THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS
(For more information call (315) 685-0552 or visit
www.skaneateles.com)
Wednesday, March 20
FOOD & BEER: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St.
featuring beers of Dogfish Head brewery, food paring stations & passed hors d’oervers created
by Sherwood Inn executive chef, Dan Hudson. Live music by Tommy Connors. $40/person.
Reservations required (315) 685-3405
Wednesday, March 20
TRIVIA: 7:00 PM at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. $1.00
per player. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, March 20
MUSIC: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Moro’s Table, 1 E. Genesee St. Auburn.
(315) 282-7772. Confirm entertainment by calling Moro’s Table.
Wednesday, March 20
MUSIC: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Oak & Vine at Springside Inn,
6141 West Lake Rd. Serving dinner weekly Mon – Thurs. 4:30 – 9:00 PM; Sat 4:30 PM – 10:00
PM; (315) 252-7247. Visit
www.oakandvine.com for weekly entertainment schedule.
Thursday, March 21
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM Open Mic Night led by Joanne Perry. Creekside
Books & Coffee
35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.
Thursday, March 21
MUSIC: 7:30 PM Special Thursday night performance by Loren Barrigar &
Mark Mazengarb at
Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379.
Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23
FIGURE SKATING SHOW: Skaneateles Figure Skating Club
annual show, Ice Dreams “Gliding into Summer”. Friday, 3/22 @ 7 PM and Saturday, 3/23 @ 2
PM. W.G. Allyn Ice Arena in the Skaneateles YMCA & Community Center 97 State St. (315) 685-
2266.
Friday, March 22
FOOD: The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond, 3728 Center St. Rd., opens
for the season. Lunch and Dinner will be served on Wednesday through Sunday. We will be
offering our popular Lenten Bouillabaisse as well as appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts
prepared using produce from our early spring gardens growing in the solar high tunnels. Come
and enjoy the view of the farm coming to life for another beautiful spring. (315) 252-6025
Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23
MOVIE: Intouchables 3/22 @ 1 & 8 PM; 3/23 @ 8 PM.
Auburn Public Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Tickets: $5.00 online;
$6 at the door.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
Friday, March 22
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM The Milkweeds & Edgy Folk, at Creekside Books
& Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com
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Saturday, March 23
FAMILY MOVIE: 1:00 PM. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St.
Madagascar 3. Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe are still
fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the
Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe
where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus. Rated PG; run time 93 minutes (2012).
Popcorn provided! No registration necessary. (315) 685-5135.
Saturday, March 23
EARTH HOUR: 7:00 PM at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St.
Sustainable Skaneateles and the CNY Regional Planning & Development Board introduces the
Skaneateles Team Energy Challenge. Find out how you can reduce your energy costs! (315)
685-5135.
Saturday, March 23
EARTH HOUR: 8:30 PM Sustainable Skaneateles is encouraging the entire
community to participate in a global initiative called Earth Hour. Millions of people in more than
135 countries/territories across every continent will unite in a single moment of celebration and
contemplation of the planet by switching off their lights for one designated hour –
Earth Hour.
By taking part in this global ‘lights out’ event we acknowledge our commitment to personal
action that benefits the planet
. For more information contact Carol Stokes-Cawley (315) 857-
4454.
Saturday, March 23
FOOD & WINE: Inns of Aurora will continue its epicurean series with a
dinner featuring the wines of the critically-acclaimed Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars. The meal
will feature five paired courses, with a reception wine and intermezzo, and will cost $75 ++ per
person. The event begins with a 6:30 reception; dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. A full menu
follows. The Aurora Inn is located at 391 Main Street, Aurora. Reservations can be made by
calling (315) 364-8888.
Saturday, March 23
HEALTH & WELLNESS: The Skaneateles YMCA and Community
Center
, 97 State Street is pleased to announce its Community Day. The Skaneateles Y will be
open all day, free of charge, for individuals and families who wish to enjoy all that the Y has to
offer, including lap swimming, the water slide and fountain, use of cardiovascular and strength
equipment, an indoor walking track and fitness classes. Children under the age of 12 must be
accompanied by a supervising adult. Age and height restrictions apply in certain program areas.
Call (315) 685-2266 for more information or visit
www.auburnymca.org for hours of operation &
programming.
Saturday, March 23
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 Edgy Folk, at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Sunday, March 24
HOLIDAY for KIDS: 3:00 PM. Hop on over to Creekside Books & Coffee
for a special Easter story time with an Easter craft. Features favorite Easter books, an Easter
basket craft, & refreshments for all children in attendance. Reservations required by calling,
(315) 685-0379. $5.00 per child.
Sunday, March 24
BURGERS, BREWS & BLUES: 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Oak & Vine at Springside
Inn
, 6141 W. Lake Rd., Magic Hat Brewing Co., sampling a special brew made just for this
occasion with FingerLakes Distillery & McKenzie Bourbon!! Reservations encouraged. (315) 252-
7247.
