Sea Cliff
New York
Village Of Sea Cliff Circle Newsletter - May 1, 2023
Government and Politics
May 3, 2023
From: Village Of Sea CliffMayor Elena Villafane; Village Trustees
Tannaz Nasirzadeh-Balooch, Nicholas Pinto, Mark Sobel, James Versocki
From the library
"Conversations with Chris" - Superintendent of North Shore Schools
Wednesday May 3 - 10 a.m. - Main Library.
The Library is pleased to be hosting an informal discussion with our Superintendent of North Shore Schools - Dr. Chris Zubliionis.
Bring your questions, concerns & neighbors to this event. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the district & its goals. Please email us at" [email protected] to register.
Friday May 5, Friday May 12
Sea Cliff Arts Council
Sea Cliff Arts council is honored to host the artwork of Wendy Csoka for May & June. You’re invited to meet the artist & celebrate the show at the Art Opening on Friday May 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn more at the artist's talk on Saturday May 13th, at 2 p.m.
Wendy Csoka grew up in Sea Cliff & has been painting since the 70s. She draws inspiration for her art from the world around her, touching on universal themes of love, compassion & nature. “Everything is asleep until it wakes up, the Art of Wendy Csoka” is the title of the book about her career & art. “These visions of creativity are a positive & powerful reminder of how; once touched by an artist, as I have been by Wendy Csoka’s artist vision, you become not just a fan of her work but an admirer who is ever so grateful that visionaries like Wendy Csoka create in our midst.” (Robert Spiotto, former Artistic Director, Community Arts Programs, Hofstra USA Productions).
In March of 2000, Wendy was presented with a Certificate of Recognition “for your contribution to the world of arts & strong commitment to women’s health issues. Honored by the New York Tate Division for Women during the celebration of Women’s History Month 2000.”
From Governor George E. Pataki: Wendy was invited to exhibit her work at the Governor’s mansion in Albany, NY. She was also was one of the women selected as the “2001 Women of Distinction for the Fifth Senate District.” The award program recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of New York State’s exceptional women.
You will find Wendy’s art on her website: wendycsoka.com
Check out our new exhibit at the Sea Cliff Library — A Year of Offbeat Artifacts 2013 - 2014 by Geri Reichgut.
The exhibit showcases the unique manner in which the Sea Cliff community, through a most unusual recycling endeavor, sold donations of unusual, quirky, vintage & practical everyday items to raise money for the Sea Cliff Adult & Children’s libraries.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday May 6 at 1 p.m.
The brainchild of local Sea Cliff resident, Mike Lennon, the Offbeat Artifacts Sale took place every other weekend on the Village Green in front of the Sea Cliff Library & quickly became a very popular gathering place. Photographer Geri Reichgut recalls, from 2013 to 2014, she was there, camera in hand, to document the goings on—Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall.
Geri Reichgut is a Sea Cliff freelance photographer & has taught at local colleges. She is a former student of the internationally renowned photographer Arthur Leipzig.
Geri Reichgut dedicates this 10th anniversary exhibition as a celebration of the life of her dear friend Mimi Leipzig who passed in 2022. Mimi was well into her nineties & her activism in Sea Cliff’s many committees was very impressive. She was one of the core members of Friends of the Sea Cliff Library & never missed an Offbeat Artifacts Sale as their ever-smiling & charming cashier.
Thank you for being here. Keep in mind that for adults the challenge is to tap into that same childlike creativity & maintain it throughout our lives. Let this be a reminder that art can be a source of joy & inspiration for people of all ages, & that we should never lose our sense of wonder & curiosity at any age.
Wishing uninhibited joy and inspiration.
Noelle Fiallo-Evans, Director/Chief Creative Officer;
Sea Cliff Arts Council
Offbeat Artifacts Sale
Saturday May 6
SC Library village green
Drop off clothing to the volunteers on the village green at 8 a.m. Saturday
Tickets for Rock for Love Porchfest are now available
Saturday May 20 - Roger Street Friedman will be playing with his full band at this wonderful outdoor music festival & extravaganza.
