Weekly 5.25.17

Upcoming Meetings and Events: Sat. 5/27 - Sea Cliff Beach Opening Day; Mon. 5/29 - Sea Cliff Memorial Day Parade (start at Memorial Park) 9 am; Glen Head/Glenwood Memorial Day Parade (start at Glenwood Landing School), 9 am;

Wed. 5/31 - Community Blood Drive at North Shore High School, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm;
Thurs. 6/1 North Shore Board of Education Meeting, North Shore High School Theater, 7:30 pm; Sat. 6/3 - Super Garage Sale Saturday, Sea Cliff.

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

May 25, 2017

LOCAL SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED

The Cuban Cigars performing at SC Beach in 2016

Organizers of four local summer outdoor concert series have announced their line-ups for the upcoming season. In Sea Cliff, the curtain will rise for the 16th season of the Civic Association's Thursday night Sunset Serenade concerts on June 27 with Larry Martone and Friends, while Sea Cliff Beach Music will kick off on Friday July 7 with Roger Street Friedman and The Ramblin' Kind and continue each Friday night throughout the summer. READ MORE

SCHOOL BUDGET APPROVED BY WIDE MARGIN; GALATI AND COMMANDER ELECTED; BUSING PROPOSITION PASSES EASILY

Original Post, May 16, 2017 -- On Tuesday, residents approved by a wide margin the North Shore School District's $102,113,515 spending plan for the 2017-18 school year with 1762 or 78.4% of voters supporting the budget and 486 (21.6%) voting "no." In the Trustees election, Rich Galati, a recently retired teacher from the District, recieved 1438 votes, while incumbent Joanna Commander who was running for a second three year term kept her seat with 1243 votes. Cheryl Brown came up a bit short of a spot on the Board with 1039 votes. Residents also gave their approval to reduce the busing distance limits to the Middle School from 1.5 miles to 1 mile for 7th and 8th graders making the minimum mileage requirement equal to that for 6th graders. The vote was 1777 in favor and 449 against. READ MORE

OLD GLEN COVE PHOTOS WANTED

By Tab Hauser

The year 2018 will mark a milestone moment in Glen Cove’s rich history – it’s the 350th Anniversary of the founding of Glen Cove and the 100th Anniversary of its incorporation as a City. To archive our history the Glen Cove 350 Committee needs your help. They are asking residents to send us their old photos of people or places from the city. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF AND GLEN HEAD MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES THIS MONDAY

2014 Memorial Day Observance (photo Northwordnews)

Sea Cliff's annual Memorial Day observance, organized by the James F Brengel American Legion Post 456, will begin this Monday, May 29 at 9 am with a brief service at Memorial Park on Prospect Avenue followed by a parade that will take marchers up Sea Cliff Avenue before turning right on Roslyn and then left on Glen to the Clifton Park memorial rock that honors those Sea Cliffians who fought in the first World War. The Sea Cliff Civic Association will serve a Parade Breakfast beforehand at 8 am on the lawn in front of the Children's Library. In Glen Head, the parade begins at the Glenwood Firehouse on Grove Street at 9 am and will follow a route eastward to Glen Head Road and on to the American Legion Post 336 where residents will gather for a ceremony paying tribute to America's war dead.

SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES RAISES OVER $300,000 AT 2017 ANNUAL BENEFIT

Glen Cove, NY - SCO Family of Services, the Glen Cove-based human services nonprofit, raised over $300,000 at the 2017 SCO Annual Benefit on May 11th at The Carltun in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Funds raised at the annual event help SCO Family of Services provide life-changing results for more than 55,000 children, teens, families and adults each year, across Long Island and New York City.
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16th ANNIVERSARY OF GLEN COVE ROTARY CLUB FLAG DONATION TO THE CITY