Tuesday, March 26
WOMEN EVENT: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Women TIES Syracuse Event:
“Using Traditional Public Relations to Gain Exceptional Corporate Exposure”. “At this Syracuse
program, Allison DiMatteo, Founder of Creme della Creme Copywriting & Communication, will
review some basics of traditional public relations, press releases, media kits and backgrounders
so women entrepreneurs can begin to cultivate a relationship with newspapers, magazines, and
other media in their industries. Although social media marketing is still an excellent way to
market a business, women entrepreneurs need to educate themselves and use traditional forms
of marketing and public relations to gain exposure.” To register visit,
http://womenties.com/events.cfm#Event228
Tuesday, March 26
7:00 PM. The Inns of Aurora will present their second Literature on the
Lake event. The evening will feature a group of writers and editors of SUNY Upstate Medical
University’s Center for Bioethics and Humanities’ literary journal, The Healing Muse. Including
fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, the evening will feature a conversation on the process of writing,
as individuals read about topics revolving around medicine, illness, healing, disability, and
everything in between. The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and complimentary
refreshments will be offered, and a cash bar will be available during the readings and
conversation. The Aurora Inn is located at 391 Main Street, Aurora. Reservations can be made
by calling (315) 364-8888.
Tuesday, March 26
7:30 PM. Museum at the Creamery, 28 Hannum St. Sherry Martin, from
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE), will discuss the geological and
ecological dynamics that helped create Skaneateles Lake and the surrounding watershed.
Hydropower, mills and lumber have played vital roles in shaping development and maintaining
open space. How does water flow within the watershed and what factors affect water quality
today? This is also a perfect opportunity to see our new interactive lake model, which shows the
boundaries of the watershed. For more info, (315) 685-1360.
Wednesday, March 27
TRIVIA: 7:00 PM at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. $1.00
per player. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, March 27
MUSIC: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Moro’s Table, 1 E. Genesee St. Auburn.
(315) 282-7772. Confirm entertainment by calling Moro’s Table.
Wednesday, March 27
MUSIC: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Oak & Vine at Springside Inn,
6141 West Lake Rd. Serving dinner weekly Mon – Thurs. 4:30 – 9:00 PM; Sat 4:30 PM – 10:00
PM; (315) 252-7247. Visit
www.oakandvine.com for weekly entertainment schedule.
Wednesday & Thursday, March 27 & 28
COOKING CLASS: 5:45 PM. Begin your spring by
cooking light with grains and vegetables that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and satisfying
additions to many dietary programs. $25.00 per person includes tax and gratuity.
Mirbeau Inn
& Spa
, 851 W. Genesee St. For more information and to register (315) 685-5006.
Thursday, March 28
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM Open Mic Night led by Joanne Perry. Creekside
Books & Coffee
35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.
Friday, March 29
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Ron Kadey at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, March 29 & 30
MOVIE: Hysteria 3/29 @ 1 & 8 PM; 3/30 @ 8 PM.
Auburn Public Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Tickets: $5.00 online;
$6 at the door.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
Saturday, March 30
EASTER EGG HUNT: 10 AM in Clift Park. For children ages 7 and under.
Sponsored by Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation & Skaneateles Rotary, Free
balloons at Williams Realty, 13 E. Genesee St. Gazella Dance Studio Performance at the Gazebo,
10:15 AM.
Saturday, March 30
COOKING CLASS: The Aurora Inn Dining Room will hold its beer event
of the season, presenting the Middle Ages Brewing Company Lunch. The event will feature
several paired courses, as well as an intermezzo, with each dish matched with the Syracuse
brewery’s creations. The event opens with a 12:00 p.m. reception, lunch served at 12:30 p.m.
The cost is $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The lunch will take the place of the Aurora Inn
Dining Room’s usual Saturday brunch. The
Aurora Inn, 391 Main Street, Aurora. Reservations
can be made by calling (315) 364-8888. innsofaurora.com/food-wine/epicurean-events
Saturday, March 30
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Donna Colton at Creekside Books & Coffee,
35 Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
Wednesday, April 3
TRIVIA: 7:00 PM at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. $1.00 per
player. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Wednesday, April 3
MUSIC: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Moro’s Table, 1 E. Genesee St. Auburn.
(315) 282-7772. Confirm entertainment by calling Moro’s Table.
Wednesday, April 3
MUSIC: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM at the Oak & Vine at Springside Inn,
6141 West Lake Rd. Serving dinner weekly Mon – Thurs. 4:30 – 9:00 PM; Sat 4:30 PM – 10:00
PM; Traditional Springside Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Closed Sunday for Dinner Oct -
April. (315) 252-7247. Visit
www.oakandvine.com for weekly entertainment schedule.
