weekly 3.30.16

Upcoming Meetings and Events: Wed 3/30 - NS SEPTA Meeting, HS Library, 7 pm; Thurs 3/31 - NS BOE Meeting, NS High School, 7:30; Fri 4/1 - The Power of One - Pulse Dance Performance, HS Theater, 7:30 pm

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

Sat 4/2 -Teens Gotta Believe Fundraiser, NS High School, 1-6 pm; Boy Scout Troop 195 Car Wash Fundraiser, American Legion Post 336, 9 am-3pm; Izote'd Night For Sight, Sea Cliff Manor, 7 pm;

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

SUOZZI STRESSES CENTRIST CREDENTIALS AT SEA CLIFF FUNDRAISER

March 28, 2016-- At a fundraiser in Sea Cliff last Wednesday evening, former Nassau County Executive and Mayor of Glen Cove Tom Suozzi, who is now seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination to to be its candidate for the 3rd Congressional District seat being vacated by Representative Steve Israel (D-Huntington), offered an overview of his campaign message for both the primary and general election campaigns as well as his thoughts on the current state of American politics.
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SEA CLIFF’S ED LIEBERMAN HONORED BY LOCAL REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Sea Cliff Republican Club honored Village Trustee Edward Lieberman with the Isabel R. Dodd Award at a ceremony held at the Swan Club in Roslyn Harbor on March 16th. The prestigious award is presented annually to an individual who has performed great service to the community.
“Ed is an extraordinary Sea Cliffian and dedicated public servant,” wrote John Canning, Executive Leader of the Sea Cliff Republican Committee in the event’s program. “His love of the enchanted square mile and its people shines through in all that he does, whether an elected official, a prominent Lion, or Sea Cliff Avenue lawyer.” READ MORE

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

A LITTLE LIFE

Dear Great Book Guru, This Friday, March 25 at 10:30am in Spooky Park, Mike and Gwynn Lennon will be hosting their 21st Annual Egg Hunt. Afterwards I will be meeting up with friends to celebrate Daniel DiPietro’s birthday and I would love to have a thought-provoking book to discuss. Egg Hunter Extraordinaire READ MORE

THE GARDEN'S EDGE

DONNA KIANKA

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

SOIL ...MORE THAN JUST DIRT?

The soil on your property is not limited to the clay, sand, minerals, rocks and organic debris that you commonly see but also holds a second component; the history of your land. What other variables could potentially impact the quality of your soil? Almost anything that has happened on your property. . . READ MORE

NORTH SHORE ATHLETICS BOOSTER CLUB

ATHLETICS SCHEDULE WEEK OF MARCH 28, 2016 CLICK HERE

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

ASSEMBLYMAN THANKS COAT DRIVE PARTICIPANTS

Received from Charles Lavine
March 30, 2016

Dear Editor,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the community who participated in my annual coat drive, sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul. With your help we collected several hundred coats. Your meaningful donation provided comfort, warmth and safety to those who are less fortunate. I would like to specifically thank St. Vincent de Paul for organizing the collection and The North Shore Inn for their dedication to making sure that all those in need do not go hungry or cold.

Sincerely,
Charles D. Lavine
Member of Assembly

THE POWER OF ONE - PULSE DANCE PERFORMANCE THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 1

Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1st, as the North Shore High School Pulse Dance Team takes the stage to perform an exciting mix of lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, and jazz, and tap routines! With the show titled, "The Power of One," the team will present a performance that explores power and what it means to have it in today's world. The diversely talented team will perform to a variety of songs including: "Power" by Kanye West, and "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone. Intermission entertainment will also be performed by Glen Dance Studio. READ MORE

SCHOOLS NEWS

GWL FIRST GRADERS VISIT THE "ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE"

As an extension of the first grade Social Studies Curriculum, the entire first grade visited the North Shore High School original one-room Schoolhouse built and hosted by high school teacher Robert LaBlanc. As part of their “School Long Ago” lesson, GWL first graders learned how children went to school, learned and sat in a classroom very different from their own more than 100 years ago! READ MORE

GLENWOOD LANDING FIRST GRADERS LEARN LESSONS ON "SCHOOL LONG AGO"

The first graders of Glenwood Landing have been immersed in a Social Studies Unit, School Life Long Ago. First Grade Teachers in conjunction with the GWL Collaboration Team, comprised of the librarian, Enrichment Specialist, music, art, and physical education teachers developed a unit of study revolving around the CCLS, the new Social Studies Standards, and Social Studies Understandings., Time appeared to stand still as Glenwood Landing teachers came to school fully dressed as “School Masters” from “School Long Ago” and their students could be seen in elaborate garments from the 1800’s! READ MORE

LEPRECHAUNS AT SEA CLIFF SCHOOL!

