Children’s Summer Theater Workshop
Tuesday, June 28th – Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Auburn Public Theater’s annual Children’s Summer Theater Workshop is one of Central New York’s newest summer theater programs. This summer, young actors from the local community (ages 8 to 16) will spend three weeks pursuing their passion for drama by studying Shakespeare’s HAMLET.

On the final day of class, Thursday, July 14th, we will take a trip to New York City to watch a Royal Shakespeare Company’s Young People’s Production of HAMLET, enjoy lunch and dinner and then return to Auburn by the end of the day.

Space is limited to 35 students. If you’re interested, please contact Janie MicGlire at janie@auburnpublictheater.org or call her at (315) 253-6669 to register.

CAYUGA COUNTY
OFFICE OF TOURISM
131 GENESEE STREET
AUBURN, NY 13021
315-255-1658

CAYUGA COUNTY EVENT LISTING

Wednesday, May 11 – Sunday, May 29 – Made in NY – Schweinfurth Art Center, 205
Genesee St., Auburn. Annual juried exhibit of NYS artists. Exhibited works typically
include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture created within the last
three years. Suggested adult admission $3. Members/Children under 12 Free.
www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553

Wednesday, May 11 – Professor Louie and the Crowmatix – Auburn Public Theater,
8 Exchange St., Auburn. Aaron Professor “Louie” Hurwitz- Multi-instrumentalist –
Hammond organ/keyboards/accordion and exceptional vocalist. Tagged Prof. “Louie” by
The Band vocalist/bassist Rick Danko while performing as a duo. Co-produced, engineered
and performed on The Band’s last three CD’s, “Jericho”, “’High On The Hog” and
“Jubilation”. Performed with Graham Parker, toured and recorded with Mercury Rev on their
acclaimed CD’s & Guy Davis. 7:30pm. $10/tickets. www.auburnpublictheater.com
(315) 253-6669

Friday, May 13 – Opening Day of the 2011 Season of Ward O’Hara Agricultural and Country
Living Museum – Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road, Rt. 38A.
The Museum will be celebrating its 35th year Anniversary with special events and programs
all season long. Visit the museum and check out the new exhibits for 2011. A lot new for
the youth – a puzzle area, 2 areas where young guests can play with tractors and farm
equipment. Check out the herb garden. Open Fri., Sat., & Sun. 11am – 4pm.
www.cayuganet.org/agmuseum (315) 252-7644

Friday, May 13 – Auburn Chamber Orchestra Presents: Music for all Ages – Auburn Alliance
Church, 630 N. Seward Ave. Auburn. Michael Montero – Conductor. Dance of the Hours -
Ponchielli. In The Hall of the Mountain King – Grieg. Carnival of the Animals – Saint Saens.
Gran Kan De Tartari – Salieri. Symphony No 1 in E Minor – Rimsky-Korsakov. Toy
Symphone – Haydn. 7:30pm. Suggested donation – $5. (315) 253-2650

Friday, May 13, Saturday, May 14 – Film: The First Movie – Auburn Public Theater,
8 Exchange St., Auburn. The film conveys the power of cinema to enchant and inspire,
even amidst the bloodshed of war. What’s it like to be a child in war – not when the conflict
is raging, but when the war tide is out, as it were, when kids are telling stories or playing
games? The First Movie is about the “not-war”. May 13 @ 1pm & 8pm, May 14 at 8pm.
$4 advance tickets, $5 at door. www.auburnpublictheater.com (315) 253-6669

Friday, May 13 – Upstate NY – I GOT WHAT IT TAKES – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange
St., Auburn. Rap and R&B talent. Sign up to compete for prizes that include free studio
recording time, radio interview, demo submission to Rymestar Records, trophies & more! No
violence just hiphop! Performer Entry Fee: $50. General Admission: $5 advance; $7 door.
9pm. www.auburnpublictheater.com (315) 253-6669

Friday, May 13 – Sunday, May 15 – Pajama Jam – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W. Genesee St.,
Auburn. Everyone who wears their PJ’s wins a prize! Zany games and dreamy fun!
Contests for best snoring, best slippers, best pajamas, and most loved stuffed animal. Fri.
6-8:30pm, Sat. 1-3:30pm, Sun. 1-3:30pm & 4-6:30pm. www.reva-rollerdrome.com
(315) 252-8225

Friday, May 13 – Keeping the Beat: Contemporary American – Morgan Opera House, 370
Main Street, Route 90, Aurora. Performed by Footworks. Three dancers and one
musician demonstrate how unique U.S. dance forms have developed from multi-cultural
roots. Footworks presents live music and authentic American traditional dance in an
energetic, engaging performance with plenty of audience participation. Footworks will
convey the joy of dance to all while illuminating the historical and diverse perspectives of
various American percussive dances. 7pm. Free. Donations welcome.
www.morganoperahouse.org (315) 364-5437

Saturday, May 14 – Meet the Artisans – Second Saturday Event – Aurora Arts & Design
Center, 371 Main St., Aurora. Come and meet the Artisans between 2-4pm! Check out
their work. Sculptor Mary Ann Bowman, Photographer Stan Bowman, Jewelry
Designer/Author Stevi Mittman, Furniture Designer Anto Parseghian, Author David Warren
and Painter Mnetha Warren. From the budget-minded to the connoisseur, that special find
is through their double doors! www.auroraartsanddesign.com (315) 364-8005

