Weekly 6.29.17

Upcoming Meetings and Events: Sat. 7/1- Decorate your bike for the Independence Day Bike Parade, SC Children's Library, 10 am; Sun. 7/2 - Big Time Swing at the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival, Glen Cove, 7:30 pm; Mon. 7/3 - SC Village Landmarks Meeting, Village Hall, 7:30 pm; Happy Birthday USA Celebration at the SC Children's Library, 6:00pm;

Tues. 7/4 - SC Civic Association's annual reading of the Declaration of Independence and Fourth of July Celebration, John Burns Village Green, 10 am; Wed. 7/5 - Sea Cliff Children's Library Storytime at SC Beach, 10:30 am; NS BOE Annusal Organizational Meeting, MS Cafe, 8pm; Thurs. 7/6 - Sunset Serenade featuring Livestock, Memorial Park, 7-9 pm

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

June 29, 2017

AT SEA CLIFF FUNDRAISER, DEMOCRATIC TOWN BOARD CANDIDATE FRAMES RACE AS GOOD GOVERNANCE VS. GOP POLITICAL MACHINE

June 28, 2017 -- Running on a message to clean up town government, Oyster Bay Town Council candidate and Sea Cliff resident James Versocki spoke to supporters at a fundraiser sponsored by the recently formed Hempstead Harbor Democratic Club and held at the Metropolitan Bistro this past Tuesday evening. Joining Mr. Versocki was the presumed slate of Democratic candidates for the town council that includes Marc Herman for supervisor and Ava Pearson and Bob Freier for the other two council seats on the ballot. READ MORE

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY SEA CLIFF STYLE

Mark your calendars for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, 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. READ MORE

TRUSTEES TO BE SWORN IN AT NORTH SHORE BOE MEETING ON JULY 5

Trustee Commander and Trustee-elect Galati on election night

The North Shore Board of Education will be having its organizational meeting for the 2017-18 School Year on Wednesday July 5. Trustee Joanna Commander will be sworn into her second three year term on the board and Richard Galati to his first. Additionally the board will choose its officers for the upcoming school year as well as appoint various individuals, firms, and other entities to help the school district carry out its operations. Residents are welcome to attend and there will be a period for public comment. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm in the North Shore Middle School cafeteria.

STORYTIME AT SEA CLIFF BEACH EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING ALL SUMMER LONG

A Sea Cliff summertime tradition, dozens of children gather on the sands of Sea Cliff Beach each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am in late June and throughout July and August for the Childrens Library's Storytime hour with Librarian Ann DiPietro. Storytime at the Beach will run through August 30. Above, Ms. DiPietro reads and acts out the classic picture book Strega Nona by Tomie de Paola in 2015.

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS! SEA CLIFF ARTS COUNCIL SEEKING WORKS FOR EXHIBITION

The Sea Cliff Arts Council is seeking submissions for its annual summer art show -- 'The Beauty of the North Shore' which will be exhibited at the Sea cliff Village Library during July and August. All two dimensional art work is welcome! READ MORE

HATS OFF TO THE NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017

Photograph by Adrienne Daley

June 27, 2017 -- The cloudy skies and the forecast for unceremonious weather this past Friday June 23 did not dampen the spirits of North Shore High School's 238 seniors clad in traditional maroon or white gowns, as a last minute change of venue moved the 2017 commencement exercises indoors to the gymnasium. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF CIVIC ASSOCIATION'S SUNSET SERENADE KICKS OFF SIXTEENTH SEASON

June 29, 2017 -- A Sea Cliff summer weekly ritual for many, about 200 people filled Memorial Park on Thursday evening for the first performance of the season in the Sea Cliff Civic Association's summer music series "Sunset Serenade," now in its sixteenth year. Sea Cliff Civic Association President Ann Depietro welcomed the concert goers and congratulated Larry Martone for opening the series just about each year since it began in 2001. Mr. Martone and his band played a wide mix of folk and light rock throughout the evening under a hazy Sea Cliff summer sunset. Concerts are held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm at the park where Sea Cliff Avenue intersects with Prospect. Next week's concert will feature the band Livestock.