All of Sea Cliff Elementary was green with excitement as students and faculty kicked-off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with a fantastic in-school parade!
As Principal Zublionis made the morning announcements, students were encouraged to look for leprechauns, shamrocks, fairy dust, and even fool’s gold throughout the building. Wearing colorful green outfits, joyous students and staff participated in a fun-filled St. Patrick’s parade in the halls of the elementary school led by teacher Ms. Eileen O’Connor who was dressed in a leprechaun costume! READ MORE

ANOTHER FANTASTIC SPORTS NIGHT AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL!

For the past 17 years, North Shore High School’s gym has been packed with student athletes, parents, and faculty members for the annual Sports Night competition. This year’s theme was “Habitat.” All dressed in green, the freshman represented the Jungle, while the sophomores in blue depicted the Ocean. Sophomores in yellow symbolized the African Desert and the seniors in mighty white characterized the Tundra. READ MORE

THE COSMIC CREATIONS OF KENNY SCHARF AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

March 24, 2016 -- The Nassau County Museum of Art hosted an opening reception on March 18 for its latest exhibition “Kenny Scharf.” The works, spanning more than thirty years of Mr. Scharf’s career, from the early 1980s through the present, represent a wide range of influences, from the consumer culture sensibilities of Warhol and the cartoonish charisma of the 1980s New York graffiti art scene to the controlled chaos of abstract art pioneer Wassily Kandinsky. READ MORE

McGILLOWAY AND MAYNARD ELECTED VILLAGE TRUSTEES

March 20, 2016 -- In the Sea Cliff Village Board election held on Tuesday March 15, Trustee Kevin McGilloway was elected to his second two-year term and Trustee Robin Maynard to her first, after having been appointed to the office last month. 163 ballots were cast, with Mr. McGilloway receiving 153 votes and Ms. Maynard 147, while write-ins received 6. With no way for local elections officials to open the new voting machines that swallow the scan sheet ballots, those names were unknown. READ MORE

NORTH SHORE'S DIANA VIZZA ALL LONG ISLAND INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Plainview, NY -
Representatives from the Nassau and Suffolk County Track Coaches Associations, NSCHSSA, and USATF Long Island have come together to select the All Long Island Athletes for the indoor track and field season. Performances throughout the season were analyzed, debated, and discussed with an emphasis placed on achievements from championship meets (County/Intersectional, State, Nationals) and the Long Island Elite Invitational.
Three athletes were selected for each individual running and field event to comprise 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team All Long Island. Athletes who could have qualified for selections in multiple events were assigned one selection in their most outstanding event. The committee also has awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd All Long Island selections in the 4x200, 4x400, 4x800, sprint medley, and distance medley relays. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

NORTH SHORE BOE MEETING ON THURSDAY 3.31

NS Board of Ed Meeting Thurs, March 31, at 7:30 PM at North Shore High School
Budget Adoption is on the Agenda

The North Shore Board of Education will meet on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 7:30 PM, at North Shore High School. The following items will be on the agenda: Budget Adoption, Superintendent Search Consultants, and Data, Privacy & Security.

Upcoming meetings will take place on the following dates at 7:30 p.m. (unless noted otherwise): 4/14, 4/19 (BOCES Budget Vote), Wednesday, 4/20 (Meet the Candidates Night in HS Cafeteria at 8 PM), and 5/5 (BOE Town Meeting/Budget Reading). The Budget Vote/Election of Trustees will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at North Shore High School from 7 AM-10 PM.

TEENS GOTTA BELIEVE FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL ON APRIL 2ND.

Please join North Shore High School junior, Ryan O’Day and friends for the Teens Gotta Believe Basketball & Track Event on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 1-6pm. It will be held at North Shore High School 450 Glen Cove Avenue Glen Head, NY. The event is to support teens in and aging out of foster care through the You Gotta Believe organization.
NY Times best selling author of Etched in Sand, Regina Calcaterra will be the guest speaker followed by a 3v3 basketball tournament and track clinic and event. There is a $20 registration fee for participants of the sporting events and the ages range from 6th grade to adult. Drinks and snacks will be provided. There is no registration of fee for the speaking engagement, donations will be accepted at the door. It is sure to be a great day!
For online registration and more information, please visit the website at www.teensgottabelieve.org.
If you cannot attend and want to contribute to the event, please make your donation at www.yougottabelieve.org and note #teensgottabelieve.

