THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS
(For more events visit www.skaneateles.com)
Wednesday, December 14 Chamber Holiday Party
6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Sherwood Inn.
$25.00 per person. Please bring your payment to the Chamber office at 22 Jordan St., to
confirm your reservation.
Wednesday, December 14
MUSIC: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Tonight and every Wednesday
entertainment by “Pinky” at Moro’s Bistro, One Genesee St., Auburn. (315) 282-7772
Wednesday, December 14
TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell
St. Admission $1.00 per person. (315) 685-0379
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, December 14
MUSIC: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Tonight and every Wednesday
entertainment at The
Springside Inn, 6141 W. Lake Rd. For dinner reservations call (315) 252-
VINE (8463) or from your computer or smart phone www.oakandvine.com
Thursday, December 15
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Open Mic Night with Joanne Perry.
Creekside Coffeehouse
, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free
Friday, December 16
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM The Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers trio. Creekside
Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday, December 16
FUNDRAISER: 6:30 PM The SCS Madrigal Choir presents “A Holiday
Renaissance Feast” at the Lodge at Welch-Allyn. Proceeds to benefit the School Choral program.
For ticket information visit
www.showtix4u.com For assistance call 291-2296
Friday, December 16
MUSIC: 9:00 PM Open Mic with Tom and Dan at Moon Dance, 2512
Cherry Valley Turnpike. (315) 673-1135.
Friday & Saturday, December 16 & 17
MOVIE: Dolphin Boy 12/16 @ 1PM & 8 PM; 12/17 at
8 PM t
Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online
$5.00/person
www.auburnpublictheater.org $6.00 at the door.
Saturday, December 17
BOOK SALE: Noon – 4:00 PM. The Friends of the Skaneateles Library,
holiday book sale at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. All proceeds benefit the
Skaneateles Library Association. (315) 685-5135
www.skaneateleslibrary.org
Saturday, December 17
MUSIC: 7:30 – 9:30 PM Kevin Dorsey & FORE play. Fun Christmas
music.
Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. Admission FREE (315) 685-0379
www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, December 17
HOLIDAY: 3:00 PM “A Dickens of a Tea” with characters from the
Dickens Cast at The Athenaeum, 150 E. Genesee St. Bring a canned or boxed good as a
donation for the Skaneateles Ecumenical Food Pantry. For more information call (315) 685-
1400.
Saturday, December 17
BOOK SALE: Noon – 4:00 PM. The Friends of the Skaneateles Library,
holiday book sale at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. All proceeds benefit the
Skaneateles Library Association. (315) 685-5135
www.skaneateleslibrary.org
Saturday, December 17
MUSIC: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Elephant Shoes at Anyela’s Vineyards,
2433 West Lake Rd. (315) 685-3797
Saturday, December 17
HOLIDAY: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Skaneateles Town Square at 61
Fennell Street is offering a Kids Christmas Craft Workshop. Join Emily and Jackie and create
your very own Christmas decoration! Free for all kids under the age of 13. (315) 685-5748
Saturday, December 17
MUSIC: 1:00 PM CBA JAZZ BAND will perform at the Skaneateles
Library, 49 E Genesee St.
Saturday, December 17
HOLIDAY: 3:00 PM The Athenaeum at 150 E Genesee St. invites you
to Tea. Caroling with the Dickens characters. Bring a canned good for the ecumenical food
pantry as your price of admission.
Saturday, December 17
DANCERS: 3:00 PM Blessed Virgin Mary Academy English Dancers, in
period costume. Performing at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St.
Saturday & Sunday, December 17 & 18
HOLIDAY: Noon – 2:00 PM Visits with Santa at
Skaneateles Town Square
, 61 Fennell St. (315) 685-5748.
Saturday & Sunday, December 17 & 18
ART DEMONSTRATION: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Artist
demonstration at Skaneateles Artisans, Gallery Under the Stone, 3 Fennell St. SAT: Artist Evelyn
Dankovich will demonstrate the technique of landscape painting. SUN: DeeAnne vonHunke will
demonstrate the art of metal smithing. (315) 685-8580.
Sunday, December 18
FAMILY HOUR SERIES: 2:00 PM David Kirk will read from “Miss Spider”
at Auburn Public Theater, corner of Genesee and Exchange Streets, Auburn. Free (suggested
family donation $5.00).