Saturday, May 14 – September 4 – The Cost of Freedom: Cayuga County in the Civil War -
Cayuga Museum, 203 Genesee St., Auburn. The Cayuga Museum honors the 150th
anniversary of the start of the Civil War with an original exhibit focusing on the experiences
of local people during the conflict. The Museum’s own important collection of Civil War
artifacts will be enhanced with treasured heirlooms loaned by local families: photographs,
letters, uniforms, weapons and much more. A series of public programs all summer will
expand the Civil War theme, watch for dates and times.
www.cayuganet.org/cayugamuseum (315) 253-8051

Saturday, May 14 – Diane Jacobs and Groove Theory – Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange
St. Auburn. Good theories need to be tested and proven. That is exactly what Groove
Theory does every time they take the bandstand. Groove Theory is a collective of seasoned
musicians who keep their blend of blues and classic R&B high energy and entertaining.
Fronted by the dynamic vocalist, Diana Jacobs, Groove Theory combines her soulful vocal
styling’s with smooth guitar riffs, a jumpin’ saxophone, and a tight rhythm section. From start
to finish each Groove Theory performance confirms the classic formula. 8pm. Tickets: $10
in advance at www.jimvanarsdale.com www.auburnpublictheater.com (315) 253-6669

Saturday, May 14 – Antique Tractor Ride & Show – Historic Mentz Church, Corner of
McDonald & Mentz Church Rd., Montezuma. The Finger Lakes Antique Tractor Club will
meet at the church to take a rural country ride with their tractors. Upon returning to the
church tractors will be on exhibit and lunch will be served on the church lawn. There will also
be an exhibit of hand-crafted model agricultural machinery by Norm Riley in the church.
Reservations for lunch are required. Call Stan Longyear for more information at 315-776-
4656. 10am. www.cayugacounty.us/montezuma/mentz-church/index.html (315) 776-4656

Saturday, May 14 – Sunday, May 15 – Reisling Weekend Celebration – CJS Vineyards, 6900
Fosterville Rd., Auburn. Saturday & Sunday 12-5PM. Enjoy our estate Riesling, the
signature white wine of the Finger Lakes. Taste and compare dry and medium dry vintages
from the last several years. Free admission. www.cjsvineyards.com (315) 730-4619

Sunday, May 15 – Carrie Hooper, Soprano – Morgan Opera House, 370 Main St., Aurora.
“The shining, soaring soprano voice of Carrie Hooper is something to celebrate,” according
to the Buffalo News. Her repertoire ranges from Verdi and Handel to Stephen Foster and
Andrew Lloyd Webber. She has degrees from Mansfield University and University of Buffalo
and studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm as a Fulbright Scholar. She
presently gives private lessons and teaches at Elmira College. Benefit for the Morgan Opera
House. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $3/students & children. $20/family. 3pm.
ww.morganoperahouse.org (315) 364-5437

Sunday, May 15 – Artist Talk – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.
FREE & open to the public. Sunday, May 15, 2pm. Meet illustrators Norma and Jim Bliss,
learn how they create their collaborative work, and see a demonstration of their process.
Family Matters: Noma and James Bliss is currently on view at the Schweinfurth.
www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553

Friday, May 20 – Sunday, May 22 – Crazy Hair Skate Days – Reva Rollerdrome,
359 W. Genesee St., Auburn. Makeovers, games and hair-raising fun! Prizes for tallest, most
colorful, beaufiful, craziest, most accessories, prickliest, longest, best mullet, and best bed
head. You’ll be wiggin’ out if you miss the fun. Fri. 6-8:30pm, Sat. 1-3:30pm.
www.reva-rollerdrome.com (315) 252-8225

Friday, May 20 – Saturday, May 21 – Bass Pro Shops Camping Workshops – Bass Pro
Shops, Routes 5 & 20, Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn. Learn advanced techniques for
processing your own sausage, whole muscle jerky, ground jerky and marinated wild game
meats. If you’re just getting started, or have processed your own game for 40 years, Brad
Lockwood will share advanced game processing tips and techniques that will make you a
better home processor. May 20th 6:30pm, May 21st 1:00pm. www.basspro.com
(315) 258-2717

Saturday, May 21 – King Ferry’s ’I Love Chocolate Day’ – King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd.,
Aurora. Celebrate all things chocolate on Saturday May 21 at King Ferry Winery’s ’I Love
Chocolate’ Day from 11 to 5:30. Sinful chocolate desserts are matched with our award-
winning Treleaven wines: $7. We’ll have free fun all day – a live radio remote from Lite 97.3,
a performance by ’Restless’ from 2:30 to 5, and a bounce house for the kids all day long.
Lunch will be available for a fee from Mo’s Pit BBQ, and we’ll be selling wine by the glass or
bottle. www.treleavenwines.com (315) 364-5100

Saturday, May 21 – May Festival – Village Park, Main St., Fair Haven. First Annual May
Festival, 11am-4pm at the Fair Haven Village Park. Join the fun & celebrate SPRING!
Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall, 6-11am, The Fairy & Gnome Parade, 11am, crafts &
games for kids – noon on. Vendors, music, raffles & demonstrations. Scavenger hunt,
poker walk, bike rodeo, visit local businesses, & restaurants. www.fairhavenny.com
(315) 947-5674

Saturday, May 21 – Book Signing – Tim Green – Downtown Books & Coffee, 66 Genesee St.,
Auburn. Stop in for a book signing with Tim Green at 1pm! He will be promoting his latest
book, ’Best of the Best’. In his compelling style, Tim Green delivers great sports action and
more—a fast-paced adventure about friendship, the power of becoming a team, and finding
a way to get what you need when you can’t have what you want.
www.downtownbooksandcoffee.com (315) 515-3411