Thursday, April 4
OPEN MIC: 6:30 PM Open Mic Night led by Joanne Perry. Creekside Books
& Coffee
35 Fennell St. (315) 685-0379 or www.creeksidebooks.com Free.
Friday, April 5
FIRST FRIDAY: Snake Oil Glassworks, 4251 Jordan Rd. They will blow you away
with their expertise in handblown glass bowls. Please stop by from 6-9 pm and see the
demonstration. Light Refreshments. Questions (315) 685-5091 or www.snakeoilglassworks.com
Friday, April 5
MUSIC: 7:30 PM at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St. Open to the
public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, April 5 & 6
MOVIE: 4/5 @ 1 & 8 PM; 4/6 @ 8 PM. Auburn Public
Theater
, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee St. (315) 253-6669. Tickets: $5.00 online; $6 at the door.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
Saturday, April 6
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St.
Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond
is now available to reserve for business or informal group meetings
and luncheons on Mondays and Tuesdays. The farm and restaurant will make a quiet and refreshing
setting with morning coffee and farm breads or muffins. If desired a light lunch with many items prepared
using organic farm produce and meats is available. Walk around farm tours can also be arranged. Call
315-252-6025 for more information or to reserve a date.
The
Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center annual fund campaign continues, Central to the Y’s
mission is the principle that no one is turned away due to an inability to pay. The annual support
campaign raises scholarship dollars for program and membership subsidies. In 2012, more than $53,000
of membership and program subsidy was awarded, benefiting more than 300 individuals.
If you are interested in volunteering or donating, please contact Dorothea Hughes at the Skaneateles
YMCA and Community Center at 685-2266 or e-mail at dorothea@auburnymca.net.
The campaign runs
through March 26
. Please consider giving to the Y and strengthening your community. For more
information about applying for a scholarship, please contact Stephanie Bales, Membership Director, at
685-2266 or
stephanie@auburnymca.net.
Haba Toy Store
located 4407 Jordan Rd., will be open March 21st- April 6th Tuesday – Friday 9 am –
5pm and Saturday 10 am – 3 pm. Great ideas for Easter and Passover gifts, as well as birthdays and
babies…fun for ages 1M-99yrs! (315) 685-6660.
Gallery 54
features our Annual Spring Sale during the month of March. Here is how it works: Our artists
bring in pieces that have minor imperfections or are discontinued product lines and sell them at marked
down prices. This is an opportunity to acquire unique treasures at very affordable prices. Stop in for this
special sale of locally created fine art and craft at Gallery 54, 54 E. Genesee St, Skaneateles. Open
Sunday – Friday 11-5 and Saturday 10-5 www.gallery54cny.com
Hilton Garden Inn
: Meeting Promotion for March. Looking for space to hold your next social event,
meeting, or training session? Book any event (that includes food and beverage) with us for the month of
March and receive free room rental and setup! We can accommodate groups from 10-200 people! With
several different options to choose from, just give Sara a call, (315) 252-5511 or email,
sara.cowhig@hilton.com for more info.
Lockwood Lavender Farm
is calling all artists to submit “LAVENDER” themed artwork for the 6th Annual
Finger Lakes Lavender Festival official poster. The poster contest is open to artists within the Finger Lakes
and Central New York Region. Artwork should focus on lavender to represent this annual event on its
posters, postcards, website and t-shirt and press releases. The application, rules and requirements will be
on our website: www.fingerlakeslavenderfestival.blogspot.com or call Lockwood Lavender Farm (315)
685-5369. This year’s deadline for submission is April 5, 2013. Winning poster will be announced by April
8, 2013.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
, 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus
Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed on Sundays.
The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk. Visit their website for more
information at
www.baltimorewoods.org (315) 673-1350. March programs 3/9 Maple Sugaring Workshop
for the DIY Sugarer; 3/10 Art Reception; 3/15 Star Party: Comet Panstarrs; 3/16 All About Bluebirds;
3/17 Community Green Breakfast at Marcellus HS; 3/21 31
st Amphibian Alert; 3/30 Springtime Yoga for
Children.
SALES:
The 2013 edition of the CNY Boat Show has come to an end, but at
The Sailboat Shop we’re going to
keep things going through the end of March! We had a lot of fun at the show introducing new product
lines, Torqeedo and Shore Side Docks and we’re hanging on to all of our boat show pricing! This includes a
10% option credit on all new Com-Pac Yachts! Here at The Sailboat Shop we have even more Com-Pac’s
to look at than we had at the show. Featuring the 23 Pilot House, the Com-Pac original 23 as well as the
Eclipse, Sun Cat, Picnic Cat and Legacy! This is the best time of year for ordering any new Com-Pac to
ensure that it will be customized and built just to your liking and ready for sailing this spring! Give us a
call here at the shop, 685-7558 or stop at 1322 E. Genesee St. Rd (RT 20) to see some of the great new
products we have and start getting ready for another exciting sailing season.
