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THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS

(For more events visit www.skaneateles.com)

Monday, May 14

FUNDRAISING: Mandana Barn, 1274 State Route 359. Three local chefs

(Jamie Hunt, Ed Moro, & Fabio Santalucia) share a few of their favorite recipes as they

demonstrate & provide tastings to benefit programs at

Holy Trinity Preschool. $35 per person

includes tastings, hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer & dessert. Space is limited. For tickets, (315) 436-

3353 or email

holytrinitypreschool@yahoo.com

Monday, May 14

DEMO: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1st National Gifts, 2 E. Genesee St. Come and

attend the launch of our new Brighton mini charms and the Brighton Mini Charm Bracelet

Promotion!! Jeff, our Brighton representative will be in Skaneateles to help promote our new

selection of Brighton mini charms and answer any questions you may have about Brighton and

their products. (315) 685-5454.

Thursday, May 15

WINE DINNER: 6:30 PM. The Aurora Inn, 391 Main St. The last of the

Aurora Inn’s epicurean series before the summer break (will resume in the fall). Served in the

Aurora Inn’s gracious Lakeside Room, the evening’s dinner will feature Finger Lake’s wines &

accompanying courses designed by Executive Chef Patrick Higgins. Italian dishes, including

caprese salad & handmade Porkchetta will be served. The event commences with a 6:30 p.m.

wine tasting and family style dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The dinner costs $60 per person, plus

tax and gratuity. For reservations call, (315) 364-8888

Tuesday, May 15

MUSIC: 7:30 Loren Barrigar & Austin Gravelding reunion. Creekside Café,

35 Fennell St. Tickets: $10.00. (315) 685-0379 or

www.creeksidebooks.com

Wednesday, May 16

MUSIC: 8:00 PM at the Oak & Vine at Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake

Rd., (315) 252-7247.

www.oakandvine.com Serving dinner weekly M-S 4:30 – 9:00 PM and Sunday

Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

Wednesday, May 16

TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. (315)

685-0379 or

www.creeksidebooks.com $1.00 admission.

Thursday, May 17

TRAVEL CLUB: 6:30 PM Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. invites

women who love to travel and would like to meet other gals who love to travel to attend the

Vagabond Gals Travel Club. Please RSVP to

info@vagabondgals.com or call 857-3234 for more

information on the club visit the club’s website at

www.vagabondgals.com

Thursday, May 17

BOOK DISCUSSION: 7:00 PM in The Barrow Art Gallery, 49 E. Genesee

St. (use State St entrance to the Gallery) Nancy Lynch, author of Vietnam mailbag: Voices From

the War, 1968 – 1972. Please register by calling the circulation desk at (315) 685-5135 or

email

help@skaneateleslibrary.org

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Thursday, May 17

GRAND OPENING: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Join cate&sally, at 4 E. Genesee St.

to celebrate their new location and their 9

th year of chic & sassy retail! (315) 685-1105.

Friday, May 18

FUNDRAISER: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 3rd annual Taste of Success at the

International Pavilion at the New York State Fairgrounds. Hosted by

Wegmans. Cost: $40.00

advance; $50 after 5/5. All proceeds benefit Hillside work-scholarship connection.

Friday, May 18

MUSIC: Stevie Tombstone. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35 Fennell

St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.

www.creeksidebooks.com

Friday, May 18

CRUISING: Cruises begin on Skaneateles Lake for the 2012 season. Lunch,

Sightseeing & Dinner cruises are available. Call

Mid-Lakes Navigation Company at (315) 685-

8500 to make reservations and to confirm days!

www.midlakesnav.com

Friday, May 18

PLANT SALE: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Baltimore Woods Nature Center annual

plant sale, open to Members of Baltimore Only. To become a member, call (315) 673-1350.

Saturday, May 19

PLANT SALE: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Baltimore Woods Nature Center annual

plant sale. Bring your friends and enjoy your spring planting plans. Choose quality plants and

receive expert gardening advice. The volunteers who tend the gardens will be on hand to advise

you, to discuss topics such as preferred soil types and sun and shade requirements, and to

assure your new plants maximum chance for success in your garden. Raffles & food available.

(315) 673-1350.

www.baltimorewoods.org

Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19

MOVIE: “The Beginners” 5/18 @ 1PM & 8 PM; 5/19 at 8 PM.

Auburn Public Theater

, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online

$5.00/person

www.auburnpublictheater.org $6.00 at the door.

Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20

HISTORY: Special exhibit at the Skaneateles Historical

Society Museum at the Creamery

: Extended hours Friday-Sunday, May 18-20 and Friday-

Sunday, June 1-3, 1-4 pm. Stop in for a special exhibit of a folk art-style painting by Luthera

Converse Rogers, “The Glen Haven Water Cure” It is a 29-inch by 49-inch oil on canvas

depicting the Glen Haven Water Cure that was first displayed at the Historical Society’s

fundraiser, Sailing through History, in September 2009. There will also be two of Lutheran’s

quilts on display for the first time. The Historical Society thanks the family for making this

display possible. (315) 685-1360.

Saturday, May 19

COMEDIAN: 8:00 PM Stand-up Comedian Tim Young delivers his hilariously

entertaining act at

Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange Street at Genesee Downtown,

Auburn, NY. Tickets: $12 Regular, $8 Students (With ID). Purchase at

www.auburnpublictheater.org or at our box office (315) 253-6669.

Saturday, May 19

AUTHOR: 1:00 PM. Elizabeth Oats, author of “Jeremiah’s Hunger.” Creek

side Books and Coffee

, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com

Saturday, May 19

MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Wendy Ramsey’s Kazoo Review at Creek side

Café

, 35 Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & May 20

OPEN HOUSE: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Snake Oil

Glassworks

, 4251 Jordan Rd. for glassblowing demonstrations, refreshments, and of course,

shop. With graduations, weddings, and Father’s Day coming up we are sure you will find

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something for that special occasion. Questions, (315) 685-5091.

www.snakeoilglassworks.com.

Regular gallery hours are Thursday and Friday 12-6 pm, Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4 pm.

Tuesday, May 22

CHAMBER: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Hosts Spring Tourism Education Seminar at

the

Sherwood Inn and sponsored by Verizon FIOS and the Skaneateles Journal. Event is free,

reservations are necessary. Call the chamber office at 685-0552. Excellent seminar for any

tourism related business.

Tuesday, May 22

CHAMBER: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Business After Hours at Hairtique, 20 E.

Genesee St. Co-Sponsored by

Downtown Deli & Living Proof Longevity Centre.

Reservations appreciated, call the Chamber at (315) 685-0552.

Tuesday, May 22

HISTORY: 7:30 PM The Museum at The Creamery, 28 Hannum St, will

feature Bob White in an unusual presentation honoring Judge Charles P. Avery, the first elected

judge of Tioga County and the subject of White’s biography of Avery titled

Yours Truly, C.P.

Avery.

(315) 685-1360. www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

Tuesday, May 22

MUSIC: Live Musical Performance By The Guruganesha Band. Auburn

Public Theater

, 8 Exchange Street at Genesee Downtown, Auburn. Tickets: $15 Advance;

$20 at the door; $13.50 APT Members. Tickets can be purchased through the Box Office (315)

253-6669 or online at

www.auburnpublictheater.org

Wednesday, May 23

TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. $1.00

admission (315) 685-0379 or

www.creeksidebooks.com

Wednesday, May 23

WINE DINNER: 6:30 PM Mirbeau Spa & Inn, 851 W. Genesee St.

Southern Italian Wine Dinner: Time: reception @ 6:30 p.m; seating @ 7:00 p.m. (315) 685-

5006.

www.mirbeau.com

Thursday, May 24

DANCE: 6:00 PM Gazella Dance Studio 2012 Spring Show at the Irene A.

Bisgrove Community theatre in Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin St. Auburn. $8.00

Adults; $5.00 Students. Contact Reem to purchase tickets (315) 729-8645.

Thursday, May 24

OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM Open Mic Night led by Joanne Perry. Creekside

Coffeehouse

, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.

Friday, May 25

MUSIC: Limestone Creek. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35 Fennell

St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.

www.creeksidebooks.com

Saturday, May 26

MOVIE: My Week With Marilyn 5/26 @ 8 PM. 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, May 26

FITNESS: 10:30 AM Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Protecting

your Cardiovascular Health with Maggie Thomson. Cost: General Public: $10/person; Guests and

Members: Free. (315) 685-5006.

www.mirbeau.com.