Saturday, May 21 – Monday, May 30 – Bass Pro Shops Go Outdoors Event – Bass Pro
Shops, Routes 5 & 20, Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn. Bass Pro Shop is taking it outdoors!
Check out the link above for events details and times. Don’t to bring the family for noon fish
feeding frenzy at the indoor fish tank. www.basspro.com (315) 258-2717

Tuesday, May 24 – Fanny Seward Book Club – Seward House Musem, 33 South St., Auburn.
The Seward family were avid readers. More than 5,000 books grace the shelves of their
home. To celebrate this love of reading, Seward House Museum welcomes all to join the
Fanny Seward Book Club. The book to be discussed is “Great Expectations” by Charles
Dickens. 7pm. www.sewardhouse.org (315) 252-1283

NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON

Village Outpost, Aurora

Pumpkin Hill Bistro, Aurora

Elderberry Pond Restaurant, Auburn

Pleasant Beach Hotel & Restaurant, Fair Haven

CJS Vineyards

White Barn Winery

Fingerlakes Drive In

NEW BUSINESS NOW OPEN

Man in the Moon Classic Cheesecake & Dessert Bake Shoppe, King Ferry

Bayview Wellness Center & Spa, Fair Haven

Hanart Studios and Gallery, Fair Haven

Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator
Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity
572 South Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-470-1913 | Fax: 315-471-8545
LWoodrow@VisitSyracuse.org
www.VisitSyracuse.org

On-going Onondaga County Events!

Ø USBC Women’s Championship is the largest women’s participatory event in the world. Come down to the Pirro Convention Center at Oncenter. Call 435-8000 for details.

Ø Every season is a great time of year to visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. For details, go to the website (www.RosamondGiffordZoo.org) or call 435-8511.

Ø Syracuse Chiefs Baseball is back! Enjoy great professional baseball with the whole family. For details call 474-7833 or go to www.SyracuseChiefs.com for details!

Ø Highland Forest County Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors – no matter which season is upon us! Call 683-5550 or www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details.

Ø IMAX Movies: Aliens of the Deep, Under the Sea, Michael Jordan to the MAX & Extreme are currently showing at the Museum of Science & Technology (MOST). Call 425-9068 or www.most.org for specific times and dates. Visit their new exhibit Spectacular Saturn.

Ø CNY Regional Farmers Market is open from 7am to 2pm each Saturday & Sunday (flea market); Market Common shops open daily. Call 422-8647 for information. Enjoy this unique shopping experience!

Ø Spaghetti Warehouse features Acme Mystery Dinner Theater on Thursday evenings and Magic Circle Children’s Theater on Saturdays about noon. Call 475-1807 for details.

Ø Onondaga Lake Park – Central New York’s premier park conveniently located on Rt. 370 in Liverpool. Call 453-6712 or go to www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details.

Ø Everson Museum of Art is featuring two exciting exhibits: Ah Leon – Memories of Elementary School and Reynolds Unwrapped: The Cartoon Art of Dan Reynolds. Call 474-6064 or visit the website at www.Everson.org for details.

Ø Syracuse University’s Warehouse Gallery features rotating exhibits. Call 443-6450 or visit the website at www.TheWarehouseGallery@syr.edu for details.

Contact Skaneateles Suites for hotel rooms for these events for

No Smoking
Pet friendly

Bed Size Type
Spacious / over sized
wifi
Internet
Cable TV
climate control

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CAYUGA COUNTY
OFFICE OF TOURISM
131 GENESEE STREET
AUBURN, NY 13021
315-255-1658

CAYUGA COUNTY EVENT LISTING

Wednesday, May 4 – Sunday, May 29 – Made in NY – Schweinfurth Art Center, 205
Genesee St., Auburn. Annual juried exhibit of NYS artists. Exhibited works typically
include painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture created within the last
three years. Suggested adult admission $3. Members/Children under 12 Free.
www.myartcenter.org (315) 255-1553

For hotel rooms, suites vacation rentals for these events, contact Skaneateles Suites No Smoking,  Pet Friendly, free Parking, wifi, Internet, Cable TV, climate control rooms.

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THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS May 2011

Monday, May 2, 2011

FITNESS: Engineered Triathletes pre-season Bike & Run (Duathlon) TrainingProgram begins. Participants will engage in a program that improves running & cycling

conditioning & technique. This six (6) week program will begin May 2. Women sessions are

scheduled on Tuesday & Thursday 6-7:15 am or Monday & Wednesday from 9:30-10:45 am.

Men’s sessions are scheduled on Monday & Wednesday from 5:45-7 am. Program fees are

$120. Sessions include free bike & run video analysis as well as a customize bike/run training

template. Contact Eric Prager at (315) 727-2070 or

eric@engineeredtriathletes.com forregistration information.

Monday, May 2 – June 30

Ruth Anne Reagan – Pastels, Paint, and an Eye for NatureOn exhibit at the Weeks Art Gallery,

Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd.Artworks in various media by artist Ruth Anne Reagan will be on display. The public is invited to

a reception for the artist on Saturday, May 28, from 11am to 1pm. The gallery is open Monday -

Friday, 9am–4pm, & Saturday 10am–4pm, closed Sundays. There is no charge for parking and

admittance. The gallery is open to the public.

Tuesday, May 3

EDUCATION: Primary Budget Information Session for Skaneateles CentralSchools

7:00 PM Board of Education Room District Office. 45 E. Elizabeth St.Wednesday, May 4

FUNDRAISER: Skaneateles Symphony Guild Spring luncheon, fashionshow & silent auction to benefit music in our schools. Skaneateles Country Club. 11:00 AM For

ticket information call Tracey Blackwell at (315) 685-0605.

