By Dr. Rob Kiltz

Meet the Artist Reception will be the kick-off to a 3-day Art Show, at Hairtique, featuring the artwork of Dr. Rob Kiltz. Dr. Rob’s ceramics artwork will be on sale and all proceeds from purchases of the artwork will benefit the Laker Limo. Refreshments will be served at the Meet the Artist Reception on Thursday, February 25th from 6-8pm.

The entire fundraiser will take place during normal business hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Feb. 25-27) at Hairtique, 20 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY. Call Hairtique for more information at 685.7303.

Visit this website link for examples of Dr. Rob’s Ceramics Artwork. http://robertkiltz.com/category/art/

By HR Easter

Hetty Easter has taken an innovative approach to sharing her creative process. She shares this video of a recent charcoal drawing that comes to life before your very eyes. Enjoy!! Visit her website here to see more.

By Skaneateles Ski Hill

Robin Skiff Pittard Memorial Fun Run will be held this Sunday, February 14, 2010 at the Skaneateles Ski Hill. Children and Adults of all ski levels are welcome. No prior ski racing experience is necessary. If you can ride the t-bar, you can race in this event!

**HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS,  CHILI, CHOWDER AND SODAS WILL BE AVAILABLE

KIDS RACES:
Children will be divided into several groups in accordance with age.   Each child will take 3 runs individually through a slalom course.  Each run will be electronically timed.  Every child will be awarded a medal and the top three places in each category will receive a trophy.   Entry fee is $20.00 per child.

ADULT RACES:
Each adult will make a series of runs in a dual-slalom format (racing simultaneously with another racer).   Entry fee is $20.00 per adult.

SCHEDULE:
Registration (Children & Adults)            9:00a – 10:00a
Course open for inspection                9:30a  – 10:15a
Kids Fun Run Races (Start Time)            10:30a
Adult Fun Run Races (Start Time)            2:30p

NOTE: If you would like more information call Mike Panasci at 685-4013. Click here to download the registration form.

By Stella Maris

Stella Maris is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special dinner on Thursday, February 11th.  Our Chef Brian has planned a lovely menu and the Sisters have planned for some live entertainment.  There always are some special surprises in store for our guests; won’t you join us?

Dinner Menu

• Sunshine Spinach Salad served with a Citrus Vinaigrette
• Prime Rib of Beef
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans Almondine
• Red Velvet Cake

Reservations are required.  Offering of $20 per person.  Call us today at (315) 685-6836 or register online at www.stellamarisretreat.org

We look forward to seeing you! The Sisters and Staff of Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center

Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center is a Sponsored Ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities

130 East Genesee Street
Skaneateles, New York 13152
315-685-6836
www.stellamarisretreat.org

By Teresa Vitale

Artist Opening – 11 Fennell St., Skaneateles.
First Friday, February 5, 2009, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Skaneateles Artisans is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit featuring artists  Sandra Philips/painter and Linda Bishop-Surbeck/jeweler. Refreshments will be served by blue Danube Gourmet . Music by Harvyn Tarkmeel/pianist.  Exhibit  runs through 2/28. The gallery offers off-street parking and accepts major credit cards. Visit their website at www.skaneatelesartisans.com. For more information, call 315-685-8580.

By Rita Trenti

Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 7pm
SEMINAR:  Primerica Financial Services “How Money Works” by Allison Haslam. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell Street, Skaneateles. Free.

Friday, February 5th, 7:30-9:30pm
MUSIC:  Dave Ball, Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles. Free.

Saturday, February 6th, 7:30-9:30pm
MUSIC:  Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St. Skaneateles. Free.

Thursday, February 11th, 7-8:30pm
SEMINAR: “How to Read a Pet Food Label” Clear Lakes Animal Wellness Center. Creekside Books & Coffee. 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles. Free

Friday, February 12th
VALENTINES DAY DINNER:  6-7:30pm Julie Ann Sageer caters pre-set dinner at Creekside Coffeehouse. $30 per person.

MUSIC: 7:30-9:30pm Finger Lakes Wind Quintet “Romantic Melodies”. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles. Free.

Saturday, February 13th
CHILDREN’S PARTY: 1pm Valentine’s Day Party featuring stories, activities and snacks. Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell St., Skaneateles. $5 Registration

MUSIC: 7:30-9:30pm Sloppy Joes, Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles. Free.

