Contributed by Christine Briel / CNY Healing Arts Center, MindBodySmile.com

Dr. Rob Kiltz is sponsoring a workshop at CNY Healing Arts Center on Healing with Essential Oils. This workshop will be presented by Bonita Shear and Michele Gardner, both Skaneateles residents, on Saturday, November 1st from 1:30-4:30PM. This workshop will focus on nine essential oils that offer ongoing benefits for your health, home, and body. Enjoy the relaxing benefits of lavender and Peace & Calming, the cleansing power of Thieves and Purification, the comforting touch of Valor and PanAway, and more! Bonita and Michele will show you how to use these beautiful all natural essential oils from Young Living, the highest grade therapeutic oils available.

About Essential Oils:
Plants contain complex and powerful substances know as essential oil. These are aromatic liquids derived from shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes and seeds. These distinctive components defend plants from insects, harsh environmental conditions, and disease. Join us this Saturday by calling CNY Healing Arts Center at 315.671.5755 to reserve your place. It’s FREE!!!

Contributed by Elisabeth Hurley

“You kids are amazing. This street has never looked so good. Tell me, how did you get this wonderful idea?”
Four heads looked up and three forefingers pointed at Jim. “It was all his idea, Mr. Goldstein. Jim started the whole thing.”

Jim looked shyly at his neighbor who he knew was teaching eighth grade at the Junior High School across the street. “It’s really very simple, Mr. Goldstein. When Mom and Dad and I came back from Ireland last Easter, I couldn’t forget how clean everything looked there. Just glancing out of my window and seeing how dirty our street was, made me sick to my stomach. Going up to Waverly Hill helped.”

“Is that the place up on Independence Avenue?” Mr. Goldstein asked.

“Yeah, that’s the one. It has such beautiful gardens and a nature trail. Everything is clean and smells so nice. I spent most of my time there after school.”

Contributed by Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, is pleased to announce its fourth annual local author day celebration on Saturday, November 8th at 1PM.  Authors include, Dan Roche, Matthew Dunn, Thomas Phillips, Bob Molinari, Rachael Ikins, Barbara Florance and Norman O. Keim. Authors will spend 15 minutes each presenting their work. Following the presentations, enjoy refreshments and time to linger, chat with the authors and get books signed.

“Join us for our fourth annual Local Author Day venue.  It always proves to be a spectacular overview of amazing local talent,” says Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books and Coffee.  “These people never fail to impress me and their audiences.  Central New York is home to a wide variety of  incredibly talented and giving individuals.”

Contributed by Dr. Joan Coff

The Tibetan Gaden Shartse Monks will speak of Peace and the Unity of all Religions at Willard Chapel, 17 nelson street, Auburn on Monday November 3rd at 7pm. Admission is 10.00, all proceeds go to the Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation. The Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation tour will be in CNY Nov. 1st through 9th, go to www.gadenshartsetour.org for a list of other events in the CNY area. For more info contact Dr. Joan Coff (315) 635-2739

Contributed by Cary Briel / Skaneateles Talk

Classic television ads are few and far between. And only occasionally do they blend into the politic dialect (see: “Where’s the beef?” Mondale v. Hart, 1984).

The “Wasssssup” Budweiser spots were — for avid television watchers — one of those memorable ad moments that had pop culture significance. Now, the very same characters are reprising almost identical roles in a short clip on behalf of the Obama campaign.

And… it actually works.

Here’s the original:

Contributed by Ronda Ciancio/James Aldrich

Singing old country, Duets and mix, Free Entertainment

Free entertainment, at Johnny Angel`s Heavenly Burgers
On 22 Jordan St. in Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152
For a halloween party, Call for details; (315-686-0100)
Win a prize, Saturday, October, 25th 7:30pm To 10:30 p.m.

Contributed by Cary Briel / Skaneateles

The Jewish Alliance for Change, a pro-Obama group, is launching a series of three ads in swing states that use humor and celebrity narration to go after John McCain. An ad titled “Ain’t Funny — Vice President” features old-time movie and TV stars such as Carl Reiner, Danny Devito, and Jerry Stiller riffing on topics ranging from the price of gas (“it costs more than the car”) to health care and Sarah Palin. “He wants to put that girl who winks in the second position,” says Reiner, of Oceans 11, 12, and 13 fame, “Oh God, we are in trouble.”

