Thurs 3/26 - NS Board of Education Meeting, Budget Review, HS Library, 7:30;  Fri 3/27 - North Shore High School Spring Play, Antigone, HS Theater, 7:30 pm;

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Sea Cliff Library Events)

Sat 3/28 - North Shore High School Spring Play, Antigone, HS Theater, 2 pm and 7:30 pm ; Mon 3/30 - North Shore Middle School PTO Special General Membership Bylaws Meeting about 6:30

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - Tuesday, March 24, 2015

NORTH SHORE MASQUERS' PRESENT "ANTIGONE" 

March 27 & 28, at the North Shore High School Theater

The North Shore High School Masquers’ modern adaptation of the Ancient Greek drama Antigone tells the story of a teenage girl’s attempt to do the right thing in a city besieged by corruption, terrorism, and fear. A powerful tale of family, loyalty, and common decency, Antigone reveals that making, enforcing, and challenging laws is not a modern problem—it’s been this way for thousands of years.  READ MORE

TREASURES FOR ALL TASTES AT NASSAU COUNTY ART MUSEUM'S OUT OF THE VAULT EXHIBIT 

The Nassau County Museum of Art hosted an opening reception this past Friday evening for its Spring 2015 exhibit, Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting.  A celebration of the Museum's 25th anniversary, the exhibit showcases works from  it's permanent collection that have rarely or never been on public display. Each gallery focuses on a particular theme or artist, but collectively the treasures on exhibit offer something for everyone, from art enthusiasts of varying tastes, to history buffs and nature lovers. READ MORE

IZOTE'S NIGHT FOR SIGHT SUPPORTS EYESIGHT INITIATIVES IN EL SALVADOR 

March 23, 2015 -- Izote, a local non-profit that has committed itself to supporting sustainable development projects in impoverished communities in El Salvador through literacy, health, and ecology initiatives, held its fourth Annual Volcano Rock and Roll Dinner Dance fundraiser at the Sea Cliff Manor this past Saturday night.   The event, "The Night for Sight," was devoted to Izote's efforts in El Salvador that have given thousands the opportunity to receive sight saving surgeries and other treatments.  READ MORE

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COMIC CONVENTION FOR TEENS IN GLEN HEAD

Calling all teen comic fans: Attend a comic convention right here in Glen Head on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 3 pm! Hear two local middle school and high school bands! Dress up as your favorite comic or anime character and square off against other teens in a cosplay fashion show and contest! Watch a stand-up comedy show by Ian Rubin! Get your picture taken with members of the 501st Star Wars Legion! Learn how to draw superheroes in a workshop with Paul Merklein! Find out the secrets of your favorite superhero films with Clive Young!  READ MORE

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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR RECEIVES "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE" AT THE ART LEAGUE OF LI'S "GO APE!" AP ART EXHIBITION

North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY - The North Shore Schools is proud to announce that Julia Sinski, a high school photography student, received the "Award of Excellence at the 8th annual Art League of Long Island's "Go APE!" Advanced Placement Art Exhibition. READ MORE

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 43 COLLECTS A TON OF FOOD (LITERALLY)

Despite a near washout on Saturday March 14th, Boy Scout Troop 43 of Sea Cliff managed to collect 1961.5 pounds of food for our 2015 Scouting for Food drive! The troop proudly helped to stock 3 local food pantries, delivering 650 pounds of food to our 3 designated beneficiaries; The North Shore Inn of Glen Cove, Saint Boniface Food Pantry and Sea Cliff Mutual Concerns.  The troop displayed great cooperation and teamwork in planning this wonderful service project for the people in our community.  For more information about Troop 43 visit their website seaclifftroop43.org

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COMMUNITY BLOGS

FEATURED BLOG

ANN DIPIETRO
Great Book Guru

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North Shore Special Education Parent Teacher Association

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EFFORT UNDERWAY TO REVITALIZE PROSPECT AVENUE TREES

March 24, 2014 -- Anyone who has driven past Tappen Beach during the past week or so, has no doubt noticed the five tall stumps in the midst of the nearly 100 London Planes that line Prospect Avenue.  The tree work is part of a larger strategy to restore to health the trees that have provided a magnificent shore-scape and entryway into the Village of Sea Cliff, said Village Administrator John Mirando.  READ MORE

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WITH NEW BOARD, MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO ADDRESSES GOVERNANCE ISSUES AND GOVERNOR'S EDUCATION AGENDA 

March 25, 2015 -- The new North Shore Middle School PTO board, having only been officially installed a month ago, held its first full meeting this past Wednesday evening, and it was a productive session with action being taken on several items regarding organizational and governance issues, and a good deal of discussion regarding the district's and PTO's response to Governor Cuomo's education agenda. READ MORE

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CONGRATULATIONS CAST AND CREW OF "SCHOOL DAZE" 

North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY - On March 20th and 21st, seventh and eighth graders of North Shore Middle School performed in "School Daze," a middle school comedy by Lindsay Price, under the direction of teachers Mr. Lang, Mr. Messemer, Mr. Chillemi and Ms. Shea.  READ MORE

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SEA CLIFF RESIDENTS TURN OUT TO SUPPORT STENSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY RENOVATION

A very successful cocktail party fundraiser, jointly sponsored by The Friends of the Sea Cliff Village Library, the Gottleib Foundation, the Sea Cliff Landmarks Association and the Good of the Village Committee, was held at the Stenson Memorial Library this past Thursday to raise funds to close a $40,000 shortfall in the library renovation project's budget. Plans for the renovation changed after the building's original coved ceiling was discovered, and officials decided to restore the interior so as to highlight its early 20th century form and beauty, with a new ceiling, uplighting and new flooring.   