Saturday, May 26

MUSIC: Dick Ward & Carol Bryant. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café,

35 Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.

www.creeksidebooks.com

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Monday, May 28

PARADE AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE. 9:00 AM Parade starts at the

American Legion Post 239

on Jordan Street, Culminates at Shotwell Memorial Park with a

memorial service and guest speaker. Luncheon immediately following the service at the

American Legion, 3808 Jordan Rd.

Wednesday, May 30

BOOK DISCUSSION: 4:00 PM with Tea at the Athenaeum, 150 E.

Genesee St. The Reform Speaches of Amelia Jenks Bloomer. Join Anne C. Coon, author and

Professor Emeritus, College of Liberal Arts, RIT, for a pictorial presentation of the clothing and

attire that would have been worn by women in the mid 19th century. Amelia Jenks Bloomer, the

19th-century feminist reformer from Seneca Falls became internationally famous for her

introduction of “bloomers.” Sponsored by the Skaneateles Library. Please register by calling the

library circulation desk at, (315) 685-5135 or email

help@skaneateleslibrary.org

Friday, June 1

FARMERS MARKET: 3:30 PM -6:00 PM Every Friday until October, Farmers

Market at Strawberry Fields Farm Market, Rt 20 just west of County Line Rd. every Friday until

October! Many local farmers! (315) 246-5657.

Friday, June 1 – Sunday, June 3

HISTORY: Special exhibit at the Skaneateles Historical

Society Museum at the Creamery

: Extended hours Friday-Sunday, May 18-20 and Friday-

Sunday, June 1-3, 1-4 pm. Stop in for a special exhibit of a folk art-style painting by Luthera

Converse Rogers, “The Glen Haven Water Cure” It is a 29-inch by 49-inch oil on canvas

depicting the Glen Haven Water Cure that was first displayed at the Historical Society’s

fundraiser, Sailing through History, in September 2009. There will also be two of Luthera’s quilts

on display for the first time. The Historical Society thanks the family for making this display

possible. (315) 685-1360.

Saturday, June 2

OPEN HOUSE: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Celebrate Old Ways Days at Ward W. O’

Hara Agricultural Museum. Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center. Come take a ride in

our horse drawn wagons, or ride in the “Model T” Tour car, sample food made in cast iron, chat

with the blacksmith, visit the country school, general store, veterinarian’s shop and watch textile

being made. Tours will be given of the museum or you can browse through the museum on your

own. The Herb garden will sponsor a plant sale from 11 A.M. till 2 P.M. Several antique tractor

clubs from the area will be present and will display antique tractors that have been restored by

club members. A local farm family will be showing Guernsey cattle. The alpacas will be back,

there will be live music and demonstrations on quilting, stenciling, tug hooking, sewing and

much more. Children can play with replicas of tractors and equipment in our grain bin area.

Videos of farm life will be shown in the new children’s theatre. Admission and parking is free.

Lunch is available to purchase. The gift shop will be open with a variety of local items for sale.

Thursday, June 7

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM. CNY Fertility, 195 Intrepid

Lane, Syracuse. CNY Fertility offers state of the art fertility care combining Eastern & Western

approaches for increased fertility outcomes. Their new 20,000 square foot, three story addition

provides a spa experience offering world class massage, acupuncture, yoga, and skin care

treatments. They invite you to tour the facility and see the waterfall/lagoon hot tub which seats

over 25 people; a large event room; outdoor patios for spring and summer events; and

attendants who cater to your every need! CNY Fertility Center will be raffling off a spa gift basket

as well as give massages to everyone that attends. Cost: $10 for CenterState CEO members;

$20 for non-members. For more information, contact Lisa Metot at (315) 470-1870 or

lmetot@centerstateceo.com.

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Sunday, June 10

LECTURE: 2:00 PM. “Ulysses” by James Joyce. Ireland’s Greatest Novel! Join

The Athenaeum of Skaneateles, 150 E. Genesee St. for a FREE public lecture presented by

Stephen Bowman. Mr. Bowman is an avid scholar; one of his many accomplishments includes a

published essay on Irish history, as well as extensive study of the catholic faith and Jewish

theology. He is a graduate of Canisus College with a degree in philosophy & the University of

Georgetown Law Center with emphasis on jurisprudence. Refreshments will be served.

Reservations can be made by calling (315) 685-1400.

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Now open for the season,

Sleepy Hollow Motel, 3401 E. Genesee St. (Rte. 20) Auburn (315)

258-2823.

Summer

Skaneateles YMCA memberships are now available! 3 month memberships are

available for a 3 consecutive month period. Join the YMCA anytime from May 15 – July 15 to

enjoy the summer membership. For those looking for longer term memberships we also have

available our auto pay bank draft membership. This membership type allows members to tailor

membership to their needs by providing the opportunity to join the Skaneateles YMCA with no

fees and to terminate with no penalty, by providing a 30 day notice. Visit

www.auburnymca.org

or call, (315) 685-2266 for more information.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center

is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus

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. June Programs:

Star Party, That’s Ferntastic!, Frog Catching Party, Solstice Stroll, Nature’s Little Exploreres Frog

Frenzy, Home School Expeditions stream stomp. Visit their website for more information at

www.baltimorewoods.org

(315) 673-1350.

Sherwood Inn

May dining coupons (buy one, get one free), Sherwood Bucks ($10 off any

order of $50 or more) and lodging specials are now available. Restrictions do apply. visit

www.thesherwoodinn.com for all of the details. (315) 685-3405.

Skaneateles YMCA & Community Center

Announces Summer Youth Programs. Spend part of

your summer at the Skaneateles YMCA and make it a summer to discover! The Y is a fun way for

children to make new friends, learn new skills and build self confidence. Financial assistance is

available for membership and Y programs.

•

Y-Day Camp Skaneateles- Runs from June 25 – August 17. Monday- Friday 9 am – 1pm. Open to children in

grades 1-8. Held on the state of the art grounds of the Skaneateles School District and the Skaneateles YMCA.

•

Varsity Club- For Children ages 11-15 This club will meet on Mondays & Tuesdays from 1:30-4:30 pm.

Program participants will discover new skills, find new confidence and enhance personal growth and social

skills.

Summer Childcare -

Anchors A -Y:

All day childcare available for children who have completed Kindergarten through age 12 from 6 am-

6:30pm Sign up for each week or the entire summer.

This program includes swim lessons, and safe structured activities

Yacht Club:

Wrap around care mornings and afternoons for Children who have completed Kindergarten-age 12.

Y-Frogs: Morning recreation 9am-12pm for children ages 3 & 4! 8 weeks of themed sessions!

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Y-Dolphins:

Morning recreation 9 am-12pm for children ages K-5! 8 weeks of themed sessions!

Athletics Enrichment Programs

•

Horseback riding ~Competitive Swim Camp ~Springboard Diving ~Swim lessons~ Summer Skills Hockey

Clinic ~Summer Freeze Hockey League

•

Mile maker Track Club~ Learn to Skate~ Dance ~ Art Camp~ Soccer Camp ~Imagination station Math and

science camp and so much More!!

The

Skaneateles YMCA will be holding Adult Group Piano Introduction. Make music a part of

our life, learn a new skill, or revisit one from the past. Our caring and dynamic instructor, Megan

Deming will actively involve you in beginning piano in a non-competitive and comfortable

setting, in which all can learn. This is a six week group lesson. Tuesdays, 10 AM – 11 AM. May

15-June 19. Fee: Skaneateles /Auburn Y members: $60; Program participant $80

Lyric Analysis Class The

Skaneateles YMCA has created a great class for your teen interested

in music. Students will critique songs explore the meaning and how it fits into their lives. This is

an excellent creative opportunity for your young adult and their interest in music. Instructor

Megan Deming will guide the students through this new and exciting class. Wednesdays, May

16 – June 6. 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Ages: 11-16. Fee: Skaneateles/Auburn YMCA-Members:$40

Program participant:$ 60

Spring Writer’s Program….. Beginning Fiction. This course is for the novice writer who is

interested in writing fiction but is unfamiliar with the components of storytelling. Writers in this

course will be introduced to the elements of fiction, and, hopefully, complete a draft of a short

story by the end of the session. Participants are responsible for providing copies of their

manuscripts for the class. Instructor: James Delaney. Tuesdays, May 22 – June 26, 9:15 AM -

11: 30 AM. Skaneateles/Auburn YMCA member :$40 Program Participant: $80/child

Resorts and Lodges, has named

Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. one of the top 10

Finger Lakes wedding venue! For the full article, copy and paste the following link.

http://www.resortsandlodges.com/top-10/2012-05-03/top-10-finger-lakes-weddingvenues/

mirbeau-inn-spa.html

. (315) 685-5006 www.mirbeau.com

Whispering Winds Motel

located on Rte 20 1 mile west of Skaneateles and only 5 miles east

of Auburn is now open for the season. (315) 685-6056.

www.whispersindsmotel.net

A

urora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora Dining Room will begin lunch service for its summer season.