Glen Cove, NY, May 18, 2017…In honor of Memorial Day, each year for the past 16 years the Glen Cove Rotary Club has donated 13 American flags to the City of Glen Cove. The flags represent the 13 original colonies and are proudly flown on flag poles at the city’s Heritage Park (Danis Park) beginning each Memorial Day weekend. Upon presenting the flags to Mayor Reggie Spinello, Brian Mercadante of The Rotary Club reflected upon his organization’s commitment to honoring our city’s veterans through this simple yet powerful patriotic gesture. Throughout the year these American flags are also used to replace tattered flags at the city’s various monument parks. (Photo caption - Mayor Reggie Spinello is presented with the first of thirteen American flags by Brian Mercadante of the Glen Cove Rotary Club)

SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES' HOLLY BRICKLEY RECEIVES FRONT LINE HEROES AWARD

May 22, 2017 – Glen Cove, NY – SCO Family of Services’ Holly Brickey has been recognized by New York Nonprofit Media as a Front Line Hero. Every year, NYN Media recognizes Front Line Heroes from the nonprofit industry that work in the field directly helping clients and making their organizations’ goals a reality through hard work and dedication. READ MORE

LETTERS

LOCAL ASSEMBLYMAN SAYS BRIDGE NOT A SOUND IDEA

Received from Assemblyman Michael Montesano, Glen Head
May 16, 2017

Dear Editor:

Bayville Mayor Paul Rupp and village trustees recently reminded the taxpayers on Long Island of Governor Cuomo’s multi-million dollar study on the Cross-Sound Bridge. This project has been continuously blocked year after year for decades, with opposition from elected officials, Long Island families, small businesses, and environmental groups.
This is another example of petty partisan politics the governor is using to advance his run for the White House, and the taxpayers shouldn’t have to foot the bill. The governor is catering to special interests, rather than our families on Long Island. READ MORE

THANK YOU, NORTH SHORE

Received from Dr. Edward Melnick, North Shore Schools Superintendent,
May 18, 2017

Dear Editor:

The 2017-2018 School Budget passed by 1,728 yes votes to 468 no votes. Proposition 2 also passed with 1,744 yes votes to 431 no votes. Congratulations to Joanna Commander (1,211 votes) who was re-elected and Richard Galati (1,406 votes) who was elected to the Board of Education. Thank you to Lara Gonzalez for serving on the Board for the past three years and Cheryl Brown for being a candidate this election year. READ MORE

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BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

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Dear Great Book Guru, Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching . I always look forward to the beautiful ceremonies throughout Sea Cliff, especially the breakfast on the front lawn of the Children’s Library, followed by the piercingly poignant parade through the Village. With this long weekend ahead, I will have lots of time to get into a good book. Do you have a recommendation? Memorial Day Marcher

NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE

BUTTERFLIES..THE LADIES OF THE GARDEN

THE GARDEN'S EDGE
DONNA KIANKA
Winter’s Edge Micro Farm, Sea Cliff, N.Y.

“From cocoon forth a butterfly
As lady from her door
Emerged — a summer afternoon --
Repairing everywhere,”

Emily Dickerson: The Butterfly’s Day

Yes, we all love butterflies….they flutter and glide throughout our gardens. Butterflies are the jewels of the plantings. We plant specific plants and bushes just so they will stay for our personal pleasure. So what do butterflies like? Just like all living organisms they like water, food and shelter. If you supply a pleasant environment, the butterflies will come and stay. And please do not use herbicides in your garden as that will kill or chase away not only the undesirable insects but will also impact the ones you want to stay.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

NORTHWINDS FLAG DAY CONCERT ON JUNE 11 AT CLIFTON PARK

Northwinds Symphonic Band Performs June 11th at Clifton Park 5 pm
Flag Day Concert following Spring Fest in Sea Cliff

Please join us for the 5th annual Flag Day Concert for a program of great concert band music presented by the Northwinds Symphonic Band under the direction of East Island resident Helen Bauer and guest conductor Barbara Sherwin. READ MORE

EXOTIC CAR SHOW REVS ITS ENGINES FOR DIABETES CURE

Hundreds of cars will be on display in downtown Glen Cove
to help raise money for the Diabetes Research Institute

May 16, 2017 – Jericho, NY – Get ready to hear the roar of powerful engines and admire the sleek styles of the most stunning Lamborghinis, Porches, Ferraris, Rolls Royces, customized BMWs and other rare vehicles that will line the streets of Glen Cove on Sunday, June 4 for the 9th annual Gold Coast Concours/Bimmerstock exotic car show. READ MORE

