Upcoming Meetings and Events:  Thurs. 2/9- North Shore Board of Education Meeting, High School Library, 7:30 p.m. Sat. 2/11 - Tu B'Shevat (Jewish Tree Day) Celebration at the Sea Cliff Fire House, 12-2 pm;  Sun. 2/12 - Artists reception for Sea Cliff School students at Daniel Gale Sea Cliff, 2-4 pm.
Sun. 2/12 - A Dramatic Reading of James Joyce's The Dead at the Sea Cliff Children's Library, 4pm;  Mon. 2/13 - Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting, SC Village Hall, 7 pm; Lecture William Cullen Bryant's Literary Influence and Legacy, Cedarmere, Roslyn Harbor, 2pm;  ​Wed. 2/15 - Gold Coast Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 pm
 (click for complete calendar, including Gold ​Coast and Sea Cliff Library Events)
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February 9, 2017

MORE THAN 100 LOCALS TREK TO DC FOR WOMEN'S MARCH ON WASHINGTON 

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By Carolyn Genovesi

February 1, 2017 -- In the early morning hours of January 21, more than 100 local residents boarded buses at Tappen Beach to make the five hour trip to the nation's capital to attend the Women’s March on Washington (WMW).  Despite the 2:30 am departure, the buses were packed with women, men and children eager to express their positive messages as the mission of the WMW was for all to stand together in solidarity with their partners and children for the protection of women’s rights, their safety, their health and families and in recognition that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country. READ MORE

EIGHT CIVICS IN SEA CLIFF WATER DISTRICT DEMAND RATE HIKE HEARING

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By Patrice Benneward

​Exasperated by skyrocketing bills from New York American Water, the Glen Head-Glenwood Civic Council has requested that the New York State Public Service Commission require a public hearing in the Glen Head-Glenwood area concerning New York American Water’s proposal for yet another rate increase.
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LOCAL BUSINESS GROUP WELCOMES GEMELLI GOURMENT MARKET 

On January 27  The Glen Head Glenwood Business Association Officers and Board members presented a welcome plaque at the grand opening ribbon cutting of Gemelli Gourmet Market North in Glen Head. Gemelli's offers the residents of Glen Head and surrounding communities authentic homemade Italian food prepared fresh daily on the premise as well as a sushi station, fresh chopped salad station, brick oven pizza, an extensive catering menu, and a selection of prime meats from the "Butcher's Corner."  Gemelli Gourmet Market North is located at716 Glen Cove Avenue in Glen Head gemelligourmetmarketnorth.com
Glen Head Glenwood Business Association: ghgwba.com

GC YOUTH BUREAU AFTER 3 SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS PROGRAM'S FALL CURRICULUM

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January 27, 2017, Glen Cove, NY… There was excitement in the air at the Glen Cove Middle School as the children of the Glen Cove Youth Bureau’s After 3 program had the opportunity to show their parents, family members and special guests all they had accomplished in the city’s after school program.   READ MORE
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​BLOGS​
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THE GREAT BOOK​ GURU

​ANN DIPIETRO

THE SELLOUT
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Dear Great Book Guru,  As we begin the month of February, thoughts turn to- yes- Valentine’s Day.  My friends and I are planning a rather unique Valentine’s celebration: dinner, discussion, and dessert at the Metropolitan Bistro. We have the reservation…now we need the book. Any suggestions? 
Lover of a Books and Such
THE GARDEN'S EDGE​​​​
​​DONNA KIANKA
Winter’s Edge ​Micro Farm, Sea Cliff, N.Y.

THE JOY OF BIRDS IN THE WINTER

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Birds, beautiful birds. Not only a sight to behold, but also a joy to hear in the garden or on the front porch……actually anywhere. An entire hobby has been dedicated to catching a glimpse of these acrobats as they glide through the trees and air. We need birds as they are a member of our ecosystem and not only for amusement. Birds have specific purposes which help us not only in our daily living but also in the gardens. These graceful flyers will and do eat insects. So putting aside the song, the chatter, the skilled flying and the beauty, they like bats, will eat insects. Birds however are not the efficient insect eating flying machines that bats are. So how can we attract and keep birds on our property, no matter how many bugs they will eat during the warmer months? READ MORE
ANNOUNCEMENTS

​WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD?

