Weekly 9.7.16

Upcoming Meetings and Events: Sat. 9/10 - Pet Show, St. Luke's Church, 10:30-11:30 am; Cash Mob at Gold Coast Hobby, 9 am-5 pm; Sea Cliff Fire Department Music On The Harbor, Sea Cliff Beach, 6-11 pm; Sun 9/11 - Glen Cove September 11th Observance, Pratt Park, 6 pm

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

Mon. 9/12 - Laughter Club at the Glenwood Life Center, Grove St., Glenwood Landing, 7 pm; Sea Cliff Village Board Meeting, Village Hall, 7 pm; Wed. 9/14 - Sea Cliff Planning Board, Village Hall, 7:30 pm. Thurs 9/15 - Cedarmere Reading Series, Go Ask Alice, Cedarmere, 7 pm

Monday, August 29, 2016 - Wednesday, September 7, 2016

SCHOOL DISTRICT LIKELY TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR BOND ISSUE IN 2017

September 8, 2016 -- At last Thursday’s public meeting, North Shore Schools Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick recommended to the School Board that it put before voters in December 2017 a bond proposal to fund infrastructure improvements and renovations to buildings that would help support instruction - in particular upgrades that would enable the district to create “21st Century Classrooms.” He cited an upcoming drop in debt service costs and his retirement at the end of this school year, as well as the importance of maintaining and upgrading district facilities as the nature of instruction changes, as reasons for this being the appropriate time to begin the year-long process of identifying district needs and deciding what projects ultimately will be included in the proposal. READ MORE

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 9.1.16 BOE MEETING:
- Rubber Mulch Replacement To Be Completed This Fall and Winter
- Concerns About High School Scheduling of Double Periods
- Should Student Athletes Who Miss Practice Due to Academic Trips Be Expelled From Sports Teams?
- Trustee Urges Colleagues to Revisit Mileage Requirements for Busing

NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS TO HOST COMMUNITY FORUMS WITH SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH FIRM

September 8, 2016 -- North Shore Board of Education trustees met this past August with Leadership Advantage, the search firm hired to assist the district in finding a replacement for Superintendent Dr. Edward Melnick when he retires at the end of this school year, to develop timelines and processes to ensure the goal of having a successful candidate in place by Spring 2017. Two days of meetings for the community and Leadership Advantage have been scheduled to create the profile of the new superintendent. The evenings of Monday, September 19th, and Thursday, September 29th, have been planned for general public meetings with Leadership Advantage and are open to all parents and residents. READ MORE

ATTENTION SEA CLIFF NEWCOMERS - DINNER SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25

New residents post for a group photo at last year's dinner.

The Sea Cliff Civic Association will hold its annual Newcomers Dinner Sunday September 25. The welcoming party, which has now been held each fall for more than 3 decades, offers residents who've moved into Sea Cliff during the past year to meet each other as well as a few of those who help make Sea Cliff Sea Cliff. If you moved to Sea Cliff anytime after October 2015, and would like to meet others new to the Village contact Civic Association President Ann DiPietro at annmdipietro@gmail.com for details.

THE LONG HIKE TO THE SUMMIT

By Liam Kiggins
The morning of the 24th of June this year saw a group of 12 people, including scouts, troop alumni, and adults take part in a camping trip to the presidential range in the White Mountains. The mountain that was the main focus of the trip was Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in the Northeast, with an elevation of 6,298 feet. This three-day trip was designed to allow scouts to improve their skills on a trip with a much more challenging itinerary than a standard monthly campout. READ MORE

SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC SPECTACLE IN SEA CLIFF

For the second year in row scores of residents turned out for Cinema Under the Stars, a Sea Cliff Civic Association end of summer event that, like its Ice Cream Social, Fourth of July Celebration and Sunset Serenade concert series, has now become a village tradition. The evening featured music by Broken System and a viewing of the family friendly film, "Mary Poppins."

"We billed this as Cinema Under the Stars but it was truly Magic Under the Stars - a magical night, a magical movie, our Village magically transformed as summer came to an end," said Civic Association President Ann DiPietro.

She gave a special thanks to "Audio Expert Extraordinaire" Charlie Weinstein of Design Audio Visual who lent the audio-visual equipment for the evening, and returned repeatedly to monitor it throughout the night.

Organizing the event were Movie Night Committee Chairs Sarah Kaplan and Jen Ohare; Publicist Christine Abbenda and Screen Mannagers Laura and John Russo. This fall, look for more Civic Association events including the Cider Social, Headless Turkey Hunt, and the Progressive Dinner.