Lunch will be served Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. until Memorial Day, at

which point the Dining Room will be open seven days a week. Brunch will still be served every

Sunday from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 315-364-8888. The lunch

menu can be found online at

www.innsofaurora.com .”

cate&sally

is now open at their new location, 4 E. Genesee St. (315) 685-1105.

Isadora’s

is now open at cate&sally’s former location at 58 E. Genesee Street. Stop in

and say hi to owner, Irene Callisto and welcome her to the Skaneateles business

community. (315) 685-4886

Baltimore Woods announces Summer Nature Day Camps at 2012

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Multiple child, refer-a-friend, and early registration discounts. Before and After Care is available

for all camp sessions.

• Summer Nature Day Camp runs from July 9 through August 31 for ages 5-12, 10am to 3pm. The

182-acre property is alive with campers enjoying a week-long sessions loaded with educational

activities and outdoors play.

• Nature’s Little Explorers is for preschoolers ages 4 and 5. Dates TBD, 10am to noon. These children

get in on the action with their own camp groups.

• Teen Camps for ages 13 –15 run from July 16 through August 24, 10am to 3pm. Campers engage in

hands-on learning experiences that will challenge their minds, develop new skills, and dig deeper into

nature conservation.

• Nature and Art Camp is for children in 4th and 5th grade. This camp runs From July 9 through July

20, 10am to 3pm. Nature is our creative muse!

• Voyager Camps, July 9 through August 10, 10am to 3pm, are week long theme camps for 5th-8th

graders. Themes include: Herp It Up!; Wilderness Survival; Eco Avengers, and more. Hunter

Education Camp features NYS DEC Trained Instructor Katie Mulverhill teaching skills and safe

practices. Campers receive certification in Hunter Safety upon successful completion of this camp.

Register Early.– Scholarships Available. For more information on Day Camps, visit

www.baltimorewoods.or

or call (315) 673-1350.

Skaneateles Country Club

offers play day program. One of the many benefits of joining the

Skaneateles Country Club is their play day program for your children or grandchildren. Camp

runs Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s July 10th -August 16th, 2012!! For information

on joining the Skaneateles Country Club call Jim Fields at (315) 685-5759.

SALES:

$5.00 SUSHI all day every Tuesday at

Blue Water Grill, 11 W. Genesee St. (315) 685-6600.

Taco Tuesday at

The Garage located at 28 Jordan Street. Choice of three different tacos (beef,

turkey or fish). Festive music & decorations in a fun friendly family atmosphere. All meats are

local hormone free. Also serving Margaritas and Mojito! (315) 685-6116. Available for Lunch or

Dinner. Dine in or take out available.

www.joespastagarage.com

$3.00 Burgers all day every Thursday at

Johnny Angels, 22 Jordan St! (315) 685-0100.

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.

Commercial Space Available for Lease

Charming historic village building located at

9 E. Genesee St. two floors approx 1850 sf

(subdivided) Prime Main Street location for retail, office and/or restaurant. Finished interior

includes kitchenette, two bathrooms, ample closet & dry basement storage, handicap access to

the first floor, original banister, beautiful southern exposure. 2 tenant parking spaces included, &

huge municipal lot for patrons located directly behind the building. Heavy foot & car Traffic.

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Brokers welcome. For more information please call (802) 825-6112 or email

9e.genesee@gmail.com

Newly renovated office space just east of the Village of Skaneateles located at

The Trolley

Bldg

. 384 SF of private space with shared amenities including conference room, kitchenette

and facilities. $1,000 per month includes all utilities, Fios Internet, security system and

free parking. Build-outs available to fit your needs.

Contact: Robert O. Eggleston @ 315-685-8144 or Bob@Roeggleston.com

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

Are you free on May 18

th or 19th? Austin Park will be the home to a beautiful new playground for

all to enjoy! If you would like to help out with the building of the playground, email

austinparkdanielle@yahoo.com

The

Skaneateles Chamber Foundation along with Laker Limo and the Skaneateles YMCA

and Community Center are holding a Duck Dash during the sidewalk sales on July 21

st.

We are looking for people to assist on the committee. If you would be interested in helping

please call Randy Stockweather at (315) 685-3908. It is going to be lots of fun. Things we

need help with are: selling tickets, PR, sponsorships, numbering the ducks, and entertainment,

and help on the day of the race, corralling ducks! Contact

sdove@skaneatels.com

Would you like to get more involved with the Skaneateles Chamber?

The membership

council is currently looking for interested individuals. The membership committee meets once a

month. If you would like more information or to join, contact Patti Hall, Committee Chair at

(315) 685-8316.

REOCCURING EVENTS:

Thru May

John D. Barrow Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday Friday 11:00 AM –

4:00 PM. Private tours by appointment (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at

www.barrowgallery.org.

Thru May

Exhibition at Imagine Is ‘For the Child in All of Us’ Imagine, the fine arts and fine

craft gallery at 38 E. Genesee St., launches its 2012 gallery season with an exhibition debuting

its new collection of crafts made for children. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday -

Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more

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information, call 315-685-6263 or go to http://www.imagineskaneateles.com or

http://www.facebook.com/imagineskaneateles

.

Thru May 23

FILM SERIES at The Schweinfurth Art Center presents Making Movies,

Contemporary film & video visiting artist series. For more information

www.schweinfurthartcenter.org

Thru June

The Creamery Museum, 28 Hannum St., will be open Friday & Saturday, 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. Online,

www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

.

Thru June

Baltimore Woods Nature Center is pleased to host the artwork of Carl Hoffner, from

May 7th through June 29th, 2012 in the Weeks Art Gallery, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus,

NY. This collection of work is open to the public during regular business hours: M-F 9am-4pm

and Saturday 10am-4pm. There is no admission charge to the gallery, and parking is free.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

- 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 good week!

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

~  Onondaga Lake Park  – Central New York’s premier park conveniently located on Rt. 370 in Liverpool.  Enjoy a stroll, a ride on the Tram or on weekends, visit the Salt Museum.  Call 453-6712 or go to www.OnondagaCountyParks.com for details. 

~   Erie Canal Museum will feature the following exhibit: The Irish and the Erie Canal through May 28, 2012.  Go to www.ErieCanalMuseum.org or call 471-0593 for details.

~  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!

~   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.

~  Everson Museum of Art is featuring these exciting exhibits:  From New York to Corrymore: Robert Henri and Ireland and Reliquaries: New Work by Drew Goerlit. Check out their art classes & other exciting programs as well!  Call 474-6064 or visit www.Everson.org for info.

~  So much to do at Beaver Lake Nature Center!  Enjoy many fantastic seasonal programs – for details, call 638-2519 or visit www.OnondagaCountyParks.com.

~  The Onondaga Historical Association Museum is currently featuring the exhibit 100 Years of the New York / Pennsylvania Girl Scouts Exhibit. For details on this or other events at their museum, call 428-1864 or go to www.CNYHistory.org.

~  IMAX Movies:   Born to be Wild, Living Sea & Happy Feet 2: The IMAX Experience are currently showing at the MOST.  For details, call 425-9068 or www.most.org.

~  Enjoy animal enrichment activities and demonstrations at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.  Go to their website (www.RosamondGiffordZoo.org) or call 435-8511 for details.

~  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.

~   The Central Library at the Galleries features various exhibit as well as other wonderful programs to explore.  For details, call 435-1834 or visit the website at www.onlib.org.

~  Syracuse University’s Warehouse Gallery is featuring these new exhibits Noriko Ambe – Inner Water and Chaz Griffen Window Projects & Educational Toys by Roy Wilson.  For details, call them at 443-6450.