Sprnd the day seeing an amazing array of local talent!
Heads Up from the Sea Cliff Beautification Committee;
The Secret Garden Tour is set for Saturday June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meetings every third Thursday at Saint Luke's at 9 a.m.; join us.
StoryTime at Sea Cliff Beach will meet Wednesdays at 10:30 from June 28 through August 23.
Mother’s Day celebrates all those special women in our lives! It’s less than two weeks away & fortunately The Guardian Angel Family Store, 239 Glen Cove Avenue in Sea Cliff has presents for all tastes and styles to delight Moms, grandmas, great-grandmas, aunts, sisters & girlfriends who support us with their love, understanding, wisdom & always have plenty of hugs to share! Stop in and choose from jewelry, beach bags, picture frames, handbags, scarves & decorative throw pillows just to name a few to show your appreciation.
Saturdays May 6th and 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. are the perfect days to bring your children in to shop & let them choose presents for their nana, aunts or someone special to them. Regular store hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know The Guardian Angel Family Store has been a local nonprofit store for 14 years & proceeds from sales go directly to help families in need in our community. Please stop in & say “hello”. Be sure to like us on Facebook at ’The Guardian Angel Family Crisis Center’. When you see toys in front of our store, we are open!
Arbor Day April 28
link to video
https://www.facebook.com/1655090756/videos/1247533265868108?idorvanity=2217429777
Recycling
village procedure:
https://www.seacliff-ny.gov/department-public-works/pages/recycling-procedures
additional information:
From the library
Adult Programs: The Seed Library is open. We offer an assortment of open-pollinated flowers, vegetables, & herb varieties.
Visit the circulation desk to fill out a membership form. You are allowed to check out up to five seed packets per family, per year. Patrons can choose no more than one packet of the same seed variety.
Sea Cliff Yacht Club is hiring for the summer. Certified Lifeguards & Wait Staff.
Sea Cliff Yacht Club is seeking positive & motivated individuals for summer certified lifeguards & waitstaff roles.
If interested, please contact us at 516-671-7374 or [email protected]. (Ask for Charlie or Lauri)
While we are the conductors of these great programs, it’s YOU who helps make it happen—when you sign up for classes, attend events, and join as a member, you allow us to continue. You keep the music flowing and our community growing. Thank you!
You are always welcome to visit anytime by appointment. Our office hours are listed on our site. Or email us to set up a viewing appointment.
Sea Cliff Village Library
516-671-4290
Library Hours
Mon. 1-5, Tues. - Fri. 10-5,
Sat. 10-4
Story Time
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 10 & 11 a.m.
Stories & songs on the front lawn of the Children's Library.
Pretzels and Paperbacks
Wednesday & Friday at 3 p.m.
Good friends gather to discuss good books.
Can't Decide?
Ask us for book/audio recommendations
Movies
Check out some DVDs to watch with your family!
Sea Cliff Library Young Adults
Tween/Teen Think Tank
The Library wants to start a youth advisement board, where tweens & teens can come & talk about programming ideas, books, movies, & play some games.
Interested in joining; or would like to find out more? Send an email to: [email protected]. - Community service credits will be awarded to those who participate.
What's in a Name
The library's website is sporting a new look. We've created a special page under the heading: Youth Services: Just for middle & high school students.
Visit the new TEEN PAGE & discover book lists, book reviews, & the opportunity to write your own reviews.
However, this page needs a NEW NAME and we want you to help us. Send your suggestions to:
We will enter it into our contest. If your selection is chosen, you win a prize! Community service credits will be awarded.
Sign up for North Shore (CSD) District emails.