Wednesday, May 4

TRIVIA NIGHT: Starts at 7:00 PM Creekside Books, 35 Fennell St.Admission $1.00 per person. (315) 685-0379

www.creeksidebooks.comWednesday, May 4

PITCH: Monthly roundtable gatherings for women entrepreneurs andwomen in business 1

st Anniversary Celebration! 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Training Center ofCustom Business Services

, 360 Grant Avenue, Auburn $10.00 per person, registration isrequired Lunch will be served. Networking and PITCH – We’ll discuss new ideas and new

strategies for growth! Please call (315) 258-8780

Thursday, May 5 – Sunday, May 8

GRAND OPENING: Skaneateles’ newest shop announces aGrand Opening!

Flora Bella Garden Shop & Florist, a new eco-friendly garden shop and fullserviceflorist in the heart of Skaneateles at 29 Jordan St., will feature demos, refreshments,

discounts and an exceptional collection of gorgeous flowers, unique plants and garden

accessories — just in time for Mother’s Day! Need expert advice? Owner Joyce Barnett, Master

Skaneateles Area

Chamber of Commerce

Weekly Update

“Skaneateles Skinny”

May 3, 2011

Gardener certified for 23 years encourages you to bring questions! Sign-up for horticulture and

design workshops! Flora Bella also sponsors group tours – more information at the shop. Join

us for the World Flower Show in Boston, June 15-17. Spring hours are Wed – Sun, 11am-6pm.

315-372-5068

Thursday, May 5

Tourism meeting 8:30 AM at the Sherwood Inn. Chief Perkins will be there toanswer our questions and concerns and pet peeves. Also on the agenda is a new First Friday

initiative, Spring into summer event, a new sign proposal, curbstone and more.

Thursday, May 5

OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6:30 – 9:30 PM. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St.FREE (315) 685-0379

www.creeksidebooks.comFIRST FRIDAY EVENTS: Friday, May 6

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FIRST FRIDAY – MUSIC: Sarah Horner. 7:30 – 9:30 PM. Creekside Coffeehouse. 35Fennell St., Free

(315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com•

FIRST FRIDAY: Imagine, the fine arts and fine craft gallery at 38 E. Genesee St., willhost a jewelry expo throughout May, featuring works by seven contemporary silversmiths.

The exhibition opens May 6 from 6 to 9 pm, as part of the village’s First Friday

celebration. Refreshments will be provided, along with entertainment by the Pond Creek

Bogstompers. The gallery is open 10 am to 6 pm Monday – Thursday & Saturday, 10 am

to 7 pm Friday, and 11 am to 6 pm Sunday. For more information, call (315) 685-6263 or

go to

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FIRST FRIDAY: Please join Snake Oil Glassworks for their May First Friday event. Tocelebrate the changing weather we will be making small vases and flowers; all glass no

watering involved! The studio will remain open from 6-9 pm so that you may find come

and watch these being made. Light refreshments. Questions (315) 685-5091.

www.snakeoilglassworks.com Regular store hours: Thursday & Friday 12 – 6 pm,

Saturday 10-5 pm, and Sunday 11-4 pm.

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FIRST FRIDAY: Light and Fire: Stained Glass by Liz and Rich Micho and Pottery by SallieThompson, Opening.5 pm- 8 pm at

Gallery 54. The show features new pieces thatexplore the use of light and fire in the creation of fine craft for the table, wall, and garden.

Meet the artists, enter drawing for gift certificate, and enjoy refreshments. Gallery 54 is

located at 54 E. Genesee St. and specializes in fine art and fine craft created by local

artists. Hours are 11-5 Sunday – Friday and 10-5 Saturday.www.gallery54cny.com (315)

685-5470

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FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Thistle Dew Shop, 31 Jordan Street hosts local artistGail Simon Reynolds demonstrating the art of using paint to give furniture the look of

antiquity. (315) 730-2078 Hours: Wed – Sun. 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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FIRST FRIDAY: Floral Design as a Celebration of Nature, 5pm-8pm at Flora BellaGarden Shop & Florist

. Come and help celebrate this new shop’s premier First Friday!Owner Joyce Barnett will demonstrate floral design techniques using beautiful natural

materials to enhance any party or special occasion. Artistic container plantings for the

porch, yard and patio will also be featured. The event will be part of this new shop’s

Grand Opening which runs from Thursday, 5/5 through Sun., 5/8. Refreshments, music,

door prizes are included in the festivities. Flora Bella is located at 29 Jordan St., in the

Village of Skaneateles and is a eco-friendly, full-service floral design studio/garden shop

specializing in beautiful and unique horticulture. Regular spring hours are Wed – Sun,

11am-6pm. (315) 372-5068.

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FIRST FRIDAY: Skaneateles Artisans celebrate First Friday 6 pm -9 pm at their newlocation in The Old Stone Mill, 3 Fennell Street. The artist co-op will feature its member

artisans in their “Think Spring – Think Art” reception. For more information call (315) 685-

8580 or visit

www.skaneatelesartisans.com.Thursday & Friday, May 5 & 6

MOVIE: Rabbit Hole at Auburn Public Theater, 108 E.Genesee St. $4.00 admission Shows Friday at 1 PM & 8 PM; Saturday 8 PM. (315) 255-1553.

www.auburnpublictheater.org

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 5, 6, 7

GRAND HOUSE: Grand Opening of the SummitAuto Goodyear Tire & Service Center & Carquest Auto Parts Store. 3 Bands, Free Food/drink,

Thurs – Dirt Motorsport cars (including Tommy Jewell #17D signing autographs), Friday – Bike

Night, bring your ride & Sat – Syracuse Corvette Club. Hours: 5/5 & 5/6 – 9 AM – 7 PM; 5/7 – 9

AM – 4 PM. 1465 Route 5, Elbridge. Up to 40% off select Dunlop, Kelly & Goodyear tires.