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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 
re-PLANTING 

By Greg Sturge

re-PLANTING is an open community event, through Glenwood Arts, being held on Earth Day, April 22nd, 6:30 pm--featuring a group exhibition of art, photography, film, music, commentary and more. The event location is at Glenwood Community Church, 71 Grove St., Glenwood Landing.
re-PLANTING is inspired by the dismantling of the iconic Glenwood Power plant, an historic and architecturally unique landmark that for nearly a century provided jobs and electrical power to the area. re-PLANTING will document and memorialize the role of the plant in the community and start a dialogue about what happens in its absence. READ MORE

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THE ART OF GOLF TO BENEFIT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 
March 26 at PGA Tour Superstore, Westbury

The Art of Golf, on Thursday March 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., will be a fun evening of networking, golf and games to benefit education programs at Nassau County Museum of Art. The event will be held at the PGA Tour Superstore, 1254 Corporate Drive, Westbury, NY.  READ MORE

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MAKING SENSE OF THE CIVIL WAR AT CEDARMERE THIS SPRING

The Friends of Cedarmere will partner with the New York Council for the Humanities this spring to host a free public Reading and Discussion Program on the theme Making Sense of the Civil War.  It’s especially fitting that this Program comes to Cedarmere, the historic home of William Cullen Bryant, a major voice in journalism throughout the Civil War period, and an important advising supporter of Lincoln. The Council Program will altogether comprise six sessions—from 7 to 8:30 pm on consecutive Monday evenings—running March 23 through May 4, including a one-week ‘mid-term’ break.  READ MORE

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ASSEMBLYMAN LAVINE OPENS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO LOCAL STUDENTS

Glen Cove, NY - With summer just around the corner and students wrapping up another school year, state Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove), who represents the 13th Assembly District, is inviting students from throughout the area to participate in a summer intern program at his district office. READ MORE

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ENROLL IN THE NORTH SHORE SUMMER THEATER WORKSHOP!

Sea Cliff, NY, January 15, 2015 - Revived after a decade-long hiatus, the North Shore Summer Theater Workshop is accepting applications from students in grades 7 through 12 for six weeks of intensive production-based instruction in all aspects of the dramatic arts.  READ MORE

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CALLING YOUNG PERFORMERS WITH A GIFT FOR MUSIC

Applications Now Due for The Marguerite Suozzi Young Performers Competition

Calling all young people with a gift for music who live or go to school on Nassau County’s North Shore.  Do you like to sing or play an instrument?  Would you like to perform before a panel of judges for prize money or for a chance to perform this summer at a special concert in Glen Cove’s Morgan Memorial Park? READ MORE

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NORTH SHORE BOE MEETING ON THURSDAY MARCH 26

The North Shore Board of Education will meet on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:30 PM, in the North Shore HS Library to discuss the following agenda items: Student Recognition;  TriStates Review Report; Teachers College Reading & Writing Workshop Program READ MORE

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LOCAL ART 

NANCY YOSHII MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE AT SEA CLIFF LIBRARY

The Sea Cliff Arts Council hosted an Artist's reception at the Sea Cliff Library for exhibition featuring  Mixed Media Collage by Nancy Yoshii.  The abstract, figurative, and quilterly works, will be on view at Sea Cliff Village Library at 300 Sea Cliff Avenue through April 30th, 2015. READ MORE

APRIL AT THE NASSAU COUNTY ART MUSEUM 

Click Here or on image for March exhibits.

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NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN SIGN UP 

In September 2015, your child will enter Kindergarten and the start of an exciting journey.  The first step into school is one of the passages in life that marks the beginning of new experiences and relationships. READ MORE

CAREER COACH DARREN PETRONELLA AT THE GOLD COAST LIBRARY

Tuesdays 3/24, 4/28 & 5/26 - Career Decision Making Series, Gold Coast Library Annex, 6:30 to 8 pm  
READ MORE

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LOCAL MUSIC





STILL PARTNERS 
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

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Thurs 3/26 - Tribute to Betz with Spiral Eye
Fri 3/27 - Julia Lee and Friends
Sat 3/28 - Crash My Party
Thurs 4/2 - Mills Brothers Beatle Jazz
Sat 4/4 - Danke Baby
Mon 4/6 - Irish Music
Thurs 4/9 - Diamond, Newman and Berg






THE OAK ROOM TAVERN, Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Wed 3/25 - Don Bikoff
Fri 3/27- dNa + C² = ☮ ♫♪
Wed 4/1 - Rich Boehm and Noah Barker
Fri 4/3 - Matt Pinto Jazz Trio
Thurs 4/8 - The Wolf Cats

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METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thurs 3/26 - Joe Pess Band
Fri 3/27 - LiveStock 

JACK'S SHACK, Glen Head,   6 -9 PM

Music Every Wednesday Evening

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