THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS
(For more information call (315) 685-0552 or visit
www.skaneateles.com)
Tuesday, April 9
TRIVIA: 8:00 PM Trivia Night at LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St.
Wednesday, April 10
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 10
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 10
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; (315) 252-7247. Visit
www.oakandvine.com for weekly entertainment schedule.
Wednesday & Thursday, April 10 & 11
COOKING CLASS: 5:45 PM Italian – Celebrate your
inner Italian and join us for straight forward basics of pasta, antipasti, and Italian variations on
the chicken breast. $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, April 11 – May 16
MAKING MOVIES: 7:30 PM Schwienfurth Art Center & APT
present A Contemporary Film & Video Series at APT, 8 E. Genesee St @ Exchange St. Presenting
established & emerging filmmakers & media artists from NYS. 4/11 Brandonwood, John Fink;
4/18 Honoring Home-90 minutes, directed by Changhee Chun; Brandonwood-120 minutes,
directed by John Fink.
www.auburnpublictheater.org (315) 253-6669.
Thursday, April 11
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 12
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Genesee Ted, at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13
MOVIE: Argo. 4/12 @ 1 & 8 PM; 4/13 @ 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 13
COMEDY: 8:00 PM at Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange St @ Genesee
St. Mrs Hughes, Americas Funniest Grandma. The first time you see Mrs. Hughes you might
think, “She could be my neighbor.” She’s just about the last person you’d expect to see in a
night club, so the fact that she is performing in one might startle you at first. (315) 253-6669.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
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KANEATELES SKINNY
SKANEATELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEKLY UPDATE
April 9, 2013
Saturday, April 13
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM The Sarah Horner Band at Creekside Books &
Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
Sunday, April 14
EARTH DAY & OPEN HOUSE: Noon – 4 PM. Rain or Shine. Join the Montessori
School of the Finger Lakes, 6734 Pine Ridge Rd., Auburn for their annual open house and
celebration of Earth Day. The school founded in 1981 offers individualized instruction, before &
after school care, nutritious hot lunch. Elementary, Preschool full & half day and Toddler
preschool & day care. Registration is now open for the 2013 – 2014 season. For Earth Day enjoy
free activities for families with children of all ages, refreshments available for purchase. 60
Doves will be released at 2:00 PM. (315) 252-2225.
www.fingerlakesmontessori.com
Tuesday, April 16
TRIVIA: 8:00 PM Trivia Night at LakeHouse Pub, 6 W. Genesee St.
Wednesday, April 17
CHAMBER EVENT: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Business After Hours at Emerson
Park Pavilion, hosted by H&J Hospitality. Network with fellow Skaneateles and Cayuga County
Chamber members. RSVP Skaneateles Chamber (315) 685-0552.
Wednesday, April 17
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 17
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 17
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; (315) 252-7247. Visit
www.oakandvine.com for weekly entertainment schedule.
Thursday, April 18
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. FingerLakes Realty Partners
presents “Buying Strategies” at the Sherwood Inn. RSVP Lisa McGlynn, (315) 685-9755 or email
Lisa.McGlynn@flrpartners.com
Thursday, April 18
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, April 18
EDUCATION: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM. New York Family Business Center in
collaboration with Home Builders and Remodelers of Central New York presents a morning of
Sharing of ones wisdom. 8
:00 – 9:30 AM, How to Run a Family Business, 9:45 – 11:30 Strategies
for The Coming of Affordable Health Care. $15 Members; $20 Non-Members. Contact
Dherlihy@NYFBC.org
. (315) 579-2871.
Thursday, April 18
AAUW EVENT: 7:00 PM First Presbyterian Church, 97 E. Genesee St. Estate
Planning by Attorney Fred Davies. Free and open to the public.
Friday, April 19
FILM: 6:30 PM. Argo at the Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. When
militants seize control of the U.S. embassy in Tehran during the height of the Iranian Revolution,
CIA agent Tony Mendez creates a fake Hollywood film production in order to rescue a group of
American diplomats who have sought refuge at the home of a Canadian ambassador. Inspired by
actual events. Rated R; run time 120 minutes (2012).
Popcorn provided! No need to register,
just drop in.
(315) 685-5135.
Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20
MOVIE: Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away. 4/19 @ 1 & 8 PM;
4/20 @ 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 20
FAMILY MOVIE: 1:00 PM. Skaneateles Library, 49 E. Genesee St. Wreck-
It Ralph: Game character Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It
Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes… so when a modern, firstperson
shooter game arrives, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness, but he soon
learns there’s more to being a hero than he thought. Rated PG; run time 101 minutes (2012).
Popcorn provided! No need to register, just drop in.
Saturday, April 20
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Dick Ward at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
Sunday, April 21
Sunday Afternoon Music Series 4:00 PM Diana Jacobs & Midnite Mood with
openers The APT House Band Cool R&B and Jazz at Auburn Public Theater. Tickets $10 (315)
253-6669.
www.auburnpublictheater.org
Tuesday, April 23
AUTHOR EVENT: 6:30 PM Local author, Lee Abbott will discuss his latest
book
Living with Dying at Creekside Books, 35 Fennell St. A brief Q&A and book signing will
immediately follow the discussion. (315) 685-0379.