Friday, May 6

MUSIC: A Concert with Acoustic Guitarists Mark Mazengarb & Loren Barrigar atAuburn Public Theater

, 8 Exchange Street @ Genesee Auburn 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00PM for cash wine/beer bar (with proper I.D.) COST: $12 advance; $15door Tickets: (315) 253-

6669 Box Office or

www.auburnpublictheater.org CONTACT INFORMATION: Angela Daddabbo -Artistic Producing Director (315) 253-6669; angela@auburnpublictheater.org

Friday, May 6

MUSIC: Tom Barnes on guitar. Overlook Lakeside Restaurant & Tavern, 237State Route 174, Marietta. 9 PM – 1 AM

Saturday & Sunday May 7, 8, 14, 15

Weekend Wildflower Walks 2 – 3 PM BaltimoreWoods Nature Center’s

premier woodland wildflower garden is a local treasure. Join caretakerAudrey Loewer for a pleasant walk through one of the wonders of spring. Each week new species

will bloom, and Audrey will reveal their past and present medicinal and culinary uses. The

garden is handicap accessible; please call ahead if you need assistance. Donations appreciated.

www.baltimorewoods.org

(315) 673-1350Saturday, May 7

OPEN HOUSE: On the Farm Discovery Center 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Producersof the “On the Farm Discovery” educational video series. Visit Fesko.com. Fun for families with

children of all ages. Open to the public today!

Saturday, May 7

MUSIC: Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb 7:30 – 9:30 PM. CreeksideCoffeehouse

. 35 Fennell St., Free (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.comSaturday, May 7

MUSIC: Auburn Public Theater wraps up its NYSCA Music Series with PeterMack’s Really Real Jazz. 8:00 PM $15.00/person. Café opens at 7 PM wine/beer bar & pianist

Loren Miller. Visit

www.auburnpublictheater.org for tickets. (315) 255-1553.Saturday, May 7

OPEN HOUSE: Re-opening of the Skaneateles Town Square Garden Centerand Mother’s Day Open House. 8 am- 5 pm. Join us for garden demonstrations on the hour

starting at 10:00 AM. Food, door prizes, raffles and more! Free gift for your mom! (315) 685-

5748

Sunday, May 8

BRUNCH & DINNER: Spend Mother’s Day dining at the Sherwood Inn, 26 W.Genesee St. for Mother’s Day. Brunch 10 AM – 2:30 PM & Dinner Buffet 5 PM – 8 PM. Call (315)

685-3405 for reservations.

Sunday, May 8

BRUNCH & DINNER: Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner will be served at theSpringside Inn

, 6141 W. Lake Rd., Auburn. Brunch Buffet served 10 AM or12:30 PM andDinner served buffet or sit down served family style. Seating begins at 3 PM. Please call or

email for reservations (315) 252-7247 or

carol@springsideinn.com Special guest: The EasterBunny will be on hand to greet the children.

Sunday, May 8

FUNDRAISER: Mother’s Day Garden Tour and Art Exhibit and Sale atSycamore Hill Gardens

, 2130 Old Seneca Trnpk 11 AM – 4 PM Enjoy over 30 acres oflandscaped gardens and ponds with over 500,000 flowering bulbs, 700 flowering trees and

shrubs. Browse the art exhibit. Hanging baskets will be available for purchase. All proceeds

benefit

Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Tickets for the garden tour are $5 through May 1st;$10 after May 1st and at gate. Visit

www.baltimorewoods.org for complete information andticket sale locations. (315) 673-1350

Wednesday, May 11

TRIVIA NIGHT: Starts at 7 PM. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St.Admission $1.00 per person. (315) 685-0379

www.creeksidebooks.comWednesday, May 11

SPOTLIGHT SEMINAR: A presentation by Laura Coburn of CoburnDesign

: “Preparing Your Marketing Tool Kit” will be held at Custom Business Services TrainingCenter, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM $10.00/ person. Please call (315) 258-8780 for reservations and

more information.

Wednesday, May 11

MUSIC: 7:30 PM at Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St.A Concert with Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. Doors open at 7 PM for cash wine/beer bar

(with proper I.D.). $10.00 Advance sale tickets. (315) 253-6669.

www.auburnpublictheater.orgThursday, May 12

Women in Business: Movement to Millions trade show & Luncheon 11 AM –2 PM at the

Lodge at Welch Allyn. Advance registration only: visit www.womenties.comSponsored by Verizon. Organized by

Skaneateles Chamber & Women TIES! Questions call(315) 685-0552 or (315) 471-1987 or email

sdove@skaneatels.com or info@womenties.comThursday, May 12

6:30 PM. Creekside Books & Coffee Hosts a “Mindful Eating” Presentation byJessica Charbonneau. LCSW, and Terry Pololak, RD. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell

Street, Free. (315) 685-0379

www.creeksidebooks.comThursday, May 12

OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St.(315) 685- 0379

www.creeksidebooks.com FreeFriday, May 13

OPEN MIC: The Collective Open Mic Night. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CreeksideCoffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685- 0379

www.creeksidebooks.com FreeFriday, May 13

OPEN MIC: 9 PM – 1 AM Join Tom and Dan Horst for an evening of originalmusic with cover songs to keep you dancing! Bring your act and seize the opportunity to gain

experience performing to a live audience! State of the art sound and drums provided. Overlook

Restaurant, Marietta. For booking info call (315) 396-4694

Saturday, May 14

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Lucky Dogs CanineServices

has organized a Pet First Aid course to be taught at SAVES, 77 Fennell St. 8:30 am -12:30 pm. The course will be taught by Brian Murphy, a certified instructor with the Cayuga

County chapter of the American Red Cross. At the end of the 4-hour course, participants will be

certified in Pet First Aid, and will take home either a dog- or cat-specific first aid manual & DVD.