Continuing thru 5/31/2012

Event:     Thursday Live Music at Parisa: Gary Frenay & Arty Lenin

Location:  Parisa Restaurant, 317 Montgomery, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-565-5118

Continuing thru 5/13/2012

Event:     Exhibit:  MFA 2012

Location:  Syracuse University, 018 Sims Hall, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-443-4097

Continuing thru 5/13/2012

Event:     Syracuse Stage Presents: The Brothers Size

Location:  Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-443-3275

Continuing thru 5/13/2012

Event:     Hidden in Plain Site: Urban Sculpture and the Work of the Syracuse Public Artist in Residence, Location:  SPAR Space, 109 South Warren Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-422-8284

Continuing thru 5/9/2012

Event:     Civic Morning Musicals Wednesday Recital

Location:  Everson Museum, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-469-3379

Continuing thru 8/31/2012

Event:     Friday Night Music Series at bc

Location:  bc Restaurant, 247 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-701-0636

Continuing thru 5/30/2012

Event:     Spanish singer – songwriter – guitarist Jesus Bas (Wednesday evenings)

Location:  bc Restaurant, 247 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-701-0636

Continuing thru 5/12/2012

Event:     Play:  Vigil

Location:  Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-425-0405

Continuing thru 6/29/2012

Event:     Friday’s Walk Up Radio

Location:  Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-477-9898

Continuing thru 6/27/2012

Event:     Wednesdays at Wise Guys

Location:  Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-477-9898

Starts:  5/10/2012         Ends: 5/13/2012

Event:     Joe DeVito & Paul Virzi Live at Wise Guys

Location:  Wise Guys Comedy Club & Bistro, 201 South Salina Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-477-9898

Starts:  5/10/2012         Ends: 5/19/2012

Event:     Rarely Done Productions Presents The Wrestling Season

Location:  CNY Jazz Central, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-546-3224

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 5/11/2012

Event:     Downtown Writer’s Center Presents: Author MIKE CZYZNIEJEWSK

Location:  YMCA of Downtown Syracuse, 340 Montgomery Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-474-6851

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 5/11/2012

Event:     RED Solo Cup Party

Location:  Quaker Steak & Lube, 3535 Walters Road, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-475-2430

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 5/11/2012

Event:     Women TIES Growth Seminar “You Can’t Grow Your Business – Without Growing Your Revenue”, Location:  The Craftsman Inn, 7300 Genesee Street, Fayetteville

For More Info:  315-708-4288

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 5/12/2012

Event:     Syracuse Astronomical Society Public Observing Session

Location:  Darling Hill Observatory, Strong Road, Tully

For More Info:  315-559-4737

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 5/13/2012

Event:     J Ryan’s Presents: Real Ale Festival

Location:  J Ryan’s, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-399-5533

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 5/13/2012

Event:     Syracuse University Commencement Weekend

Location:  Carrier Dome, 900 Irving Ave., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-443-1200

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 5/26/2012

Event:     Play:  You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown

Location:  The Syracuse NewTimes Theatre, NYS Fairgrounds, Solvay

For More Info:  315-446-1461

Starts:  5/11/2012         Ends: 6/23/2012

Event:     Exhibit:  Mission Modern – The Paintings of Darryl Hughto

Location:  Dalton’s American Decorative Arts, 1931 James, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-463-1568

Starts:  5/12/2012         Ends: 5/12/2012

Event:     Atkinson Family Bluegrass in concert

Location:  Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 126 South Terry Road, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-468-2509

Starts:  5/12/2012         Ends: 5/12/2012

Event:     Manlius Historical Museum Opens May 12, 2012

Location:  Manlius Historical Society Museum Opens, 101 Scoville Ave, Manlius

For More Info:  315-682-6660

Starts:  5/12/2012         Ends: 5/12/2012

Event:     McCarthy Family Singers

Location:  Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-471-0593 x15

Starts:  5/12/2012         Ends: 5/12/2012

Event:     Pernnial Plant Sale

Location:  Trinity Episcopal Church, 106 Chapel Street, Fayetteville

For More Info:  315-656-7741

Starts:  5/12/2012         Ends: 5/12/2012

Event:     WWE presents RAW WORLD TOUR

Location:  War Memorial at Oncenter, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-2121

Starts:  5/13/2012         Ends: 5/13/2012

Event:     Concert:  Gordon Lightfoot

Location:  Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-8000

Starts:  5/13/2012         Ends: 5/13/2012

Event:     Mother’s Day Garden Tour and Art Show benefitting Baltimore Woods Nature Center

Location:  Sycamore Hill Gardens, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus

For More Info:  315-673-1350

Starts:  5/14/2012         Ends: 5/14/2012

Event:     Lecture:  Through the Heartland on U.S. Route 20

Location:  Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-471-0593

Starts:  5/15/2012         Ends: 5/15/2012

Event:     Got Art?

Location:  Museum of Science & Technology (MOST), 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-2985 ext 145

Starts:  5/15/2012         Ends: 5/15/2012

Event:     MassChaos Tour: Godsmack, Staind, and special guest Halestorm

Location:  War Memorial at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-8000

Starts:  5/15/2012         Ends: 5/17/2012

Event:     Famous Artists Broadway Theater Series presents Young Frankenstein

Location:  Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-424-8210

Starts:  5/16/2012         Ends: 5/23/2012

Event:     Civic Morning Musicals Wednesday Recital

Location:  Everson Museum, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-469-3379

Starts:  5/16/2012         Ends: 9/9/2012

Event:     Associated Artists of Central New York 85th Anniversary – 1926-2012

Location:  Onondaga Historical Association Museum, 321 Montgomery St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-428-1864

Starts:  5/16/2012         Ends: 11/15/2012

Event:     Take No Prisoners – Political Cartoons Over Time and Place

Location:  Onondaga Historical Association Museum, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-428-1864

Starts:  5/17/2012         Ends: 5/17/2012

Event:     Concert:  Joe Bonamassa

Location:  Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-475-7980

Starts:  5/17/2012         Ends: 5/17/2012

Event:     Gannentaha – Onondaga Lake

Location:  Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip St, Liverpool

For More Info:  315-457-0310

Starts:  5/17/2012         Ends: 5/17/2012

Event:     Syracuse Sound: SoundCloud Global Meetup Day

Location:  Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  585-489-3919

Starts:  5/17/2012         Ends: 5/17/2012

Event:     TH3 – Third Thursday City-wide Art Open

Location:  Everson Museum, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-422-8284

Starts:  5/20/2012         Ends: 5/20/2012

Event:     Concert:  Primus

Location:  Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-475-7979

Starts:  5/27/2012         Ends: 5/27/2012

Event:     KROCK’s Dysfunctional Family BBQ 5

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-472-9111

Starts:  5/27/2012         Ends: 5/27/2012

Event:     Memorial Day Watchfire

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-468-5898

Starts:  6/1/2012           Ends: 6/2/2012

Event:     Taste of Syracuse

Location:  Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  800-234-4797

Starts:  6/2/2012           Ends: 6/3/2012

Event:     “King of Trucks” All Trucks Supershow

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  800-753-3978

Starts:  6/2/2012           Ends: 6/3/2012

Event:     PtHA of NYS All Pinto Horse Show

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-672-5105

Starts:  6/5/2012           Ends: 6/5/2012

Event:     Concert:  Bonnie Raitt

Location:  Landmark Theatre, 300 West Fayette Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-475-7979

Starts:  6/6/2012           Ends: 6/10/2012

Event:     Dralion from Cirque du Soleil

Location:  War Memorial at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-2121

Starts:  6/7/2012           Ends: 6/10/2012

Event:     Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend

Location:  International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota

For More Info:  315-697-7095

Starts:  6/7/2012           Ends: 6/10/2012

Event:     St. Sophia Greek Cultural Festival

Location:  St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 325 Waring Rd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-446-5222

Starts:  6/8/2012           Ends: 6/10/2012

Event:     58th Celebration of the Polish Festival

Location:  Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-687-1076

Starts:  6/8/2012           Ends: 6/10/2012

Event:     Jamesville Balloonfest

Location:  Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville

For More Info:  315-703-9620

Starts:  6/15/2012         Ends: 6/16/2012

Event:     Juneteenth Festival

Location:  Clinton Square, W. Genesee and S. Clinton Street, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-491-6325

Starts:  6/16/2012         Ends: 6/16/2012

Event:     19th Annual Strathmore-by-the-Park Historic Homes Tour

Location:  Strathmore Neighborhood, Crossett Street- entrance to Onondaga Park, Syracuse

For More Info:  315-430-3248

Starts:  6/16/2012         Ends: 6/16/2012

Event:     Concert:  Ani DiFranco with special guest Martin Sexton

Location:  Papermill Island, 136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville

For More Info:  716-852-8020

Starts:  6/17/2012         Ends: 6/17/2012

Event:     B104.7 presents Country Throwdown

Location:  Empire Expo Center/NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-487-7711

Starts:  6/21/2012         Ends: 6/21/2012

Event:     Concert:  James Taylor

Location:  War Memorial at Oncenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse

For More Info:  315-435-8000

Starts:  6/22/2012         Ends: 6/23/2012

Event:     Syracuse Jazz Fest

Location:  Jamesville Beach Park, 4110 West Shore Manor, Jamesville

For More Info:  800-234-4797

The Cayuga County Office of Tourism is open from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday. 