CONGRATULATIONS NORTH SHORE 2017 VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN

Articles by Shelly Newman, North Shore Schools Public Relations Director

Kathryn Feehan took the podium at the 2017 North Shore High School Commencement Ceremony while her peers, teachers, family, and friends watched with joy and admiration. She began her speech by stating, “These past four years have taught me two very important things that I believe are invaluable for us to understand as we move forward and begin our adult lives. Number one: Do what you love and you will be successful, and number two: Be your own person. READ MORE

Over his past three years at North Shore High School (he was enrolled at Chaminade High School in 2013), Donald Ahrens has truly excelled. Among his long list of academic honors, his athletic accomplishments have been exceptional. He was an All-County Lacrosse player and one of the first athletes in the Class of 2017 to sign a “Letter of Intent” to Yale University. Don also was an Academic All-American, an ice hockey assistant captain, a member of “Athletes Helping Athletes,” and a Peer Leader. READ MORE

NEW YORK, NEW YORK AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART JULY 22-NOVEMBER 5

From its earliest years, New York City was the stage on which the transformation of America played out, reflecting economic and historic upheavals that led to the city’s place as both the financial and art capitals of the world. New York, New York presents the city’s grit and glamour, its excitement and bustle, and the heartbeat of a great metropolis through the work of John Sloan, Reginald Marsh, Childe Hassam, Red Grooms, Robert Henri, Fairfield Porter, Berenice Abbott, Milton Avery, Georgia O’Keeffe, Arthur Leipzig and many others. Guest curated by Director Emerita Constance Schwartz and including more than 140 works of art, New York, New York opens at Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor, New York on Saturday, July 22, 2017 and remains on view through Sunday, November 5, 2017. READ MORE

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

SINCE WE FELL

Dear Great Book Guru, With the Fourth of July long weekend coming up, I can barely contain my excitement. Starting July 1 Saturday, there is going to be bike and trike decorating party on the front lawn of the Children’s Library. Then on Monday, the eve of the Fourth, we will be attending the annual Happy Birthday USA- again at the Children’s Library. Joe Hughes will lead the songs and everyone will share in a lavish birthday cake. Of course, the major event will be the Reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Village Green on the Fourth followed by a parade down Sea Cliff Avenue to Lincoln Plaza. And, yes- all these are sponsored by the Sea Cliff Civic Association with everyone in the Village invited to attend. Do you have something for me to read between these gala celebrations ? Fervent Fan of the Fourth READ MORE

BUTTERFLIES..THE LADIES OF THE GARDEN

THE GARDEN'S EDGE

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

“From cocoon forth a butterfly
As lady from her door
Emerged — a summer afternoon -- Repairing everywhere,”
Emily Dickenson: The Butterfly’s Day

Yes, we all love butterflies….they flutter and glide throughout our gardens. Butterflies are the jewels of the plantings. We plant specific plants and bushes just so they will stay for our personal pleasure. So what do butterflies like? READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

GLEN COVE'S JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

Children’s Bike Parade, Northwinds Symphonic Band Concert and Fireworks!

June 8, 2017…The City of Glen Cove announces its annual July 4th festivities will feature great music, fireworks and a children’s bike parade. “The July 4th celebration in Glen Cove is a favorite celebration of our residents,” said Mayor Reggie Spinello. “We’ve got fireworks, a classic children’s bike parade and people often enjoy spending the day at Morgan Memorial Park with swimming, picnics and playground fun.” READ MORE

MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL OPENS 2017 CONCERT SERIES WITH SWINGTIME BIG BAND

Series includes local favorites Richie Cannata and Antigone Rising
as well as tributes to Gloria Estefan, Dave Mathews, John Denver,
expanded Folk Festival and music from Glen Cove’s houses of worship