Thursday, February 18th 7-8:30pm
MUSIC: Joanne Perry & Friends. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles. Free.

Friday, February 19th, 7:30-9:30pm
MUSIC:  Mike Powell & Dusty Pas’cal! Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell Street, Skaneateles. $8 or $15 for two.

Saturday, February 27th, 7:30-9:30pm
MUSIC:  The Barrigar Brothers. Creekside Coffeehouse, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, $8 or $15 for two.

Please direct any questions or inquiries about Creekside events to:

Rita Trenti
Creekside Books & Coffeehouse
35 Fennell Street
Skaneateles NY 13152
315-685-0379
www.creeksidebooks.com

By Thea Folls

Skaneateles, NY February 2, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, has just announced Folls Flower Farm has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Award for flowers and florists.  The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,00 newlyweds.

Folls Flower Farm is among the top five percent of all wedding vendors in the WeddingWire community which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada.  Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer.  “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that Folls Flower Farm is among the very best florist within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings.  We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Award.

By Dr. Rob Kiltz

Now, who is crazy enough to plunge into Skaneateles lake in January but people that are creative and living life to the fullest. Yes, my crazy, outrageous, and spectacular friends, and to name only a few included Vitaly, Andy, Todd, and Edelika. I was invited  to take a plunge into the Skaneateles waters this weekend, and share in the first annual Skaneateles polar bear plunge. Yet I was unable to make the frigid event since I was playing in NYC,  not quite as cold nor white with snow. The five degree Fahrenheit air temp with the sun shining, ice chipped and an opening made for the 18 participants to enter the cool, crisp, yes frigid water. This was a creative moment to share in the joy of life and to collect some donations to assist the Skaneateles Fire Department, Skaneateles Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Services and the Skaneateles Education Fund. The first two on hand to assist medical needs and the second contributing to our smarts. This is helping us understand why we take such a plunge in the first place: to recognize that we can do anything, if we simply set our sights on it. Yes the event was a success, because some amazing people had an idea, and brought it to reality. And with that they also brought in some cash, $2200. Check out www.skanpolarbear.com for some great pics by Pete Davis, Sherie Ramsgard and Janie Darovskikh!

The ability to step into the frigid waters is an example of mind over matter, which is simply placing the sight of our desires into thy hard drive. Once there, we are able to create that which we think. Practice this each day with the thoughts of what you want and not of what you do not want. Worry and thinking of the what ifs is the first step to the creation of that you do not desire. A simple practice is the key that we bring to the Universe, and showing love and kindness to all is the opening up to all possibilities.
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Love and Blessings to all,
Dr. Rob

By Group M Communications

Grammie’s Pantry Reopens February 2nd, Offering Heart-to-Heart Tea.

Chocolate raspberry scones… Tea sandwiches… Corn chowder…

Hungry yet?

Throughout the month of February, Grammie’s Pantry Tea Room and Gift Shop, 1126 Woodworth Road, Skaneateles, will offer a seven-course Heart-to-Heart Tea Luncheon.

Also on the menu are tea or gourmet coffee, fruit cup, Grammie’s Feta Spread with crackers, a surprise entrée and chocolate cake.

The Heart-to-Heart Tea runs Feb. 2-27, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $23 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 636-8111.

Grammie’s Pantry is located 11 miles south of the village of Skaneateles, off Route 41 (East Lake Road). For more information, visit http://www.grammiespantry.com.

By Susie Birchenough

Join me on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 for Community Yoga. All of the benefits will got to the Haiti Relief fund, through the American Red Cross. Classes will be held at St. James Church in Skaneateles, NY, times are as follows:

1:00-2:00pm Gentle Yoga perfect for those new to yoga, seniors, or those who simply want to flavor a more gentle, peaceful yoga class.

2:00-3:30pm Yoga Rocks: Vinyasa Flow a fun, flowing, more vigorous class done to lively, non-traditional yoga music, great for all ages… bring the teens, too!

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HAITI RELIEF FUND. (donation based)

Contact Susie to register for these workshops
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Susie Birchenough, Certified Yoga Instructor
Positively Yoga
www.positivelyyoga.com
www.bliss-trips.com
(315) 685-5047
susieyoga@gmail.com