Weekly 10.22.15 - 10.31.15

Upcoming Events: Mon. 11/2 - Sea Cliff Village Board Conference, SC Village Hall, 6 pm; Tues. 11/3 - Election Day, polls open from 6 am to 9 pm; Wed. 11/4 - Art Opening - Mixed Media Works of St. Christopher's Children, SC Library,5:30 to 7 pm;

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Sea Cliff Library Events)

Wed. 11/4 (cont.) - Sea Cliff Landmarks Lecture, "Sea Cliff Collects," SC Yacht Club, 7:30 pm; Fri. 11/6 - Chill Out in Sea Cliff, SC Village Green, 6-8pm; Sat. 11/7 - St. Lukes Annual Fall Bazaar, Sea Cliff 11am to 4 pm

Sunday, October 11 -Monday, October 19, 2015

CELEBRATION OF CUBAN CULTURE KICKS OFF NSHS CUBA MUSIC TOUR

Party goers enjoy Cuban dance instruction at "Danza Cubana"

October 30, 2015 -- North Shore students, parents and grandparents celebrated Cuban culture last Saturday night at a party to kick off fundraising for the upcoming music performance tour of Cuba by high school band, orchestra and chorus students. The February tour will be one of the first by US students since the thaw in diplomatic relations with Cuba, according to Michael Kerschner, NSHS choral director who is coordinating the tour with his colleagues David Soto, band director, and Jason Domingo, orchestra director. READ MORE

SC CIVIC ASSOCIATION'S PROGRESSIVE DINNER - FOR THOSE WHO LIVE TO EAT

The Sea Cliff Civic Association's Progressive Dinner, the always popular annual fall event that introduces participants to both fine food and fine people as they make three stops on their jaunt through the village, attracted nearly 200 participants last weekend. The group was apportioned more or less equally among four homes for appetizers, and then further separated into groups of six to ten as they moved on to the dinner course that was prepared and served by 22 different hosts. The dinner parties then combined for dessert and drinks at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club. . . READ MORE

SEA CLIFF CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN

This past Halloween Eve, Sea Cliff celebrated All Hallow's Eve as it has in past years with the Sea Cliff School Parade and a separate parade for younger children sponsored by the Sea Cliff Children's Library. On Friday Night, the Sea Cliff Makeshop and the Sea Cliff Arts Council hosted the "Spooky Pumpkin Walk" at Spooky Park.

CIVIC ASSOCIATION'S CIDER SOCIAL DRAWS MANY TO CENTRAL PARK

October 29, 2015 -- The Sea Cliff Civic Association hosted a "Cider Social" under a canopy of fall foliage at beautiful Central Park last Sunday Afternoon. Well over 100 guests enjoyed cookies, snacks, crafts, and of course cider, at the autumn celebration that now has been held annually for about a dozen years.

BLOGS

ANN DIPIETRO
Great Book Guru

**ASSEMBLYMAN LAVINE'S ALBANY 101 AT THE SEA CLIFF LIBRARY ON NOVEMBER 12**

On November 12th at 7pm, Assemblyman Charles Lavine will be at the Sea Cliff Public Library to give a presentation on lawmaking and ethics in New York State Government. READ MORE

GOOD NEWS FOR RESIDENTIAL TAXPAYERS DESPITE ADJUSTMENT IN BASE PROPORTIONS

October 29, 2015 -- The removal of several LIPA properties within the North Shore School District from tax rolls and the resulting increase in the proportion of the school tax levy paid by class 1 homeowners may have complicated the revenue side of the school budget a bit, but will not negatively impact, and it appears will even benefit, residential taxpayers this year, according to figures obtained by Northwordnews from the School District. READ MORE

NS BOARD BEGINS DISCUSSING PROCESS FOR SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

Schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick

October 28, 2015 -- At its October 22 meeting, the North Shore School Board began discussing the process it will use to find a replacement for Schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick who will be retiring at the end of the 2016-17 school year. The discussion focused on how the Board would go about obtaining a head hunting firm to conduct the search for candidates. READ MORE

POTPOURRI OF PUPS AND PUPPETS PROUDLY PERAMBULATE AT PET PARADE

November 1, 2015 -- This past Saturday morning, a procession of pets, puppets, and pedestrians made its way along Sea Cliff Avenue from Memorial Park to Clifton Park in a proud pageant of color, costumes, and creativity. Organized by residents Karen Kessler and JoAnne Gray, and sponsored by the Sea Cliff Civic Association, it was the third time the Parade has been held in the past four years. Awards and gift certificates to Petco were given for "Most Original Costume", "Looks Most Like the Owner," "Most Creative Costume," "Largest Pet," and "Smallest Pet." (Headline Credit - Dan DiPietro)

A NS HS intern delivering food

GUARDIAN ANGEL HELPING WOMEN IN CRISIS

October 20, 2015 -- With a mission "to meet the needs of women who have lost control of their lives,who are struggling to raise their children, or who have been left shipwrecked by economic or marital hardship,” the Guardian Angel Family Crisis Center, located at 239 Glen Cove Avenue in Sea Cliff, since 2009 has provided a variety of services to women in crisis. It’s “women helping other women,” says founder and president Barbara Costello. READ MORE

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

VOTE FOR ROBERT FREIER FOR TOB TOWN COUNCIL
Received from Robert Freier
October 29, 2015

Dear Editor:

This Tuesday is Election Day. It’s nothing as glamorous or controversial as selecting our next president, but in certain ways it is more important. Local elections affect our parks and roads, our property taxes, and other aspects of our quality of life on a local level.

