weekly 10.29.14

Fri 11/7 - Chill Out Tues; Sat 11/8 - Sea Cliff Civic Association Progressive Dinner; Mon. 11/10 - Roslyn Harbor Board of Trustees Meeting, Village Hall, 7 pm; Mon. 11/10 - Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting, Village Hall, 7 pm ; Wed 11/12 - SC Planning Board, Village Hall, 8 pm;

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Sea Cliff Library Events)

Wed 11/12 - Glen Garden Club Holiday Luncheon, Manhassett Bay Yacht Club, 11 am; Sea Cliff Village Court, Village Hall 7:30 pm; Thurs 11/13 - Old Brookville Architectural Review Board, Village Hall, 9 am; Family Book Night, Sea Cliff Children's Library, 6:30 pm

Wednesday October 29 - Tuesday, November 4, 2014

STILL JAMMING AFTER 38 YEARS, ST. LUKES BAZAAR IS A TRADITION TO RELISH

Deb Pierce and JanetHeurtley

November 5, 2014 -- Signaling the coming of the holiday season, St. Luke's Church in Sea Cliff hosted its annual fall bazaar this past Saturday afternoon. The centerpiece of the 38 year-old Sea Cliff tradition, is the "Country Kitchen," a booth manned by a fellowship of volunteers that begins preparations for the autumn fair in early summer, gathering each Wednesday for several months jamming and jarring in the church kitchen. READ MORE

CHILL OUT IN SEA CLIFF FRIDAY NIGHT

The Sea Cliff Arts Council proudly presents it's second annual "Chill Out in Sea Cliff" on Friday, November 7th, 2014. Everyone is invited to attend this Sea Cliff community event to celebrate and promote our local businesses, musicians, and artists. READ MORE.

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REMEMBER, BLOOD IS LIFE...PASS IT ON!

Community Blood Drive
Monday, Nov. 10, 2014
North Shore High School Auxiliary Gym,
9:30am - 3:30pm

The Annual Community Blood Drive will take place on Monday, November 10th in the North Shore High School Auxiliary Gym. This is open to all faculty, staff and students who qualify as blood donors. Permission slips are required by all students. Additionally, a blood donor appointment is needed! READ MORE

SEA CLIFF FARMERS MARKET TO BE OPEN FOR CHILL OUT

While the Sea Cliff Farmers Market Saturday sale is on hiatus until early June, the Market will set up for Chill Out in Sea Cliff on the evening of November 7th. "We will have local, organic veggies, raw honey, fresh bread and some gluten free goodies, too!" Amy Peters said. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mutual Concerns.

CHINA THEN AND NOW AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART IN NOVEMBER

China Then and Now brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. The exhibition explores three millennia of one of the world’s most important artistic traditions from the perspective of American collectors on Long Island, such as Childs and Frances Frick and Dr. Arthur M. Sackler. The exhibition opens at Nassau County Museum of Art on November 22, 2014 and remains on view through March 8, 2015. READ MORE

INCUMBENTS PREVAIL IN ALL LOCAL LEGISLATIVE RACES

Senator Carl Marcellino at a debate in Greenlawn last week

November 5, 2014 -- Incumbents swept local legislative races this Tuesday, with Senator Carl Marcellino being re-elected to his 10th full 2-year term in the New York State Senate, and voters returning to the the Assembly the three incumbents representing the area - Charles Lavine (D - Glen Cove), Michael Montesano (R - Glen Head), and Edward Ra (R - Franklin Square). Jack Martins (R-Mineola), who represents Roslyn Harbor and areas of Glenwood Landing once again prevailed in a Senate district that leans Democratic, while Congressman Steve Israel was elected to his 8th 2-year term in the House of Representatives. READ MORE . . .

SEA CLIFF VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE AT THE 11TH HOUR OF THE 11TH DAY OF THE 11TH MONTH

In tribute to the men and women who have put their lives on the line in service to our country in the armed forces, a Veterans Day Observance will be held at the Memorial Rock in Clifton Park in Sea Cliff on Tuesday, November 11 at 11 am. The plaque there honors those Sea Cliff residents who served during the First World War, which ended at 11 am on November 11, 1918.