2017 NCMA MUSEUM BALL ON SATURDAY JUNE 10

2017 Museum Ball on Saturday, June 10 at 7 p.m.
Honorees: Rita & Frank Castagna

The 2017 Museum Ball recreates the glamorous world of Studio 54 where superstar fashion designer Halston, subject of Halston Style, the Museum’s current comprehensive retrospective, spent memorable evenings with his celebrity friends—Liza Minnelli, Bianca Jagger and Andy Warhol, among them. The Museum is thrilled to announce that the 2017 Museum Ball honors Rita and Frank Castagna who have been friends and supporters of the Museum for many years. READ MORE

CITY OF GLEN COVE 2017 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Fred Nielsen to be Honored
Glen Cove, NY, May 12, 2017… The City of Glen Cove Memorial Day Parade Committee announced today the schedule for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend which honors our country’s veterans and remembers those who fought tirelessly to protect our freedoms. Glen Cove’s Memorial Day weekend activities include the decoration of the city’s war monuments, a memorial service and a commemorative parade. READ MORE

GLEN COVE'S SECOND ANNUAL KIDS PLAY DAY SET FOR JUNE 3, 2017

Free Event Features Fun, Games and Jungle Bob’s Reptile Show

Glen Cove, NY, May 19, 2017… The play will be the priority of the day as the City of Glen Cove hosts its second annual Kids Play Day on Saturday, June 3rd from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pryibil Beach. “Glen Cove offers a great variety of recreational activities for children and our Kids Play Day gives us an opportunity to provide children ages pre-K to 12 with three hours of non-stop fun, games, entertainment and good old-fashioned playtime,” said Mayor Reggie Spinello. READ MORE

THE NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CHORUS "SWINGS" TO COLE PORTER JUNE 17, 8 PM

The North Shore Community Chorus (NSCC), directed by Stephen Goldstein and accompanied by Timothy Carl on piano, will perform the swinging, toe-tapping music of the incomparable Cole Porter on Saturday, June 17, at North Shore High School, featuring music from "Anything Goes” and "Kiss me Kate." The vocal ensemble, "Muzica Schmoozica," under the direction of Carol Goglia, will treat concert-goers to "Just one of those things," "Let's do it" and more.
Don’t miss this nostalgic evening of musical favorites at the North Shore High School Auditorium, 450 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head. Curtain goes up at 8:00 p.m.
For information: (631) 683-5750
ADMISSION IS FREE.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GC YOUTH BUREAUS AFTER 3 PROGRAM SUMMER APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

May 22, 2017…Through the support of The Long Island Community Foundation and the City of Glen Cove, the children of the Glen Cove Youth Bureau`s After 3 Program are provided with unique educational opportunities through their Cradle of Aviation science programs. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The death of a loved one may cause one to experience an intense variety of undesired feelings and emotions. These feelings may be difficult to cope with. They can disrupt a person’s life for a very long time. We may turn to family and friends for support, which may not be as helpful as we might need. Family members may also be experiencing their own grief, thus unable to offer much support. READ MORE

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor announces new opportunities for volunteers. The Museum is particularly interested in hearing from applicants who can work on either a weekend day or a weekday at the front desk or in the Museum Store. Different time shifts are available. READ MORE

PLAN NOW FOR THE 2017 AROUND LONG ISLAND REGATTA

It's A New Year So It's Time To Start Planning for The 41st ALIRThe Notice of Race has been posted and registration is now open at YachtScoring.com
Can we suggest these New Year's resolutions:

Put the 41st Around Long Island Regatta on your calendar - click here to download an .ics file
Register for the 41st Around Island Regatta at YachtScoring.com
Assemble your crew for the 41st Around Long Island Regatta
Have fun sailing in the 41st Around Long Island Regatta

The Around Long Island Regatta Committee wishes you safe passage and fair winds in 2017!

