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Weekend Events Guide June 13th Edition

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The weekend is finally here! With some beautiful weather forecasted and Father’s Day on Sunday, make sure you get out and enjoy it. Here’s what’s going on in and around Garden City:

What we’ve all been waiting for… Opening Day of the GC Pool is Sat., June 14th. 12noon – 8pm.

Ok, so the Mattituck Lions Strawberry Festival doesn’t exactly take place “in or around” Garden City, but I thought it deserved an honorable mention since their strawberry shortcake is ammaaaazing. This indulgence alone is reason enough to brave the traffic and head east. The festival takes place on Fri, Sat and Sun. Games, crafts, rides, food, live music, fab strawberry shortcake (did I mention that already?) and more!

The Eisenhower Park Family Festival takes place on Sat and Sun 12-6pm, Field 2. Free admission.

BK Sweeney’s Uptown Grille on Franklin Ave is having a lobster bake this (and every) Friday night all summer. $31.95 for a 2 lb lobster dinner.

Capo Ristorante on Covert Ave is offering 10% off your lunch/dinner tab or your catering order on Father’s Day by mentioning Inside Garden City. Take a break from the bbq this Father’s Day and try Capo.

Revel on Franklin Ave is having a special Father’s Day menu on Sunday. $39.95 for a 3 course prix fixe. Seatings throughout the day.

The 17th Annual Jay Gallagher Memorial Tournament takes place at St Paul’s on June 14th-15th. This foundation encourages cancer awareness and focuses on improving the lives of those living with cancer.

If you’re looking for some live music on Sat night, His Boy Elroy will be performing at Leo’s at 9:30pm.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City will be hosting Eternal Con- a Pop Culture Expo. Come and get your fill of comic books, sci-fi, collectibles, gaming, costumes, raffles, movie screenings and more. Sat 10-7 ($20 adults, $12 children), Sun 10-5 ($20 adults, $6 children). Museum members pay only $15 for adults and $6 for children on both days.

Long Island Children’s Museum has #1 Dad Day on Sunday 2-4pm, free with museum admission. Make a special Father’s Day card with a personalized message.

Sunday is the last day to register your kids for Miss Suzanne’s art camp next week, June 16-19. Only $120 for four days. Your kids will get real art instruction and have tons of fun. Email her for more  information at suzanne_mcandrews@hotmail.com. 

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Belmont Stakes Weekend Events Guide 6/6/14 Edition

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Between the Belmont Stakes and the beautiful weather that’s forecasted, there are plenty of options for having fun in and around GC this weekend. Whether you’re into horse racing, flea markets or festivals, you will have a lot to choose from!

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few weeks, you know that California Chrome (winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness) is shooting for the first Triple Crown since 1978. In honor of the Stakes, GC’s Belmont Festival will take place on Seventh St. this Friday, June 6th from 6pm-10pm. Come for some fun with your community- live music, food, entertainment, pony rides, games, face painting and more.  

On Friday June 6th and Saturday June 7th BK Sweeney’s Uptown Grille will have great bar specials (try a Belmont Breeze!), betting and giveaways. Live music on Friday. 

Capo Ristorante of Floral Park will have Belmont Drink Specials on Friday and Saturday. Plus, every purchase gets a $1 bet slip for California Chrome! Let them cater your Belmont Race party- just ask for the special Belmont catering package (since all tickets for dining options at Belmont are sold out, having your own party may be the right move). 

Revel on Franklin Ave is showing their Belmont Spirit with happy hour all day on Friday June 6th from open to close! On Saturday June 7th they’ll have drink specials, along with their usual happy hour, until 7pm. Look for Jim, Revel’s owner, at the Seventh St. Belmont Festival Friday night handing out coupons for free giveaways!

As of Thursday night, the excitement has already begun at the GC Hotel. The Polo Lounge kicked off a special cocktail list (try a Belmont Jewel- yum!) Thursday night that will run through all of Saturday, June 7th. Be sure to stop by after the Belmont Stakes Saturday night. Inside scoop is that the horse owners and jockeys are staying in-house. Perhaps this is the place to be on Saturday night after the race… 
The Garden City Historical Society is holding their annual Flea Market on Saturday, Jun 7th from 9am-4pm at 109 Eleventh St. in Garden City on the Historical Society Museum grounds.
The Belmont Stakes Tulip Ave Street Fair in Floral Park will take place on Sunday, June 8th from 2pm-7pm. Live bands, entertainment, face painting, clowns, food and more.
Street Fair on the Green is at Eisenhower Park, Field 8. Saturday June 7th – Sunday June 8th. 10am-5pm.

The Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer walk is June 8th and June 9th at Smith Point County Park. Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk – About The Walk

The Weekend is Here Events Guide 5/30/14

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Here are a few things going on around and near Garden City this weekend. Email us at http://www.insidegardencity@gmail.com or FB message us if you’d like your event to be included. 



The Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church in New Hyde Park is having its first Parish Festival this weekend. There will be carnival games as well as rides. You’ll find something for kids as well as adults! Thursday May 29 through Sunday June 1. 16 South 6th St., New Hyde Park.

St. Paul’s Annual Greek Festival. Experience Greek culture by indulging in Greek food, music and dancing. Play the games, ride the rides and tour the beautiful Cathedral. Thursday May 29 through Sunday June 1. 110 Cathedral Ave, Hempstead.

Experience the art and architecture of St. Joseph Church on Fifth St. in Garden City by going on a tour of the church on Sunday June 1 at 3:30 p.m. View and learn about the colorful stained glass, stone and mosaic which are a part of this beautiful church. The tour will last for one hour.

The Nassau County Strawberry Festival in Bellmore is being held from Thursday May 29 through Sunday June 1at the Nassau Boces school grounds. Live music, crafts, rides, food and of course, delicious strawberries! 2351 Jerusalem Ave in North Bellmore. 


Catch The Long Island Children’s Museum exhibit of Alice in Wonderland on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. Admission: $12.

The Herricks Festival runs from May 29 through June 1 at 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY. 




Enjoy the weekend!


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Memorial Day Weekend Events Guide

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If you’ll be staying in town this Memorial Day weekend, you won’t be disappointed. Here’s what’s happening in and around GC: 


Friday 5/23 Doc O’Grady’s at 9:00pm. See Mike & The Slingers (aka Mike and Ellen Volpe of CrossFit Garden City) perform live! Come on down, have a drink, and sing along.

Friday 5/23 BK Sweeney’s Lobster Bake starts up again. Just $31.95 for a 2lb lobster dinner.

Saturday 5/24 and Sunday 5/25. Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach in Wantagh 10am-3pm on both days. $10 per vehicle 

Saturday 5/24 see the Marine and Helicopter Landing at Eisenhower Park’s Kite Field. 10am-2pm. Admission free

Saturday  5/24- catch the Town of North Hempstead’s annual Memorial Day Fireworks at Park West Shore Road in Port Washington. 6pm. Come for festivities and live music. Fireworks begin at dark. Free admission; $5 to park.

Saturday May 24th- Bring a friend to CrossFit Garden City! Each morning class will have extra coaches on hand to assist friends through their first CrossFit workout.
Memorial Day at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. 50 Cathedral Ave. Church service at 9am, Parade at 10am (intersection of Stewart and Cherry Valley Aves), Festival starts at noon and runs until 4pm. Come by for pony rides, petting zoo, crafts, dunking booth, rides, games and more. Live music at 1pm and 3pm. 

Memorial Day- If you’re tired of manning the grill by the time Monday rolls around, Capo Ristorante on Covert Ave, Floral Park will be OPEN on Memorial Day. 

Outdoor dining is now open at Revel on Franklin Ave. 

Garden City Community Park Tennis Center and Platform Tennis Courts are now open from 8am-11pm, 7 days a week.


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Mother’s Day at the Track

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Gambling, alcohol, cigars, sports- the perfect ingredients for a typical Mother’s Day, right? Or you could look at it this way- an easy way to turn your children onto one of life’s many vices. If that reasoning still doesn’t appeal to you, how about thinking of it this way- you’re teaching your child the finer arts of statistics in a slightly unorthodox way- through horse betting.

All kidding aside, the horses were racing on Mother’s Day at Belmont Park and it was a great, albeit different (for me at least), way to spend Mother’s Day. The typical Mother’s Day brunch at a restaurant didn’t appeal to me this year but Belmont sounded exciting. Families came with packed coolers and picnic baskets. They staked out spots on the grassy grounds, whether at a table or right on the grass with blankets. The picnic grounds were totally alive with a petting zoo, pony rides, bubble stations, face painting, karaoke, a train ride around the park and more. All of this was free with admission btw. There were also concession stands selling hot dogs, burgers, fries, ice cream, snacks, beer & soda. 


The races can be viewed from the picnic grounds on large screen tvs placed all around the park (you might think that tvs placed up around the trees sounds a bit strange but surprisingly it works), or you could walk to the track and view them (actual betting makes the race viewing a little more fun in my opinion). Betting can be done inside or at betting windows outside.  

There was also Breakfast at Belmont on Mother’s Day from 7-10am. Participants enjoyed breakfast, a tour of Belmont and got to watch Thoroughbreds train prior to the races. Breakfast at Belmont happens most weekends in the spring and summer. Call Belmont or check their website for dates before you go. But this was too early for someone like me who enjoys sleeping in a bit on Mother’s Day. I will be sure to check it out on another weekend though. You can also attend any Sunday “Family Fun Days” at Belmont and don’t forget Father’s Day where the will be activities similar to what went down on Mother’s Day.