Join us in the budding village of constant dawn as we greet spring with open arms, and shake off the
stresses of winter with a spur-of-the-moment getaway at the
Inns of Aurora. Treat yourself to a spring
stay special: a one-night weekday stay (Sunday-Thursday), a $50.00 credit to be used at either the Fargo
Bar & Grill or the Aurora Inn Dining Room, and a locally crafted welcome amenity, all for only $160 plus
tax. Book this special for a stay between now and April 30, but reservations must be made by March 1,
2013.
*Dates excluded from our spring special include April 2, and April 9. Please note that the Aurora Inn
Dining Room is open Wednesday-Sunday evenings; the Fargo Bar and Grill is open every evening.
Sherwood Bucks available. $10.00 off any order of $50.00 or more. Redeem your
Sherwood Inn bucks
toward any lunch or dinner order of $50.00 or more in the dining room or Tavern. Sunday – Thursday,
now through March, 2013 other restrictions do apply visit
www.thesherwoodinn.com (315) 685-0552
Did you know that HOT DEALS on
Skaneateles.com are a great way to run a last minute special for your
business! For only $5.00 per week, it is easy to post a special on our website, skaneateles.com. For more
information you can contact the Chamber at 685-0552 or log into you business listing and click on HOT
DEAL.
Winter White Sale at
the Inns of Aurora Offers reduced room rates to overnight guests on new
reservations through April 30, 2013: $130 for a Monday or Tuesday night stay; $150 for a Wednesday,
Thursday, or Sunday night stay; and $190 for a Friday or Saturday night stay. Prices are based on two
person occupancy and do not include tax. The
Inns of Aurora are located at 391 Main Street, Aurora. For
more details, or to make a reservation, call (315) 364-8888.
$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.
COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE FOR LEASE/RENT/SALE:
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The
Skaneateles Historical Society is looking for a new volunteer webmaster for their website. If you
have these talents, and are interested, call Laurie Winship at (315) 685-1360 for more details.
SKANEATELES ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY EASTER DINNERS & GOODIE BAGS
For the Easter Dinner Baskets
First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St is collecting 60 cans of
pineapple rings (or chunks) 60 cans of peas & 60 cans carrots – any size. The Baskets will be packed on
March 22nd. Your donations can be dropped off in the basket in the Sims Room or at the Wed. Lent Soup
Suppers.
We are also collecting Easter Candy, stickers, sugar free gum, raisins, pencils & cracker for 50 Easter
Bags. All food/treats must be INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. The candy/donations are needed by SUNDAY,
MARCH 17TH to assemble the bags at coffee hour for distribution with the dinners on March 23rd.
REOCCURING EVENTS:
John D. Barrow Art Gallery
is now open Thursday & Friday 11 AM – 4 PM or by appointment. Private
tours are available by appointment. Call (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at
www.barrowgallery.org.
Skaneateles Historical Society’s Museum at the Creamery
is open on Friday only now through April
from 1-4 pm, or by appointment. Looking for a gift? Visit the Creamery Gift Shop, featuring many
historical and Skaneateles themed items, 28 Hannum St. (315) 685-1360. Online, visit
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org
.
March 4 – April 26
Paintings by Karen Burns & photography by David LoParco depicting local landscape
will be on display in the Art Gallery at
Baltimore Woods. The exhibit and reception are open to the public
with no admission or parking fee. Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm,
closed Sundays. Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108.
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. The hiking trails and parking are free and
open every day from dawn to dusk.
Every Tuesday
Preschool Story Time at the Skaneateles Library 10:30 AM. Perfect for children ages 3
to 5 years. No registration necessary.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are
available to answer plant and garden questions on the Horticulture Hotline. The volunteers will research
and make management recommendations using current research based information. Hotline hours are
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1-4 PM, at (315)424-9485 or anytime by email at onondaga@cornell.edu.
Good quality pictures of the symptoms will help the volunteers identify the plant species and the pest.
Email responses will be answered during Hotline hours. Visit us online at
http://www.extendonondaga.org/
.
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 Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
entertainment at Lake House Pub. (315) 554-9194 or
www.lakehousepub.com
for music schedule. Daily hours Noon – 2 AM.
Every Thursday
Toddler Story Time, at the Skaneateles Library 11:00 AM. Perfect for kids ages 18 months
to 3 years. No registration necessary.
Every Friday & Saturday
Thomas Barr (acoustic guitar) 9 PM – Midnight at the Blue Water Grill, 11 W.
Genesee St. (315) 685-6600.
Every Saturday
9:00 PM Live entertainment at the Cedar House Bowling Alley bar (315) 685-5117.
Every Sunday
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Live entertainment at the Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. (315)
685-3405.
Candace Searing
Administrative/Staff 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
