Easter Egg Hunt, Skaneateles NY – Saturday, April 7
th @ 10 AM Open to Children Ages 7 & Under. Clift Park
THIS WEEKS’ EVENTS
(For more events visit www.skaneateles.com)
Tuesday, March 20
OPEN HOUSE: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Holy Trinity Preschool, 37 W. Genesee
St. For Parents & Children! Explore the school, see & hear “What makes us different” brief
presentation by the director at 6:45. Call (315) 685-5820 for more information.
www.holytrinitypreschool.com
Tuesday, March 20
COOKING CLASS: Aurora Inn, 391 Main Street, Aurora. Chef’s Specialty
Makes for Educational, Exotic Fun. Enjoy a Latin Cuisine. The class runs from 6 p.m. until 8:30
p.m. and costs $115 per person. The price includes a full meal, served at 8:30, of the dishes
prepared throughout the class. For further information, or to make your reservation for the
class, call Meryl Davis, director of training and service, at (315) 364-8862. Visit
www.innsofaurora.com/food-wine/cooking-classes for information on this class and others in the
series.
Tuesday, March 20
CHAMBER: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Business After Hours, Endurance Monster,
11 Fennell St. (315) 685-0552.
Wednesday, March 21
EDUCATION: The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond opens for the
season. See member announcements below for more details on Lenten specials, Easter Dinner &
information on a series of organic orcharding and gardening classes. (315) 252-6025.
Wednesday, March 21
WOMEN EVENT: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Skaneateles Branding Panel &
Luncheon, “Building A Stronger Brand” featuring Joanna Giansanti, owner Giansanti Design.
Sherwood Inn, 26 W. Genesee St. Cost: $29.00 includes sales, promotion, lunch, and a panel
program. Reservations due today. To register and for more information visit,
www.womenties.com
. Sponsored by Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce & Karey
Ballway/Cooley Group.
Thursday, March 21
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, March 23
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sarah Horner Band at Creekside Books &
Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday, March 23
FUNDRAISER: Annual Senior Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction & Sophmore
Circus (separate charge and in the Gymnasium). HS Cafeteria & Upper Commons. 5 – 8 PM.
Cost: $6.00/person; Under 5 Free. Proceeds from the Pasta Dinner & Silent auction, benefit the
Senior Class 2012 after the ball safe activities.
Friday, March 23
DINNER & WINE PAIRING: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Wine tasting extravaganza (all
sweet wines for the tasting) and 4 decorated plates at Joelle’s French Bistro, 4423 State St. Rd.
(on the patio). Cost: $65.75/ person; Space is limited. Call (315) 685-3063 for reservations.
Visit,
www.joellesfrenchbistro.com
Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24
FUNDRAISER: Members of the Skaneateles Fire Dept.
are holding a bottle drive in support of the “The Johnson Family Home Project”. Bring
bottles/cans to Station 1 @ 77 W.Genesee St., or arrange a pick up by calling Paul (315) 569-
8423.
Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24
MOVIE: Melanchoia. 3/23 @ 1PM & 8 PM; 3/24 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 & Saturday, March 23 & 24
COMMUNITY EVENT: Skaneateles Figure Skating Club
annual show, “Ice Dreams” “Road Trip – Skating Across America”. WG Allyn Ice Arena at the
Skaneateles YMCA & Community Center. Friday, 3/23 @ 7 PM; Saturday, 3/24 @ 2 PM. Advance
tickets available from members. At the door, Adults $8.00; Students/Seniors $6.00; Under 5
FREE.
Saturday, March 24
FUNDRAISER: 9:00 AM – Noon. Hospice of the Finger Lakes, “Friends of
Hospice” Thrift Shop, “Welcome Spring” Sale. Willard Memorial Chapel, 17 Nelson St. Room 7.
(315) 255-2733. All proceeds benefit Hospice of the Finger Lakes’ mission of providing services
in our community.
Saturday, March 24
EDUCATION: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM “Saving Seeds” A demonstration in
rediscovering the time honored tradition of “Saving Seeds & Saving Money” presentation by
Laurel Aughampaugh. Ward O’ Hara Agricultural Country Living Museum & Dr. Joseph F.
Karpinski, Sr. Educational Center. Free parking; Free Admission; Donations Accepted. (315)
252-7644.
Saturday, March 24
WINE DINNER: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Aurora Inn, 391 Main Street,
Aurora will continue its epicurean series with a dinner featuring the wines of Shaw Vineyard. Silk
road-Inspired Menu Will Accompany Fine Local Wines. The meal will feature five paired courses,
with a reception wine and intermezzo, and will cost $60 plus tax & gratuity per person. The
event begins with a 6:30 reception; dinner will be served at 7 p.m. For more information on the
epicurean series or to preview the menu, visit the Inns of Aurora website at
http://innsofaurora.com/food-wine/epicurean-events. To make a reservation, call (315) 364-
8888.