Belmont’s summer events page lists other upcoming festivities, like the Wing Festival on May 24th where you’ll get to sample wings from all over Long Island and vote for the best. And of course, the Belmont Stakes on June 7th – which could end up being very exciting this year if California Chrome is able to win the Preakness this weekend.
Stay tuned to find out if we’ll have a shot to see the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years at Belmont!
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Inside Garden CIty: Weekend Events Guide 5/9/14

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Here’s what’s happening in (and around) GC this weekend. Even though it’s Mother’s Day weekend, there is still a lot to do!

See the Movin’ Out Band at the Tilles Center on Friday May 9th at 7:30pm and 9:30 pm. Several members of Billy Joel’s own band (including the original “Piano Man”) will be performing in honor of Billy Joel’s 65th birthday, which is Saturday, May 10th. 516-299-3100

The Pineapple Ball will be held on Friday, May 9th, at the Garden City Hotel.

The Barnes Gallery at 2 Nass Blvd in GC South will be having their “NY to Athens” artists’ opening reception May 10th, Saturday from 5:30-7:30. Meet the artists glass of wine delicious food live music. 516-538-4503

On Saturday May 10th from 9am-2pm the Andy Foundation yard sale takes place at the St Paul’s field house. **Drop off for-sale items is on Friday May 9th from 10am-6pm. Call 516-873-0508 for more information. 

Visit the LI Children’s Museum on Saturday May 10th at 2pm to create a blooming bouquet of tissue paper flowers for Mother’s Day. Good for all ages. Free with museum admission. 

Shop the Block on Saturday May 10th from 9am-1pm at the Garden City Community Church. You can pick up a gift for mom- or yourself! There will be jewelry, handbags, wallets, scarves, accessories, stationery and much more! Whitehall and Nassau Blvds. 


On Sunday May 11th celebrate mom at the Mother’s Day Picnic at Belmont Park. Enjoy the playground, petting zoo, giant bubble stations and more! Gates open at 11am. $2 parking and $2 admission. 2150 Hempstead Turnpike.

The GC Roller Rink is now open. Spring hours: Sun 10am-1pm, Mon-Thur 3pm until dark, Fri- closed, Sat- noon until dark. GC residents only. Bring your helmet!

If you don’t have brunch or dinner plans yet, lots of Mother’s Day restaurant specials can be seen here. 

Enjoy the weekend!


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No Mother’s Day Plans Yet?

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So you haven’t made any Mother’s Day plans yet and the clock is ticking. Well, you’re right there with the rest of us. Procrastinators unite! Below is a quick guide to some of the offerings around town on Mother’s Day. Support local business while making mom happy! 
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Garden City Hotel in the grand ballroom never disappoints. Seatings are at 11am & 3pm. Call 516-877-9385 to book a table and enjoy their fantastic menu.

Walk St on Seventh will be serving dinner from 12-6pm. Call 516-747-2592 for reservations.

For something different than your usual brunch, try Mother’s Day Tea at A New Leaf on 5/11. There will be three 75-min seatings: 10am, 11:30am & 1pm. Cost is $24 per person. Enjoy a choice of teas plus finger sandwiches, scones, cookies and petit fours. 152 Seventh St. 516-506-7575

Calogero’s at 919 Franklin between 9th&10th Streets is having Mother’s Day seatings on the hour from 2-8pm. Call 516-294-2922

Grimaldi’s at 980 Franklin Ave is offering a complimentary tartufo dessert with dinner for Mother’s Day. Call 516-294-6565

Revel has a Mother’s Day brunch with unlimited mimosas or bloody marys and a 3 course prix fixe menu for $39.95. Seatings are available in the morning, early afternoon and late afternoon. Also, a Mother’s Day dinner is planned with an al a carte menu from 4-8pm. 835 Franklin Ave. Call 516-246-9111
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Win a gift basket like no (M)other!

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Inside Garden City presents:

                                                  THE MOTHERLOAD

Who needs a crowded Walmart or shopping mall when you’ve got great shopping right at your doorstep? GC’s many locally owned restaurants, boutiques, delis, cafés, salons, etc. are at the heart of our community. I’m happy to support them in any way I can, in addition to frequenting them often! They’re a crucial component of our local economy as well as a convenient alternative to braving the traffic of Old Country Road.

When we patronize our local businesses, we give money back to our community. A successful local business generates higher revenue and pays higher taxes. This tax revenue helps pay for many of the things we all love about Garden City.