​​VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF - LIFEGUARD SEARCH  FOR THE 2017 BEACH SEASON - Must be 16 years of age,  possess Grade I certification and eligible for  Grade II (Bay, calm water) in May, enjoy working with young children/families.  Be available Memorial Day thru Labor Day.  Contact Marianne Lennon @ Village Hall for information/application, 671-0080.

​GLEN COVE YOUTH BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2017 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

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Glen Cove Youth Bureau Announces 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program
Dates Set for Summer Youth Employment Applications and Sign-up Meetings January 31, 2017 - Glen Cove, NY…For over 30 years, the City of Glen Cove Youth Bureau has provided summer employment opportunities for Glen Cove residents between the ages 14-22 years old.  READ MORE

PLAN NOW FOR THE 2017 AROUND LONG ISLAND REGATTA

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It's A New Year So It's Time To Start Planning for The 41st ALIRThe Notice of Race has been posted and registration is now open at YachtScoring.com
Can we suggest these New Year's resolutions:
  1. Put the 41st Around Long Island Regatta on your calendar - click here to download an .ics file
  2. Register for the 41st Around Island Regatta at YachtScoring.com
  3. Assemble your crew for the 41st Around Long Island Regatta
  4. Have fun sailing in the 41st Around Long Island Regatta
The Around Long Island Regatta Committee wishes you safe passage and fair winds in 2017!

PRAGMATISM TRUMPS PRINCIPLE AS NS SCHOOL BOARD DEMURS ON DEVOS OPPOSITION LETTER

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February 4, 2017 -- At a meeting of the North Shore Board of Education on January 26, Greg Perles, the President of the North Shore Schools Federated Employees, the organization that represents the district’s teachers, read to the seven trustees a letter requesting that they, as a board, take a public stand against President Donald Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos to head the Department of Education.  After discussing the issue for about thirty minutes, the request was denied with the board defeating a motion made by Trustee Joanna Commander to schedule a special public meeting to draft a letter to elected officials expressing opposition to Ms. DeVos’ Senate confirmation.   READ MORE 
OTHER HEADLINES FROM 1.26.17 BOE MEETING

SCHOOL BOARD BEGINS BUDGET REVIEW; SUPERINTENDENT EXPLAINS COMPLICATED REVENUE SIDE OF BUDGET

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February 6, 2017 -- The North Shore Board of Education began its line by line budget review on Thursday January 26.  The $102,113,514.86 spending plan for 2017-18 represents a 2.63% increase over the current year and will allow the district to maintain all current programs and teaching positions, Dr. Melnick said in his initial budget presentation earlier in January, while staying within the New York State imposed tax levy limit.  READ MORE

AND THEN THERE WERE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN ONE AND SIX

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February 3, 2017 -- The North Shore School Board announced at its January 26 meeting that the pool of candidates they have been considering to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick has been culled from fifteen to somewhere between one and six.  READ MORE

SEA CLIFF SINGER SHOOTS THE MOON

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By Elizabeth Winchester

And I’m alright
Most of the time
It’s just me in the way
I’m gonna live this life with all my might
Make the most of everyday
Everyday
 
Roger Street Friedman is living up to his words. The singer-songwriter recently released his second album, Shoot the Moon, and this spring will be touring it with his band, which includes fellow Sea Cliff musicians Frank Ferrara and Matthew Schneider. READ MORE

NEW SEA CLIFF COMPANY OFFERS SUSTAINABLE, NON-TOXIC MATERIALS FOR HOME DESIGN

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​New Sea Cliff Company Offers Sustainable,
Non-Toxic Materials for Home Design
 
Home Furnishings in Sustainable Wood, Handcrafted items direct from Artisans in Colombia, Metal Art from a Haitian Artist Collective
 