Saturday, March 24
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Tom Wanamaker at Creekside Books &
Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379. www.creeksidebooks.com
Sunday, March 25
FUNDRAISER: Join Yankee Clipper as they help the St. Baldrick’s
Foundation Raise funds to help Conquer Kids’ Cancer! There are several ways that you can help:
Buy a raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes. Sponsor one of the Yankee Clipper Stylists
for the day of the shave. Donate some cash for a good cause! On March 25th join Yankee Clipper
at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub & Restaurant. Event starts at 11:00 AM.
Tuesday, March 27
HISTORY: 7:30 PM The Museum at The Creamery, 28 Hannum St. Talk
given by Laurel Auchampaugh, Town of Owasco historian on St. Civil War Prisons, Providence
Spring, and Civil War Soldiers.
www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org (315) 685-1360.
Wednesday, March 28 Creekside Books & Coffee
, 35 Fennell St. will be closed all day on for
some cleaning and to do inventory! (315) 685-0379.
Thursday, March 29
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, March 30
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Far From the Tree. Creekside Books & Coffee,
35 Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Friday, March 30
MOVIE: Tubman’s Reward. 3/30 @ 7 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, March 30 & 31
MOVIE: Nuremberg: It’s Lesson for Today. 3/30 @ 1PM &
8 PM; 3/31 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.
Saturday, March 31
MUSIC: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Dave Ball. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35
Fennell St. Free & open to the public. (315) 685-0379.
www.creeksidebooks.com
Saturday, April 7
MUSIC: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Elephant Shoes at Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433
W. Lake Rd. Bottles of wine for purchase and cheese platters available. (315) 68-3797.
Saturday, April 7
EASTER EGG HUNT: 10:00 AM Clift Park. Open to children ages 7 and under.
(315) 685-0552
MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond
opens for the season on Wednesday, March 21st. As in
past years we are serving our very popular fixed price Lenten Dinner Special along with our
regular spring menu. Our traditional Easter Dinner Celebration will be served at three separate
seatings on Easter Sunday, April 8th. During March, April and early May will be offering a series
of organic orcharding and gardening classes for those interested in learning organic methods to
plant and care for their home vegetable gardens, herb gardens and orchards. For details on any
of these functions visit our website www.elderberrypond.com. For reservations call (315) 252-
6025.
Skan-Ellus Drive-In, 1659 E. Genesee St. opens on Thursday, March 22
th for the season. (315)
685-8280.
Skaneateles Country Club House, 3344 West Lake Rd. opens for the season on March 30
th. The
pins are in on the golf course. (315) 685-5759.
Join James Hares at Mandana Inn, 1919 West Lake Rd. for the opening of his second season on
April 6
th. (315) 685-7798
Self Portraits:
Gallery 54, 54 E. Genesee St. Style! Opening Friday, April 6, 5 pm-8 pm. The
April show features self portraits by gallery members in a variety of mediums. Meet the artists,
enter drawing for a $25 gift certificate, and enjoy refreshments, Celebrate Spring and our First
Friday of the 2012 season! Gallery 54 is an artist cooperative located at 54 E. Genesee St,
Skaneateles.
wwwgallery54cny.com. April hours Sun-Fri 11-5 and Sat 10-5.
10 Fitch Bed & Breakfast
, a luxurious, romantic inn, announced that it has received a
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, which honors top-rated lodging businesses, restaurants
and attractions, as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site. CONGRATULATIONS
10 FITCH, one of the Chamber’s top lodging facilities!
The
Skaneateles Press is pleased to announce that they have received final approval from the
US Postal Service to begin mailing the
Skaneateles Press to all households in Skaneateles who
have sent in a request card for this subscription free of charge. You should start receiving your
free
Skaneateles Press on March 14th!
Registration is now open for the April children’s camp to be held at
Baltimore Woods Nature
Center,
4007 Bishop Hill Rd., April, 9 – 13. To register visit, www.baltimorewoods.org or call,
(315) 673-1350
New classes starting at the Skaneateles YMCA
•
ADULT Dance Class – Focus on Tap. Adults 18 and over may join our dance class with
instructor Madeline Raymond. Please have tap shoes, comfortable clothing , water.
Register early 9:30 am-10:00 am Wednesdays from April 18 – May 30,2012.
Skaneateles/Auburn YMCA members:$45; General Public:$65
•
ADULT Learn to Play Hockey – Dale Williams will lead participants through 8 weeks of
hockey skill development for novice through intermediate level players. This session
begins April 9, 2012 and is held from 9:30-10:45pm. Full hockey equipment is strongly
recommended. Helmets with face masks are required.