While our local businesses may be the heart of GC, I’m sure many would agree that our mothers are the soul. In honor of Mother’s Day, a number of local businesses have made generous donations to enable Inside Garden City to create a Mother’s Day gift basket like no (m)other. Actually, this gift basket has grown so much in the past few days, that we are now calling it “The Motherload”!


How to enter:
1) Be a mother, have a mother, or know a mother  
2) Like Inside Garden City’s Facebook page (if you haven’t already) AND
3) Like or comment on any FB post which mentions “The Motherload” raffle.

Your name will then be entered into a raffle for the Motherload and one lucky winner will be randomly chosen on Mother’s Day night!


Sneak peeks will be given… such as which of our amazing local businesses will be featured in “the Motherload”.       





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Inside GC’s Weekend Events Guide 4/26

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It’s the weekend! See what’s happening around GC. The Inside GC Weekend Events Guide 4/26 edition is here:

1. Don’t miss the GC Race for a Cure at GC High School, Sat. 4/26. Timed race at 9am, untimed fun run/walk 9:15. Proceeds to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. There will also be a Family Kite fly. If you’ve procrastinating, don’t worry- you can register on race day! 

2. Trio Solisti at Adelphi University. 516-877-4000 Sat, 4/26 at 8pm.

3. West Hempstead Street Fair, Nassau Blvd adjacent to Halls Pond Park. Antiques, arts, crafts, food and more! www.showtiques.com631-724-5966
4. Sat., 4/26- The Waldorf School 225 Cambridge Ave, Garden City is hosting their summer camp open house from 11am-1pm for all ages.  Get all of your summer camp questions answered and meet the staff members. 516-742-3434

5. The GC Bird Sanctuary/Tanners Pond Environmental Center is holding it’s annual Benefit Yard Sale on Sat, 4/26 from 9am-3pm. Come and shop for a cause- antiques, furniture, household goods, sports equipment and more. 516-326-1720

6. Salon Imperiale on Franklin Ave will continue to offer $25 blowouts if you mention Inside Garden City. 516-747-1027
7. Family Center for Autism’s 2nd annual Bowling for Autism at Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park at 7pm on Sat, 4/26.  Ages: all. 516-741-9000 ext. 336. $35 or adults. $25 for children.  Includes two games, food and shoes. Bowl with your friends or you family for a good cause!

8. LI Children’s Museum is holding “April Showers” on Sat, 4/26 from 2pm-4pm. Decorate a mini “umbrella”. Free with museum admission. All ages. 11 Davis Ave, Garden City.


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Earth Day- Do Your Part

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Earth Day is a great time to think about our planet and what we will be leaving behind for future generations. We can all take steps to improve upon our “green” behavior and encourage others to do the same. There are so many ways to make our world greener and many take very little effort. Here are some easy tips to reduce, reuse, recycle:

1. I like adding the words “refuse” and “rethink” to the green motto mentioned above. One easy thing you can do is refuse plastic shopping bags in the grocery store, or any other store for that matter. Bring your own reusable cloth bags or reuse the plastic ones you have at home. I know I’m not the only one with a plastic bag filled with plastic bags in my cabinet!

2. Try not to throw away the plastic bags that you don’t need. Drop them in a bag recycling bin found at CVS, ShopRite and most other grocery stores. These bins will also usually accept plastic dry cleaning bags, plastic bread bags, etc.

3. While most of us are pretty good at acquiring “stuff”, we are probably not as good at discarding things. There are many options to recycle our no longer needed goods to someone else who could use them. Craigslist has a free section. Freecycle is a great website that makes it easy to turn one man’s trash into another man’s treasure. Donate to a thrift store, Salvation Army or consignment store (if you want to make some cash on your goods).

4. Another option is to donate your goods to a local cause like the annual GC Andy Foundation Yard Sale or the upcoming Benefit Yard Sale this Sat, 4/26, at the Tanners Pond Environmental Center in GC. Call 516-326-1720 for more information about donating.

5. Walk more/drive less: With spring upon us it’s a great time to reduce some of your car trips. Do whatever errands you can by foot to reduce air pollution. Visit Big City Bicycle on Nassau Blvd to give your bike a tune-up or to buy one (better yet- try Craigslist, a yard sale or Freecycle for a used bike). And when it’s time for a new car, think fuel-efficient!

6. Eat local/healthy foods. Patronize local restaurants that support local farmers. I may as well mention the local wineries here too. There are plenty of great wines produced on Long Island’s North Fork that we can be proud of!

7. Use a reusable coffee cup and save the cardboard. Hint: this only works if you actually bring the cup with you to your local coffee shop! Definitely refuse styrofoam cups. Tsk Tsk… Dunkin Donuts.

8. And the easiest one of all that we do we every day… unplug appliances and chargers when not in use. How simple is that?

It’s really not that difficult to go the green way. Visit http://www.earthday.org for more tips and ideas. Happy Earth Day!


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