EVENTS

GLEN COVE TO HOST SUNSET 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

August 29, 2016 - Recognizing the 15th anniversary of a day that forever changed our lives, Glen Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello will host a special sunset ceremony on Sunday, September 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Cove’s 9/11 Memorial in Pratt Park, 10 Glen Cove Avenue. Joining the Mayor will be representatives of the Glen Cove City Council, Glen Cove Police Department, Volunteer Fire Department, Auxiliary Police, Glen Cove EMS, Harbor Patrol, and Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce along with distinguished guests, musicians, and local veterans. READ MORE

BLOGS

THE GREAT BOOK GURU

ANN DIPIETRO

MRS MALORY AND A TIME TO DIE

Dear Great Book Guru, With the beginning of the Fall months, I am looking for a mystery series to throw myself into- I love a British village setting- something with lots of local color and character development- any ideas?
Autumnal Mystery Lover
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THE GARDEN'S EDGE

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

THE SECRET GARDEN

All homes deserve a secret garden or a garden that is known only to a few (although I keep showing mine to anyone that pops by). Secret gardens are protected, sheltered gardens that are hidden away and typically unexpected. READ MORE

NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS ATHLETICS WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS CLICK HERE

VOTERS APPROVE GOLD COAST LIBRARY BUDGET; RYBA, KEMPTON AND MARTIN ELECTED TO BOARD

September 8, 2016 -- On Wednesday September 7, nearly 90 residents of Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and Old Brookville turned out for the Gold Coast Public Library’s annual budget vote and trustees election and expressed strong support for the 2017 spending plan that represents an increase of less than 0.1% over the current year. 73 were in favor while 14 voted against the penny a month per resident tax increase. Additionally, Rosemarie Ryba and Amy Kempton, the only two candidates on the ballot for three open seats were re-elected to a sixth three year term on the Library Board. David Martin, who received 14 write-in votes, earned the third spot. Also receiving write in votes were Bill Mozer (9) and Robert Mazella (1), as well as Craig Hennenberger (1) who is currently on the board but was not seeking to continue when his term expires in January. READ MORE

CANDIDATES DISCUSS NEED FOR SPACE AND OTHER ISSUES AT MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM

Rosemarie Ryba and Amy Kempton

On Wednesday, August 31, the Gold Coast Public Library hosted a Meet the Candidates forum that gave residents the opportunity to hear the thoughts of the two candidates running for three seats on the Library’s Board of Trustees. Incumbents Amy Kempton and Rosemarie Ryba are seeking re-election, but no community member submitted a candidate’s petition by the deadline for the third open position. That seat will be filled by the resident who receives the most write-in votes. READ MORE

CASH MOB COMING TO GOLD COAST HOBBY ON SATURDAY

September 8, 2016 -- Walk into Gold Coast Hobby at 8 Railroad Avenue in Glen Head and you're suddenly transported back to a childhood that many long for but thought was long gone in this age of I-Phones, Minecraft, Playstation, and playdates. Here - model airplanes and cars, paints, glue, pinewood derby kits and parts, train sets and rockets, among countless other crafts and tools fill the small storefront that has had a home in Glen Head for three decades - opening in 1986 on Glen Head Road near the hardware store before moving to its current home four years later. READ MORE

ART EXHIBITS

BEN SCHONZEIT: ABSTRACT FIGURATION ON VIEW AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART THROUGH NOVEMBER 6

On View through November 6 in
Nassau County Museum of Art’s Contemporary Gallery

I came up with a word to describe what I do – abstract figuration.
These are things from my memory, my imagination – a floating world.
Ben Schonzeit

Ben Schonzeit: Abstract Figuration, on view in Nassau County Museum of Art’s Contemporary Gallery through November 6, 2016 (the exhibition opened on July 30), reveals an entirely different aspect of the work of an artist who is best known as a key figure in the Photorealist movement’s first generation of artists. Ben Schonzeit: Abstract Figurationshowcases Schonzeit’s collage and sculptural work -- abstract figurations of human forms or portraits that give new life to his materials. READ MORE

THE NORTH SHORE VOTES OPENS AT NORTH SHORE HISTORICAL MUSEUM SEPTEMBER 9

Opening reception Friday September 9, 7:00. $10.00
Exhibit will run through February 18 with regular museum hours: Wednesday 2:00-6:00 and Saturdays 11:00-3:00.
The North Shore Votes!
The exhibit showcases a variety of political memorabilia and historic photographs that illustrate the many ways North Shore residents have participated in local, state and national politics.
Political brochures, election guides and a garden of lawn signs complement the historical passages in the exhibit.
The exhibit extends beyond the political campaign to the citizen groups that work behind the scenes, and it also highlights the accomplishments of the many people who have answered the call to serve the community.