March 31^st – May 20^th – Made in NY 2012 – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Made in NY 2012, is an annual juried exhibition featuring New York State artists. The exhibition features 75 works of art by 73 artists from throughout New York State. Made in NY 2012 features paintings, photographs, sculpture, drawings, and more.  Members free, non-   members $6.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553       

      May 9^th – Art Opening – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  The Photography of Craig W. Humphrey, Ph.D.  The exhibit centers around people, places, animals and architecture from around the world: Galapagos Islands, India, Japan, France, England, USA, Italy and other places. The images capture the spirit of the people, animals and their environments, with several photos representing the sacred.  Dr. Humphrey’s photographs have appeared in the quarterly magazine “Life in the Finger Lakes” several times and have garnered numerous awards.  Local guitar legend Duke Shanahan will perform throughout the duration of the opening.  www.auburnpublictheater.org  315-253-6669

May 10^th – AN EVENING OF FOOD, MUSIC AND WINE – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora.  The Aurora Inn Dining Room and the Skaneateles Festival will jointly present a signature event, the Skaneateles Festival Wine Dinner. Served in the Aurora Inn’s gracious Lakeside Room, the evening’s dinner will feature performances by David Ying, cellist of the Grammy award-winning Ying Quartet and one of the artistic directors of the Festival. Fellow artistic director Elinor Freer will also be on hand. The event commences with a 6:30 p.m. performance, and dinner will begin at 7 p.m.  $85++/person.  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-8888

May 10^th – Making Movies Contemporary Film & Video Series – Auburn Public Theater,       108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Sponsored by the New York State Council on Arts and the Frederick M. and Ora H. Everett Charitable Trust. Presenting established and emerging regional filmmakers and media artists from NYS. Stephanie Gray is a NYC-based experimental filmmaker and poet.  Screening:  You know they want to disappear Hell’s Kitchen as Clinton (2010), along with a selection of Super 8 films.  Suggested admission $5, 7:30 pm  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553

May 11^th – “The Unfortunates” – Morgan Opera House, State Route 90 and Cherry Ave., Aurora.“The Unfortunates,” the sixth winning play in the Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition, is an intimate ghost story written by Aoise Stratford and directed by Bruce Levitt. Erika Steinhagen will play the fictional Mary Jane Kelly -she’s behind in her rent; her window is broken; she’s lost her key; her boyfriend has just moved out. And it’s 1888 -not a good time to be poor and “unfortunate” on the streets of London. $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/students, children, 8pm.  www.morganoperahouse.org 315-364-5437

May 11^th – Tommy Tune:  Steps in Time with the Manhatten Rhythm Kings - Community Community College, Irene Bisgrove Theater, 197 Franklin St., Auburn.  Broadway’s legendary song and dance man, Tommy Tune, hits the stage high stepping through his 9 time Tony Award winning career celebrating 50 years on the Great White Way. He sings, dances, and laughs his way through those glorious musical moments that made him a Theatre Legend. Backed up by the multi-talented Manhattan Rhythm Kings, get ready for a unique and masterful evening that leaves audiences standing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles.  Tickets $50.00, 8pm.www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

May 11^th – “Fresh” – Auburn Public Theater,  108 Genesee St., Auburn.  FRESH began as a grassroots effort for a grassroots movement, and it’s been tremendously exciting to see the movie spread like wildfire. Within a month of the launch in April 2009, FRESHthemovie.com received over 20,000 visitors and hundreds of screenings were organized. Today, FRESH is a community of over 100,000 advocates for healthier, more sustainable food, a film that’s used all over the world as a platform to raise awareness and connect people to solutions in their community.  Tickets $5/online, $6/at the door, 5/11, 1:00 & 8:00 pm  5/12, 8:00 pm.www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

May 12^th – Plant Exchange – Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  Have April showers turned your garden in to a jungle? Need to thin out those perennial but hate to just toss them away? We have the perfect solution, come trade your perennials or garden thinning at our annual Plant Exchange. You can do a free exchange or give a donation for the plants you would like to take home.  11am – 1pm, free.   www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark  315-947-6143

May 12^th – Wildflower Walk – Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  Don’t miss your chance to see the many early spring wildflowers of the Sterling Nature Center. Many flowers like colt’s foot fade away quickly while, others like white trillium bloom longer. Join us for a Naturalist guided walk along the trails of the nature center. Pioneer and Native American uses, natural history, and identification of our spring woodland wildflowers will be the topic of discussion. The program is free and open to the public, but donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.  1pm, free.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark  315-947-6143

May 12^th – Riesling Weekend Celebration – CJS Vineyards & Aurelius Winery, 6900 Fosterville Rd., Auburn. 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.  Noon-5pm, free.  www.cjsvineyards.com  315-730-4619

May 13^th – Mother’s Day – Moms Skate Free – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 Genesee St., Auburn.  All moms skate for free & receive a free flower.  1:00 pm – 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm -6:30 pm, admission $4.50.  www.reva-rollerdrome.com/index.htm  315-252-8225

May 14^th – Roller Skating Show – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 Genesee St., Auburn.  Figure skating show and demonstration.  Admission $4.50, 6-8pm.  www.reva-rollerdrome.com/index.htm  315-252-8225

May 15^th – Finger Lakes Wine Dinner – Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora – 5 paired courses, with a reception wine.  Call for reservations.  $60++/person, 6:30 pm reception, 7:00 pm dinner.  www.innsofaurora.com  315-364-8888

May 16^th – Finger Lakes SPEEDfest – Rolling Wheels Raceway Park, 8310 Grant Ave. Rd., Elbridge.  World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar Sportsman (Syracuse Qualifier), and Pro Stock/Street Stock Challenge.  7:45pm, Check web site or call for ticket prices.  www.rollingwheelsraceway.com  315-834-6606

May 17^th – Waterproof Wallets – Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, 205 Genesee St., Auburn.  Using recycled mailing envelopes, food wrappers and other impermeable materials, participants will make waterproof wallets for men, women, and children. Jessie Reich will lead the class. All materials will be provided.  6-8pm, $15/members, $20/non-members.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553     

May 17^th –  Making Movies Contemporary Film & Video Series – Auburn Public Theater,       108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Sponsored by the New York State Council on Arts and the Frederick M. and Ora H. Everett Charitable Trust. Presenting established and emerging regional filmmakers and media artists from NYS. Peer Bode is a nationally an internationally exhibiting artist with media works in museum collections worldwide.  Screening:  Going Private Public (2011), That Thinking Feeling (2009), World People (2002), and Transport 1,2,3 (2001).  7:30pm, suggested donation $5.  www.myartcenter.org  315-255-1553     

May 18^th – Peter Mack’s Jazz Legends – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  Featuring an all-star quintet – Peter Mack, Gary Smulyn, Dino Losito, Joe Magnarelli, and Harvey Sorgen!  8pm, $15/person.  www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

May 18^th – “The Beginners” – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  From writer/director Mike Mills comes Beginners, a comedy/drama about how deeply funny and transformative life can be, even at its most serious moments.  Beginners imaginatively explores the hilarity, confusion, and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Golden Globe Award nominee Ewan McGregor).  Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna (Mélanie Laurent of Inglourious Basterds) only months after his father Hal Fields (Academy Award nominee Christopher Plummer) has passed away.  5/18, 1:00 & 8:00 pm, 5/19, 8:00 pm, tickets $5/online, $6/at the door.  .  www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

May 18^th – “Pride in Who We Are” – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 17 William St., Auburn.  Westminster has invited the Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus to perform Friday May 18 at 8pm. The concert is titled “Pride in Who We Are” and celebrates the diversity of the chorus membership, their pride in being Americans, and their rich histories.The concert is free but donations are welcome. Read more about the chorus at www.syrglc.org.  $10 donation requested, 8pm.  www.westminsterauburn.org  315-253-3331

May 18^th – So Whats New In the Solar System – Southern Cayuga Planetarium, 2384 Route 34B, Aurora.  www.southerncayuga.org/planetarium 315-364-7461

May 19^th – Voices of the Night – Sterling Nature Center, 15380 Jenzvolt Rd., Sterling.  The sounds of the night woods have invoked many feelings in people from calming to terrifying. Join naturalist Jim D’Angelo for a look and listen into the creatures behind the sounds and a hike to experience the voices of the night first hand. The twilight hike through the nature center will end as the sun sets over Lake Ontario.  7pm, free.  www.cayuganet.org/sterlingpark 315-947-6143

May 19^th – Tim Young, Comedian – Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn.  A headliner at clubs all over North America, Tim has also performed at hundreds of college campuses and comedy festivals in New York, Montreal and Seattle. He has appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Tough Crowd and Shorties, and has been a commentator on VH1, MTC, TLC and the E! Channel.   Tickets $12.00, 8pm.  www.auburnpublictheater.org 315-253-6669

