Upcoming Meetings and Events: Tues. 6/28 - Democratic Party Primary for NY 3rd Congressional District seat, 7 am to 9 pm;  Thurs. 6/30 - SC Civic Association's Sunset Serenade - Larry Martone, Memorial Park, 7-9pm; Fri. 7/1 - Glen Cove Downtown Sounds, The Patriot Brass Ensemble, A Tribute to Our Veterans, 7 pm 

 (click for complete calendar, including Gold
​Coast and Sea Cliff Library Events)

Sun. 7/3 - Morgan Park Summer Music Series, Salute to America; Mon. 7/4 - Sea Cliff Fourth of July Celebration, Village Green, 10 am; Northwinds Fourth of July Concert  Northwinds Fourth of July Concert, 7pm to be followed by FireworksThurs. 6/16 - James Joyce Bloomsday Walk, meet at Sea Cliff Water Tower, 6:30 pm.

Sunday, June 26, 2016​

​HATS OFF TO THE 2016 NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

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BLOOMSDAY IN SEA CLIFF: BAWDY, BUBBLY, BOISTEROUS & BOUNCY

​In observance of Bloomsday, the anniversary of the day the literary masterpiece Ulysses takes place, nearly three dozen local literati turned out for the Sea Cliff Civic Association's James Joyce Jaunt this past June 16.  Adapted for the Sea Cliff “stage” by residents Fred "the Maestro" Stroppel and Dan DiPietro, and directed by Mr. Stroppel, the performance provided Ulysses neophytes and aficionados alike with an absorbing retelling of Leopold Bloom’s passage through the city of Dublin on June 16, 1904 that parallels that of Homer’s hero Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin) during his ten year journey home in the epic Greek poem. Perhaps Joyce's message, Mr. DiPietro offered, is that "each of us has our own epic journey even in a single day,"READ MORE

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6.16.16 North Shore BOE Meeting

THREE STRIKES AND YER OUT; STRIKE ZONE BEING WORKED OUT 

June 21, 2016 -- At its June 16 meeting, the North Shore Board of Education chose to leave in place the Athletics Department’s attendance policy mandating the automatice dismissal of players from high school sports teams if they have three unexcused absences from practices. . . .  As for what ought to constitute an excused absence, the Policy Committee is working on a definition that will be included in the district's Interscholastic Handbook that is posted on the High School website. READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 6.13.16 BOE MEETING
-DISTRICT HONORS TENURE RECIPIENTS AND RETIREES  
- LAC'S LACKING MEMBERS 

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BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK​ GURU

​ANN DIPIETRO

MODERN LOVERS
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​Dear Great Book Guru,  Sea Cliff Beach Cafe is now open seven days a week and I love nothing better than heading down there for a delicious breakfast (the Greek omelet is my favorite) followed by a couple hours reading under one of those  lovely blue stripped umbrellas. Do you have a good book to recommend? 
Fervent Fan of the Beach Café
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THE GARDEN'S EDGE​

BEFORE           AFTER

DONNA KIANKA
Winter’s Edge
​Micro Farm
Sea Cliff, N.Y.

​DEATH IN THE GARDEN
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In each garden there are unloved, unwanted plants. They arrive silently, settle in, set up roots and begin to take over your landscape. Nonnative plants are particularly skilled at this strategy or the “takeover” of your garden. For years, gardeners used chemicals as a means of controlling "the weeds", which has led to adverse results. This included the decline of beneficial insects, animals as well as the inadvertent poisoning of adjacent plants. And also the harm to your physical well being needs to be considered.  READ MORE
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NORTH SHORE ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB

CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

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SEA CLIFF SCHOOL OBSERVES FLAG DAY 

Gathered around the flag pole in front of Sea Cliff School, students, faculty and community members observed Flag Day on Tuesday, June 14.  Principal Chris Zublionis opened the ceremony with a moment of silence to reflect on those that have given their lives to protect and advance the opportunities of Americans, and then offered some historical background on the origins of the design of the American flag - starting with Betsy Ross and continuing to explain the significance of the colors: white - purity and innocence;  red - valor and bravery;
blue - Vigilance, perseverance, and justice

Sea Cliff resident Phil Como addressed the audience as well.  "Flag Day celebrates our great country by its great symbol -the flag," he said.  "Celebrate today, take advantage of citizenship and the great country and great opportunities it offers."

