt, call Community Park at 483-2525. The raindate for the Easter Hunt will be Monday, April 25 at 10 a.m.

Palmiero-Winters to Be Grand Marshall of the Girl Scouts Walkathon June 5

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County announced Amy Palmiero-Winters as the 2011 Grand Marshall of the “Girls Go the Distance” Walkathon. On Sunday, June 5 at SUNY College at Old Westbury, Amy will lead the two-mile walk to raise awareness and support for the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Healthy Living Initiative.

“We are overjoyed to have Amy as the Grand Marshall of our Walkathon!” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Her perseverance, athleticism and accomplishments are incredibly admirable and inspirational to us all.”

Garden City Recreation Department News: April 8, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Time for an Easter Egg Hunt

The Garden City Recreation Department is once again sponsoring the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 at Garden City Community Park. This year three hunts will be held beginning at 10 a.m., with three age divisions: preschool to kindergarten, grades one and two; and grades three to five. Special eggs will be stuffed and hidden for all divisions and each hunt will also feature a grand prize (an Easter basket filled with goodies), which will go to the youngster who finds the egg marked “Number One Lucky Egg.” For further information about the Hunt, call the Recreation Department at 465- 4075. For weather updates the day of the hunt, call Community Park at 483-2525. The raindate for the Easter Hunt will be Monday, April 25 at 10 a.m.

Garden City Students Excel

Students at Charles Water Karate & Fitness in Williston Park, have received belt promotions after successfully completing a series of extensive exams.

“Our goal at Charles Water’s Karate & Fitness is to facilitate mental growth enabling our students to reach their highest potential as human beings,” says Mr. Charles Water, owner and director of the school. “Our studio teaches students how to defend themselves responsively while instilling self-confidence, self-discipline and respect for others.”

Garden City Recreation Department News - April 1, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation.org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

 

Registration for Roller Hockey Begins

The Garden City Recreation Department is proud to announce its Spring Roller Hockey Program. Whether you played last season or haven’t played in a couple of years, now is the perfect time to sign up and experience all the fun. Our spring season is set to begin in late March. All programs take place at Community Park’s Roller Rink.

Garden City Recreation Department News: March 25, 2011

In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be updated to show program cancellations. Please visit the website at www.gardencityrecreation. org to see if any event is canceled or postponed due to the elements.

Registration for Roller Hockey Begins

The Garden City Recreation Department is proud to announce its Spring Roller Hockey Program. Whether you played last season or haven’t played in a couple of years, now is the perfect time to sign up and experience all the fun. Our spring season is set to begin in late March. All programs take place at Community Park’s Roller Rink.

Applications will be available in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall, the website www.gardencityrecreation.org, and at the Recreation Dept’s Administrative office. Please make all checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City.”

LI Marathon Set for May 15K Race, Others to Take Place April 30

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and RXR Realty Chief Executive Officer Scott Rechler called on runners and non-runners alike to take steps to maintain a healthy heart, as they recently promoted the upcoming 2011 RXR/ TIAA-CREF Long Island Marathon.

Mangano and Rechler were joined by officials from the American Heart Association and Alan Powell, who recently recovered from a heart attack and open-heart surgery. Powell, 39, will celebrate his recovery by running in the 5K race as part of the Marathon Festival of Races. The 5K is one of several races being run on Saturday, April 30, and the Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 1.

Despite its status as one of the most affluent and well-educated areas in New York State, Nassau County actually has a higher rate of cardiovascular disease than the state as a whole, with 356 incidents per 100,000 population, according to recent statistics covering the years 2005 to 2007. By contrast, New York State’s rate is 318 and New York City’s is 323.

Lady Trojans Win Nassau Class A Championship

Senior guard Barbara Sullivan scored a game-high 15 points and junior forward Christina Mangels added 13 to lead the Garden City Lady Trojans to a 46-40 victory over the Division Lady Dragons on Saturday, March 5 at C.W. Post.

The Lady Trojans (18-3) were the No. 2 seed in the Class A playoff bracket, while the Lady Dragons (19-2) were ranked No. 1 in the conference and the defending Nassau County champions.

Winning the county title proved to hinge on the in-game battle between Mangels and Division’s 6’0” center Kristen Stuart. The sizable foes stood toe-to-toe and neutralized each other in the paint, which opened up the perimeter game for each team’s sharpshooters.