By Laura Briel

The Skaneateles High School drama department presents Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, adapted for the stage by Jon Jory.

When: March 4 (Thursday), March 5 (Friday),
and March 6 (Saturday) at 7:30 pm
Where: in the Skaneateles High School Auditorium
Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens

For reservations call 291-2296
(all seats are general admission)

By Stella Maris

Where: Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities
When: Wednesday, March 17th

The Sister of St. Francis celebrate 150 Years in the diocese of Syracuse, 1860-2010

Help us celebrate this special “wearin’ of the green” Feast!  Join us for dinner and some beautiful Celtic Harp music.  Back by popular demand will be professional harpist Gail Lyons to entertain.  Chef Brian will provide our guests with an authentic Irish dinner, served at 6:00 PM, followed by the music of Gail Lyons in our chapel.

Menu: corned beef, ham, cabbage, carrots and potatoes, Irish soda bread, assorted beverages, and a very special Irish dessert!

We hope you can join us!  Reservation are required; an offering of $20 per person is requested.

-The Sisters and Staff of Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center

Contributed by: Matt Major

When: December 31, 2009 4pm-7pm
Where: Skaneateles Community Center
Contact: Matt Major 685-5607 ext. 100 -or- Sue Murphy ext. 109

Description:

• We turn the clocks back so that all ages can celebrate the New Year.
• Gingerale toast at 7pm (7pm is midnight at the Center)
• Snacks and drinks available.
• Party favors and more…
• Live DJ in the commons.
• Door Prizes and contest including hoola hoop, limbo, twister and more.
• Rock n’ Skate under our club lights, Swimming with waterworks and two-story water slide, Water volleyball & water basketball, Bumper boats, Bumper Cars On Ice

By Lori Ruhlman

Skaneateles Middle School eighth-grader Calvin Bohrer addressed an audience of 450 people at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center recently when he accepted an award for the Skaneateles Middle School Student Council.

As vice president of the student council, Bohrer stood before big cameras and smiling faces and said he was accepting the award “on behalf of the 75 students who make up the student council.”

Contributed by Terry Hickey

A few dog owners in Skaneateles have circulated a petition around the village asking about interest in establishing a local dog park at Austin Park.   We have over 150 signatures of villagers who support this effort.  We also have pledges for fully funding this park.  The main criteria for many signees is that they can walk to it.   Therefore that excludes the town’s offer of establishing a dog park at the conservation area on Old Seneca Turnpike.  Please spread the word as we plan to approach the town and/or village board with our request. We are interested in everyone’s thoughts and feedback.

Feel free to email Terry Hickey with your thoughts at thehickeys@roadrunner.com

Contributed by Dr. Rob Kiltz / CNY Fertility Center, CNY Healing Arts Center, MindBodySmile.com

Dr. Rob will be doing another one of his Walk & Talk events in October.  Autumn in NY is a beautiful time of year, mark your calendars and be sure to join us, it promises to be a great day!

WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 2:00-4:30PM
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. 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. In the case of inclement weather, we will hold the event inside.

*RSVP to Chris Briel at 315.378.7317 or email events@robertkiltz.com – this event is FREE!

*You may wish to bring a blanket or camp chair for comfort while sitting around the fire. All are welcome!

Contributed by: Tom Seeley / Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary

UPCOMING EVENTS, INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Bulletin #2010-9            Date:  October 15, 2009

Contributed by Kim Baker / Bijou Salon

It’s that time of the month, everything in Bijou has (or will be soon) turned pink! Last year at this time, we raised over $1000 for the national breast cancer foundation.  Bijou made the commitment to donate 10% of our service sales to help find a cure for breast cancer.  I believe every little bit helps! So keep in mind, every dollar you spend at Bijou for the month of October, 10% will go to finding a cure! Thanks, once again for participating!  I would really love any suggestions for where is the best place to send it, last year I just did the national breast cancer foundation, but am open to any great suggestions!

Be sure to keep up on our blog, we keep adding exciting news and coverage for the Pink cow bingo, any questions…just ask us, we’ll find the answers for you!  PLUS we have tickets, stop in and buy one or two or five! And if you really enjoy reading the blog, subscribe to it, then it will just magically appear in your email inbox, ready for you to read…although the music is missing when you do it that way   Thank you so much for always helping with any request we have.  Everyone has always been so supportive and it is my great honor to use Bijou as a “vehicle” to raise money for very special causes!  Remember it is not how much you give, because trust me, every little tiny bit helps and believe me when I say, when you give..it comes back ten-fold!
Yours truly,

Kim Baker
Bijou Salon!

Below read the Top 10 Reasons to attend Pink Cow Bingo, an inspiring and hysterical event!  Saturday October 17, 2009, 3:00pm at

Contributed by: Tom Seeley / Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary

UPCOMING EVENTS, INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Bulletin #2010-8             Date:  October 1, 2009

Contributed by Laura’s List: Books for Women

Pink Cow Bingo for Breast Cancer To Benefit Positively Pink Packages!
When: Saturday October 17 at 3:00pm
Where: Red Barn on County Line Rd (near Andrews Rd)
Rain or Shine, bring a chair and get ready for an inspiring and hysterical event! Yes, that’s right, we are decorating live cows pink and giving away amazing prizes for their perfectly positioned plops of fertilizer! Grand Prize worth over $1000!”

Also Featuring: Chairity- one of a kind chairs hand painted by artists, inscribed with the story of the individual affected by breast cancer that inspired their painting.