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Mike and Jonathan Karl Matzkin are father and son photographers with different approaches but a similar passion for New York City. Mike has extensive experience as a professional photographer and has had successful careers in newspapers and trade magzines as well as in public relations with Canon and Nikon.  Son Jonathan only recently took up photography, [...]

The Town of Peru Concert Series continues on Sunday, August 21st with the music of Towne Meeting. Towne Meeting is a 5-member band with powerful vocal harmonies. Their musical roots are in folk but the band branches out into many other genres, from acoustic rock to country.  Formed in Plattsburgh, NY, in 2006, the band has [...]

The Clinton County Senior Citizens Council is sponsoring a trip to Baltimore and Annapolis from October 13th to October 16th, 2011.  It features a live Tony Bennet concert, a dinner theater Dream Girls production and tours of Annapolis Naval Academy, Fort McHenry, the Maryland Science Center and much more. Adults of all ages are welcome. [...]

An invitation from the Town of Peru JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO, EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 3 THROUGH AUGUST 28, 2011 JULY 3 ROY HURD – ADIRONDACK FOLK MUSIC JULY 10 TOO TALL STRING BAND – ADIRONDACK, CELTIC, COUNTRY, BLUEGRASS JULY 17 THE [...]

Hill and Hollow Music has a July 8th event (Click here for information)

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After testing the waters, the art programs at our local library have been a great success.  Because of the overwhelming support from the community, Greg Badger will be teaching art classes at the Peru Free Library every Wednesday and Friday after school (3:30-4:30). There is a $10 per hour charge for each class, which includes [...]

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By Donald McBrayer It’s been a few years since we took our kids on a Disney World vacation in Orlando Florida and considering we celebrated our 25th anniversary recently, we decided it was time to revisit Mickey from an adult perspective. There has been many changes to the park since our last visit. (Click here [...]

By John T. Ryan Peru VFW Post 3009 continues its community service programs with a “Spooktacular Haunted House & Costume Party on Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st. Adult witching hours are from sunset-sunrise on Saturday and children ghouling hours are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy ghouling games, a haunted [...]

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By John T. Ryan The Town of Peru announced its summer concert schedule at the Little Ausable Park Gazebo. The concerts will be held every Sunday evening June 27th to August 22nd and will feature everything from country, to rock, to folk and Celtic music. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. In [...]

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By John T. Ryan Peru resident and Adirondack Life, Press Republican & Peru Gazette contributing photographer Joanne Kennedy is displaying her photos at Zenfolio, a website catering to commercial photographers. While I have seen hundreds of Joanne’s photos, I have a new appreciation for her skills. Take time to view her work at http://joannekennedy.net/

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The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will hold its 5th Annual Meeting, June 26, 3-5 pm, at the Ausable Valley Grange Hall, 1749 Main St., Keeseville, NY.  Music provided by the Lake Champlain Mass Choir.  Program includes a report of NCUGRHA activities, the Election of Trustees, the 2009 Lantern Award, a raffle and refreshments.  Free [...]

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Washington – Congressman Bill Owens today announced that he is currently accepting submissions from high school students in New York’s 23rd Congressional District for an annual Congressional Art Competition.  The theme for this year’s competition is “An Artistic Discovery”.

Peru residents have an evening of dinner and music to look forward to on Friday, March 26th at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The “March Madness BREAKAWAY” will benefit the Elmore SPCA. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a menu of Irish stew, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10.00 in advance [...]

There will be a concert by the After Thoughts on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville.  Special guests at the concert will be Lita Kelly and Jay Lesage.  Admission to the concert will be non perishable items or cash donation.  All proceeds will be given to the [...]

By Adele Douglas Libraries are usually quiet places, but the latest acquisition to the Peru Free Library is meant to encourage just the opposite.  Librarian Becky Pace believes the front room of the library is a perfect place for local musicians to share their talent.  “The acoustics in that room are just lovely, it affords [...]

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“The Peru Community Church is hosting a Talent Show to benefit the local Food Shelf this Friday, January 8th at 7:30 at the Fellowship Center.  Admission is a “free-will” monetary donation or non-perishable food item.  A beautiful handmade quilt will be available for raffle and great local musical talent will entertain you.  Come in from [...]

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By John T. Ryan The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir presented its 44th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 13th at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru before a large crowd of appreciative listeners. (Click here to see several photos) The sixty-one member choir conducted by Jeanette Woodruff encircled the audience for its opening song, a beautiful rendition [...]

The “Too Tall Sting Band” will be entertaining at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center this Friday night December 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.  The group’s concerts are always entertaining and the Fellowship Center is a good music venue. Please make every effort to attend. You’ll see your friends and neighbors too!

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  John T. Ryan Listening to visitors’ on a recent tour of Plattsburgh’s Champlain Valley Transportation Museum the common remarks heard were , “This place is wonderful!” This place is impressive!” and “They’ve added so much since the first time I visited.” While the museum focuses on the Lozier, the luxurious car manufactured in Plattsburgh [...]

By Donald McBrayer The Battle of Plattsburgh, which ended the final invasion by Britain during the War of 1812, was celebrated this Saturday with a very impressive reenactment & parade. The streets were lined with families, coming together to celebrate a very important day in America’s history. On September 11th 1814 a British army under [...]

                   Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill, Brian Mulcahy and Allen Dixon By John T. Ryan Three members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 were commissioned as lay ministers in ceremonies today at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg.  Council Grand Knight Allen Dixon was on hand to congratulate Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill and Brian Mulcahy. [...]

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By Donald McBrayer Plans for the 32nd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest are well underway. It is going to be a great celebration this year with some very exciting attractions. If you want to keep track of all that will be happening, would like to help out, or would like to invite friends from out of [...]

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By Donald McBrayer This summer’s Gazebo Concert series is wrapped up for the season. For the past several weeks our Sunday evenings have been filled with the music of many very talented local musicians. Their performances at the Gazebo provided a great opportunity for families to get out a bit (even when it rained), and spend [...]

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The Elmore SPCA continues its wonderful series of creative fundraisers with “an evening of delicious delectable desserts and exhilarating eclectic entertainment.” It will take place on Friday, August 28th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Tickets are $15.00 in advance; $20.00 at the door; $5.00 for children 6-12, and [...]

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The adirondack almanac reports

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