Media reports have detailed indictments, lawsuits, and crises plaguing our town. As Supervisor Venditto has responded to accusations, Town leadership has been diverted in ways that affect our community negatively. READ MORE

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN!

Received from Phillip Grella
Commandant Dan Daly Globe and Anchor Detachment #225

Hi Marine:

The Dan Daly Globe and Anchor Detachment #225 of the Marine Corps Leaue, in Glen Cove, N.Y. is looking for a few good men and women, former Marines, to join their organization. The Marine Corps League is an organization for Marines and run by Marines and we need your help in maintaining our Detachment.

Recently, we lost a Korean War Veteran, survivior of various battles, including the infamous Chosin Reservoir. . . . READ MORE

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Received from Friends of the Sea Cliff Library 10.20.15

Dear Neighbor,
Make a gift today to our local library, and you are supporting a true community center there to help everyone in our village. From the children who come each week to story hour to the adults reading newspapers, from free movie nights to bluegrass jams, homework help to computer lessons, your gift to the Friends of the Library annual campaign supports our two libraries, contributes to museums passes, library improvements, classes for kids and devices like our popular e-Readers, iPads and MacBooks. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

**JOIN THE SC LANDMARKS ASSOCIATION FOR SEA CLIFF COLLECTS LECTURE THIS WEDNESDAY**

Sea Cliff Collects on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 pm at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club.

Local Photographer Johan and Hannah Hunter, Len Jacobs, Alan Klein And Geri Reichgut have been busy photographing collections in Sea Cliff. From rare carriage and bracket clocks to whimsical scottie dogs, globes, to lucite handbags, let our own Sea Cliffians' artfully displayed collections inspire you.

SEA CLIFF VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE ON NOVEMBER 11

Veterans at last year's observance

Veterans Day will be observed on Wednesday, November 11th. At precisely 11 a.m., the National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery will commence including a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Veterans Day ceremonies throughout our country are meant to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. READ MORE

VILLAGE WINE MERCHANT TO HOST PIZZA COMPETITION ON NOV. 17

The Village Wine Merchant at 252 Sea Cliff Avenue will be hosting a "Sea Cliff's Favorite Pizza Competition" on Tuesday Nov 17 from 6-8pm. Four local pizzerias have agreed to participate - Il Vilaggio, Taormina, Tre Sorelle, and Villa Meci. In addition to the sampling and voting for the top pie, customers will also have the opportunity to sample wines that go well with pizza. The winner gets bragging rights in Sea Cliff!

CHILL OUT ON NOVEMBER 6

The Sea Cliff Arts Council proudly presents its third annual "Chill Out in Sea Cliff" on Friday, November 6th, 2015. Everyone is invited to attend this Sea Cliff community event to celebrate and promote our local businesses, musicians, and artists. The evening commences at 6 p.m. on the Village Green (in front of Sea Cliff Library) with music by Frank Ferrara and Friends. Some shops will be open late. Stop by the pubs and restaurants of Sea Cliff with musical entertainment starting at 8:30 pm. We will be collecting food donations on the Village Green, on behalf of Mutual Concerns of Sea Cliff. It will be a great night out on the town!

MIXED MEDIA GROUP EXHIBITION FROM SEA CLIFF'S ST. CHRISTOPHER'S OTTILES OPENING

Beginning Wednesday, November 4th, the Sea Cliff Arts Council presents a very special exhibit at Sea Cliff Village Library. The artwork of children from SCO, in Sea Cliff will be on view for the months of November and December. Please join us for the art opening this Wednesday, November 4th, from 5:30 to 7 pm. READ MORE

NS KEY CLUB TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE ON NOVEMBER 12

Community Blood Drive
Thursday, November 12, 2015
North Shore HS, Auxiliary Gym,
9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. This event is organized by the North Shore Key Club. Our community hospitals need your help! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Julia Salat at (516) 603-3847. READ MORE

ACADEMIC AND CAREER PREPARATION WITH CAREER COACH DARREN PETRONELLA

Come to the Gold Coast Public Library Annex, 40 Railroad Avenue, Glen Head, N.Y. on one or both of these upcoming Tuesday evenings and let Darren, Associate Professor at Nassau Community College and Career Coach, give you some tips that may help you! These programs are designed not only for students heading off to college, but also for adults entering/re-entering the workforce! READ MORE

LOCAL MUSIC

STILL PARTNERS
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 11/5 -Deep Pockets
Fri 11/6 - The Paterson B-Side
Sat 11/7 - The Joni Project
Thurs 11/12 - Mudcat Blues
Fri 11/13 - Chicken Head
Sat 11/14 - KingFisher

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Wed 10/4 Ian Pettillo Jazz, Blues and alot of Great Vibes!!
Fri. 10/6 - dNa + C² + D² = ☮ ♫♪
Wed 11/11- Don Bikoff - American Roots
Thurs 11/12 - Driftwood Kin - Lee Shonik and Friends
Fri. 11/13 - Matt Grabowski

METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs. 11/5 -
Fri 11/6 - Meridian

LOCAL ART

VICTORIA WARD AT K.DiRESTA COLLECTIVE

The works of Sea Cliff Artist Victoria Ward will be on display this month at the K. DiResta Collective at 202 Sea Cliff Avenue in Sea Cliff.

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS NOVEMBER

THE MODERNS Chagall, Degas, Léger, Miró, Picasso, and more….

Frank Olt: New Works

A solo exhibition that is on view through Sunday, November 8, 2015. CLICK HERE FOR STORY AND FULL LISTING OF NOVEMBER EXHIBITIONS