Sunday, December 18
MUSIC: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM PM Finger Lakes Wind Quintet. Creekside
Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. Free (315) 685-0379
www.creeksidebooks.com
Sunday, December 18
MUSIC: 4:00 PM Tom Barnes at The Sherwood Inn 26 W. Genesee St.
(315) 685-3405
Sundays, December 18
BOOK SALE: Noon – 4:00 PM. The Friends of the Skaneateles Library,
Holiday Book Sale at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. All proceeds benefit the
Skaneateles Library Association. (315) 685-5135
www.skaneateleslibrary.org
Sunday, December 18
MUSIC: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Skaneateles Middle School Jazz Band will
perform at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St.
Sunday, December 18
MUSIC: 2:30 PM Wearing costumes adorned with ribbons and bells,
the Thornden Morris and Bassett Street Hounds Dancers will perform English folk dances and will
present a short Christmas mummer’s play, traditionally found in country villages in Dickens’
time. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee Street.
Sunday, December 18
MUSIC: 4:00 PM MasterWorks Choral Annual Christmas Concert at St.
Mary’s of the Lake Church, 81 Jordan St. Featured will be Christmas Carols and music of the
season with bells & solists. A free-will offering will be requested. For more information call
(315) 530-2074 or www.masterworkschoralcny.org Non-perishable food items will be collected
for the Ecumenical Food Pantry.
Wednesday, December 21
MUSIC: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Tonight and every Wednesday
entertainment at The Springside Inn, 6141 W. Lake Rd. For dinner reservations call (315) 252-
VINE (8463) or from your computer or smart phone
www.oakandvine.com
Wednesday, December 21
TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell
St. Admission $1.00 per person. (315) 685-0379
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, December 21
MUSIC: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Tonight and every Wednesday
entertainment “Pinky” at Moro’s Bistro, One Genesee St., Auburn. (315) 282-7772
Friday, December 23
MUSIC: 8:30 PM Open Mic with Dan & Tom at The Overlook on Otisco
Lake, 2437 Rt. 174, Marietta. For more info call (315) 636-1044
Wednesday, December 21
FOOD: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Country Comfort Foods Cooking Class at
Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Taste & learn from Chef Steve as he prepares Chicken
pot pie, Shepard pie and vegetable casseroles. Cost: $40.00 for public; $20.00 spa members;
Free estate & wine club members. To register call (315) 685-5006
Thursday, December 22
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Open Mic Night with Joanne Perry.
Creekside Coffeehouse
, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free
Saturday, December 24
DINNER: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Four course Christmas Eve dinner will
be served at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Cost: $70.00 per person. Visit
www.mirbeau.com/dining/menues/christmas-eve-dinner
(315) 685-5006
Sunday, December 25
BUFFET: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Christmas Day buffet will be available at
Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Cost $44.00 per person; ages 5-12 $16.00; 4 & under
free.
www.mirbeau.com (315) 685-5006.
Saturday, December 31
PARTY: 8:00 PM – Midnight at Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 3rd annual New
Year’s Eve Gala featuring: Town Car service within Skaneateles, Entertainment, Dinner stations,
appetizers & hor d’oeurves, assorted beverages & dessert. Cost: $150.00 per person, inclusive
(21 years and older). Overnight packages available. Visit
www.mirbeau.com/new-year-s-evegala-
2011/
(315) 685-5006.
DICKENS:
FREE Roasted Chestnuts
in front of Johnny Angels Restaurant on Jordan St. (Brought to you
by: TOPS Markets, Johnny Angels, Skaneateles Town Square, & Mid-Lakes Nav.)
FREE Carriage Rides
around the village. Pick up in front of Sherwood Inn. Stops at Creekside
Books & Coffee.
No free Carriage Rides will be available on Saturday, December 24. Rides will be available from
Noon – 3:00 PM for a fee of $20.00 per ride!
FREE egg nog
served by our local Girl Scouts every Saturday at 42 E. Genesee St. courtesy of
Byrne Dairy and Dr. Rob.
Caroling at the Gazebo
2:00 PM. The Revels Live!