The cost is $45 per person. Space is limited to 15 persons. To register for this course, contact

Amy Schiek of Lucky Dogs Canine Services at 663-5579 or

amy@luckydogsservices.com. LuckyDogs Canine Services is a locally owned pet care business, specializing in in-home dog sitting,

daily dog walking, and pet transportation to the vet & groomer.

Saturday, May 14

The American Association of University Women, Skaneateles Branch,presents their annual “ISSUES AT BREAKFAST”, 9:30 AM Skaneateles Country Club. Topic is

MATILDA JOSLYN GAGE .Guest speaker is Sally Roesch Wagner, Ph.D Executive Director of The

Matilda Gage Foundation. Cost is $20. Check to Skaneateles AAUW c/o N. Russell, 32 East Street

by May 7th. Info call (315) 685-1931.

Saturday, May 14

GRAND OPENING: Grand Opening of the Skaneateles Town Square HOMEdepartment! Buyer Susie Birchenough has searched and found amazing home decor items as

well as gift items. Come see this wonderful new addition to Skaneateles! Ted and Amy from

93Q will do a live broadcast from 2 – 4 PM. Games, door prizes, music, food and more! This will

be great fun for the whole family so come by and say hi to Ted and Amy and maybe get on the

radio!! (315) 685-5748.

Saturday, May 14

MUSIC: The Sloppy Joes. 7:30 – 9:30 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35Fennell St. FREE (315) 685-0379

www.creeksidebooks.comSaturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15

New York Heritage Weekend – Visitwww.heritageweekend.org

for a complete calendar of events.Sunday, May 15

MUSIC: 4 PM – 7 PM. Come on out and listen to Tom Barnes at the SherwoodInn, 26 W. Genesee St. A Tom Barnes acoustic show involves much more than your average

entertainer. Tom is well known for his electrifying stamina many evenings playing up to 75

songs. Using new technology, Tom has perfected the art of simultaneously looping live guitar,

Bass, piano, and drum licks to create a room full of music. This always generates curiosity &

great energy among patrons as he will many times build up his sound to interconnect 4 or 5

tracks at once. Everything is live, nothing is pre recorded. For booking info call (315) 396-4694

Sunday, May 15

FESTIVAL: 15TH Annual Pet Festival and Dog Walk. 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM atAustin Park Pavilion, 1 E. Austin St. Go to

www.flspcaofcny.org for all the latest Pet Festinformation & to download your Walker Pledge sheets.

Tuesday, May 17

VOTE: Skaneateles Central Schools Budget Vote & School Board Election.Polls Open 7 AM – 9 PM. Waterman School Auditorium. Proposition I: Basic operating budget of

$29,020,757; Proposition II: Purchase of 2 buses not to exceed $215,000. Board Position – Vote

for any Two: Jeremy M. Dodds, Illyssa Green, Patricia Lindgren, Peter J. Nicholson, Kathryn

Carlson, Valerie Jerabeck.

Wednesday, May18

WOMEN’S EVENT: Moms & Kids Childcare Cooperative Fundraiser. LadiesNight Out. Entertainment by the Mere Mortals @ Mandana Barn. 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Appetizers,

Drinks & Raffles. $30.00 advance sale tickets. For tickets and more information call (315) 673-

3709

Thursday May 19

FARMER’S MARKET: Opening Day of the Skaneateles Farmers Market.Austin Park Pavilion 3:30-6:30 PM Local growers sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheese, eggs,

bread, free range chicken, wine, baked goods, meats, herbs, etc. Beginning Saturday, June 11

Market 10 AM – 1 PM

Thursday, May 19

CHAMBER EVENT: Business After Hours: 5 – 7 PM Skaneateles Library.Hosted by Skaneateles Library, AXA Advisors and the Barrow Art Gallery. RSVP Skaneateles

Chamber (315) 685-0552

Friday, May 20

MUSIC OPEN MIC: 9 PM – 1 AM AM Join Tom Barnes and Dan Horst for anevening of original music with cover songs to keep you dancing! Bring your act and seize the

opportunity to gain experience performing to a live audience! State of the art sound and drums

provided. Moon Dance Lakeside Restaurant & Tavern, 2437 State Route 174, Marietta. For

booking info call (315) 396-4694

Saturday & Sunday May 21 & 22

OPEN HOUSE: Snake Oil Glassworks 4251 Jordan Rd. 11AM – 5 PM. Glassblowing demonstrations and light refreshments. Great gift ideas for birthdays,

weddings, graduations and more. (315) 685-5091 or

www.snakeoilglassworks.comMonday, May 23

– FUNDRAISER: Chamber Foundation/Lions Club Charity Golf & Dinner,Casino Extravaganza

. This event is going to be lots of fun, don’t miss it. Many thanks to ourGold Sponsor: The Slottje Family; our Silver Sponsor, Summit Auto; and our Bronze Sponsor,

Mirbeau Inn and Spa. More sponsors needed. Thank you for your participation. Visit

skaneateles.com for more information or call the Chamber Office at (315) 685-0552

Wednesday, May 25

POETRY READING: The last Wednesday of every month features a newevening of poetry reading and discussion.

Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St. 7:30 PMFor info contact, Angela Daddabbo at

angela@auburnpublictheater.orgFriday, Saturday & Sunday, May 27, 28 & 29

ANTIQUES: Inventory reduction sale at NewHope Antiques

, 5963 New Hope Rd., (Rt 41 south) Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM (315) 497-2688Saturday, May 28

Reception for Ruth Anne Reagan 11am–1pm at the Weeks Art Gallery,Baltimore Woods Nature Center

, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd. Artworks in various media by artistRuth Anne Reagan will be on display. The gallery is open Monday – Friday, 9am–4pm, &

Saturday 10am–4pm, closed Sundays. There is no charge for parking and admittance. The

gallery is open to the public.

Sunday, May 29

FITNESS/FUNDRAISER: 5th Annual Race4Hope “The Shaffer Ride” 24 mileroad race. This race began inspired by Dick Shaffer, a Borodino resident & triathlete, passed

away from cancer in 2006. His “never give up” spirit lives in encouraging wellness and finding a

cure for cancer. Race proceeds will support research at the Center for Children’s Cancer and

Blood Disorders at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. For registration information, Visit

skanraces.com

.Sunday, May 29

FITNESS: Majorpalooza 5K run/walk beginning at Cayuga County Community.Proceeds to benefit

YMCA Youth Programs. 10 AM 5K Run/walk Registration at active.com.Discount given before 5/23 – $22.00/Adult, $12.00 16 and under. Race day registration

beginning at 8 AM $30.00. 11 AM One mile family fun run – FREE.

Sunday, May 29

MUSIC: 5 – 9 PM Come on out and listen to Tom Barnes at Moon DanceLakeside Restaurant & Tavern, 2437 State Route 174, Marietta. A Tom Barnes acoustic show

involves much more than your average entertainer. Tom is well known for his electrifying

stamina many evenings playing up to 75 songs. Using new technology, Tom has perfected the

art of simultaneously looping live guitar, Bass, piano, and drum licks to create a room full of

music. This always generates curiosity & great energy among patrons as he will many times

build up his sound to interconnect 4 or 5 tracks at once. Everything is live, nothing is pre

recorded. For booking info call (315) 396-4694

Wednesday, June 15

WOMEN’S EVENT: Women TIES Syracuse Luncheon: Learning the Law- Legal Tips for Women Entrepreneurs.” Christa Cook, an attorney with Bond, Schoeneck &

King, will shed light on three important legal topics for women business owners. Justin’s Grill,

6400 Yorktown Circle, E. Syracuse. $29.00 includes strategic networking, sales, promotion,

lunch & program. Visit

http://www.womenties.com/events.cfm to register.MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tri-County Skaneateles Lake Pure Water Association, Inc. has changed its name to

SkaneatelesLake Association, Inc

(SLA). The SLA recently sent out its newsletter and it is full ofwonderful information about our lake and the projects that the organization has been working

on. I encourage you to take a glance through it. SLA memberships are available. Visit

www.skaneateleslake.org

for more information.Congratulations

SECNY Credit Union on your 40th Anniversary! Chartered in May, 1971, thecredit union is a member-owned, non-profit, full service financial institution. SECNY is located in

the Village of Skaneateles at 32 Fennell St.

Sherwood Inn

, 38 E. Genesee St. announces Spring Break BOGO now through June 16th.(excludes April 24 & May 8)! Restrictions do apply visit

www.thesherwoodinn.com to print yourcoupon or call (315) 685-3405. New Spring menu. Spring Specials: Hotel promotions are now

available at Hobbit Hollow (discount rate, $50 Sherwood gift certificate & gourmet breakfast),

Village Inn & the Packwood House (discount rate, $50.00 Sherwood gift certificate & continental

breakfast @ the Sherwood). For reservations (315) 685-3405 or visit

www.thesherwoodinn.comDon’t forget Mother’s Day on May 8. Moms love to be pampered! Gift Certificates for Mother’s

Day and all occasions are available at

Hairtique Salon & Day Spa, 20 E. Genesee St. OpenTuesday – Saturday.

www.hairtique-salon-dayspa.comNow open for the season

Freitag’s Greenhouse and Farm Market stop by 4340 State St. Rd.(Rt.321) just minutes from the Village for all of your Mother’s Day plants and hanging baskets!

(315) 685-5372.

Now at

Joelle’s French Bistro beginning April 14th they will be serving Tasting plates. “Smallportions, great flavors & half the price, of the regular menu. Thursdays will feature Jazz with

Pinky, great cocktails and frozen drinks on the porch. Three Course Easter Brunch will be served

10:30 AM – 3:30 PM Price $23.75. For reservations call (315) 685-3063 online

www.joellesfrenchbistro.com

Grammies Pantry

Tea Room is now open serving her 7 course tea! For reservations (315)636-8111 visit

www.grammiespantry.comRegistration is now open for the Race4Hope road race May 29, 2011, OwascoMan Triathlon

scheduled for July 3, 2011, & Skaneateles Labor Day Race Weekend events planned for

September 3 & 4, 2011. For registration information, Visit

skanraces.com. Skanraces hasmade generous contributions to Upstate Golisano’s Children’s Hospital, Skaneateles & Auburn

YMCA learn to swim program, and patient programs at Auburn Memorial Hospital.

Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department

will be holding its annual field days on Saturday &Sunday, September 3 & 4

th. They are currently looking for volunteers and sponsors for theirevent. If you would like to volunteer at the Field Days or be a sponsor please email

sfdparade@hotmail.com

Skaneateles Marina

has positions available for dock workers – Summer 2011 – Work weekendsa must – contact Debi @ 315-701-0208 if interested.

Looking for something outdoors to do?

Baltimore Woods Nature Center, 4007 Bishop Hill Rd.,Marcellus has year round events planned. Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm,

Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sundays. 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:

Skaneateles Press

is proud to have the presence of the Class 2011 Skaneateles High SchoolGraduates in the paper. Congratulate your local students in the Skaneateles Press by calling

Sharon @ 315-434-8889 ext 317 for ad sizes & pricing. The Graduation edition will publish June

15th, with a deadline of June 8th. Don’t delay — call today to get your Congratulations spot in

the Skaneateles Press!

Two for Tuesday! Any Two Salads, Ten Bucks, Every Tuesday at

Johnny Angels, 22 JordanSt.

! (315) 685-0100.$3.00 Burgers every Thursday at

Johnny Angels Heavenly Burgers, 22 Jordan St.www.johnnyangels.biz

(315) 685-0100. Can’t beat the taste….can’t beat the price! Try onetoday. Join Johnny Angels on Facebook!

Mirbeau Inn and Spa

is now serving Sunday Brunch from 11:30am – 3:00pm. Buffet itemsinclude: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes, Fruit, House-made Pastries, Salads,

Desserts AND MORE! $25 Adults, $12 Ages 6-12, 5 & Under FREE. (315) 685-5006 or online

www.mirbeau.com

Springside Inn

, 6141 W. Lake Rd., Auburn serves Sunday Brunch from 10:30am – 1:00pmEnjoy fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, homemade waffles with mixed berry syrup or Maple syrup,

bacon, sausage, oven roasted potatoes, Virginia baked ham, roast sirloin of beef, chicken ala

king with homemade biscuits, Seafood Newburg with toast points, Springside Inn’s famous

Cheese Souffle’, sauteed vegetables, bagels with cream cheese, homemade brownies and cream

puffs, “make your own sundaes” with homemade dessert sauces, orange juice, coffee, tea or

milk. $14.99/Adults; 10 and under ½ price; 4 and under free. (315) 252-7247

Professional Office Space for rent

in the Sherwood House, 32 E. Genesee St., over lookingSkaneateles Lake. Utilities included. Contact: William Wittlin, MD Phd at (315) 685-0280

Retail Business for Sale

: The Hitching Post Gift Shop located at 7 Jordan St., is for sale.Sherrie Horrocks, the owner is ready to retire. Call Sherrie at (315) 685-7304

Professional Office Space

available at Custom Business Services coop. Excellentopportunity 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

Community Preservation Committee at Willard Memorial Chapel

, 17 Nelson Street,Auburn Willard Chapel Seeks Volunteers. Willard Memorial Chapel is currently searching for

interested candidates to become volunteer docents. Tour guide positions are available with

flexible hours. Responsibilities include greeting guests and providing them with the history of

the Auburn Theological Seminary and Willard Chapel as well as occasional light clerical duties.

Information packets and training is provided by the Community Preservation Committee. If

you are interested and have a genuine love for people and history, please contact Marcia Walsh

at (315) 252-0339 for additional information.

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF the USBC Women’s Championship. The more than

30,000 ladies and their friends and families will be in Syracuse April 7-July 3, 2011. The

Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau

is looking for volunteers to greet our visitors atSyracuse’s Hancock International Airport Shifts are available seven days a week from 9:00 AM -

12:00 AM April 6 – July 3. For more information or to sign up please e-mail Christie Bravos at

cbravos@visitsyracuse.org or call our volunteer hotline at (315) 470-1906. Must be 18 years of

age or older to participate Each volunteer will receive free airport parking and a Bowl Syracuse tshirt

REOCCURING EVENTS:

Thru May

- The Skaneateles Historical Society’s Museum at the Creamery, located at 28Hannum St. is open Fridays 1 – 4 PM or by appointment. Call (315) 685-1360

www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

Thru May

- John D. Barrow Art Gallery is open 11 AM – 4 PM on Thursday – Saturday.Private tours by aooiubtnebt (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at

www.barrowgallery.org.Every Tuesday

– Senior Moments at Baltimore Woods Nature Center. A Program for adultsw/ talks, snacks and hikes. 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Members free; non members $3.00. Visit

www.baltimorewoods.org

for several other outdoor activities. To register, call (315) 673-1350First Wednesday of the month

PITCH (Monthly roundtable gatherings for womenentrepreneurs & women in business). Meeting will be held in the Training Center of

CustomBusiness Services

, 360 Grant Ave, Auburn 5:15 PM. PITCH Networking; 5:30 PM – 6:45 PMPITCH meeting. $10.00/person, registration required. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a

“first-time” friend at no cost . . . call (315) 258-8780 to register.

First Wednesday of the month

Peregrine Homecare Services holds an Alzheimer’s SupportGroup 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

Enjoy your day!

Candace Searing

Administrative Specialist

Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce

csearing@skaneateles.com

www.skaneateles.com

(315) 685-0552

P.O. Box 199

22 Jordan Street

Skaneateles, NY 13152