Season Begins on July 2 at 7:30 pm with Steve Shaiman and the Swingtime Big Band

Morgan Park Summer Music Festival opens its 58th season of free concerts in Glen Cove’s Morgan Park on Sunday, July 2 at 7:30 pm with Long Island’s leading professional big band, Swingtime, and ends August 27 with a tribute to John Denver. MPSMF’s 2017 season promises a great series of music under the stars, overlooking the beautiful Long Island Sound!! READ MORE

NEW YORK BEE GEES KICKOFF GLEN COVE'S DOWNTOWN SOUNDS JULY 7

Glen Cove, NY – Downtown Sounds kicks off 2017 with a fun evening of classic 70’s disco sounds by the New York Bee Gees on Friday, July 7th. Produced by the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District and sponsored by the City of Glen Cove, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Garvies Point and Northwell Health Glen Cove Hospital, the New York Bee Gees bring a retro vibe. READ MORE

LOCAL SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SCHEDULES

The Cuban Cigars performing at SC Beach in 2016

The 16th season of the Civic Association's Thursday night Sunset Serenade concerts opened on June 27 with Larry Martone and Friends, while Sea Cliff Beach Music will kick off on Friday July 7 with Roger Street Friedman and The Ramblin' Kind and continue each Friday night throughout the summer. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULES FOR SUNSET SERENADE, SEA CLIFF BEACH, GLEN COVE DOWNTOWN SOUNDS AND MORGAN PARK CONERTS SERIES

THE LIFE AND LOVES OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AT NSHM JULY 12

Wednesday, July 12, 7:00
Deborah M. Batterson, instructor at the Metropolitan Institute of Design in Syosset, will take an intimate look at the life of Frank Lloyd Wright as a husband, father and architect.
Known for creating the Prairie School style, Wright's personal life was as nuanced and dramatic as his architecture.
Admission - $10
NSHM Members & Students - $5
www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org

BREW AND BBQ - A TASTE OF 350

By Tab Hauser

Glen Cover’s are invited to a Brew and BBQ given by the Glen Cove 350th Celebration Committee. This special event will feature entertainment, food and beer all exclusively from Glen Cove. During the night the unveiling of new and limited edition Garvies Point Brewery’s 350th Summer Ale will available to try.. Sid’s All American will feature their BBQ and Glen Cove’s Matt Grabowski will be headlining the night’s entertainment. READ MORE

SCHOOLS

NORTH SHORE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MOVE UP AND MOVE ON

Sea Cliff School Fifth Graders at Moving Up Day (Photo - Adrienne Daley)

By Shelly Newman
During the week of June 19th, families, administration, faculty and staff were warmly welcomed to the Moving Up ceremonies of each of the three North Shore Elementary Schools led by their respective principals including Dr. Chris Zublionis (Sea Cliff), Mrs. Bridget Finder (Glenwood Landing) and Mrs. Lori Nimmo (Glen Head). In addition, Principal Dr. Marc Ferris at North Shore Middle School led his eighth graders in a memorable Moving On ceremony which was held on June 22nd, 2017, at North Shore High School. READ MORE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DONORS NEEDED

The Sea Cliff Fire Department will be hosting a Blood Drive on Monday July 17 from 3pm to 9 pm. Anyone interested in scheduling early may do so by filling out an early registration form at the Firehouse on Wednesday, July 5 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. All Scheduled appointments will be honored.