Contributed by Dr. Robert Kiltz / CNY Fertility, CNY Healing Arts, MindBodySmile

In September Dr. Rob held his first Walk & Talk at Beaver Lake and this month it will take place at Claire Affleck Equestrian Center right here in Skaneateles, NY. Click here to watch videos from the Walk & Talk at Beaver Lake. Details below on November’s Walk & Talk – register and join us!

WHEN: November 2, 2008 starting at 12-PM
WHERE: Claire Affleck Training, 4011 Franklin Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021
WHAT: This month Dr. Rob will hold his Walk & Talk at Claire Affleck Training – a horse farm. We will gather at the farm, take a few moments to introduce one another and then head out for a short walk that will end at the pond (pictured below). At the pond we will build a bonfire and spend some time sharing stories and philosophies with each other. We will enjoy a warm drink and snack around the fire. After the Walk & Talk there will be an opportunity to ride one of the horses for anyone who is interested.

*You may wish to bring a blanket or camp chair for comfort while sitting around the fire. All are welcome!
*Registration is necessary, please call Chris Briel at 315.378.7317 or email events@robertkiltz.com – this event is FREE!

Contributed by Claire Affleck / Claire Affleck Training

Claire Affleck Training is open for horse lessons all throughout the year, we have an indoor arena as well as an outdoor arena so lessons are performed in all types of weather. Meet the horses available for lessons below:

Hi, my name is Rannita. I am a Norwegian Fjord and we all have a mohawks like me.   I am a mare, which means I’m a girl, and I’m eleven years old. I love to be groomed and fed carrots, apples, and pears!

Hi, my name is Ransom. I am an Appaloosa and we have spotted fur. I am gelding, which means I’m a boy, and I am also eleven years old.  I love having kids ride me and I love to eat peppermints!

Hi, my name is Geronimo.  I am a Friesian. I am a 5 year old gelding – remember that means
that I’m a boy. I love trail riding, fox hunting, and molasses cookies! Read more about Geronimo and watch videos of kids riding him at GeronimoForSuccess.com.

Lessons are $40/hour.  Students will learn how to ride as well as care for the horse.  Students should wear long pants and hard soled shoes, preferably with a heel.  Riding helmets are provided.

Please contact Claire for more information!
Claire Affleck
4011 Franklin Street Road
Auburn, NY 13021
315.317.2608
affleck03@sbc.edu
www.claireafflecktraining.com

Contributed by Holly Knott / Skaneateles Artisans

Artist Opening: Skaneateles Artisans, 11 Fennell St., Skaneateles. First Friday, 11/7, 6:00 – 9:00pm. Skaneateles Artisans is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit featuring artists Donna Smith (jewelry) and Nancy Smith (handbags). Music by Jazzitude, featuring Louis Nocilly. Through 11/30. The gallery offers off-street parking and accepts major credit cards. Visit the website at www.skaneatelesartisans.com. For more information, call 315-685-8580.

Artist Bios:

Donna Smith
Syracuse, NY
Jewelry Artist/Metalsmith

All of my life I have been creating in some form. I am especially interested in all areas of design. This interest in design led to the exploration of jewelry fabrication. As a self-taught jeweler, I love working with metal and the endless possibilities it affords. Bold design, color, and texture on metal are the fundamentals of my work. Inspiration for design comes from everything around me especially nature, which is full of color.

When designing a piece of  jewelry, I take into consideration fashion trends, functionality, and wearability. Each piece should not only have a visual, artistic appeal, but a tactile one as well. It should be an expression of oneself and feel good against the skin. To complete the design I employ techniques such as sawing, forging, etching, roll-printing, soldering and enameling.

Nancy Smith
Camillus, NY
Handbags

The Village BagSmith is owned and operated by Nancy Smith in Camillus, New York. Nancy has sewn everything from dolls to bridesmaid dresses, but she fell head over heels for purses in 1998. Since then, her one-of-a-kind bags have found homes all over the world. She is best known for her creative use of luxury upholstery fabrics, antique buttons, and unique finishing details. Each purse is fully lined with quality materials, such as silk or satin. All-occasion purses and tote bags feature key fobs and reinforced pockets, while evening bags are often elegantly finished with antique crystals. Nancy’s philosophy is that every woman, whether a soccer mom or a business woman, seasoned or young, tall or short, deserves beautifully hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind purses as unique as her lifestyle. Let the purse be more than practical. Let it proclaim your purse-onality!