FEAST FOR THE EYES AT THE NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART

July 30-November 6, 2016
Feast for the Eyes, guest curated by Franklin Hill Perrell, explores how cuisine has always inspired artists. The exhibition opens at Nassau County Museum of Art on July 30, 2016, and remains on view through November 6, 2016. Feast for the Eyes, a sweeping two-floor exhibition focused on food and dining in art, features works by a sweeping array of artists, including Audrey Flack, Red Grooms, George Grosz, Henri Matisse, Claes Oldenberg, Cindy Sherman and Andy Warhol, among many others.
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ARTISTS' COLLABORATIONS FEATURED IN EXHIBITION AT HERSH FINE ART

Glen Cove, NY--Hersh Fine Art, of the Long Island Academy of Fine Art, is pleased to present a group exhibition of drawings and paintings by Cornelia Hernes, Stephen Bauman, and Steve Forster. The exhibition will be on view from September 10 to October 6, 2016. The artists will be present for an opening reception on Saturday, September 10, from 6pm to 9pm, which includes a live painting and drawing demonstration from 4pm to 7pm. The exhibition and demonstration are free and open to the public. READ MORE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COASTAL CLEANUP AT TAPPEN AND SEA CLIFF BEACHES ON SEPTEMBER 17

On Saturday, September 17, 9:30 to 11:30 AM, the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor will be coordinating the efforts of local volunteers to cover parts of the eastern shore of Hempstead Harbor as part of the Annual International Coastal Cleanup, sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy and the American Littoral Society. The weekends in September are dedicated to this program, and communities worldwide will be hitting the beaches to clean up debris from as many miles of shoreline as the number of volunteers will allow. READ MORE

SEA CLIFF FARMER'S MARKET OPEN THIS SATURDAY BUT NOT ON SEPTEMBER 17

The Sea Cliff Farmer's Market will be open for business this Saturday, September 10, but will be taking the day off the following Saturday, September 17. The Market will resume operations on the 24th. The Sea Cliff Farmer's Market is located at St. Lukes Church in Sea Cliff and is open each Saturday from late spring through the fall from 9 am to 1 pm.

GLEN HEAD'S ANDREA BOLENDER TO BE HONORED BY HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND TOLERANCE CENTER ON SEPTEMBER 24

Glen Cove, NY - The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) presents the 24th Annual Tribute Dinner,Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 6 p.m., at the Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 South Woods Road, Woodbury, NY. Andrea Bolender of Glen Head, NY, a member of HMTC’s Board of Directors, will be honored with a Legacy Award. Other honorees this year are Steven Dubner, founder of Steven Dubner Landscaping, Inc.; David B. Samadi, M.D., a Urologic Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering; and Emily Berkowitz and Ilise Friedman, Holocaust educators at HMTC. READ MORE

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY YOUTH ORGANIZATION GOLF OUTING ON SEPT. 26

The North Shore Community Youth Organization will be hosting its 13th annual golf outing at the Old Brookville Country Club on Monday, September 26. For sixteen years, the group has been on the forefront of youth development, working with young people from the North Shore School District and surrounding communities providing a wide variety of programs and activities including a sports and activities development program, "Beyond the Bell" after school program, a Learning Center, a Travel Summer Recreation Program, a Summer Sports Program, Cultural Arts Programs, "The Canteen" drop-in lounge, and the Smart Moves Program. For more information visit the group's Facebook page - www.facebook.com/North-Shore-Community-Youth-Organization-1474085026211754/

LIGHT LUNCH FARE NOW SERVED AT NASSAU CO. MUSEUM'S RED MAPLE MARKET

Red Maple Market Café at the Nassau County Museum is now offering Museum visitors sandwiches and other light lunch options on Saturdays and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Menu selections will vary according to the specials prepared daily at Red Maple’s main location, 1085 Northern Boulevard in Roslyn. Red Maple Market’s main location in Roslyn is an international food hall operated by Charlie and Jenn Mastropaolo, long-time professionals in the food industry. READ MORE

NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART ADULT ADMISSION IS $12 AS OF SEPTEMBER 6

Beginning on Tuesday, September 6, adult admission at Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor, presently $10, becomes $12. Admission fees for seniors 62+ and students remain $8. Admission for children 4-12 remains $4. Admission for children under 4 years of age is free, as is admission for members.
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NORTH SHORE CLASS OF 1986 REUNION THIS OCTOBER

North Shore Class of 1986! We are looking for you!!!
It's our 30th Reunion!!
Saturday October 1 at Sea Cliff Yacht Club.
Same weekend as Sea Cliff Mini Mart!
Hope you can join us for old friends, laughs, good food and cheer!!!
Contact the committee, if not on social media, at nshs1986reunion@gmail.com. Or like the Facebook event page North Shore HS Class of 1986
https://www.facebook.com/North-Shore-HS-Class-of-1986-1161097207287651/