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 Skaneateles Artisans

Back by popular demand Skaneateles Artisans is proud to be invited to participated at the CNY Blooms Show at On Center from March 3rd through March 7th. Our Gallery will be closed during this time. We will be celebrating Frist Friday March 5th at On Center. Our gallery will reopen for business on March 15th.

Artisan’s Garden Art Garden by the Skaneateles Artisans will return for “The 2010 Show”! Featuring garden, flower, and nature paintings, photographs, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, wood sculpting, faux painting, glass blowing, dried and fresh flowers. All items will be for sale on the show floor and live demonstrations will take place in the garden.

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

By: Mirbeau Inn & Spa

We pulled out all the stops!

When: 8pm – 2am
Where: 851 W. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY
Includes: live music & dancing, gourmet buffet stations, outdoor ice bar, champagne bar, open wine bar (featuring select wine, beer and call drinks), signature martini lounge, house made chocolates & desserts, and a free town car service (available within the township of Skaneateles).
Cost:  $125.00 per person
To make a reservation, call 315-685-5006.

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

Contributed by: Teresa Vitale / Skaneateles Artisans

Artist Opening – 11 Fennell St., Skaneateles. First Friday, November 6, 2009, 6:00 – 9:00pm. Skaneateles Artisans on November 6th, First Friday is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit featuring artists  Patricia Tucker, painting,  Sharon Terry, jewelry and  David Lisi, pottery. Refreshments will be served by Hook & Cleaver Organic Meat & Fish Market . Music by Steve Giacondo, guitarist.  Exhibit  runs through 11/30. 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.

Contributed by: Tom Seeley / Skaneateles Sunrise Rotary

UPCOMING EVENTS, INFORMATION AND OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Bulletin #2010-9            Date:  October 15, 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.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHOR VISITS

Saturday, September 12 – Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Meeting
Creekside Books is hosting the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) Meeting on Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 pm. JASNA is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writings. If you are interested in sharing Jane Austen writings with others, please plan to attend this special meeting. Free Registration. Call 685-0379

Tuesday, September 15th – Cleopatra’s Daughter & Treasure Hunt
Creekside Books is one of fifty independent bookstores across the country participating in a treasure hunt in celebration of Michelle Moran’s latest novel for middle readers, Cleopatra’s Daughter.

Contributed by: Erika Davis / Creekside Books & Coffee

SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHOR VISITS

Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 PM – “Kick Off” Event for Creekside Book Club  Creekside and Friends of the Central Library (FOCL) have joined forces for a spectacular season!

In conjunction with The Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series, we are introducing a “NEW” Book Club featuring the lecture series. Join us as we read the featured authors books together, discuss them at our book club meetings at Creekside and then organize an evening in Syracuse to attend the coinciding lecture at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center. Creekside Books & Coffee is a proud media sponsor and book vendor for the series