GC YOUTH BUREAUS AFTER 3 PROGRAM SUMMER APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

May 22, 2017…Through the support of The Long Island Community Foundation and the City of Glen Cove, the children of the Glen Cove Youth Bureau`s After 3 Program are provided with unique educational opportunities through their Cradle of Aviation science programs. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The death of a loved one may cause one to experience an intense variety of undesired feelings and emotions. These feelings may be difficult to cope with. They can disrupt a person’s life for a very long time. We may turn to family and friends for support, which may not be as helpful as we might need. Family members may also be experiencing their own grief, thus unable to offer much support. READ MORE

OLD GLEN COVE PHOTOS WANTED

By Tab Hauser

The year 2018 will mark a milestone moment in Glen Cove’s rich history – it’s the 350th Anniversary of the founding of Glen Cove and the 100th Anniversary of its incorporation as a City. To archive our history the Glen Cove 350 Committee needs your help. They are asking residents to send us their old photos of people or places from the city. READ MORE

PLAN NOW FOR THE 2017 AROUND LONG ISLAND REGATTA

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:

Put the 41st Around Long Island Regatta on your calendar - click here to download an .ics file
Register for the 41st Around Island Regatta at YachtScoring.com
Assemble your crew for the 41st Around Long Island Regatta
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!

29TH ANNUAL JOHN MACCARONE GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT GLEN COVE STUDENT ATHLETES

June 15, 2017 … It’s tee time to make your reservations to play in the 29th Annual John Maccarone Hall of Fame Golf Tournament which will be held on Monday, July 17 with a shot gun start at 7:30 a.m. at the Glen Cove Golf Course. Not only will participants engage in a fun-filled day on the course, but all of the event proceeds go towards the John Maccarone Scholarship Fund. Since its inception, the scholarship fund has awarded over $100,000 to outstanding student-athletes. As a result of last year’s successful tournament, seven graduating seniors from Glen Cove High School’s Class of 2017 will be awarded $8,000 in scholarship money. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF FARMERS MARKET IS BACK SATURDAY MORNINGS AT ST. LUKES

The Sea Cliff Farmers Market is back Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM at St. Luke’s Church (253 Glen Ave, Sea Cliff) through the end of October.
The Market offers organically grown produce from local farms - Old Westbury, Brookville, Old Bethpage, Huntington and Orient. They will also have fresh baked organic baked goods, local eggs and honey, flowers and more! For more information go to
https://www.facebook.com/seaclifffarmersmarket

THAT WILD, WACKY SEA CLIFF GOLF EVENT IS COMING AGAIN

Save the Date, Saturday, September 9.
Yes, that zany, crazy golf event through the front and back lawns, hidden gardens, parks and passageways of our 133 year old Victorian village is back. The Sea Cliff Good of the Village Association will use this delightfully wacky contest as their primary fundraiser for 2017. Watch for further details. The Association is seeking sponsors for this special event. For information contact Sheila Wenger at [email protected].

GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

On September 12, 2017, 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 2018. There are (3) three year seats. Balloting will take place at the Gold Coast Public Library Annex, 40 Railroad Avenue, Glen Head, between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:00 pm. Please note the change of location of the Trustee election. READ MORE

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor announces new opportunities for volunteers. The Museum is particularly interested in hearing from applicants who can work on either a weekend day or a weekday at the front desk or in the Museum Store. Different time shifts are available. READ MORE

CURRENT ART AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS

RETROSPECTIVE OF HALSTON, FAMED FASHION DESIGNER, AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

March 25, 2017 -- The Nassau County Museum of Art's latest exhibit, Halston Style, will be on display through June. The comprehensive retrospective of the work of the American fashion designer, Roy Halston Frowick, features rooms of elegantly clothed mannequins, original sketches, and a rich array of photographs and artifacts that accompanied by film and video documentation tell the story of Halston's career, designs, collaborations, and influence. READ MORE

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME AT THE NS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

April 7 – August 19, 2017
The exhibit focuses on the first 100 years of organized, mainly professional, baseball in America—on some of its greatest players; on various cultural aspects of the game; and on the game as it has been played and watched on the North Shore of Long Island by those who enjoy “America’s pastime.” 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove 516-801-1191
www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org

UNCOMMON COLLECTIONS AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE MUSEUM

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 exhibit is overflowing with beautiful, odd, offbeat and thought provoking artifacts. READ MORE