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Thurs Dec 15
—Gazella Dance Studio Christmas Show at the First Presbyterian Church 97 E
Genesee St.. Three performances one each at 6:00 PM; 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM. (315) 730-3030 or
(315) 729-8645
Fri Dec 16
Christmas Cantata at Skaneateles United Methodist Church, 26 Jordan St. at 7:30
PM
Sat & Sun Dec 17 & 18
- Artist Demonstration at Skaneateles Artisans, Gallery Under the
Stone, 3 Fennell St. From 1 PM—4 PM. SAT—watch as Evelyn S. Dankovich creates landscape
painting and SUN— DeeAnn and Bob VonHunke perform metal smithing. (315) 685-8580
Sat Dec 17
—Music at Anyela’s Vineyards by Elephant Shoes from 4-7 pm, 2433 West Lake Rd.
(315) 685-3797
Sat Dec 17
—The Skaneateles Town Square at 61 Fennell Street is offering a Kids Christmas
Craft Workshop from 11 am—1 pm. Join Emily and Jackie and create your very own Christmas
decoration! Free for all kids under the age of 13. (315) 685-5748
Sat Dec 17
—CBA JAZZ BAND will perform at 1 pm at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St.
Sat Dec 17
—The Athenaeum at 150 E Genesee St. invites you to Tea at 3 pm. Caroling with
the Dickens characters. Bring a canned good for the ecumenical food pantry as your price of
admission.
Sat Dec 17
— Blessed Virgin Mary Academy English Dancers, in period costume. Performing at
the Skaneateles Library, 49 E Genesee St. at 3 pm
Sun Dec 18
—Skaneateles Middle School Jazz Band will perform at the Skaneateles Library, 49
E Genesee St from 12:30—1 pm
Sun Dec 18
—Wearing costumes adorned with ribbons and bells, the Thornden Morris and
Bassett Street Hounds Dancers will perform English folk dances and will present a short
Christmas mummer’s play, traditionally found in country villages in Dickens’ time. Skaneateles
Library, 49 E. Genesee Street at 2:30 pm.
Sun Dec 18
- MasterWorks Choral Annual Christmas Concert at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church,
81 Jordan St. 4 PM. Featured will be Christmas Carols and music of the season with bells &
soloists. A free-will offering will be requested. For more information call (315) 530-2074 or
www.masterworkschoralcny.org Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Ecumenical
Food Pantry.
Dec 24
- Mini version of Dickens with a limited cast of characters Noon -2:30 PM Happy
Holidays! (315) 685-0552 or www.skaneateles.com
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Skaneateles YMCA announce winter swim programs:
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The Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center offers various different levels of group
swimming lessons including Parent & Child lessons, preschool lessons, and private
lessons. Our new session starts the first week of January 2012. We offer swimming
lessons, Fri mornings, Sat mornings, Tuesday late morning, T/TH evenings and afternoon
classes on Mon and Weds. What a great Christmas Present for your favorite child. For
additional information on class times; http://auburnymca.org/skaneateles/swim-lessons/
Call today to register for a class: 685-2266
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Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding Course offered at the Skaneateles YMCA, Mon Dec 26
thru Fri Dec 30 8:30am-5pm: Cost $300 For additional information on class times;
http://auburnymca.org/skaneateles/aquatic-certifications/ Call today to register for a
class: 685-2266
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Red Cross WSI Instructor Course offered at the Skaneateles YMCA, Monday evenings 6-
9:30pm starting Jan 9, 2012. Cost $245 For additional information on class times;
http://auburnymca.org/skaneateles/aquatic-certifications/ Call today to register for a
class: 685-2266
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Masters and Masters Lite Swim programs are available at the Skaneateles YMCA. Visit
www.auburnymca.org
or call (315) 685-2266 for details.
Muldoon Dry Cleaners
located at 22 Jordan Street, Skaneateles is now open Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – Noon (315) 554-8024
SALES:
The Restaurant at
Elderberry Pond is now offering their Traditional Dickens’ Christmas Dinner
in additional to their regular December farm harvest fare. The Dickens’ Special is a four course
fixed price dinner with Pasture Raised Roast Turkey or Beef and all the trimmings including
soup or salad, NA beverage and dessert for $35.00. A five dollar coupon is available for this
special at
www.elderberrypond.com
$3.00 Burgers all day every Thursday at Johnny Angels, 22 Jordan St! (315) 685-0100.