A ROYAL ROCKING READING WEEK

Photo by Kathleen DiResta

By Will Winchester with Elizabeth Winchester

November 3 kicked off this year’s book fair at Sea Cliff Elementary School. The book fair, which raises money to pay for author visits at the school, will be open through Friday, November 7. This year’s theme, Sir Readalot’s Castle, focuses on the medieval times. Book fair co-chairs Heather Cullen and Katie Kenny were happy that the school principal, Chris Zublionis, volunteered to be the “secret reader” for the book fair family night. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF HALLOWEEN PARADES 2014

The Sea Cliff Children's Library and Sea Cliff School each celebrated Halloween with a costume parade this past Friday afternoon.

NORTH SHORE WOMEN'S CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM 2012 NASSAU COUNTY CHAMPIONS; STATE FINALS ON SATURDAY

by Shelly Newman-

November 4, 2014 --Congratulations to the Women's Cross-Country Team for winning the Nassau County Class I Championship for the 8th consecutive year. They will be competing in the State Championship Competition in November 2014. READ MORE

NORTHWINDS SALUTES VETERANS

On Sunday November 2 the Northwinds Symphonic Band conducted by Helen P Bauer performed a Veteran's Day tribute -America' Heroes: Honoring Those Who Keep Us Safe at the North Shore High School Theater. The concert featured an assortment of patriotic numbers, including "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and God Bless America, a medley of the songs of the armed services, and the solemn "Taps."

UPCOMING AT THE GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY

CAREER COACH DARREN PETRONELLA AT GOLD COAST LIBRARY

Join Darren Petronella, Career Counselor and Associate Professor at Nassau Community College, at the Gold Coast Public Library Annex, 40 Railroad Avenue, Glen Head on November 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM for a Resume Writing Workshop. Learn how to utilize the latest software to generate professional-looking, effective resumes and cover letters that sets yours apart from the rest! READ MORE

GOLD COAST PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Attention teens in Grades 6-12: Earn community service hours this month while helping to brighten the day of a child in need. Do you like your piggy bank? You can make a special one for a child living at the Ronald McDonald House! For your efforts, you will receive a community service certificate! The program takes place Friday, November 21st from 4:30-5:30pm.

Registration is required for all programs. Register online at www.goldcoastlibrary.org, by phone by calling 516-759-8300, or in-person at the Library, 50 Railroad Ave. Glen Head. Questions? Call 516-759-8300 x4!

GO TO THE NORTHWORDNEWS EVENTS CALENDAR FOR MORE FOR FULL LISTING OF GOLD COAST AND SEA CLIFF PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS (CLICK HERE)

LOCAL MUSIC

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Wed 11/5 - The Rose Gunter
Fri 11/ 7 - Roger Friedman
Wed 11/12 - Moose Music
Fri 11/14 - Susan Giordano and Friends

STILL PARTNERS
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 11/6 -Irish Sessions
Fri 11/7 - Sea Cliff Chill Out -RiDE
Sat 11/8 - Circus Mind
Thurs 11/13 - Big Al & Friends
Sat 11/15 - Cactus Life

METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs 11/6 - Rich Boehm
Fri 11/7 - Meridian Jazz

POSITIONS OPEN FOR NS SCHOOLS LAC

The North Shore Board of Education is looking for members to join the Legislative Action Committee (LAC), the Citizen’s Advisory Committee of the Board for the purpose of serving as a liaison between the community and our Trustees regarding legislative matters that have a direct bearing on fiscal or educational aspects of the North Shore Central School District.

If you are interested in becoming a member of LAC, please submit an application to the District Clerk, Betty Ciampi, byWednesday, November 25, 2014 to the Central Office (112 Franklin Avenue, Sea Cliff, New York, 11579). Applications can be picked up in the Central Office or online on the North Shore Schools website at www.northshoreschools.org (under the Board of Education/LAC section).