If you're not on the district email list, please sign up to receive important messages at "Update Your Contact Info" at https://northshoreschools.org/subscribe/email_landing.html
To sign up, go to the "Update Your Contact Info" at; https://northshoreschools.org/subscribe/email_landing.html & click on SUBSCRIBE/MAKE CHANGES (NON-PARENT/DISTRICT RESIDENTS)
Enter “vikings” (without quotes) when prompted for the site access code & follow the directions.
It is important for everyone in the community to receive district emails, stay engaged, ask questions, attend meetings & events, & participate! Visit www.northshoreschools.org
The Sea Cliff Village Museum has
Sea Cliff’s Fabulous Flappers
Step back into the Roaring 20s to view our rather fabulous collection of flapper dresses, beaded handbags, hats, & other gems from that era.
Do you have photographs of loved ones from the 1920s wearing flapper dresses or cloche hats? We’d love to display a copy in the museum! Please call Courtney at 516-801-3401 if you have any items to lend to the museum. Don’t forget we are still collecting COVID-19 artifacts. Photographs, masks, & other ephemera are all welcome.
If you are interested in serving as a docent, or would like to volunteer with the museum, please give Courtney a call. Finally, the museum is looking ahead to the next exhibit - the 1950s! Do you have any Sea Cliff photographs, clothes, or memorabilia from the 1950s to lend to the museum?
Mutual Concerns Senior Lunch Program
By Peggie Como, President, MCC
The popular senior lunch program is at Saint Luke’s; Tuesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We know how important this program is to our seniors & we are happy to get back to visiting with our friends & enjoying the delicious lunches & chair Yoga.
If you are interested in joining the lunch program, please call Peggie Como at 516-675-7239. Bus transportation is available. We’d love to see you there.
New York state COVID results. The link goes to the county level.
https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home
Donate
https://coalitiontosavehempsteadharbor.org/You%20Can%20Help/
Sea Cliff Library:
Masks are required for all persons in the library.
Check our website for more information on programs and events.
Sea Cliff Village Library
516-671-4290
State Funds are available to help replace septic systems:
State funding of $2 million will help Nassau County provide up to $10,000 in grants for homeowners & small businesses seeking to replace failing septic systems. New septic systems will help to reduce nitrogen & other pollutants from entering our waterways.
Applications for the county's SEPTIC program are open. The grants are for 50% of the cost of a new state-of-the-art nitrogen-reducing septic system, up to $10,000.
Applications can be filled online at NassauCountyNY.gov/SepticReplace
Qualifying residents can also contact
or call 516-364-5861 for more information & instructions on how to apply.
Virtual StoryTime in Sea Cliff continues:
Check out the latest #seacliffstorytime on Facebook or YouTube; search Ann Dipietro for a great story. A new story every day since March 16 of 2020.
Village Website
Food Banks:
Glen Cove EOC – call for an appointment
140 Glen Cove Ave
516-801-2672
Saint Boniface the Martyr – Call for an appointment
145 Glen Avenue
516-676-0676
Both sites have requested that individuals contact them first – not to just show up. Both sites only work with households in the immediate area.
Kristine Kossegi Lehn
Chief Network Officer
Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank
10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge
631-582-3663 Ext. 115
North Shore Soup Kitchen
https://www.northshoresoupkitchen.org/donate
First Baptist Church
7 Continental Place, Glen Cove
Free Sit-Down Hot Lunch
Pantry Items
Tuesdays Thursdays & Fridays
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mutual Concerns Committee:
There are people in our community who go without proper food every day due to a variety of factors including low wages, job loss, injuries, illness, age, divorce. While all of us are susceptible to hard times, children & the elderly are most at risk & they make up the largest number of people we serve.
The outpouring of support has been overwhelming. If you have ever donated food, made a financial donation of any kind, or volunteered your time, we thank you. It may seem like a small act to you, but to someone else it can make a huge difference.
If anyone would like to donate food, call Peggie Como at 516-675-7239.
If you would like to make a financial donation, make checks payable to Mutual Concerns Committee & send it to PO Box 164, Sea Cliff, NY 11579