The Sea Cliff Band performed their most extensive concert of the year, playing an assortment patriotic and inspirational pieces - including, of course, The Star Spangled Banner.

GLEN HEAD THIRD GRADE WAX MUSEUM: BIOGRAPHIES CHANGING WORLD EXHIBIT

Third graders in all of the Glen Head Elementary classes were recently involved in an exciting interdisciplinary learning experience - combining English, social studies and the arts. Each student selected a famous person in history or current events – someone who leaves the world a better place – and embodied them in the culmination titled, the Wax Museum.READ MORE

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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS 

FROM SUN TO SUN, SCBC'S WORK IS NEVER DONE 

Sea Cliff Beautification members Russel Gorog, Marga Crowley, and Genevieve Woods (pictured above) met at 7 am on Monday June 20 in front of the Sea Cliff Village Museum to weed and prune Centennial Garden.  The committee of volunteers works year round keeping Sea Cliff's outdoor public spaces beautiful.   The Committee invites all residents and lovers of Sea Cliff to join in its efforts.  The organization provides a great many services to the community throughout the year.  They include:  maintaining parks; beautifying and maintaining small patches of greenery throughout the village; adorning the light poles along Sea Cliff Avenue with flower baskets during warm months and evergreen wreaths during the holiday season; upgrading and maintaining the Central Park playground, and sponsoring the Sea Cliff Garden Tour to be held this year on July 9.  In support of these ends, the Committee has held annual fundraisers such as an annual plant  sale at St. Lukes each Spring, and
the Secret Gardens Tour. 

SEA CLIFF SOFTBALLERS CELEBRATE A GREAT SEASON

Celebrating an end to a great season, the Sea Cliff Squirrels who won this year's North Shore Softball League Senior Division title were treated to dinner by their sponsor Sea Cliff Village Board Trustee and local attorney Ed Lieberman at the Metropolitan Bistro last Tuesday evening.  Pictured from left to right are:  Abigail Schwab, Fiona Breen, Sloane Brown, Andreya Kokkoris, Skyler Brown, Ava Whitting, Ed Lieberman, Eileen Zhao, Lily Perrotta, and Shannon Stalzer.  Not pictured are coaches Kerry Breen, Kristin Brown, and Ken Schwab.

​SC CIVIC ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ARRIVAL OF SUMMER WITH ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Sea Cliff Civic Association celebrated the arrival of summer this past Wednesday with its annual Ice Cream Social.  More than 100 people of all ages excitedly turned out at Spooky Park for the Association's traditional serving of lemon and rainbow Italian ices scooped by three young volunteers - Katherine Hunt, Mireya Martin and Lauren Pedro

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LOCAL BOY SCOUTS HAVE A WHITE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE

 By Boy Scout Gabriel Dranow:

On May 13 through May 15, 2016, Boy Scout Troop 43 (Sea Cliff, New York) traveled to White Haven, Pennsylvania, about a three hour trip from Sea Cliff, to go white water rafting. While there, the Boy Scouts camped out at a local campground. The weather generally held up until the last third of the rafting adventure (which was several hours long) at which time it started to pour, but neither the waves nor the rain could stop the Troop from their journey. The Troop wore wetsuits, which were rented from the rental center and prevented them getting wet and cold. We went down the Lehigh River, which had rapids causing the rafts and passengers to become airborne. Everyone in the troop had a really good time, from the newest Scouts to the adult leaders.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY FOR LOCAL CONGRESSIONAL SEAT ON TUESDAY

On Tuesday, June 28th registered Democrats living in New York's 3rd Congressional District will have the opportunity to vote in a primary election to choose their candidate to run against the Republican nominee Jack Martins (R-Mineola) in the general election this November.  CLICK HERE FOR CANDIDATE PROFILES AND POLICY POSITIONS.   

