Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Creekside Books & Coffee, an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in Skaneateles, has just confirmed that Helen O’Leary, local poet and educator, will be joining the talented lineup of poets who will be reading at Creekside’s Poetry Reading on May 9th at 7:00 pm in the coffeehouse.

“This means that we now have five (5) local poets who will be sharing their original work with us for an inspirational evening of poetry,” says Erika Davis, owner of Creekside Books & Coffee.  “There is much to learn and be inspired by from those involved in the creative writing process. We hope that many come out for the evening to enjoy these talented writers.”

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

Store Events

Saturday, May 9th at 10 am & 11:30 am
Cooking Class & Demonstration: “Decorate a Cake for Mom” with local caterer Cheryl McDonald.  Let your child surprise you with a delicious treat they can make themselves! Two sessions available. $25 class fee. Registration is required. Call Creekside at 685-0379 or stop by the bookstore to sign up!
Watch for details on adult cooking class, “Easy Summer Appetizers and Cold Soups”, Thursday, May 28th at 6:30 in the Coffeehouse.

Saturday, May 9 at 7 pm
“Women in Poetry” Poetry Reading
Join us for an evening of poetry written by and for women. Listen to local poets including, Rachel Guido deVries, Mary Gardner, Heidi Nightengale, Elizabeth Patton and Helen O’Leary.

Contributed by: Laura Briel

Excerpt below from: Eagle Newspapers

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“The Skaneateles Central School District apologizes for a misprint in the district budget document that incorrectly listed the Waterman School Auditorium for the site of the May 5 budget presentation. The presentation was held in the high school library.
The 2009-10 Budget PowerPoint Presentation for the Skaneateles Central School District can be found on the district’s Web site, skanschools.org.”

Contributed by: Laura Briel

Exerpt below from: The Post-Standard – syracuse.com

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“Skaneateles school administrator Gary Gerst will become principal of West Genesee’s Stonehedge Elementary School-Gold. His salary will be $85,000 and he will begin July 1.

Gerst is currently the K-5 math/science/health curriculum coordinator and districtwide staff development coordinator in Skaneateles.”

Contributed by: Laura Briel

Excerpt below from: The Post-Standard – syracuse.com

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“Skaneateles’ 3-year-old mining controversy is over. Or is it?

The Skaneateles Town Board voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve Cemento LLC’s application for a special permit to dig a 77-acre sand-and-gravel mine in the middle of Shepard Settlement, a farming hamlet with about 100 homes in the north end of the town.

Auburn-based Cemento initially applied for the permit in January 2006, but the application was on hold while the town wrestled with its mining laws.”

Contributed by: Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

Whether your idea of summer fun is boating, antiquing, shopping at sidewalk sales, fine dining, or music under the stars, you’ll find it all in Skaneateles—a picturesque, historic lakeside village in the eastern Finger Lakes region of upstate New York.

“Skaneateles” (Skan-ee-atlas) is an Iroquois word meaning “long lake” – and Skaneateles Lake, covering an expanse of 16 miles, is one of the cleanest lakes in the country. In its downtown district, Skaneateles features shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants in restored buildings that date back to 1796.

“And if the lake and historical charm aren’t enough, there’s always something to do, particularly in the summer,” says Susan Dove, executive director of the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce. “You won’t find a friendlier community anywhere.”