Contributed by Christine Briel

As much as I’m sure everyone would enjoy the sounds of Dusty Pascal emanating across the Skaneateles Lake tomorrow, August 1st, 2009. It isn’t going to happen

This article is to correct a misprint in the New Times and also The Post Standard. Dusty is not scheduled to play in the Gazebo tomorrow. Sorry everyone!

If you were his FaceBook friend you would already know this, go ahead, friend him, you won’t be disappointed!    Dusty on FaceBook click here.

Contributed by: Teresa Vitale / Skaneateles Artisans

Skaneateles Artisans is proud to welcome two prestigious artist from the Roycrofters At large Association. The works of Howard Lehning and Thomas Kegler will be on display for the month of August.
With Live music by : Louis Nocilly’s “Jazzitude”
The gallery offers off-street parking and accepts major credit cards.
First Friday August 7, 2009, from 6:00 – 9:00pm
Visit their website at www.skaneatelesartisans.com. For more information, call 315-685-8580.

Contact person:
Teresa Vitale
315-689-5037
email:  tvitale1@twcny.rr.com

Contributed by: Tom Benedict

The Red Rooster Pub is going to host a FireFighter and EMT Apperciation picnic!
When: Sunday, August 2
Burger and dogs will be served starting at 2pm, all departments are welcome. Donna Colton will be performing 4-7 no cover charge.
Familys are all invited!

Contributed by: Sandi Mulconry / Group M Communications

The Skaneateles Area Arts Council will present its second annual free concert to the community, “Dance & Swing,” Saturday, Aug. 8. The concert, featuring the Charlie Bertini Jazz Band, starts at 8 p.m. at the gazebo at Skaneateles’ Clift Park.

“Dancing is encouraged, as this band is difficult to sit still to,” says Joe Strodel, president of the Skaneateles Area Arts Council.

Charlie Bertini was raised in Skaneateles, began trumpet lessons at the age of 9, and started his own dance band in the ninth grade. At 19, he joined the Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, touring for six years as first trumpeter and later as musical director.

Contributed by: Laura Briel

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

Click here to read the full article!

“Normally, Welch Allyn’s medical equipment arrives at the customer’s door by truck.

But trucks can’t maneuver around the steep mountains and deep valleys of the Kingdom of Bhutan, which has hired the Skaneateles company to provide sophisticated medical equipment that will connect the country’s primary health clinics with hospitals.

So the company used the Bhutan’s traditional truck — a yak — to deliver the equipment.

“People even now, when they commute from the villages to the town, they walk. If they have to carry some loads, they use yaks. That’s their truck,” said Dr. Biren Sahoo, Welch Allyn’s country manager for India.”

ATTENTION: This event is SOLD OUT!

Due to the overwhelming, successful response of Beach, Blues and Barbecue to be held Sunday, August 2nd, 5-8pm at the Skaneateles Country Club the event is SOLD OUT. We are unable to accommodate anyone else who has not pre-registered with the Samaritan Center.

Contributed by: Laura Briel

Dr. Rob Kiltz and his CNY Healing Arts Center are the Presenting Sponsor for this years Beach, Blues & Bar-B-Que fundraiser for the benefit of the Samaritan Center in Syracuse, NY. It’s a fun-filled event every year and all of the money raised from the benefit goes to support The Samaritan Center’s meal programs: they offer one late afternoon meal everyday and breakfast four days a week… no questions asked.

Event Details:
When: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: On the point at the Skaneateles Country Club

Contributed by: Kimberly Baker / Bijou Salon

After having the “milfoil monster” visit Bijou, and discussing the large green footprints at the door of the salon, I realized, we really are avoiding a huge problem in our lake. Yeah there are the guys cleaning it up, but why…and how?  Who is funding it? Well after a little bit of research and after talking to the “skaneateles pool boys” (their reference, not mine;) I learned a little bit more and decided to try to help a little too!  It doesn’t take much, just a few bucks, every little tiny bit helps!! We all love our lake, but how long do we expect it to be as perfect as it is?? I see a huge difference in the lake from when I first moved here over 13 years ago!

So help me…

Contributed by: Holly Knott

The source for the finest local handmade artisan products in Skaneateles!

Where: 54 E. Genesee Street overlooking the lake
Skaneateles, NY 13152

315.685.5470
www.gallery54cny.com

Please join us for our Grand Opening Celebration
Thursday, July 23, 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Featuring the work of Jim Burke, Tim Etter, Holly Knott and Rich Micho, Lisa Noviasky, Nancy Powell, Lauren Ritchie, Kathy Schneider, Barbara Schramm, Donna Smith, Dana Blythe Stenson, Sallie Thompson, and Jo-Anne Watts, as well as many more Central NY/Finger Lakes fine artists and fine crafters.

Contributed by: Skaneateles Festival

Click here for a more detailed performance schedule!

Week One: Musical Memories

Although the Skaneateles Festival is only 30 years young, our audiences treasure our rich musical traditions. Join us for a look back at the early years of the Festival, spotlighting performers and music heard in our first seasons.

Wednesday, August 12 – Workshops for Music Students
Thursday, August 13 - Musical Memories – Part I
Friday, August 14 – Musical Memories – Part II
Saturday, August 15 – Musical Memories at Brook Farm

Contributed by: Laura Briel

Excerpt below from: Eagle Newspapers

Click here to read the full article!

“On Thursday July 16, Skaneateles Mayor Bob Green called a press conference in Clift Park to discuss “a very important matter” with the community. “It has come to my attention that our sparkling lake is in imminent danger,” Green said. “Many of you have seen the sneaky, mischievous creature known at Milford the Milfoil Monster creeping around out beloved village wreaking havoc. I say, this needs to stop!”
According to Green, Milford and his “milfoil menace” have the ability to destroy the lake and that is exactly what will happen if the community doesn’t act quickly.”