Many people say they would like shop “green” and that they would like to  use materials in their homes that are sustainable and chemical-free. With the opening of Restoration Oak in Sea Cliff, owner Omar Rivera promises Long Island consumers a whole new kind of shopping destination, one that offers a wide variety of these sustainable, non-toxic paints and plasters for home design, as well as an artisan boutique with merchandise commissioned directly from artisans in the U.S., Columbia and Haiti. READ MORE
        
UPCOMING EVENTS

CELEBRATE TU B'SHEVAT IN SEA CLIFF - JEWISH TREE DAY ON FEBRUARY11

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On Saturday February 11 from noon to 2 at the Sea Cliff Fire House, Congregation Tifereth Israel will by sponsoring a Tu B'Shevat Celebration.  Tu B'Shevat is the Jewish New Year for Trees - a time to give thanks for the enviroment and plant new trees.  It is also a chance to celebrate our connectedness to one another and to our precious natural world.  OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

ART OPENING FOR SEA CLIFF STUDENTS AT DANIEL GALE THIS SUNDAY FEB. 12

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Please join the Sea Cliff Arts Council in a celebration of the artwork of Sea Cliff Students.  The exhibit, hosted by Daniel Gale/Sotheby's at 266 Sea Cliff Avenue, features works from students in grades kindergarten through fifth,.  The opening reception will be held on Sunday, February 12 from 2 to 4 pm.

GLENWOOD LIFE CENTER OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24

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The Glenwood Life Center will be hosting an Open House on Saturday February 24 from 1 to 4 pm.  Located at 71 Grove Street in Glenwood Landing, the former home of the Glenwood Presbyterian Church, the Glenwood Life Center is a positive and engaging environment, from home and work, to create intentional, collaborative, and life-giving community. GLC seeks entrepreneurs, teachers, artists, coaches, practitioners, musicians, all ages, professionals, non-profits, neighbors, families... people "ready" to share their talents and passions for the benefit of others. A community, where diversity intersects with understanding, through co-working, forums, workshops, events, social and professional networking, meetups, gatherings, parties, lessons, and live performances. GLC, a communal place for Spirituality, Wellness, The Arts, and Care, will encourage a healthier North Shore and more compassionate World.  Click here for link to GLC's website.

TWIST AND SHOUT FOR GLEN COVE 350 JUBILEE

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By Tab Hauser
The Glen Cove 350th Anniversary Committee (GC350) is excited to announce its first “fun-raising” event Sunday March 5th billed as “Twist and Shout”.  From 2PM to 6PM at the Nassau Country Club the acclaimed band the Acchords will play songs from the 60’s to the 80’s.  READ MORE

CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND ARTISANS- ART EXHIBIT AND AUCTION AT THE SCYC

Art Exhibit and Auction at the Sea Cliff Yacht Club
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Viewing starting at 7 pm. Live Auction at 9 pm. 
Cash bar and light fare.
  Participating artists are invited to donate one piece for auction. Auction proceeds will benefit Ranger Sailing Foundation.  In addition to the piece to be donated, each artist is welcome to bring 1-3 additional pieces to exhibit and sell 
(you can keep money from the sale of these items or donate proceeds.) READ MORE

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL & TOLERANCE CENTER PRESENTS NO ASYLUM: THE UNTOLD CHAPTER OF ANN FRANK'S STORY

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Glen Cove, NY... The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) Reel Upstanders Film Series presents a screening of the film,No Asylum: The Untold Chapter of Anne Frank’s Story, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 12:30 p.m., at HMTC, Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY.  READ MORE

​ART EXHIBITS AND LECTURES

THREE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 


November 23, 2016  -- The Nassau County Museum of Art hosted an opening reception on Friday, November 18 for its latest exhibition - a three part showcase devoted to photography that includes Ansel Adams: Sight and Feeling;  Light Works: 100 Years of Photos;  and New Photos - Long Island Collects.  Collectively, the exhibits present an eclectic view of the art, science and history of photography.  READ MORE

UNCOMMON COLLECTIONS AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE MUSEUM

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by Sara Reres, Museum Director
 