•
School’s Out Program – Swimming, skating, crafts, games and more surprises! Bring a
lunch and plan on having fun, meeting new people and making new friends
April 9-13; Boys and Girls age 5 (in kindergarten -12); Monday –Friday 6:30 am-6:00
pm; Skaneateles/Auburn YMCA members: $30 per day; General Public:$40 per day; Preregistration
required
•
Learn to Skate Camp – April 9 – April 12 Monday-Thursday;
11:30-12:00-First Time Skaters; 2-12:30 pm-Beginner Skaters;
12:30-1 pm-Experienced Skaters; Registration fee: Skaneateles/Auburn Y members:$50
General Public: $70
•
Babysitter Basics – Boys and Girls age 9-10; April 11 Wednesday;12 pm – 3 pm. This 3 -
hour course provides participants with the skills necessary to help care for children in a
safe and responsible manner.
To register and for more information about these classes or becoming a Y-member, call the
Auburn YMCA at (315) 253-5304 or the
Skaneateles YMCA at (315) 685-2266
Back by popular demand, Aveda’s make up artist Scott Dennis. Scott will be at
Hairtique Hair
and Day Spa.
April 14th from 9:00 to 5:00 and will be taking 45 min. appointments for make
up lessons. Scott will be showing Aveda’s new spring collection and tips on how to apply them to
your needs. A $50 deposit is requested to secure your appointment and can be used toward any
purchase. We are all so excited to have Scott back to join our team and pick up his make up
tips.
The Athenaeum
is holding a contest! “Where’s the Athenaeum NOW!” Be the first to spot the
model Athenaeum Gingerbread House and receive a Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce Gift
Certificate. Look for the Golden Ticket – remove and call the telephone number listed to claim
your award.
Poster Contest:
Lockwood Lavendar Farm annual Finger Lakes Lavendar Festival is seeking
original art work to be used as the official poster for the Finger Lakes Lavender Festival 2012 to
be held July 14 & 15. The winning artist will receive: $100 cash prize; featured in Plank Road
Magazine; copy of finished poster & tee shirt; artwork & artist biography will be displayed at
Lockwood Farm; opportunity to a poster signing during the Lavendar Festival; featured on the
lavender festival website. Deadline for submission is April 20, 2012. More information can be
found at
www.fingerlakeslavenderfestival.blogspot.com (315) 685-5369
Save the date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 for the annual Boypower Dinner presents Kathryn H.
Ruscitto, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center as this year’s
Distinguished Citizen Honoree. For more information contact John Paddock,
Advance Concept
Consulting
and Sunrise Rotary Club. (315) 685-9511.
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!
• 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 685-5759.
SALES:
½ off Facials throughout the Month of March with a service of $20.00 or more. Featuring an
Aveda Enbrightenment facial (reduces appearance of dark spots and improves skin clarity) at
Hairtique Salon & Day Spa, 20 E. Genesee St. Open Tuesday – Saturday. (315) 685-7303
www.hairtique-salon-dayspa.com
$5.00 SUSHI all day every Tuesday at Blue Water Grill, 11 W. Genesee St. (315) 685-6600.
$3.00 Burgers all day every Thursday at
Johnny Angels, 22 Jordan St! (315) 685-0100.
Sherwood Inn
March dining coupons (buy one, get one free), Sherwood Bucks ($10 off any
order of $50 or more) and winter lodging specials are now available. Restrictions do apply. visit
www.thesherwoodinn.com
for all of the details. (315) 685-3405.
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.
Professional Office Space Available for Lease
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
The
Skaneateles Chamber Foundation along with Laker Limo and the Skaneateles YMCA
and Community Center
are considering holding a Duck Derby (similar to the duck derby event
that the Auburn and the Martisco Lions Club does). We are looking for people to assist on the
committee to organize this event. 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. The event would be
held during the Curbstone Festival Weekend in July. First committee meeting is Thursday, March
29
th at 5:30 PM at the Skaneateles YMCA. Join us!
Skaneateles Chamber
membership council, join now. Call Patti Hall at 685-8316
The
Skaneateles Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help with some gardening at
the museum. There are two small beds in the front, one around the wooden sign and one around
the horse trough, that need some TLC—weeding, cutting back when necessary, and watering if
needed. If interested call The Creamery at (315) 685-1360
REOCCURING EVENTS:
Thru April
John D. Barrow Art Gallery is open Thursday and Friday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Private tours by appointment (315) 685-5135. Visit the Gallery online at
www.barrowgallery.org.
Thru April
The Creamery Museum, 28 Hannum St., will be open Fridays, 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.
Thru April 30
ART EXHIBIT: at the Weeks Art Gallery, at Baltimore Woods, 4007 Bishop Hill
Rd. Open: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Three artists working in
very different mediums are united by their shared reference to the natural world. Featuring the
works of: Sharon Bottle Souva, Fabric handworks; Wesley Weiss, ceramics; Jill Newton,
Watercolors.
www.baltimorewoods.org No admission and free parking.
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
Enjoy this beautiful weather and your 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