Looking for the perfect gift this Holiday season?
Chamber Gift Certificates can be purchased
in any denomination and are good at any of our 400 plus member businesses. Chamber Holiday
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 AM – 4 PM; Sat & Sun Noon – 4 PM. Stop in or call ahead of time and we will
have them ready for you to pick up at your convenience. (315) 685-0552
Enjoy great food and your favorite wine. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to the Oak & Vine at
the
Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake Rd, Auburn and the Corkage fee will be waived. Mondays
only! (315) 252-8463 or
www.oakandvine.com for reservations. Serving: M – F 4:30 – 10 PM;
Sat Noon – 10 PM; Sun. 1 PM – 8 PM.
Mixed Use (Retail, Office, Residential Condos) property available. Available Sq Ft – Office or
Retail Space #1- 880 Sq Ft $1250.00/month; located
at The Old Stone Mill, 3 Fennell St. This
strategically located, Class A office building in a fundamentally strong office market. Tenants
include Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Nixon Peabody LLP and The Skaneateles Artisans. For
further information on this property please contact J. Nicholas Slottje at (617) 939-6609.
Professional Office Space
available at Custom Business Services coop. Excellent
opportunity for small business to get all the benefits that a larger businesses enjoy without all
the overhead (Reception area, upscale conference room, professional presentation/training
room, kitchen access, free parking, etc). Interested persons contact Kim Manrow at (315) 258-
8780.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Chamber is organizing the bell ringers during Dickens. To volunteer to ring bells for the
Salvation Army, please contact the Chamber Office at (315) 685-0552. One hour shifts are
available from noon – 4:00 PM on the following days: December 10 & 11, 17 & 18. Bell Ringers
are also needed on Friday December 2 from 6 – 8 PM and December 24 from Noon – 2 PM.
REOCCURING EVENTS:
Labor Day – Memorial Day
John D. Barrow Art Gallery is open Thursday and Friday 10:00
AM – 3:00 PM. Private tours by appointment (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at
www.barrowgallery.org.
Thru December 18
The Creamery Museum, 28 Hannum St., will be open November 25 –
December 18 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM; Dec 19-31 Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00
PM, or as always, by appointment. (315) 685-1360. Looking for a Holiday gift, visit the new Gift
Shop at the Creamery featuring many historical and Skaneateles themed gifts.
Thru December 28
Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus will
hold a sale in the Gift Shop. Enjoy a 10% discount on quality merchandise in the gift shop.
Discount is in addition to the regular member discount—join today and save 20%! Rain barrels
are excluded from the sale, but are available with orders delivered by December 23.
The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Check the website
for scheduled events throughout the fall
www.baltimorewoods.org or call (315) 673-1350
Hours: M-F 9 AM – 4 PM; Sat 10 AM – 4 PM. Closed Sunday. (315) 673-1350.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Daily mass at 9:00 AM with Father McGrath at
Stella Maris, 130 E. Genesee St. (315) 685-6836
First Wednesday of the month
Peregrine Homecare Services holds an Alzheimer’s Support
Group on the 1st Wed. of each month at The Athenaeum, 150 E. Genesee St. from 6:00 – 7:30
PM. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved one to the Athenaeum for dinner and activity at
the same time for a reprieve during the meeting. (315) 685-5170
Every Wednesday & Thursday
Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop, located in Willard Chapel,17
Nelson St., room #7. Wednesdays – Open Noon – 4 PM; Thursdays – Open 10 AM – 2 PM. The
shop also accepts donations during these hours. Acceptable donations include: small items of
furniture, gently used, seasonal women’s, men’s and children’s brand name clothing, home
décor, antiques and collectibles. For more information about the Hospice Thrift Shop or any
questions about the work of Hospice, please call the Hospice office at (315) 255-2733.
Every Saturday
9:00 PM Live entertainment at the Cedar House Bowling Lane bar (315) 685-
5117.
Every Sunday
4 – 7 PM Live entertainment at the Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. (315) 685-
3405
Have a great day!
Candace Searing
Administrative Specialist
Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce
csearing@skaneateles.com
http://www.skaneateles.com
(315) 685-0552
P.O. Box 199
22 Jordan Street
Skaneateles, NY 13152
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