The Sea Cliff Village Museum presents a new exhibit that honors collectors and their collections. Every corner of the museum is packed with treasures in Uncommon Collections . The new exhibit is overflowing with beautiful, odd, offbeat and thought provoking artifacts.  READ MORE
NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS NEWS

NORTH SHORE LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC) WILL MEET ON FEBRUARY 15

The North Shore Legislative Action Committee, a Citizen’s Advisory Committee of the Board of Education, will meet on Wednesday evening, 2/15 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in room A-4 at North Shore High School. 
  The Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is a liaison between the community and the Board of Education regarding legislative matters that have a direct bearing on fiscal or educational aspects of the North Shore Central School District. Currently, the committee is comprised of eleven (11) community members who are appointed by the Board of Education. 
  LAC is scheduled to meet in 2017 on the following dates: March 15, April 19, May 17, and June 7 at North Shore High School in Room A4.
  For more information regarding LAC, please visit the North Shore Schools’ website atwww.northshoreschools.org. Additionally, if you have any questions, please email LAC members at[email protected]. 

GLENWOOD LANDING SCHOOL HELPS THE HOMELESS

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Glenwood Landing Student Government Representatives recently distributed suggestion boxes to each class. As students dropped in their individual recommendations, it was apparent that the homelessness problem in New York was a big problem on the minds of many of the Glenwood Landing children. READ MORE

NORTH SHORE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BEGINS

In September 2017, your child will enter Kindergarten and the start of an exciting journey. The first step into school is one of the passages in life that marks the beginning of new experiences and relationships. It begins an educational experience that will serve as a foundation for their future. READ MORE                                              

NORTH SHORE BOE MEETING ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9

NS Board of Ed Meeting Thurs, February 9, at 7:30 PM in the North Shore HS Library
 
The North Shore Board of Education will meet on , at North Shore Middle School to discuss the following agenda item(s) including: Budget Review and Update on the Superintendent Search.
 
Upcoming meetings will take place on the following dates at 7:30 p.m. (unless noted otherwise) 3/9, 3/23, 4/6 (Budget Adoption), 4/25 (Tuesday, Meet the Candidates Night in HS Cafeteria at 8 PM), 4/20 (BOE Nassau BOCES Budget Vote), and 5/4 (BOE Town Meeting/Budget Reading). The Budget Vote/Election of Trustees will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at North Shore High School from 7 AM-10 PM. If you would like to contact the North Shore Board of Education, please email [email protected]. 
 
If you would like to be added to the district email list, please subscribe (under email subscriptions) at the top right of the district website at www.northshoreschools.org.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN TEN WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE

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Ten Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse was performed on January 20th and January 21st in the North Shore High School theatre under the direction of seniors, Joseph Doyle, and the co-direction of Gena Vineis. Congratulations to the cast, crew, and everyone that worked so hard to put this original play together. Traditionally, the Senior Play is a creative collaboration among high school seniors who join together to write, produce, direct, act, and participate in all aspects of the theatrical process. READ MORE

LOCAL MUSIC

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STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM
Thurs 2/9 - Penque-Deomede Band
Fri 2/10 - Danke Baby
Sat 2/11 - Milagro
Thurs 2/16 -Dave Diamond 
Fri 2/17 - Alibi
Sat 2/18 - Glass Bottom Soul
Fri 2/24 - Jason Crosby Band
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THE OAK ROOM TAVERN  Sea Cliff, 8 PM
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Thurs 2/9- TBA 
Fri 2/10 - Julian Lee 

-​METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs - 2/9 - Cojunto Gringos
Fri 2/10 - Hambones
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NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS  FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2017

Click here for
The Nassau County Museum of Art Website 

NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Exhibit will run through February 18 with regular museum hours:  Wednesday 2:00-6:00 and Saturdays 11:00-3:00.
The North Shore Votes!
The exhibit showcases a variety of political memorabilia and historic photographs that illustrate the many ways North Shore residents have participated in local, state and national politics. Political brochures, election guides and a garden of lawn signs complement the historical passages in this exhibit that extends beyond the political campaign to the citizen groups that work behind the scenes, and it also highlights the accomplishments of the many people who have answered the call to serve the community.
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