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MEETINGS:  Wed, 8/13: Old Brookville Village Court, OB Village Hall, 7 pm;   Wed. 8/13 - Sea Cliff Planning Board, Sea Cliff Village Hall,  8 pm;  Sea Cliff Village Court, Sea Cliff Village Hall 7:00 pm
 (click for complete calendar, including Gold Coast and SC Library Events)
 Wed. 8/13:  Old Brookville Village Court, Village Hall, 7 pm. Thurs 8/14: Old Brookville Architectural Review Board, Village Hall, 9 am; Mon. 8/18: Old Brookville Village Trustees Meeting, Village Hall, 6:30 pm; Sea Cliff Landmarks, Village Hall, 8 pm.
Monday, August 4 - Sunday, August 10, 2014

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JEWELS OF THE LOTUS - JEWELRY AND THERAPY FOR THE SOUL

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August 12, 2014 -- A soothing hum emanates from a large quartz crystal bowl as Catherine Russo Epstein gently brushes a soft mallet around its outside edge demonstrating a technique used in one of the many “energy work” therapies that she offers at Jewels of the Lotus, located at 316 Sea Cliff Avenue. Combining her expertise as a gemologist with her embrace of alternative healing methods, Ms. Epstein’s business is both a jewelry shop and a healing center.  READ MORE

ROSLYN FARMERS MARKET HAS GRAND OPENING

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August 11, 2014 -- After the weather caused the postponement of its launch the previous week, the Roslyn Farmer's market got off the ground this past Saturday, August 9th, offering a large variety of produce, organic grass-fed meats, jarred jams and relishes, olive oils and vinegars, baked goods and other items for sale.  Vendors include Bhumi Farms Delivery of Amagansett, providing organically grown vegetables, Long Island Meat Share offering grass-fed beef and pork from Spring Lake Farm in the Catskills, and Nordic Breads of Long Island City selling its 100% whole grain organic Finnish Ruis rye breads. By 1 pm, many of the baskets were close to bare. The Roslyn Farmers Market is open for business Saturdays through the end of October from 10 am to 2 pm and is located at the intersection of Old Northern Boulevard and East Main Street in the center of Roslyn Village. (Pictured above are - in front, Frank and Brendan of Bhumi Farms in Amagansett; in back, Roslyn Mayor John Durkin and Farmers Market organizer Eric Langobardi.)

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KIDS ROCK - YOUNG MUSICIANS SHARE HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUMMERSTRINGS! ORCHESTRA

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by Elizabeth Winchester

Matthew Schneider motioned for fellow musician Frank Ferrara to begin playing the electric guitar. Then Schneider signaled drummer James Guarnieri and the 26 elementary school kids enrolled in his SummerStrings! Junior Orchestra to begin their piano, bass, cello, viola and violin parts, too. Together, the ensemble played Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” to open their concert on August 6 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sea Cliff and captured the attention of all.  READ MORE    

"GROWING UP IN SEA CLIFF" EXHIBIT AT SEA CLIFF MUSEUM THIS FALL

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On Sunday September 28 at 2pm in room C at Village Hall the Sea Cliff Village Museum's new exhibit "Growing Up in Sea Cliff" will hold its opening reception. The opening will feature readings from our Village Historians and others. The museum's extensive collection of children's clothing, toys, books and artifacts will be on display. Refreshments will be served. Please call 671-0090 for further information or visit our website at http://www.seacliffmuseum.com

CHILDREN HELPING CHILDREN

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 Each year, Cassandra and Matthew Nochowitz, who live in Glen Head and attend the North Shore schools,  take the money that they have earned during the year and fill four backpacks with all the supplies that are needed for children their age. The contributions are collected as part of a program organized by the Glen Cove Youth Bureau, in collaboration with the Friends of Glen Cove Youth Board.  READ MORE

TEEN SERENADE SHOWCASES SEA CLIFF'S YOUNG MUSICAL TALENT 

August 10, 2014 -- More than 20 young musicians ranging in age from 8 to their early teens performed at this past Thursday evenings Sunset Serenade Concert sponsored by the Sea Cliff Civic Association.  READ MORE

CIVICS 101 AT SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

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August 12, 2014 -- Although not even close to voting age, several young residents turned out Monday evening for the Sea Cliff Village Board meeting - with a few participating during Public Comment to ask questions, raise concerns and offer their suggestions.   READ MORE 

