Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join the Sherwood Inn on Facebook, November dining coupons now available! If you do not
use facebook and would like to recieve coupons via email, please send an email to
admin@thesherwoodinn.com.

Grammie’s Pantry Tea room & gift shop through out the winter Tuesday – Saturday
by 24 hr reservations only. Make your reservation for her “Dickens Christmas Tea” Visit
Grammie’s Pantry online at www.grammiespantry.com for more information.

Looking for something outdoors to do? Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd., Marcellus has
events planned for November. Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday
10am-4pm, closed Sundays. The Center will be closed Thursday, November 25th for the
Thanksgiving holiday. The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to
dusk. Visit www.baltimorewoods.org for more information. (315) 673-1350.

SALES:
The official program guide for the 17th Annual Dickens’ Christmas in Skaneateles,
deadlines a week from tomorrow!!!!! This not only devotes an entire special section to our
Village, it now allows our community to reach out to many surrounding areas we have not been
able to reach in the past. The 2010 Dickens’ Christmas program will reach 370,000 holiday
shoppers in all of Onondaga, Oswego, Madison & Cayuga
Counties.
An electronic version of the program guide will be available on Syracuse.com ALL YEAR. We also
plan to have a link to the electronic program available on
Skaneateles.com
Give 370,000 holiday shoppers a reason to come to Skaneateles, if not for the Dickens’
experience, at least for the fabulous savings, deals and unique products offered by your
business!
Your account executives will be available to reserve your advertising space now
through the Space/copy deadline: November 17th at 3pm.
Hollie Miller 315-470-3077 hmiller@syracuse.com
Jessica Parsells 315-470-2102 jparsells@syracuse.com

Sunday, November 14 A concert featuring Nick Hrynyk and Lourdes Cossich will be offered at
Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St. Auburn Nick Hrynyk, a local Auburn pianist, will offer
various piano selections at this event. Classmate Lourdes Cossich, who hails from Guatemala,
will perform vocal selections. Both are students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester.
This is a benefit for Willard Memorial Chapel. Tickets are $5 per person at the door.
Refreshments will be served during intermission. (315) 252-0339

Thursday, November 16 (Note date change) Women TIES Syracuse Luncheon “Passion
Opens Up Opportunities” Noon – 2:00 PM at the Craftsman Inn, Fayetteville. $29/person.
Featuring Marcia Filice as guest speaker, publisher of Telos Press, as well as publisher, author, &
food stylist for Food and Fate publishing. For reservations visit

http://womenties.com/events.cfm#Event150

Tuesday, November 16 Tuesday Night music sessions at Auburn Public Theater (APT), 108
Genesee St., Auburn 7:30 PM A weekly evening of regional and national talent, and featured
acts. Door prize, a light snack menu & wine/beer with I.D. $2 at the door at.
www.auburnpublictheater.org or (315) 253-6669

Wednesday, November 17 TRIVIA NIGHT FOR KID’s (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM) & ADULT’s (7:30
PM – 9:00 PM): Kid’s Trivia Night will be for kids in grades 5th-10th. Creekside Coffeehouse,
35 Fennell St. FREE. (315) 685-0379

Thursday, November 18 Santa Claus arrives in Skaneateles. Visit him at the Skaneateles
Town Square, 61 Fennell St., Holiday Open House 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Don’t forget to bring
your camera. Four legged friends welcome! ???’s call (315) 685-5748

Thursday, November 18 Skaneateles Town Square, 61 Fennell St., Holiday Open House.
Floral design demonstration: How to create a beautiful Cornicopia for your Thanksgiving Table.
Come see their New Christmas Shoppe on the 2nd floor! $5 off any purchse of $25 or more on
Holiday Décor! Refreshments will be served. Store open until 8:00 PM (315) 685-5748

Thursday, November 18 MUSIC: Open Mic Night 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Creekside
Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. FREE (315) 685-0379

Friday, November 19 MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Dave Ball. Creekside Books and Coffee,
35 Fennell St., FREE (315) 685-0379

Friday, November 19 Parents Night Out – Need a little extra time for yourself? We can provide
your children ages 3 – 12 with an evening of fun! 6 pm-9 pm Fee: $10 Y-members, $20 General
Public. Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center. (315) 685-2266 or online at
www.auburnymca.org

Saturday, November 20 MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Edgy Folk. Creekside Books and
Coffee, 35 Fennell St., FREE (315) 685-0379
Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day Family Fun Run the “Turkey Trot” begins at 9:30
AM in front of the Sherwood Inn. No sign up needed.

Friday, November 26 The World’s Smallest Christmas Parade kicks of Dicken’s Christmas at
Noon. The parade featuring Charles Dickens and his entourage & a handful of beautiful floats
begins at the old fire house and continues down Fennell, Jordan & Genesee Streets, arriving at
the Sherwood Inn in time for the 12:10 PM grand opening. (315) 685-0552

Friday, November 26 Santa Claus arrives in Skaneateles. Visit him at the Skaneateles Town
Square, 61 Fennell St., 10:00 AM – NOON. Don’t forget to bring your camera. ???’s call 685-
5748. He will also be there on Dec 4, 5, 11 & 12th 10:00 AM – NOON.