SEA CLIFF CIVIC ASSOCIATION HONORS FOUR RESIDENTS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY WITH WHITE CAP AWARD

June 20, 2016 -- At a ceremony held on June 12, Sea Cliff residents John Distefano, Leslie Guerci, Don Kavanaugh and Ernie Longobucco, were each presented with a White Cap Award, the Sea Cliff Civic Association’s most prestigious honor, bestowed each year upon individuals, groups or organizations that have demonstrated repeated outstanding volunteer service to the Sea Cliff community.  Bill and Anita Long, owners of the Metropolitan Bistro, hosted the event and generously contributed an extensive and delicious assortment of hors d'oeurves for the occasion. READ MORE

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THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT MADE GLORIOUS SUMMER BY SILLY SHAKESPEARE'S RICHARD THE NERD

By Northwordnews

June 16, 2016 -- With meteorologists forecasting a potential tempest (but actually making much ado about nothing), the Silly Shakespeare Company abandoned Sea Cliff Beach for the shelter of St. Luke’s Church to perform its spoof Richard the Nerd before a packed parish hall audience on Saturday June 11. READ MORE 

NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL: NY STATE MODEL SCHOOL TO WATCH DESIGNATION CEREMONY & CELEBRATION

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Glen Head, NY, - On June 10th, North Shore Middle School students, faculty, staff, MS PTSO members, NS administrators, and members of the Board of Education all gathered in the gymnasium to participate in a School to Watch Designation Ceremony & Celebration. Congratulations go out to Principal Dr. Marc Ferris and Assistant Principal Rachel Green as well as the entire North Shore Middle School community for being the only school in New York State this year to be named a 2016 Essential Elements School to Watch. READ MORE

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HONORING THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LAST FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION

With the annual Sea Cliff Memorial Day parade and observance ceremony at Clifton Park cancelled this year as a result of forecasts for a severe storm, the young people who had been scheduled to participate in the ceremony were invited to the June Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting to perform their roles.  Phil Como, Commander of the Joseph F. Brengel American Legion Post 456, introducing them, said that the "patriotic fervor among young people in Sea Cliff has been exemplary."   Pictured above are Sea Cliff Elementary fourth graders Brendan Kenny and Veronica Frank who read their winning entries in the American Legion Post's essay contest, "What Memorial Day Means to Me."   Additionally, Sea Cliff Boy Scout Troop 43 presented the colors, and Sea Cliff Girl Scout Troops 22 and 42 sang "You're a Grand Old Flag."   

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​20th ANNUAL JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
AND SOMETHING NEW!

Mark your calendars for 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 4th, rain or shine!  The Sea Cliff Civic Association invites you to attend a gala celebration of America’s Declaration of Independence on the John Burns Village Green, in front of the adult library. 
The Civic Association is planning a program that will include ringing the village bell, the presentation of colors, a short play about the signers of the Declaration, refreshments and much more.  As has been the tradition, the highlight of the morning’s event will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence by a variety of Sea Cliff villagers but this year the Civic Association will also be adding something new.  READ MORE

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NORTHWINDS SYMPHONIC BAND TO PERFORM AT MORGAN PARK ON JULY 4  - BROAD STRIPES AND BRIGHT STARS

Celebrate the 4th with a program of great concert band music presented by the Northwinds Symphonic Band under the direction of East Island resident Helen Bauer and guest conductor Barbara Sherwin.  Included in the program will be familiar marches and patriotic favorites, selections from the The King and I, and the music of Irving Berlin and John Williams. READ MORE

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GARDEN TOUR: THE SECRET GARDENS OF SEA CLIFF

Saturday July 9th 10am-3pm  
Summer Refreshments 1pm-4pm
Tickets $25
Come!  Follow the sweet scent of roses, honeysuckle, phlox and lilies.  They will lead you along with us on a joyful and playful treasure hunt of gardens bursting with color and with a special surprise around every corner....big treasure, little treasures...artistic creativity is very much alive and it plays out beautifully in this little Victorian Village overlooking Hempstead Harbor.  READ MORE

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LEGISLALTOR DERIGGI-WHITTON BRINGS MAMMOGRAPHY VAN TO GLEN COVE

​Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton is pleased to bring the Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) Mammography Van to Glen Cove to provide breast cancer screenings to local women.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club (parking lot)
113 Glen Cove Ave, New York, NY 11050  READ MORE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

​​MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ON JULY 3rd; PETER YARROW OF PETER PAUL AND MARY TO PERFORM AT AUGUST FOLK FESTIVAL

Series includes Glen Cove High School Select Chorale, Beatles, Elvis, Rod Stewart, Dave Matthews Tributes, and performances from local faith groups.
 
