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Plattsburgh Farmers Market plans Aug. 12 celebration

This year’s market features new vendors, a Little Free Library and Power of Produce Program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

From Fine Art to Coloring Books: Something for Everyone at the Keeseville Community Arts Festival July 21- 22

The third annual Keeseville Community Arts Festival will take place July 21-22, with several local organizations and businesses holding visual and performing arts events across the hamlet. The festival brings residents and visitors together to celebrate the arts and artistic assets of the community. AdkAction’s annual Plein Air Show and Sale is at the festival’s […]

Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]

Fireworks added to packed Airborne Make-A-Wish Saturday, July 15 schedule

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton County Fair revs up summer shows

Fun-filled six days of food, music, shows, farm finery Click here for the Sun Community News story 

53rd Lake Placid Horse Show kicks off

Riders come from all over to compete Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Valcour Island Lighthouse Tours offered on July 9

IT’S LIGHTHOUSE SEASON – You are invited to join us on Sunday, July 9, at the Peru Dock to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Captain Mick Maynard will provide round-trip transportation. The $30 per person fee will include a Valcour Island Heritage Trail Guide and George Clifford’s book on Lake Champlain […]

2023 Heyworth-Mason Park Concert Schedule

Don’t forget to come and enjoy Sunday’s Community Concert

Heyworth-Mason Park looks beautiful for this Sunday’s 6 to 8 p.m. concert by the Fulton’s Folly Band. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a community concert. Before and after the show, people can enjoy the park’s excellent walking trail and dog park.

Winning waters: Upstate NY lakes rank as some of the best in the country

Lake Champlain ranked #6 in country Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Toyota Series returns to Lake Champlain June 22-24

Several local competitors will join the annual fishing draw with top prize of up to $100K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Summer Concert Series Announced

2023 Adirondack Summer Harvest Farmers’ Market Guide

Stop by the Evans Fairy Garden and enjoy

Many know Don Evans as a retired Peru Central Drivers Education teacher. But, his Quaker Springs neighbors know him as a friendly, talented man who spends the winter months crafting fairy garden surprises. For the past few weeks, Don and his wife Shirley have planted flowers and put his fascinating structures in place for children […]

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday

Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]

Champlain Centre’s Mall Walker program returns with a new name

Senior Planet and Clinton County Health Dept. grow the program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Strand Center Open House showcases programs to discover and develop your talents

Plattsburgh’s Strand Center For The Arts hosted an Open House on Saturday, May 6. Visitors met the friendly staff and teachers and checked out the studios. The Peru Gazette took time to make a brief visit. For more information, go to StrandCenter.org  

The Lake Champlain view from Clinton Community College is a must-stop

A spring drive along Route 9 isn’t complete without viewing Lake Champlain, Crab Island, Valcour Island, and the Green Mountains from our beautiful Clinton Community College. May 6, 2023.

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 20-21

Peru, NY – A very active little town with many things to do

Saturday, April 29, 2023 – There is activity inside and outside the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum this morning. Inside, Curdie Gardner offered a class on making healthy salads and homemade dressings. The ingredients looked tasty. Curdie Gardner operates Curdies Creations in Keeseville. Outside the museum, volunteers were beginning to prepare the museum for […]

CHAMPLAIN AREA TRAIL VOLUNTEERS PREPARE TRAILS FOR THE GRAND HIKE ON MAY 6TH 

WESTPORT, NY: Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is preparing its trails for the annual Grand Hike on Saturday, May 6, which this year is an almost 14-mile walk through forests and fields from Willsboro to Westport. CATS will have three “oases” along the way, where hikers will find snacks, water, and porta potties. Hikers can also […]

Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market returns with new programs

Plattsburgh Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market opens May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Increased car counts, exciting schedule on tap for Airborne in 2023

Season opener Saturday, April 29, presented by Liquor & Wine Warehouse Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Depot Theatre announces 2023 season’s lineup

2023 marks the theatre’s 45th season Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Coming Lake Placid Events

Lake Placid Loppet at Mt. Van Hoevenberg on Feb. 26; the ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) Men’s Hockey Championships are in town March 17 and 18; and the International Skating Union (ISU) World Synchronized Skating Championships come to the Lake Placid Olympic Center with 26 teams on March 30 through April 1. The USA Youth […]