Saturday, November 27 FALL Frenzy – Mother & Son Event. Join the Skaneateles YMCA &
Community Center for a day filled with fun activities! 11:30 am-1 pm Registration deadline:
Nov 19 Fee: $20 Y-members, $40 General Public. (315) 685-2266 or online at
www.auburnymca.org

Thursday, November 11 A special tribute to Veterans, organized by the Skaneateles Girls
Lacrosse team will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Park at Noon. Questions contact Mary
Gaffney at (315) 685-0229

Thursday, November 11 Antinori Italian Wine Dinner & Festival at the Sherwood Inn, 26 W.
Genesee St. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM $65.00/person Reservations required by calling (315) 685-3405
Thursday, November 11 Skaneateles Chamber Monthly Meeting at Mirbeau Inn and Spa.
Beginning at 11am a representative from Benefits Specialists, will give a one hour free recap of
changes that affect small business owners related to the 2010 Health Care Legislation. The
Luncheon begins at noon followed by a floral demonstration by Dickman Farms, Fleur-de-lis
Florist and Skaneateles Town Square. Reservations are required by calling the Chamber (315)
685-0552. Cost for the luncheon is $20.00/person payable at the door.

Thursday, November 11 Syracuse International Film Festival Presents SYRFILMFEST’10
at 7:30 PM Auburn Public Theater. $8 adults; $6 students/seniors For more information (315)
253-6669 or online at www.auburnpublictheater.org

Thursday, November 11 Open Mic Night 6:30 – 8:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell
St., FREE (315) 685-0379

Friday, November 12 MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Mercury in the Derby. Creekside Books
and Coffee, 35 Fennell St., FREE (315) 685-0379

Saturday, November 13 The Skaneateles Family Ski Hill kicks off the clubs opener with its
annual Bull Roast. $20.00/family; bring a dish to pass and your own beverage. Visit
www.skiskan.com

Saturday, November 13 MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Jane Zell, Creekside Books and Coffee,
35 Fennell St., FREE (315) 685-0379

Friday & Saturday, November 12 & 13 Antinori wine tasting at the Village Bottle Shop
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Free wine & appetizers. (315) 685-5197

Saturday, November 13 Comedian Tom Anzalone with opener Mike Speirs at Auburn Public
Theater. 8:00 PM $12 advance/door Visit www.auburnpublictheater.org (315) 253-6669

Saturday, November 13 Steve White of White & White Antiques & Interiors announced
that he will be conducting an auction of the contents of the Krebs Restaurant, 53 W. Genesee
St. The auction starts at 10 AM with a preview starting at 8 AM. A Charity preview will be held
on November 10 from 3 pm – 7 pm. The cost is $10.00 per person and the proceeds will be
donated to the Skaneateles Historical Society. (315) 685-7733.

Skaneateles THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

Monday, November 8 – Saturday, November 13 Skaneateles Girls Lacrosse team will have a
display in the Veteran’s Memorial Park of American Flags honoring or in memory of veterans.
Flags may be purchased from any lacrosse player or by calling Mary Gaffney at (315) 685-0229
or email marykengaf@gmail.com A special tribute will be held at noon on Thursday, November
11th in Clift Park.

Tuesday, November 9 Tuesday Night music sessions at Auburn Public Theater (APT), 108
Genesee St., Auburn 7:30 PM A weekly evening of regional and national talent, and featured
acts. Door prize, a light snack menu & wine/beer with I.D. $2 at the door at.
www.auburnpublictheater.org or (315) 253-6669
Wednesday, November 10 Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 11:00 AM –
6:00 PM at the Auburn Holiday Inn, 75 North St. (315) 253-4531

Wednesday, November 10 TRIVIA NIGHT: TRIVIA NIGHT FOR KID’s (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM) &
ADULT’s (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM): Kid’s Trivia Night will be for kids in grades 6th-10th. Creekside
Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. FREE. (315) 685-0379

Wednesday, November 10 Free Dessert and Beer Tasting at the Blue Water Grill, 11 W.
Genesee St. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (315) 685-6600

Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce
Weekly Update
“Skaneateles Skinny”
October, 2010

Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce announcements:

Wednesday, November 10th – Krebs is having an auction. A Charity Preview will be held on November 10th from 3 pm – 7 pm. The cost is $10.00 per person and the proceeds will be donated to the Skaneateles Historical Society. Questions call White and White Antiques (315) 685-7733.

Thursday, November 11th – Monthly meeting “Some Fun! and Not So Fun” (but necessary) The meeting will be in two parts. You can sign up for one or both sessions.

Beginning at 11 am in the Provence Room at Mirbeau, Jeanette Jones from Benefits Specialists will give a one hour recap of changes all business owners need to be aware of trelated to the 2010 Health Care Legislation Changes. This is a Free seminar.

Now for the FUN! At noon, the Chamber will hold its monthly luncheon & meeting in the Mirbeau dining room. A three course menu will be served for $20 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Checks can be made payable to Mirbeau, and payment is due at the door.

Following the luncheon we will have a few announcements and Floral Demonstrations by Fleur-de-lis Florist, Dickman Farms and Skaneateles Town Square!