Weekly 7.10.15 - 7.16.15

Upcoming Meetings and Events: Fri. 7/17 - Cuban Cigars at Sea Cliff Beach, 7-9pm; Sat. 7/18 - Sea Cliff Farmers Market, 9am - 1pm; Sun. 7/19 - Belfast Youth Orchestra at Morgan Park, 7:30 pm Mon 7/20: Old Brookville Board of Trustees Meeting, Village Hall, 6:30; Roslyn Harbor Village Court, 7 pm;

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

Tues 7/21 - Sea Cliff VillageZoning Board Meeting, 7:30 pm; Wed 7/22- Sea Cliff Village Court, 7:30 pm; Old Brookville Zoning Board Meeting 6:30 pm Thurs 7/23: RiDE at Sunset Serenade, Memorial Park, Sea Cliff 7-9 pm; Old Brookville Planning Board Meeting, 7 pm;

Friday, July 10, 2015 - Thursday, July 16, 2015

GOLD COAST LIBRARY BOARD AND DIRECTOR RESPOND TO RESIDENTS' CONCERNS REGARDING NEW LIBRARY

A resident addresses the Gold Coast Library Board of Trustees at this past Wednesday evening's meeting

July 16, 2015 -- The proposed purchase of the 5.3 acre Halm Industries property on Glen Head Road and the building of a new library dominated discussion at this past Wednesday evening’s regularly scheduled Gold Coast Public Library Board of Trustees meeting as the nine Trustees and Library Director Michael Morea responded to several questions and comments from residents. The message from the four residents who spoke at the meeting was clear - they are concerned about how the cost of the proposals will impact their taxes. And from the Library Board and Mr. Morea the message was equally clear - that the purchase of the property and the building of a new library is a community decision, and one that will be made only after residents have had the opportunity to get complete information regarding the costs, what a new facility would look like and the services it will be able to provide, and the impact of the project on each individual homeowner’s tax bill. READ MORE

LIBRARY BOARD ADOPTS 2016 BUDGET; COMMUNITY VOTE ON SEPTEMBER 9

At its monthly meeting this past Wednesday evening, the Gold Coast Library Board voted unanimously to adopt its budget for 2016. The $1,616,845 spending plan represents an increase of $11,890, or .7%, over the current year’s budget. The amount to be raised in taxes will increase by $20,715, or 1.4% over this year, below the tax levy limit established by New York State. READ MORE

MONTESANO, RA TO HOST COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Assemblymen Michael Montesano (R,C,I-Glen Head) and Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) will sponsor their annual community blood drive with the Gold Coast Public Library and Long Island Blood Services. The event will take place Monday, July 20 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Library Annex Room at 40 Railroad Avenue, adjacent to the LIRR Glen Head Station. READ MORE

AUTHOR ELLEN MEISTER TO VISIT THE GOLD COAST LIBRARY

Author Ellen Meister will visit the Gold Coast Public Library on Monday, August 24 at 7pm. Meister is the author of five novels including Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA, The Smart One, The Other Life and Farewell, Dorothy Parker. Her most recent novel, Dorothy Parker Drank Here, is both sad and funny and a quick, charming read. READ MORE

FORE! GOOD OF THE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION TO BRING BACK "GOLFING THROUGH THE VILLAGE" EVENT

Yes, that zany, preposterous golf event through the front and back lawns, hidden gardens, parks and passageways of the 132 year old Victorian village is back. The Association will use this delightfully wacky contest as their primary fundraiser for 2015. Taking place on Saturday, September 19, each participant will get true-flight practice balls, a map, a scorecard and will be assigned a hole to start. There are 24 par three holes for a par score of 72. A foursome is $100 or $25 per player. Anyone can walk the course without golfing for $10. Check-in time is 8:30am and tee-off will be 9:15am. Pre-registration is available at the Daniel Gale Agency on Sea Cliff Avenue in Sea Cliff. The Association is seeking sponsors for this fun event. You or your business can sponsor a hole for $100. Other sponsorship forms are available. For information contact Sheila Wenger at [email protected].