May 19^th – I Love Chocolate – King Ferry Winery, 658 Lake Rd., King Ferry.  Five tasting-size, sinful, chocolate desserts  are paired with our award-winning Treleaven wines for a match made in heaven.  Tickets are generally available at the door for $7, but you may call ahead and reserve them to be certain.  Free live music by Cielle from 12 to 2, and “Restless” from 2 to 5.  Wine available by the glass or bottle – bring friends, hang out, and enjoy the afternoon.  www.treleavenwines.com  800-684-5217

May 20^th – Memorial Celebration – Reva Rollerdrome, 359 Genesee St., Auburn.  Bounce house, obstacle course, velcro wall, slide bean bag toss, bust one dart game, ring toss, water balloon battle, and mini golf challenge. Admission includes skating and inflatable park rides.  Admission $6.00, 1-6:30pm.  www.reva-rollerdrome.com/index.htm  315-252-8225

May 20^th – Preserving Your Family Heirlooms: Seminar by Peter Wisbey - Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St., Auburn.  The Community Preservation Committee/Willard Chapel will present a seminar on preserving family treasures by Peter Wisbey, curator of collections for the Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford. Mr. Wisbey will give practical tips for safely polishing silver, boxing important costumes and textiles and storing paper documents. Visitors are invited to bring an object for an informal “how to” as time allows. A list of archival suppliers and other resources will be available.  Free, 2pm.  www.willardchapel.org 315-252-0339

OPEN FOR THE SEASON

Elderberry Pond Restaurant

Tom Thumb Restaurant

Reese’s Dairy Bar

Pumpkin Hill Bistro

SKANEATELES SKINNY

May 8, 2012

THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS

(For more events visit www.skaneateles.com)

Wednesday, May 9

COOKING CLASS: Roll out the Dough Cooking Class at Mirbeau Inn & Spa.

851 W. Genesee St. Cost: $45 per person (including taxes & gratuities). This hands-on class will

show you how to make simple bread doughs and make several preparations from one basic

bread dough.

www.mirbeau.com (315) 685-5006

Wednesday, May 9

ART OPENING: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange

St. at Genesee Downtown, Auburn. Photography exhibit featuring Craig W. Humphrey Ph.D.

Award-winning local photographer, Craig W. Humphrey, Ph.D., opens his exhibit comprised of a

varied collection of international photographs. Music by Duke Shanahan and an open bar will

supplement the display and offer an enjoyable evening not to be missed. This is a free event,

donations welcome. (315) 253-6669.

www.auburnpublictheater.org

Wednesday, May 9

MUSIC: 8:00 PM Donna Colton. Oak & Vine at Springside Inn, 6141

West Lake Rd. Serving dinner weekly M-S 4:30 – 9:00 PM & Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00

PM. (315) 252-7247.

www.oakandvine.com

Wednesday, May 9

TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. $1.00

admission (315) 685-0379 or

www.creeksidebooks.com

Thursday, May 10

WINE DINNER: 6:30 PM. The Aurora Inn, 391 Main St. Aurora. The

Skaneateles Festival will jointly present a signature event, the Skaneateles Festival Wine Dinner.

Served in the Aurora Inn’s gracious Lakeside Room, the evening’s dinner will feature

performances by David Ying, cellist of the Grammy award-winning Ying Quartet and one of the

artistic directors of the Festival. Fellow artistic director Elinor Freer will also be on hand. The

event commences with a 6:30 p.m. performance, and dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The dinner

costs $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and includes four paired courses, with a reception

and intermezzo. For reservations call, (315) 364-8888

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 10, 11, 12

TRUNK SHOW: Elan Interiors Home

Boutique

, 37 Fennell St. Featuring Rikshaw Designs. Thurs. 5/10, 4pm-7pm; Fri, 5/11 & Sat,

5/12, 11 AM – 5PM.. (315) 554-8051.

Thursday, May 10

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, May 11

FUNDRAISER: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Spring Wine Fest at Anyela’s Vineyards,

West Lake Rd., hosted by the Skaneateles Republican Committee. Entertainment by Mere

Mortals, food by Rosalie’s Cucina and wine from Anyela’s. Beverages will be available. Tickets

$25.00 each.

www.skaneatelesgop.com

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Friday, May 11

WOMEN EVENT: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Women TIES, second educational

seminar with guest speaker Lynn Hidy, founder of UpYourTelesales.com. “You Can’t Grow Your

Business, Without Growing Sales.” Cost: $45.00 includes seminar, lunch, promotion, sales, and

strategic networking. Please make reservations by May 9 at

www.womenties.com or call, (315) 708-

4288.

Friday, May 11

MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Edgy Folk. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell

St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.

www.creeksidebooks.com

Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12

MOVIE: FRESH. 5/11 @1 PM & 8 PM 5/12 @ 8 PM. Auburn

Public Theater

, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online $5.00/person

www.auburnpublictheater.org

$6.00 at the door.

Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12

PERFORMANCE: 8:00 PM Tommy Tune: A broadway

biography in song & dance in memory of Thommie Walsh & the new Walsh Scholarship

introduced by John Walsh at the Irene A. Bisgrove Theater at Cayuga Community College, 197

Franklin St. $50.00/person.

Saturday, May 12

FITNESS: 10:30 AM Starting an Exercise Program with special guest Stacey

Patalino MS, ATC. Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Cost: General Public: $10/person;

Resort Members and guests of the Hotel & Spa: Free. (315) 685-5006

www.mirbeau.com

Saturday, May 12

MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Cielle. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell

St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.

www.creeksidebooks.com

Saturday, May 12

BOOK DISCUSSION & AUTHOR SIGNING: 1:00 PM. Jackie Miron, author of

“Run for Your Life”, the Lopez Lomong story will be at

Creekside Books and Coffee, 35 Fennell

St. (315) 685-0379.

www.creeksidebooks.com

Saturday, May 12

MUSIC: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Donna Colton & Sam Troublemaker at Anyela’s

Vineyards

, 2433 W. Lake Rd. Bottles of wine for purchase and cheese platters available. (315)

685-3797.

www.anyelasvineyards.com

Sunday, May 13

GARDEN TOUR: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Annual Mother’s Day Garden Tour & Art

Exhibit at Sycamore Hill Garden to benefit Baltimore Woods, 2130 Old Seneca Turnpike. (315)

673-1350.

www.baltimorewoods.org

Monday, May 14

FUNDRAISING: Mandana Barn, 1274 State Route 359. Three local chefs

(Jamie Hunt, Ed Moro, & Fabio Santalucia) share a few of their favorite recipes as they

demonstrate & provide tastings to benefit programs at Holy Trinity Preschool. $35 per person

includes tastings, hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer & dessert. Space is limited. For tickets, (315) 436-

3353 or email

holytrinitypreschool@yahoo.com

Monday, May 14

DEMO: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1st National Gifts, 2 E. Genesee St. Come and

attend the launch of our new Brighton mini charms and the Brighton Mini Charm Bracelet

Promotion!! Jeff, our Brighton representative will be in Skaneateles to help promote our new

selection of Brighton mini charms and answer any questions you may have about Brighton and

their products. (315) 685-5454.

Tuesday, May 15

MUSIC: 7:30 Loren Barrigar & Austin Gravelding reunion. Creekside Café,

35 Fennell St. Tickets: $10.00. (315) 685-0379 or

www.creeksidebooks.com

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Wednesday, May 16

MUSIC: 8:00 PM at the Oak & Vine at Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake

Rd., (315) 252-7247.

www.oakandvine.com Serving dinner weekly M-S 4:30 – 9:00 PM and Sunday

Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.

Wednesday, May 16

TRIVIA NIGHT: 7:00 PM Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. (315)

685-0379 or

www.creeksidebooks.com $1.00 admission.

Thursday, May 17

TRAVEL CLUB: 6:30 PM Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. invites

women who love to travel and would like to meet other gals who love to travel to attend the

Vagabond Gals Travel Club. Please RSVP to

info@vagabondgals.com or call 857-3234 for more

information on the club visit the club’s website at

www.vagabondgals.com

Thursday, May 17

BOOK DISCUSSION: 7:00 PM in The Barrow Art Gallery, 49 E. Genesee St.

(use State St entrance to the Gallery) Nancy Lynch, author of Vietnam mailbag: Voices From the

War, 1968 – 1972. Please register by calling the circulation desk at (315) 685-5135 or email

help@skaneateleslibrary.org

Thursday, May 17

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, May 18

MUSIC: Stevie Tombstone. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Creekside Café, 35 Fennell

St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.

www.creeksidebooks.com

Saturday, May 19

COMEDIAN: 8:00 PM Stand-up Comedian Tim Young Delivers His Hilariously

Entertaining Act at Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange Street at Genesee Downtown, Auburn,

NY. Tickets: $12 Regular, $8 Students (With ID). Purchase at www.auburnpublictheater.org or at

our box office (315) 253-6669.

Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19

PLANT SALE: Baltimore Woods annual plant sale. Fri, 5/18

the sale is open to Members of Baltimore Woods Only and is held from 4-7pm. There will be

tastings from Lakeland Winery and Empire Brewing. On Saturday, May 19th from 9am to 2pm,

the sale is open to the public. Bring your friends and enjoy your spring planting plans. Choose

quality plants and receive expert gardening advice. The volunteers who tend our gardens will be

on hand to advise you, to discuss topics such as preferred soil types and sun and shade

requirements, and to assure your new plants maximum chance for success in your garden. On

Saturday there will be raffles and food available. (315) 673-1350.

www.baltimorewoods.org

Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19

MOVIE: “The Beginners” 5/18 @ 1PM & 8 PM; 5/19 at 8 PM.

Auburn Public Theater

, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Advance online

$5.00/person

www.auburnpublictheater.org $6.00 at the door.

Friday, May 18

FUNDRAISER: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 3rd annual Taste of Success at the

International Pavilion at the New York State Fairgrounds. Hosted by

Wegmans. Cost: $40.00

advance; $50 after 5/5. All proceeds benefit Hillside work-scholarship connection.

Saturday, May 19

AUTHOR: 1:00 PM. Elizabeth Osta, author of “Jeremiah’s Hunger.”

Creekside Books and Coffee

, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com

Saturday, May 19

MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Wendy Ramsey’s Kazoo Review at Creekside

Café

, 35 Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com

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Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & May 20

OPEN HOUSE: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Snake Oil

Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Rd. for glassblowing demonstrations, refreshments, and of course,

shopping. With graduations, weddings, and Father’s Day coming up we are sure you will find

something for that special occasion. Questions, (315) 685-5091.

www.snakeoilglassworks.com.

Regular gallery hours are Thursday and Friday 12-6 pm, Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4 pm.

Tuesday, May 22

CHAMBER: Hosts Spring Tourism Education Seminar at the Sherwood Inn

and sponsored by Verizon FIOS and the Skaneateles Journal. Event is free, reservations are

necessary. Call the chamber office at 685-0552. Excellent seminar for any tourism related

business.

Tuesday, May 22

CHAMBER: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Business After Hours at Hairtique, 20 E.

Genesee St. Co-Sponsored by

Downtown Deli & Living Proof Longevity Centre.

Reservations appreciated, call the Chamber at (315) 685-0552.

Tuesday, May 22

HISTORY: 7:30 PM The Museum at The Creamery, 28 Hannum St, will

feature Bob White in an unusual presentation honoring Judge Charles P. Avery, the first elected

judge of Tioga County and the subject of White’s biography of Avery titled

Yours Truly, C.P.

Avery.

(315) 685-1360. www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

Tuesday, May 22

MUSIC: Live Musical Performance By The Guruganesha Band. Auburn

Public Theater

, 8 Exchange Street at Genesee Downtown, Auburn. Tickets: $15 Advance;

$20 at the door; $13.50 APT Members. Tickets can be purchased through the Box Office (315)

253-6669 or online at

www.auburnpublictheater.org

Wednesday, May 23

WINE DINNER: 6:30 PM Mirbeau Spa & Inn, 851 W. Genesee St.

Southern Italian Wine Dinner: Time: reception @ 6:30 p.m; seating @ 7:00 p.m. (315) 685-

5006.

www.mirbeau.com

Saturday, May 26

FITNESS: 10:30 AM Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Protecting your

Cardiovascular Health with Maggie Thomson. Cost: General Public: $10/person; Guests and

Members: Free. (315) 685-5006.

www.mirbeau.com.

Monday, May 28

PARADE AND MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION. Parade starts at American

Legion Post 239 on Jordan Street. Culminates at Shotwell Park. Luncheon immediately

following at the Legion.

Wednesday, May 30

BOOK DISCUSSION: 4:00 PM with Tea at the Athenaeum, 150 E.

Genesee St. The Reform Speaches of Amelia Jenks Bloomer. Join Anne C. Coon, author and

Professor Emeritus, College of Liberal Arts, RIT, for a pictorial presentation of the clothing and

attire that would have been worn by women in the mid 19th century. Amelia Jenks Bloomer, the

19th-century feminist reformer from Seneca Falls became internationally famous for her

introduction of “bloomers.” Sponsored by the Skaneateles Library. Please register by calling the

library circulation desk at, (315) 685-5135 or email

help@skaneateleslibrary.org

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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SUMMER IS HERE! The first Skaneateles Lake Dinner Cruise is Friday, May 18 and the first Erie

Canal cruise is June 5! Make your summer memorable and enjoy a cruise with

Mid-Lakes

Navigation

. Call (315) 685-8500 for your reservation. www.midlakesnav.com

Sherwood Inn

May dining coupons (buy one, get one free), Sherwood Bucks ($10 off any

order of $50 or more) and lodging specials are now available. Restrictions do apply. visit

www.thesherwoodinn.com for all of the details. (315) 685-3405.

Skaneateles YMCA & Community Center

Announces Summer Youth Programs. Spend part of

your summer at the Skaneateles YMCA and make it a summer to discover! The Y is a fun way for

children to make new friends, learn new skills and build self confidence. Financial assistance is

available for membership and Y programs.

•

Y-Day Camp Skaneateles- Runs from June 25 – August 17. Monday- Friday 9 am – 1pm. Open to children in

grades 1-8. Held on the state of the art grounds of the Skaneateles School District and the Skaneateles YMCA.

•

Varsity Club- For Children ages 11-15 This club will meet on Mondays & Tuesdays from 1:30-4:30 pm.

Program participants will discover new skills, find new confidence and enhance personal growth and social

skills.

Summer Childcare -

Anchors A -Y:

All day childcare available for children who have completed Kindergarten through age 12 from 6 am-

6:30pm Sign up for each week or the entire summer.

This program includes swim lessons, and safe structured activities

Yacht Club:

Wrap around care mornings and afternoons for Children who have completed Kindergarten-age 12.

Y-Frogs: Morning recreation 9am-12pm for children ages 3 & 4! 8 weeks of themed sessions!

Y-Dolphins:

Morning recreation 9 am-12pm for children ages K-5! 8 weeks of themed sessions!

Athletics Enrichment Programs

•

Horseback riding ~Competitive Swim Camp ~Springboard Diving ~Swim lessons~ Summer Skills Hockey

Clinic ~Summer Freeze Hockey League

•

Mile maker Track Club~ Learn to Skate~ Dance ~ Art Camp~ Soccer Camp ~Imagination station Math and

science camp and so much More!!

Beginning June 1,

Strawberry Fields Hydroponic Farm, Rt 20 west will be open for the 2012

season. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Strawberry Fields will also be holding a Farmer’s Market on Fridays

form 3:30 – 6:30 PM. There will be many different local farmers and you can look for new

surprises in the store.

Business before hours at

CNY Fertility, 195 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse on June 7 8:00 AM – 9:30

AM. CNY Fertility offers state of the art fertility care combining Eastern & Western approaches for

increased fertility outcomes. Their new 20,000 square foot, three story addition provides a spa

experience offering world class massage, acupuncture, yoga, and skin care treatments. They

invite you to tour the facility and see the waterfall/lagoon hot tub which seats over 25 people; a

large event room; outdoor patios for spring and summer events; and attendants who cater to

your every need! CNY Fertility Center will be raffling off a spa gift basket as well as give

massages to everyone that attends. Cost: $10 for CenterState CEO members; $20 for nonmembers.

For more information, contact Lisa Metot at (315) 470-1870 or

lmetot@centerstateceo.com.

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Resorts and Lodges, has named

Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. one of the top 10

Finger Lakes wedding venue! For the full article, copy and paste the following link.

http://www.resortsandlodges.com/top-10/2012-05-03/top-10-finger-lakes-weddingvenues/

mirbeau-inn-spa.html

. (315) 685-5006 www.mirbeau.com

Special exhibit at the

Skaneateles Historical Society Museum at the Creamery: Extended

hours Friday-Sunday, May 18-20 and Friday-Sunday, June 1-3, 1-4 pm. Stop in for a special

exhibit of a folk art-style painting by Luthera Converse Rogers, “The Glen Haven Water Cure” It

is a 29-inch by 49-inch oil on canvas depicting the Glen Haven Water Cure that was first

displayed at the Historical Society’s fundraiser, Sailing through History, in September 2009.

