By: Ruth Bader

Pulled Pork Picnic…..Eat In or Take Out….
Saturday, July 24, 2010, Noon Until Gone (during the Antique & Classic Boat Show)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 37 West Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY
$7 includes pulled pork sandwich, German potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw and drink.
Proceeds to go to Youth programs at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
For more info call the church office at 685-3121.
You can find the event on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137885329558527

Contributed by: Dusty Pas’cal

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn, NY
Cost: $9.65 in advance/door

Dusty Pas’cal: The 32-year-old Skaneateles, NY resident has a refreshingly old soul, and he expresses himself lyrically like a modern version of acoustic icon John Prine. “Early on, I was influenced by guys like Kris Kristofferson and Jim Croce, because that’s who my dad listened to, but actually, I was most influenced by my dad, who’s a songwriter himself.” “Writing music has never been about the money,” he said. One of the most likable qualities of Pascal’s music is that, unlike some bands who try to boast about their musical skill while playing or singing, he lets the tunes speak for themselves. “I try not to waver too far from what the feeling of the song represents. My philosophy is to ‘put you in the room, I like it better when you can hear little inconsistencies like the ‘pop’ of a guitar string or something. I’ve always just had a real appreciation for the honesty of the music.

Joe Driscoll: Creating waves on both sides of the Atlantic are the transcendental sounds of modern day one man band, Joe Driscoll. His revolutionary take on music is without boundaries.? Effortlessly fusing hip-hop, reggae, soul, folk and rock to create a completely original and unique sound; an innovator not only for the genre defying music he creates, but for the groundbreaking way in which he performs it.? A true renaissance man, Driscoll is a lone figure on stage and in the studio, yet is able to create the complete soundscape of a full band utilizing heavy vocal percussion, an array of instruments, a loop pedal, and a lot of imagination. Haling from upstate New York, Driscoll was spotted and signed by London based label Buttercuts Records while touring the U.K. The resulting album ‘Origin Myths’ is the perfect synthesis, combining the raw live magic that has made him an international underground legend, with a more polished presentation created with thoughtful craftsmanship in the studio.

$9.65 in advance/door

Cash Wine/Beer Bar with proper I.D.

www.skaneatelestalk.com/people/dustypascal
www.auburnpublictheater.com
www.dustypascal.com
www.joedriscoll.net
www.politerebel.com (Mikey Powell)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116520338362668 (the event on Facebook)

By Rita Trenti / Creekside Books & Coffee

Creekside Books & Coffee will be hosting a book signing event on Saturday April 10, at 1 PM, featuring Tim Green, Skaneateles resident, author and the “Renaissance Man” of sports as he has been named by both Sports Illustrated and the Los Angeles Times. This event will celebrate the upcoming baseball season by featuring Tim’s new middle reader book, Rivals, scheduled for release on March 23, 2010. In this gripping sequel to his middle reader book, Baseball Great, Green delivers a hard-hitting look at what some teams will do to win.

At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Tim and have him sign a personal message on their books. He will also treat his fans to a special reading of excerpts from Rivals. We know Tim’s middle reader fans have been anxiously awaiting the release of this sequel and they will not be disappointed by Rivals or by this event, says Creekside owner Erika L. Davis. Copies of both Baseball Great and Rivals will be available for purchase at this event.

By Eileen Flanagan

Author Eileen Flanagan will be speaking at Creekside Books and Coffee in Skaneateles on March 14 at 2pm about her new book, The Wisdom to Know the Difference: When to Make a Change and When to Let Go. Praised by the Dalai Lama and other notable writers, the book explores how to apply the message of the Serenity Prayer, accepting the things we cannot change, and changing those we can.

Flanagan has been traveling widely since the book’s release by Tarcher/Penguin in September 2009. She is thrilled to return to Skaneateles, where she has visited friends on vacation for a number of years. She will also be leading a retreat at Stella Maris retreat center during the weekend of March 12-14.

By Dr. John Maurillo of Village Visions

The Skaneateles Lions Club will be holding a health fair that is free and open to the public.