PAUL ARFIN PRESENTATION & BOOKSIGNING

Paul Arfin will discuss his recently published book:Unfinished Business: Social Action in Suburbia – Long Island NY 1945-2014. The book chronicles key highlights of the seventy-year time period covered, describing the many personal and organizational struggles and accomplishments to establish social service and social justice programs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties during an exciting and challenging time in Long Island's history, when Long Island was transformed from an agrarian economy to a major American suburb. Many of the post-World War II pioneers resided on Nassau County's north shore. The book challenges the view of of a backward, conservative Long Island.

April 6, 2016, 7:00pm

General admission $10, Members $5.
North Shore Historical Museum, 140 Glen Street. 516-801-1191. www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART BENEFIT AT PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE - WESTBURY THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 6-9 PM

The Art of Golf and Tennis Too!, on Thursday, April 7, 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. The event’s special guest is Greg Buttle, the linebacker with the NY Jets 1976-1985 and analyst for CBS-TV and ESPN Radio. READ MORE

DELIGHTFULLY BAWDY CARMINA BURANA AT NORTH SHORE HS, APRIL 9

The North Shore Community Chorus (NSCC), under the direction of Stephen Goldstein, and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York, under the direction of Scott Stickley, will be joined by the Nassau Treble Choir, under the direction of Craig Knapp, in a performance of Carl Orff's passionate choral and orchestral masterpiece: Carmina Burana, on Saturday, April 9, at 8 PM at North Shore High School, Glen Head. Featured soloists are soprano, Michelle Emeric, Choral Director at Hicksville High School; baritone, Chris Dufrenoy, leading actor in theater companies all over Long Island, and international vocal competition finalist, Danny Maimone, a rising young tenor, who has performed in opera and recitals throughout the US and in Lucca, Italy. READ MORE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

APRIL 1 DEADLINE FOR FOR 2016 YOUNG PERFORMERS TALENT COMPETITION REGISTRATION

Morgan Park Summer Music Festival is gearing up for the 44th Annual Young Performers Talent Competition. Auditions, which will be held on Saturday, April 16 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, are at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 28 Highland Avenue, Glen Cove. In order to compete, an application must be received no later than Friday, April 1. This year’s competition is open to talented vocalists or instrumentalists between the ages of 10 and 19. Three prizes will be awarded: The Senior Musician Award (Age 15-19), $1,000; The Junior Musician Award (Age 10-14), $500 and The Honorable Mention Award (Age 10-19), $500. Winners must be available to perform at Morgan Park Summer Music Festival on Sunday, July 10 at 7:30 pm and will receive their prizes at the conclusion of the concert. Selected contestants may also be invited to perform at the July 10 concert. At the April 16 auditions, applicants are asked to perform two pieces in contrasting styles (e.g.: classical, jazz, pop, etc.) and are expected to bring their own live or recorded accompaniment. A piano will be available for use by contestants. READ MORE

A MESSAGE FROM THE NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS REGARDING KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

By Shelly Newman

Will your child will be entering Kindergarten this September? . . . During the Kindergarten Registration Week and Orientation Week, you will learn more about our Kindergarten program and about our schools. READ MORE

LOCAL MUSIC

STILL PARTNERS
Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Fri 4/1 - Chicken Head
Sat 4/2 - King Fisher
Fri 4/8 - Scofflaws
Sat 4/9 - Roots Revelators
Fri 4/15 - Jason Liebman and the Firewhistles

THE OAK ROOM TAVERN Sea Cliff, 8 PM

Thurs 3/31 - Grateful Girls
Fri 4/1 - Matt Grabowski
Wed 4/6 - Joe Pess Jazz
Fri 4/8 - Jason Liebman
Wed 4/13 - Joe Ciampa and Friends

METROPOLITAN BISTRO, Sea Cliff

Thur. 3/31 - Jason Liebman

LOCAL EXHIBITIONS

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THIS APRIL/MAY

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The Nassau County Museum of Art Website

SEA CLIFF MUSEUM EXHIBIT PORTRAYS INNOCENCE AND TURMOIL OF THE SIXTIES

Collages and sculpture by Sea Cliff artist Katie Seiden, and photographs by former resident Bertram W. Scholes are the central pieces of the Sea Cliff Museum's latest exhibition Sea Cliff in the 1960s, with various artifacts and memorbilia - some specific to Sea Cliff and others more general to the time period - complementing them perfectly. READ MORE