FARMERS MARKET COMING TO SEA CLIFF ON SATURDAY

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Reposted August 12 (Original Post - August 5, 2014) -- On Saturday August 16th, Sea Cliff will once again have a Farmer's Market.  On Monday August 4, the Sea Cliff Village Board voted to approve a "facilities use request" submitted by Glen Cove resident Amy Peters to operate a market on Central Avenue between Summit and Sea Cliff Avenues (in front of MUSU) from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays.  READ MORE

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES - ONE PUNCH NELSON ROCKS THE BEACH LAST WEEK; LIVESTOCK TO PERFORM THIS FRIDAY; CHICKEN HEAD AT MEMORIAL PARK ON THURSDAY

One Punch Nelson energized the crowd at the beach this past Friday night performing a wide assortment of rock classics that included covers of the Beatles, Elvis Costello, Violent Femmes, and even Rick Springfield.  LiveStock will perform at Sea Cliff Beach this Friday, August 15th starting at 7 pm.  On Thursday, August 14th, classic rock n' roll cover band Chicken Head will perform at the Sea Cliff Civic Association's Sunset Serenade concert at Memorial Park from 7 to 9 pm.

IAN PETILLO'S LEGACY JAZZ BAND RETURNS TO MORGAN PARK SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

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By Cindy Rogers       
On Sunday, August 17, Ian Petillo’s Legacy Jazz Band returns to Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. The concert, which is free to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park.
            Gracefully evoking the Big Band and Jazz Band eras, Ian Petillo’s Legacy Jazz Band celebrates the sounds of the 1920s and 30s with music made famous by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Fletcher Henderson, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Harry James, among others. The band is also noted for its performances of Dixieland jazz and the classics of the Great American Songbook, including music by George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hart, Billy Strayhorn and many more.  READ MORE

SUMMER DRUMMIN'

August 11, 2014 -- This past Wednesday evening nearly two dozen people turned out to participate in the Sea Cliff Drum Circle.  Now six years old, the Circle meets at Memorial (Sunset) Park in Sea Cliff the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7pm, weather permitting.  Anyone of any age is welcome to participate and encouraged to bring any type of acoustic percussion instrument - real or makeshift.   

PUTTING FINISHING TOUCHES ON THE NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS VICTORIAN TV & RECORDING STUDIO 

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by Shelly Newman, North Shore Schools Public Relations Director

August 11, 2014 – This summer, dedicated North Shore students and alumni participating in the LI Studies (LIS) Program under the direction of Technology teacher Bruce Fichtman worked very hard to put the finishing touches on the TV and Recording Studio. This beautiful Victorian structure located at the front entrance of the North Shore High School campus will provide an exciting interdisciplinary experience in multimedia for students now and in the future. READ MORE


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THE BEACH CAFE WILL BE OPEN DURING THE EVENT AND SERVING LOTS OF GREAT FOOD.
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Saturday, August 16, 8 am to 12:30 pm, Sea Cliff Village Green
THURS. 8/14 - CHICKEN HEAD
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FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT THE BEACH 8/15 -LIVESTOCK

GOOD OF THE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION'S ANTIQUE SHOW ON SEPTEMBER 6

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On Saturday, September 6, the Sea Cliff Good of the Village Association will be holding its annual Art and Antiques Show at St. Boniface Field from 9am to 4pm.  For sale will be a wide assortment of antique and collectible furniture, jewelry, paintings, prints, vintage porcelain, glass and sterling, as well as rugs and art.  A few spots are still available for vendors.  If interested, call 516 671 8399.

SEA CLIFF FIRE DEPARTMENT ANTIQUE CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET AT TAPPEN BEACH

Click Image for Registration information for the Sea Cliff Fire Department's Antique Car/Truck/Cycle Show and Swap Meet to be held on September 14 at Tappen Beach
LOCAL MUSIC

JW's PUBLIC HOUSE, Glen Head, 8 pm
Thurs 8/14 - Ed Kaercher
Sat 8/16 - Michelle PurcellThurs 8/21 - Open Mic
Sat 8/23 - Nancy Sirianni
METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff
Thurs. 8/14  dNa + C2 = ☮ ♥ ♫♪ with special drummer Steve Finkelstein
Fri 8/15 - Max Ross
THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM
Wed 8/13 - Jon Lauter and Friends
Fri 8/15 - Stephen Angliss and Gary Schoenberger
Wed 8/20 - Brian McGeough
Fri 8/22 - Matt Pinto Jazz Trio
STILL PARTNERS Sea Cliff, 8 PM
Thurs 8/14 - Crash My Party
Fri 8/15 - Rolling Stones
Sat 8/16 - Bath Tub Gin
Thurs 8/21 - Bliss Blood Band
Fri. 8/22 - Mudcat Blues