Community Health and Wellness Fair
March 20th, 2010 from 9am-3pm
Skaneateles Community Center

Activities include the following:

• Lions Glaucoma screening and Children’s vision screening (Lions Dr. Casimir Bobowski, O. D. & Dr. John J. Maurillo, O.D. and Lion Members)
• Oral Hygiene and Cancer Screening  (Dr. P. Gard Lorey, DDS )
• Posture Screening & Nutrition (Dr. David Petters, D.C.)
• Scoliosis Screening (Dr. Neil Vance, D.C. * Family Chiropractic)
• ACL Screening and Fitness Information: Victory Sports Medicine & Orthopedics  (Dr. Marc Pietropaoli, M.D.)
• Hearing Screening (Ear -Q: Lion Ed Keller)
• Healthy Lifestyle Management (Exercise Physiologists Debbie Bobbett & Eric Prager)
• Blood Pressure & Carbon monoxide levels & CPR Class (SAVES)
• CNY Healing Arts Wellness Center (Dr Robert Kiltz, MD, Maura Fitzgerald-Blackler, Esthetician)
• Cardiac Rehab Programs (David Lee, MED; Auburn Hospital)
• Anxiety & Depression Screening (Dr. Todd Marshall, PhD * Couple and Family Therapy)
• Foot Care (Dr. Smith & Dr. Farrell * Westside Podiatry Center)
• Peregrine Home Care Services Evaluations & Blood Pressure  (Trudy R. Scarr, R.N.)

Dr. Vance shares more details on what he will provide:
New Skaneateles Chiropractor, Dr. Neil Vance of Dr. Vance’s Family Chiropractic, will be participating in the Skaneateles Health & Wellness Fair at the Skaneateles Community Center on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Vance will be focusing on a free children’s scoliosis screening and handing out free healthy living bags filled with free products and samples of healthy products to the first 50 people who stop by his booth.

“There has been an increase of children complaining of neck, shoulder and back pain in the last few years,” said Dr. Neil Vance.  “I suggest children ages 5 to 15 be screened for structural scoliosis/abnormal biomechanical problems that can be managed more easily the younger the problem is caught.”

By Patrick Blackburn

Skaneateles Library Announces Launch of a Series on Social Media

The Skaneateles Library Association is announcing today that it will be launching a series of presentations called What is This Social Media and Why Should I Care? on March 10th and 11th, 2010. They will be given by Patrick Blackburn, an interactive arts consultant.

Social Media is a catch all name for many different internet and mobile tools designed for sharing information with other people. The sheer number of people now involved in these various applications is astounding and growing by leaps and bounds each and every day.

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 Rita Trenti, Creekside Books & Coffee

March “Live Music” Line-Up

Friday and Saturday “Live at Creekside” 7:30-9:30 PM

Coffeehouse is open until 11:00 PM on “Live” Nights

Thursday “Live at Creekside” 7:00-8:30 PM

Thursday, March 4th — Doolittle & Bone ““ There were here for “WinterFest” and are back by for another great night of music!

Friday, March 5th — Dave “Marchiano” Ball. Celebrate Art & Music during First Friday!

March 6th — Joanne Perry & Unstoppable Gentlemen- New songs and covers for an unstoppable night of music!

Thursday, March 11th — Kelly McDonald & Jared Mulcahy – from elementary school through high school, they have won awards and the hearts of the community!

Friday, March 12th — Jane Murlin- Back by popular demand for a second show!

Saturday, March 13th — Jon Peterson’s Song Writers Night- Jon always brings musicians with thought-provoking lyrics!

Sunday, March 14th — Loren Barrigar & Dan Bliss. Special night at Coffeehouse with Loren and good friend, Dan Bliss, who is back in town for one night!

Thursday, March 18th “Open Mic Night” Hosted by Joanne Perry ““- Come listed to new music by up and coming musicians!

Friday, March 19th “The Barrigar Brothers”- Join us for one of the best nights every month at “Live at Creekside!”

Saturday, March 20th “The Collective“ There is a lot of talent at our high school. Come see why!

Thursday, March 25th — Domicolo Barlow Band First time at “Live” and they promise to entertain as well as play music we all want to hear!

Friday, March 26th — Sarah Horner & Greg Carroll. Beautiful voice and expert guitar play means a great night at “Live!”

Saturday, March 27 — Sloppy Joes Rock the Coffeehouse with Syracuse Band!

Note: March 14 & 19 “Live” $8 per person, $15 for two