Finger Lakes December Weekend Planner
Friday, December 2 - Sunday, December 4, 2011
WEATHER OUTLOOK
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SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
 Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs around 40. West winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. |
 Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. |
 Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. |
For the most recent forecast and live radar images visit our
Local Weather Center.
NEW TO LOCAL THEATERS
Answers to Nothing
Against the backdrop of a missing girl case, lost souls throughout Los Angeles search for meaning and redemption.
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The Muppets
A group of friends must reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang to stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever.
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Also in local theaters this weekend is Arthur Christmas. This year, Santa Claus' son Arthur has an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns.
NEW DVD RELEASE
'The Smurfs' New on DVD & More
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For LOCAL THEATER SHOWTIMES for these movies & more, click here.
SPORTS WEEKEND.
The Syracuse Orange football team will travel to face Pittsburgh in their regular season finale on Saturday.
Kick-Off at noon. (ESPN2).
For more information and a live scoring check out www.suathletics.com
The Cornell Big Red basketball team will host Lehigh in Ithaca on Saturday night.
Tip-off is at 7 pm. News & Live Scoring @ www.cornellbigred.com.
The Buffalo Bills will host the Tennessee Titans at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday.
Kick-off is set for 1:05 pm (CBS). News & Info @ www.buffalobills.com
The Syracuse Orange basketball team will host Florida in the Dome Friday night
Tip-Off at 7 pm. (ESPN).
For more information and a live scoring check out www.suathletics.com
Win a large cheese pizza from Ciccino's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Waterloo or Geneva!
Pick Sunday's NFL Game for a chance to win in our NFL Pick Em' Contest. Make Your Picks! (Registered Members Only)
Follow all the local and national sports action this weekend at our Sports Page.
FEATURED LOCAL EVENTS
Real Christmas in Waterloo
Saturday
The Real Christmas will be held on December 3 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.with a new format in the Main Street School which is next to LaFayette Park, both are located on West Main Street/Rts. 5 & 20. The highlight of the day will be the two concerts with Finger Lakes talent being seen and heard. A Children’s Concert will begin at 3:00 pm in the Main Street School. This concert will begin with prayer by Pastor David Mihalyi from St. Paul’s Epicopal Church followed by the announcement of Waterloo’s Honorary Angel. The winners of the Ornament Contest will be brought on stage and recognized by representatives from the local banks: Community, Five Star, First Niagara, Lyons National, Seneca Falls Savings and Savannah. Calvary Chapel of Seneca Falls will have a puppet show and sing along with favorite Christmas carols.
Christmas in Branchport
Saturday
Join us in Branchport for a day of holiday merry-making and Christmas cheer on Saturday December 3rd from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Sample lots of yummy treats while you stuff your stockings with special discounts from Crooked Lake Mercantile, House of Leather, Branchport Hardware, and Hunt Country, where you can also enjoy free wine tastings and a cookbook signing. Make room on your menu for delicious local foods and merchandise from Nordic Farms and the Branchport Farmer’s Market. Hear some traditional Christmas carols at the Four Corners while you shop for your tree with the Boy Scouts. Warm up with a chili lunch at the Branchport United Methodist Church before you head over to the Branchport Library for a Christmas greens sale and ornament crafts for all ages. Take the kids on a fun Christmas wagon ride, and visit the former elementary school for the Finger Lakes Museum Open House. Call 315-595-2899 for more info.
Festival of Lights in Clifton Springs
Friday
Main Street, Clifton Springs Annual extravaganza turns Victorian era downtown into a Winter Wonderland! Free horse-drawn wagon rides; free snacks & beverages; live band; chorus; Dickens Carolers; food & shopping specials; street vendors; sale of decorated trees; plus Santa & his seasonal pals! The street is closed to all but foot & horse traffic for the evening in this enchanted village... better experienced than described. Downtown decorated into January. info@CliftonSpringsChamber.com 315.462.8200
Sounds of Christmas Concert at St. Peter's Community Arts Academy in Geneva
Friday
Celebrate the Christmas season with the choirs of the St. Peter’s Community Arts Academy. The choirs will present traditional Christmas music that is sure to brighten your holiday spirits. Make this annual festive celebration held at St. Peter’s Church a part of your family’s holiday tradition. Friday, December 2, 2011 - 7:30 PM at St. Peter's Church in Geneva, NY.
WEEKEND TV LISTINGS
Get the full weekend television line-up here.