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE AT NORTH SHORE HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY MAY 31

Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
North Shore High School, Auxiliary Gym,
9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. This event is organized by the North Shore Key Club. Our community hospitals need your help! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Julia Salat at 516- 603-3847. READ MORE

THAT WILD, WACKY SEA CLIFF GOLF EVENT IS COMING AGAIN

Save the Date, Saturday, September 9.
Yes, that zany, crazy golf event through the front and back lawns, hidden gardens, parks and passageways of our 133 year old Victorian village is back. The Sea Cliff Good of the Village Association will use this delightfully wacky contest as their primary fundraiser for 2017. Watch for further details. The Association is seeking sponsors for this special event. For information contact Sheila Wenger at sheilawenger@danielgale.com.

WANNA BE A LIFEGUARD?

VILLAGE OF SEA CLIFF - LIFEGUARD SEARCH FOR THE 2017 BEACH SEASON - Must be 16 years of age, possess Grade I certification and eligible for Grade II (Bay, calm water) in May, enjoy working with young children/families. Be available Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Contact Marianne Lennon @ Village Hall for information/application, 671-0080.

LIFEGUARDS WANTED FOR CITY OF GLEN COVE'S SUMMER 2017 BEACH SEASON

April 28, 2017, Glen Cove, NY…For active and athletic-minded men and women turning age 16 and over, the City of Glen Cove wants you to consider a summer job as a lifeguard. Candidates from Glen Cove who have successfully completed an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course and the Nassau County certification tests, all participants will be guaranteed summer employment at the Glen Cove beaches this year and be reimbursed for the cost of the American Red Cross course fee. READ MORE

ART AND MUSEUM EXHIBITS

**MARJORIE VAN DE STOUWE: AWAKENINGS A SOLO EXHIBITION AT HIRSH FINE ART**

Glen Cove, NY--Hersh Fine Art is pleased to announce Awakenings, a solo exhibition of paintings by Long Island artist Marjorie van de Stouwe. Awakenings will be on view from May 13 until June 17, 2017. The artist will be present for an opening reception on Saturday, May 13, from 6 to 8pm. READ MORE

RETROSPECTIVE OF HALSTON, FAMED FASHION DESIGNER, AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

March 25, 2017 -- The Nassau County Museum of Art's latest exhibit, Halston Style, will be on display through June. The comprehensive retrospective of the work of the American fashion designer, Roy Halston Frowick, features rooms of elegantly clothed mannequins, original sketches, and a rich array of photographs and artifacts that accompanied by film and video documentation tell the story of Halston's career, designs, collaborations, and influence. READ MORE

UNCOMMON COLLECTIONS AT THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE MUSEUM

by Sara Reres, Museum Director

The Sea Cliff Village Museum presents a new exhibit that honors collectors and their collections. Every corner of the museum is packed with treasures in Uncommon Collections . The exhibit is overflowing with beautiful, odd, offbeat and thought provoking artifacts. READ MORE

PATRICIA KAEGI ARTWORK AT SEA CLIFF LIBRARY MAY & JUNE

Patricia Kaegi Artwork will be on view at SC Library for May & June.
Ms. Kaegi was born in Northern California, her favorite place in the whole world. From an early age she was always doing something crafty or creative, like baking brownies or hand-weaving friendship bracelets. READ MORE

MARITAL MILESTONES BY STEPHEN CSOKA OPENING AT SHELTER ROCK ART GALLERY APRIL 30

In 1935, artist Stephen Csoka, made his first anniversary painting for his wife Margaret. In time, the anniversary paintings/drawings grew to over 50 in number. Stephen named these artworks Marital Milestones as indicated by the road marker in each image. Illustrated with a great deal of humor, the Milestones are a record of a family moving through the formidable events of life. Each piece depicts important events from Stephen and Margaret’s life from the previous year. READ MORE

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME AT THE NS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

April 7 – August 19, 2017
The exhibit focuses on the first 100 years of organized, mainly professional, baseball in America—on some of its greatest players; on various cultural aspects of the game; and on the game as it has been played and watched on the North Shore of Long Island by those who enjoy “America’s pastime.” 140 Glen Street, Glen Cove 516-801-1191
www.northshorehistoricalmuseum.org