THE SEA CLIFF BEACH CAFE - A SUMMER FAVORITE RETURNS

The Sea Cliff Beach Cafe is back. After a long winter recess and the restless anticipation of a Sea Cliff summer one feels each spring - the Beach Cafe, a stop in the daily routine for many residents during our warmest months, is now once again open every day through Labor Day. READ MORE

COMMUNITY BLOGS

FEATURED BLOG

ANN DIPIETRO
Great Book Guru

Susan Giordano
The Sea Cliff Garden Coach

SUMMER STRUMMIN' IN SEA CLIFF

Summer music in Sea Cliff is now in full swing with outdoor concerts being held on both Thursday and Friday nights. Last night the Rusty String Band performed before an overflow crowd at the Sea Cliff Civic Association's Sunset Serenade Concert Series at Memorial Park; and the previous week, it was the Roger Street Friedman Band packing the park. Jenn Gerrity PBJ&L opened for Tiberius on July 10 to kick off this season's Sea Cliff Beach Friday Night Music Series. The Cuban Cigars will perform this evening, Friday July 17 at the beach performing arts gazebo from 7 to 10 pm. Go to the Events Calendar for full schedule of concerts

Cliff Notes - Sea Cliff Village Board Conference 7.6.15 and Meeting 7.13.15

HEADLINES - TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES ADDRESSED; RESEARCHING GOING GREEN; FACILITY USE POLICY

Christine Abbenda-Hughes, flanked by Mayor Bruce Kennedy (right) and Board Liaison to the Sea Cliff Library, Trustee Kevin McGilloway, was appointed to the Sea Cliff Library Board of Trustees at the Monday, July 13 Village Board Meeting.

July 14, 2015 -- At the July 6th Village Board Conference, Mayor Bruce Kennedy and the four trustees discussed two separate requests by residents to address traffic safety issues within the Village of Sea Cliff - one on Downing Avenue between Richardson and Florence Avenues, and the other on Littleworth Lane at the sharp 90 degree turn between Glenlawn and

Laurel Avenues. Village Administrator John Mirando developed a plan of action for addressing the Downing Avenue issue that plan was presented at the June 13th meeting. READ MORE

TWO FABULOUS SHOWS AT SUMMER THEATER WORKSHOP - BUY TICKETS TODAY

Glen Head, NY _ Rehearsals are underway for two fabulous shows at the Summer Theater Workshop at North Shore High School. Led by visionary NYC director Terry Berliner and a staff of experienced theater professionals, the workshop cast and crew are busy preparing “Live Out Loud,” a concert of new songs from some of the best musical theater composers and writers working today and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a hilarious musical comedy featuring special guest appearances by local luminaries as spelling bee contestants (see related story.) READ MORE

THE CITY OF BELFAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM AT MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Sunday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Concert Sponsored by the David and Sondra Mack Foundation

On Sunday, July 19, The City of Belfast Youth Orchestra (CBYO) will perform at Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. The concert, which is free to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park.

Founded in 1955, CBYO was formed to bring together young musicians to play classical music during troubled times in the city’s history. One of the founding members was the renowned flutist, Sir James Galway. Today, CBYO is regarded as among the finest youth orchestras in the U.K., Ireland and Europe and has performed in many Irish and U.K. concert halls. The appearance at Morgan Park, under the baton of Paul McBride, is an event of the orchestra’s 60th anniversary tour of the U.S. during which they are performing programs of the light classical repertory mixed with Irish favorites. READ MORE

LOCAL ART 

BEAUTY OF SEA CLIFF AND LONG ISLAND OPENING AT SEA CLIFF LIBRARY ON JULY 22

Sea Cliff Arts Council presents "The Beauty of Sea Cliff and Long Island," a group show on exhibit for July and August at Sea Cliff Village Library. It includes a wonderful variety of oil painting, watercolors, and photography. You're welcome to attend the opening and meet the artists on Wednesday, July 22nd, from 6 pm to 7 pm. To learn more about the Arts Council, email [email protected].Photo by John Murello

