Wednesday, June 9 – June 30, 2010 Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Emerson Park, Rt. 38A, Auburn
For tickets call (800) 457-8897 or www.merry-go-round.com

Auburn, New York Veteran’s Memorial Park

Following the November 11, 2007, Veteran’s Day events at Memorial City Hall, State Senator Mike Nozzolio and Assemblyman Gary Finch presented the Veterans Memorial Park Committee with a grant of $100,000 which enabled construction in the Pomeroy Park area, with the blessing of the City of Auburn.

April 3, 2008 saw the placement of a steel arch emblazoned with the words “Veterans Memorial Park,” which was designed by students at Auburn High School. This entrance is adjacent to monuments honoring World War I, World War II, and Korean War veterans. In total, the Park honors veterans from Cayuga County from the Revolutionary War to the present with memorials, pavers engraved with the names of veterans, memorial benches, landscaped plantings and flags.

Students from East Middle School researched battles from each war that are featured on the memorial stones lining the main walkway. Liverpool masonry apprentice students repaired a stone wall that was built in the 1950s. John Barwinczok, Park Committee Chairman, knew it is important to involve area youth in the project. Barwinczok shared, “If they have a hand in creating the memorial, then they will respect it.”

In mid June the City celebrated the dedication of Veterans Memorial Park with a touching ceremony giving recognition of everyone who had contributed to the completion of the Park. The project was truly a community effort demonstrating respect for every life that was given by our residents, in service to this country. Please enjoy the solitude and beauty of this park.

Veterans Memorial Park is an ever-evolving memorial. Contributions and memorials may be arranged by contacting John Barwinczok at (315) 253-6022.

The Park is located on Genesee Street, between the Cayuga County Office Building and Seymour Library and across the street from Sts. Peter and John Episcopal Church and the Auburn Family Restaurant.

Sunday, July 19, 2009 Lakeside Service in the park located next to St. James Church,
96 E. Genesee St. 10:00 am

Historic Homes Tour 2008 & Art in the Park Saturday October 4th, 2008 from 10AM – 4PM

The homes tour showcases seven homes in the vicinity of Hoopes Park, on East Genesee Street, and Art in the Park includes an art show and sale, plus entertainment, food, and a First Edition book signing by Kevin Rivoli, photographer and author of “In Search of Norman Rockwell’s America.”

In addition, Auburnians and residents from around the Hoopes Park area will be combining their postcards and artifacts to create a display commemorating the beauty of Hoopes Park.

Musical entertainment will be offered all day long, performers include: Jazzitude, featuring Lou Nocilly on saxophone; Warren Robinson on trumpet; Mike Burns on bass and Dave Chitambar on drums will set the pace, with a lively mix of Big Band standards and Latin Bosa Nova. Well known throughout the local music scene, each musician has played at many local venues, the most recent performance at Big Kahuna’s.

Vocalist Mimi McHale and her band, Second Wind, offer smooth jazz, blues, country and Latin rhythms. This close-knit ensemble, consisting of McHale, manager/guitarist Bill Tracy, bassist Dave Arliss, flautist/vocalist Cathy Mullarney and guitarist Bob Felter have been performing in Auburn and the surrounding area for the past six years, since the first cocktail party fundraiser for the Matthew House.

Paul Saltarello playing mandolin and vocals, with a special guest accordionist, rounds out the afternoon with traditional Italian-American music. Paul, who also sings at Rosalie’s Cuchina, in Skaneateles, is a well known and much loved local musician, having entertained local audiences for many years. Adding to his accomplishments, Paul is presently leading an Italian American folklore group in Rochester, and can be heard on the radio every Sunday morning from 9 -11AM on WDWN.

Houses on the tour will include the residences of:

Dr. Michael & Julie Speck’s home, at 109 Herman Ave., is a brick and wood colonial located across the street from the park’s entrance. The home features a large cooking fireplace with a nearby beehive oven, and a well-kept Williamsburg garden.
Dr. Joseph & Shelley Graney’s home on Teller Ave. was formerly owned by Dr. Stapleton, an avid collector of baseball memorabilia. Some of the memorabilia will be displayed in the home. The house has brick exterior and expansive grounds, including the stream that feeds into Hoopes Park.
Eileen Golden’s home at 36 S. Marvine Ave. is a charming residence, built by Auburn High School students. The home includes unusual upstairs windows and a folding garage door.
Eric & Sandy Leader’s colonial home, at 21 S. Marvine Ave. has a newly remodeled kitchen and other interior and exterior changes, including the addition of a large patio and pool area. The residence boarders Hoopes Park on the east side.
Donna Hunt’s home, at 3 S. Marvine Ave., was built in the 1950’s and offers a spectacular view of Hoopes Park. The home includes features that were new and innovative in the 50s.
Rick & Mena Hansinger’s home at 2 S. Marvine Ave is a center stair colonial style with a large exterior addition that includes a large open stairway.
Andy & Sarah Morabito’s home at 226 E. Genesee St. is a Dutch Colonial design, with a remodeled kitchen and renovated grounds and pool area. The home is located on the eastern boarder of Hoopes Park and offers a pleasant view of Hoopes Pond.
The Art in the Park artists include:

Barbara Carris Kahl (Painting: Print & Note Cards), Auburn
Megan Lawson Clark (Hand painted floor cloths, scarves, wall hangings), Auburn
Catherine M. Walter (Mosaic Mirror frames), Auburn
Kristine Minster (Original Fabrication), Scipio Center
Jane Van Scoy (Painting: oil, watercolor, prints and note cards), Auburn
Mary Payne McCarthy (Photography), Auburn
Donna Van Scoy (Photo Art), Auburn
Tina Barry (Stained Glass & Jewelry), Auburn
Tom Hussey (Painting/Drawing inspired by CNY and Atlantic coast), Auburn
Laura Fudge (Painting), Syracuse
Jayne Smigelski (Portraits, Watercolor & Pastel with an animal, nature theme), Solvay
Nick Lyon (Medieval/Renaissance Painting & Metal work), Cortland
Susan L. Silverman (Jewelry), Auburn
Cheri Haring (Pottery), Auburn
Concessions will be offered during the event to benefit the Boy Scouts & Community Preservation Committee. Additional parking is available at the Baptist Church near Herman Avenue Elementary School as well as in the school lot.

Home Tour tickets are $20 in advance available at Willard Memorial Chapel, $25 the day of the event at the Hoopes Park Clubhouse.

For more information call (315) 252-0339, or visit www.willardchapel.org.

Continues through 6/26/2008
Event:     June Music Series – Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park
Location:  Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park, S. State & E. Fayette Streets, Syracuse
For More Info:  315-473-4330     Website:  www.downtownsyracuse.com