Kickoff July 3rd at 7:30 pm with Salute to America
 
Morgan Park Summer Music Festival kicks off its 57th season on July 3rd with a very fitting patriotic “Salute to America” and ends August 28th with the Second Annual Folk Festival.  Headlining the festival is Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary! This is going to be a great season!!  READ MORE

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NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 
​OFFERS  YOUNG ARTISTS TWO-WEEK SUMMER EXPERIENCE

ANassau County Museum of Art Offers Young
Two-Week Summer Experiences
Session 1 - August 1-12, Session 2 - August 15-26
Summer Art Lab for Ages 5-10
Teen Summer Studio for Ages 11-16
Explore, Observe, Create, Look at Art, Take a Hike,
Breathe the Air, Experiment, Run like the Wind!  READ MORE

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ARTS ANGELS SEEKS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2016-2017

North Shore Arts Angels, a non-profit organization that works to enhance arts education in the district’s five schools, invites community members interested in supporting its mission to join its board of directors.  READ MORE

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GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

On September 7, 2016, residents of the Gold Coast Public Library District (GCPLD) located in Glen Head, NY, who are eligible to vote in a general election will vote for as many as three candidates to fill three open seats on the Board of Trustees and to establish the Library budget for 2017. There are (3) three year seats. READ MORE 

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NORTH SHORE CLASS OF 1986 REUNION

North Shore Class of 1986! We are looking for you!!!
It's our 30th Reunion!!
Saturday October 1 at Sea Cliff Yacht Club.
Same weekend as Sea Cliff Mini Mart!
Hope you can join us for old friends, laughs, good food and cheer!!! 
Contact the committee, if not on social media, at [email protected].  Or like the Facebook event page North Shore HS Class of 1986
https://www.facebook.com/North-Shore-HS-Class-of-1986-1161097207287651/

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NS HISTORICAL MUSEUM'S MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM OFFERS FUN INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW

On Friday, June 10, Girl Scout Troop #1090 from Floral Park participated in the North Shore Historical Museum’s Mock Trial Program.  Assisted by Nassau County Judge Stacy Bennett, the scouts assumed the roles of attorneys and witnesses in two scripted civil and criminal trials.  The NSHM Mock Trial Program in Glen Cove is an exciting and cooperative way for young people to not only learn about the law and legal system but to do so in a historic, local setting. READ MORE

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LOCAL MUSIC







STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

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 Thus 6/30- Sabrina Salice and Julia Capello
Fri 7/1 - Soleo
Sat 7/2​ - Laughing Water





THE OAK ROOM TAVERN  Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 6/30 - Mac, Mercer and Chris 

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​METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs 6/30 - Jason Liebman 
Fri 7/1 - Meridian Jazz
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GLEN COVE DOWNTOWN SOUNDS SUMMER 2016 CONCERT SERIES ​

July 1st:    The Patriot Brass Ensemble – A tribute to our veterans
July 8th:    The Sidemen featuring The Uptown Horns
July 15th:    Desert Highway
July 22nd:    The Stanton Anderson Band
July 29th:    Rock The Cove – A night showcasing local stars
August 5th:    Marvin Floyd & Friends
August 12th:    Richie Cannata and The Lords of 52nd Street
August 19th:    Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra
August 26th:    Soul Sound Revue
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LOCAL ARTS 

70 YEARS OF WORKS BY FREDERICK GINER NOW ON EXHIBIT AT THE SC LIBRARY

May 21, 2016 -- The Sea Cliff Arts Council hosted an opening reception for an exhibit featuring the works of  Sea Cliff artist Frederick Giner at the Sea Cliff Library last Wednesday evening. The Watercolors, charcoal sketches and pen and ink pieces span 70 years, from a 1945 monochrome of Louis Armstrong trumpeting to vibrantly colorful 21st century seascapes. READ MORE

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NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS JULY & AUGUST

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Click here for
The Nassau County Museum of Art Website 

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NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

​Wednesday, June 29th - 7 pm
The 1942 James Cagney film YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, with Joan Leslie and Walter Huston, will be screened at the North Shore Historical Museum.
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission $10
$5 for Museum Members

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