There will also be two of Luthera’s quilts on display for the first time. The Historical Society

thanks the family for making this display possible. (315) 685-1360.

Whispering Winds Motel

located on Rte 20 1 mile west of Skaneateles and only 5 miles east

of Auburn is now open for the season. (315) 685-6056.

www.whispersindsmotel.net

“On May 2, 2012, the

Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora Dining Room will begin lunch service

for its summer season. Lunch will be served Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m.– 2:30 p.m.

until Memorial Day, at which point the Dining Room will be open seven days a week. Brunch will

still be served every Sunday from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with Saturday’s current brunch schedule

converting to breakfast and lunch as of May 2. Reservations can be made by calling 315-364-

8888. The lunch menu can be found online at

www.innsofaurora.com .”

cate&sally

is now open at their new location, 4 E. Genesee St. (315) 685-1105.

Isadora’s will open this coming weekend at cate&sally’s former location at 58 E. Genesee Street.

Stop in and say hi to owner, Irene Callisto and welcome her to the Skaneateles business

community. 685-4886

Finger Lakes Chapter of Antique & Classic Boats

will be kicking off its 2012 season, May 12,

on Cayuga Lake. Join them for their annual “Spring Fling”. The day begins at the Morehouse

Museum & concludes with dinner and a Silent Auction. Please RSVP by May 3. For reservations

and more information email,

jillpill717201@yahoo.com or call Jill at (912) 604-4850.

Baltimore Woods announces Summer Nature Day Camps at 2012

Multiple child, refer-a-friend, and early registration discounts. Before and After Care is available

for all camp sessions.

• Summer Nature Day Camp runs from July 9 through August 31 for ages 5-12, 10am to 3pm. The

182-acre property is alive with campers enjoying a week-long sessions loaded with educational

activities and outdoors play.

• Nature’s Little Explorers is for preschoolers ages 4 and 5. Dates TBD, 10am to noon. These children

get in on the action with their own camp groups.

• Teen Camps for ages 13 –15 run from July 16 through August 24, 10am to 3pm. Campers engage in

hands-on learning experiences that will challenge their minds, develop new skills, and dig deeper into

nature conservation.

• Nature and Art Camp is for children in 4th and 5th grade. This camp runs From July 9 through July

20, 10am to 3pm. Nature is our creative muse!

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• Voyager Camps, July 9 through August 10, 10am to 3pm, are week long theme camps for 5th-8th

graders. Themes include: Herp It Up!; Wilderness Survival; Eco Avengers, and more. Hunter

Education Camp features NYS DEC Trained Instructor Katie Mulverhill teaching skills and safe

practices. Campers receive certification in Hunter Safety upon successful completion of this camp.

Register Early.– Scholarships Available. For more information on Day Camps, visit

www.baltimorewoods.or

or call (315) 673-1350.

Skaneateles Country Club

offers play day program. One of the many benefits of joining the

Skaneateles Country Club is their play day program for your children or grandchildren. Camp

runs Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s July 10th -August 16th, 2012!! For information

on joining the Skaneateles Country Club call Jim Fields at (315) 685-5759.

SALES:

Mother’s Day Buffet at

Mirbeau Inn & Spa, 851 W. Genesee St. Seatings @ 10:00 a.m., 12:30

p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Cost: Adults $46; Ages 6-16 $18; Children under 5 Free; For reservations

call, (315) 685-5006.

www.mirbeau.com

Elderberry Pond Restaurant

is offering our popular Mother’s Day Dinner on Sunday May 13th.

We will be serving at three seatings 12 PM, 2:30 PM and 5 PM. Our menu will include fresh

salads from our spring gardens as well as Prime Rib of Beef, Roasted Chicken in a Fresh Herb

and White Wine Sauce and a Vegetarian Option. Details at

www.elderberrypond.com For

reservations cal, (315) 252-6025. Please call early as this seasonal event fills up quickly.

Mother’s Day at the

Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. Dine at the Sherwood Inn this Mother’s

Day for Brunch or a Dinner Buffet. Brunch is served from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Dinner is from

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Call 1-800-374-3796 or (315) 685-3405 for reservations.

Enjoy Mother’s Day at

Joelle’s French Bistro, 4423 State St. Rd. 4 seatings, 10:30, 12:30,

2:30 & 4:30. A three course menu will be served. Cost $26.75 per person. Reservations are

required, call (315) 685-3063. Visit

www.joellesfrenchbistro.com to view the Mother’s Day menu.

Oak & Vine at Springside Inn

, 6141 W. Lake Rd. Mother’s Day options: Traditional Brunch

buffet, Seatings at 10 AM or 12:30 PM, Cost: $20.95; Dinner Buffet or Family Style, Seatings at

3:30 PM Cost: $23.95; The Oak N Vine a’ la carte Brunch, Reservations starting at 10 AM, 12:15

PM & 2:30 PM, Cost: $20.95. Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Children’s pricing available.

Call (315) 252-7247.

$5.00 SUSHI all day every Tuesday at

Blue Water Grill, 11 W. Genesee St. (315) 685-6600.

Taco Tuesday at

The Garage located at 28 Jordan Street. Choice of three different tacos (beef,

turkey or fish). Festive music & decorations in a fun friendly family atmosphere. All meats are

local hormone free. Also serving Margaritas and Mojito! (315) 685-6116. Available for Lunch or

Dinner. Dine in or take out available.

www.joespastagarage.com

$3.00 Burgers all day every Thursday at

Johnny Angels, 22 Jordan St! (315) 685-0100.

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.

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Commercial Space Available for Lease

Charming historic village building located at

9 E. Genesee St. two floors approx 1850 sf

(subdivided) Prime Main Street location for retail, office and/or restaurant. Finished interior

includes kitchenette, two bathrooms, ample closet & dry basement storage, handicap access to

the first floor, original banister, beautiful southern exposure. 2 tenant parking spaces included, &

huge municipal lot for patrons located directly behind the building. Heavy foot & car Traffic.

Brokers welcome. For more information please call (802) 825-6112 or email

9e.genesee@gmail.com

Newly renovated office space just east of the Village of Skaneateles located at

The Trolley

Bldg

. 384 SF of private space with shared amenities including conference room, kitchenette

and facilities. $1,000 per month includes all utilities, Fios Internet, security system and

free parking. Build-outs available to fit your needs.

Contact: Robert O. Eggleston @ 315-685-8144 or Bob@Roeggleston.com

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

Are you free on May 18

th or 19th? Austin Park will be the home to a beautiful new playground for

all to enjoy! If you would like to help out with the building of the playground, email

austinparkdanielle@yahoo.com

The

Skaneateles Chamber Foundation along with Laker Limo and the Skaneateles YMCA

and Community Center are holding a Duck Dash during the sidewalk sales on July 21

st.

We are looking for people to assist on the committee. If you would be interested in helping

please call Randy Stockweather at (315) 685-3908. It is going to be lots of fun. Things we

need help with are: selling tickets, PR, sponsorships, numbering the ducks, and entertainment,

and help on the day of the race, corralling ducks! Next meeting May 9 at 1 PM Johnny Angels.

Skaneateles Chamber

membership council, join now. Call Patti Hall at (315) 685-8316.

REOCCURING EVENTS:

Thru May

John D. Barrow Art Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday Friday 11:00 AM –

4:00 PM. Private tours by appointment (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at

www.barrowgallery.org.

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Thru May

Exhibition at Imagine Is ‘For the Child in All of Us’ Imagine, the fine arts and fine

craft gallery at 38 E. Genesee St., launches its 2012 gallery season with an exhibition debuting

its new collection of crafts made for children. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday -

Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more

information, call 315-685-6263 or go to http://www.imagineskaneateles.com or

http://www.facebook.com/imagineskaneateles

.

Thru May 23

FILM SERIES at The Schweinfurth Art Center presents Making Movies,

Contemporary film & video visiting artist series. For more information

www.schweinfurthartcenter.org

Thru June

The Creamery Museum, 28 Hannum St., will be open Friday & Saturday, 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. Online,

www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org

.

Thru June

Baltimore Woods Nature Center is pleased to host the artwork of Carl Hoffner, from

May 7th through June 29th, 2012 in the Weeks Art Gallery, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus,

NY. This collection of work is open to the public during regular business hours: M-F 9am-4pm

and Saturday 10am-4pm. There is no admission charge to the gallery, and parking is free.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

- 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 good week!

Candace Searing

Administrative Specialist

Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce

csearing@skaneateles.com

http://www.skaneateles.com

(315) 685-0552

SKANEATELES SKINNY

May 8, 2012

P.O. Box 199

22 Jordan Street

Skaneateles, NY 13152