THE MODERNS AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS SUMMER

Two modernist exhibitions open at Nassau County Museum of Art on July 25

Selections from the Saltzman Family Collection & Long Island Collects Modern Art

In a sweeping showcase of modern art, entitled the Moderns: Chagal, Degas, Léger, Miró, Picasso and more…. the Nassau County Museum of Art opens two exhibitions, Selections from the Saltzman Family Collection andLong Island Collects Modern Art on Saturday, July 25. The exhibitions remain on view through November 8, 2015. READ MORE

LEN JACOBS PHOTOGRAPHY AT DANIEL GALE SOTHEBY'S

An exhibit of is currently on display at Daniel Gale/Sotheby’s, 266 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff. Please stop by during the week to see the show on business hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. READ MORE

LAUREN ROSENBLUM: NEW WORKS: A SOLO EXHIBIT AT HERSH FINE ART, THROUGH 7/31

Glen Cove, NY--Hersh Fine Art is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of paintings on fabric by Huntington artist Lauren Rosenblum. READ MORE

JULY EXHIBITIONS AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

In celebration of its 25th anniversary,Nassau Country Museum presents Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting, the first comprehensive exhibition of works from the permanent collection. - Through July 12. . . CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTING OF JULY EXHIBITIONS

OUTDOOR SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT SERIES

MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Johnny Cash tribute band on July 26

The Morgan Park Summer Music festival will kicked off its 56th Season of Sunday concerts with a performance of "Americana" by the North Shore Pops Concert Band on July 5. The music will continue each Sunday at 7:30 pm with acts varying from a Young Performers showcase, to a Johnny Cash tribute, to a performance of West Side Story. Click here for the complete summer schedule.

SEA CLIFF MAKESHOP SUMMER

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

THE GOOD OLD DAYS - POPULAR CULTURE OF THE 1920s AT THE SEA CLIFF LIBRARY

On Wednesday July 22, the Sea Cliff Public Library welcomes guest lecturer Marilyn Carminio for a presentation and discussion on the topic "The Good Old Days - Popular Culture of the 1920s." The program begins at 2 pm. Please call 671-4290 to register.

SUMMER 2015 PROGRAMS AT THE GOLD COAST LIBRARY FOR TEENS

Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to join the Gold Coast Public Library Summer Reading Program, Unmask The Superhero in Yourself! Teens receive prizes for every book review they submit, READ MORE

CELEBRATE ADULT SUMMER READING AT THE GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY

Why should kids have all the fun? Celebrate and enjoy Adult Summer Reading! Submit book reviews, attend book discussions and special programs including a visit with author Ellen Meister at the Gold Coast Public Library.
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GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ELECTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

On September 9, 2015, 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 2016. There are (3) three year seats. READ MORE

LOCAL MUSIC

STILL PARTNERS
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 7/16 - Mudcat Blues
Thurs 7/17 - Shorewave Radio
Fri 7/18 - Rolling Stoned
Thurs 7/23 - Free Grass Union
Fri 7/24 - Tiger Rose
Sat 7/25 - Roots Revelators
Mon 7/27 - Music From the Hive
Thurs 7/30 - Giant Flying Turtles
Fri 7/31 - Rusty String Band

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Wed 7/15 Andy Aledort, Jesse & Olivia
Fri 7/17 - Roots Revelators
Wed 7/22 - Matt Grabowski
Thurs 7/23 - The Rose Gunter Band Birthday Party
Fri 7/24 - Ian Petillo Band
Wed 7/29 - Josh Epstein Cello
Thurs 7/30 - Joe Vicino Acoustic Trio
Fri 7/31 - Toby Tobias & Mike Nugent

METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs 7/16 -Jason Liebman
Fri 7/17 - Joni Project with David and Katie Pearlman with Mark Mancini

JACK'S SHACK, Glen Head, 6 -9 PM