Wednesday, April 24
MUSIC: 7:30 PM Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb at Auburn Public
Theater. The amazing guitar duo returns to APT following their European tour. $15 advance/ $20
door visit
www.auburnpublictheater.org or call, (315) 253-6669.
Wednesday, April 24
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 24
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 24
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.
Wednesday & Thursday, April 24 & 25
COOKING CLASS: 5:45 PM. Sushi is not only fun to
eat, it’s fun to make! Start incorporating a Sushi night in your house after learning the basics of
rolling Sushi and making Nigiri. $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, April 25
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 26
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Edgy Folk at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27
MOVIE: Where Do We Go Now. 4/26 @ 1 & 8 PM; 4/27 @ 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 27
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sloppy Joes at Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, May 13
HISTORY: 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Book Discussion at Seward House, South St.,
Auburn. Museum launches Civil War Series. The first program in the series will honor the
Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Admission for the lectures, $10.00 for Seward House
members; $15.00 non-members. Seating is limited & reservations are required. (315) 252-
1283. Additional events in the series are: 6/8 Tour of the Seward House; 6/15 Lecture Cayugans
at Gettysburg; 6/19, 27 & 8/24 Abolition to Emancipation Tours of the Seward House; 6/22
Special Lincoln tour of the Seward House. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own
photographs from that period for discussion & stay for light refreshments.
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MARCELLUS, N.Y. –
Baltimore Woods Nature Center is excited to announce the appointment of Mary
Kate Hartmann as its new Executive Director. Hartmann will officially begin her new role on May 6th,
2013. The Board of Directors at Baltimore Woods began their comprehensive search for a new leader in
2012 when the current head, Patty Weisse, announced her retirement after 14 years of dedicated service.
Hartmann’s appointment was approved by the Board of Directors on March 26, 2013.
The
Skaneateles YMCA and Community Center recently held a victory celebration for the successful
completion of its annual community support campaign. Over 50 volunteer campaigners were thanked for
their wonderful efforts. The Y raises dollars every spring to underwrite its central tenet of providing
services to all, regardless of economic condition. More than $40,000 was raised, far surpassing the goal
of $30,000. Special thanks go to Lynne Jones and Margaret Usdansky, and their families, for their superb
leadership in bringing the campaign to a successful conclusion. Their good work and that of all of the
volunteers ensures that Y services remain available to everyone. A special thank you goes also to the
many individuals and businesses whose generous contributions put us over the top. Supporting the
scholarship campaign is a wonderful way to give back to your community. All of you have indeed made a
difference.
Skan-Ellus
is now open Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 am – 9 pm and Friday & Saturday 11:00 am – 9:30
pm for the 2013 season. Extended hours beginning Memorial Day weekend! Serving the Skaneateles Area
for 45 years! (315) 685-8280.
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.
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. April programs: 4/1-4/5 Adventure Day Camp;
4/13 ESF Students Step Out: Spectacular Sprin Saturday; 4/20 “East Your Enemy” Earth Day Event; 4/20,
21, 28, 28 Weekend Wildflower Walks; 4/22 Not So Silent Spring; 4/24 Birding Series: Getting Started;
4/27 Birding Field Trip: Getting Started; 4/27 ESF Students Step Out: Spectacular Spring Saturday.
SALES:
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 April 30, 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.
$4.00 Roast Beef Sandwiches every Monday at LakeHouse Pub, 6 Genesee St. (315) 554-8194
$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:
Professional Class A office Space available in Marcellus. Located in the Prestigious Upper Crown Mill
Development. 650 sq ft for $800/month. Separate conference room, handicap accessible, private
restroom, kitchenette and convenient, free parking. Contact Sue La France at
Lake Architectural, 673-
9333.
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.
Affordable office space for rent at
Custom Business Services in the Auburn Grant Ave Plaza. We have a
beautiful office for rent that includes access to our private conference room, training center, and full reception
services with fax, copy, and Internet amenities.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Affordable office space for rent at
Custom Business Services in the Auburn Grant Ave Plaza. We have a beautiful office
for rent that includes access to our private conference room, training center, and full reception services with fax, copy,
and Internet amenities.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County
is looking for volunteers to sign-up for our CommuniTree Steward
program. Community members looking for a hands-on education and technical experience in urban tree management
are invited. This volunteer service-based program offers FREE training in tree biology, tree identification, and planting
and maintenance for young trees. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) training, including in-depth ash tree identification, EAB
detection and monitoring, are included in the course curriculum.
Training sessions for new CommuniTree Stewards will start on May 1st at 6 PM. The deadline to sign-up is April 24th.
More information and registration forms are available online at www.extendonondaga.org or by contacting Derek
Conant at (315) 424-9485 or email djc353@cornell.edu.
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.
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
