The Peru Gazette

Tom Venne performing on Sunday 11:30 – 2:30   

ALTONA, NY — Organizers of the Memorial Day Community Car Show have announced that the event originally scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, has been moved to Saturday, May 23, 2026 due to the weather forecast. The event will still be held at Rainbow Banquet Hall, located at 47 Woods Falls Rd in Altona, NY. […]

May 19, 2026, Peru, NY — This afternoon at Peru High School, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 309 and its Auxiliary recognized two talented student artists from Peru High School for their outstanding achievements in the VFW Auxiliary National’s Annual 3-D Patriotic Art contest. Magdalena Manley and Adalyn Gertsch were both honored for […]

Zach Donohue’s new horror flick hits theaters Memorial Day Weekend Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lake Placid, NY (May 11, 2026) – The Lake Placid July 4th Organizing Committee is inviting community members to take part in the annual Independence Day celebration, which features a parade down Main Street. Organizers are calling on the community to help make this year’s event the most vibrant yet, with all encouraged to participate. […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – May 12 2026 – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Organic Matter. ” Organic Matter will be a group exhibition curated by Gallery Manager & Associate Curator, Elsa Koop-Angelicola. This exhibition will showcase the artwork of six artists to display the raw beauty of abstract elements as well as the skill of […]

 WHEN: Sunday May 24th, 4pm.  Doors open at 3:30pm WHERE: The Saranac Methodist Church, Route 3 Saranac NY TICKETS: General Admission $20 and the door. Children and Students $10 Hill and Hollow Music presents guitar duo Miles Johnston and Michael Vascones with flautist Anthony Trinfo for a program ranging from Back and Piazzolla to contemporary […]

Plattsburgh, NY – With original bluegrass and country tunes, Missisquoi River Band from Enosburg Falls, VT paint a vivid picture of love, life and loss in the Green Mountains. Patrick Murphy, Cindy Humiston-Weed and Jim Weed – all veteran performers – promise a fun-loving, inspiring night of music. Plattsburgh United Methodist Church chapel, 127 Beekman […]

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PLATTSBURGH, NY—The award-winning documentary The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery is coming to the SUNY Plattsburgh campus on May 11.  The film explores the damaging impact of sea lamprey on fish and highlights the collaborative efforts of scientists, policymakers and conservationists working to address the challenge in the Great Lakes. Following the screening, a panel discussion will feature experts […]

Clinton County, NY, May 5, 2026 –  – Clinton County is pleased to announce that a significant historic painting depicting Samuel de Champlain will be placed in the care of the Samuel de Champlain History Center in the Village of Champlain, ensuring its long-term preservation and public accessibility. The large-scale oil painting, measuring approximately 114 […]

Peru, NY – Listen to writer Lauren McGovern read some of her published work and share new material. You’ll get a window into her creative process and publishing journey. She’ll provide resources for participants who also want to bring their life stories to the page. Lauren’s work has been featured in Midstory Magazine, What’s Your […]

SARANAC LAKE, NY — The Adirondack Center for Writing will host the third biennial Writers Festival on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, in Saranac Lake.  Featuring writers, poets, comedians and other creatives from across the country, the festival is a celebration of how writing and storytelling — in all of their forms — […]

Burke, NY, May 3, 2026– The Almanzo Wilder Homestead will be hosting a reunion of cast members from the hit TV show Little House on the Prairie the weekend of July 24, 25 and 26, 2026. The guests of honor will be Dean Butler (Almanzo), Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Lucy Lee Flippin (Eliza Jane), Charles […]

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Plattsburgh, NY The Strand Center for the Arts hosted its Spring  Artisans Market on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It drew a nice crowd, and downtown streets were lined with cars. It was a fun place to be. A variety of artisans and businesses displayed their wares, including Greg Badger, who demonstrated his painting talents. The […]

There was a large turnout for tonight’s very interesting presentation conducted by David Glenn at the Peru Free Library. The audio is fine, but the video is not the best quality. I do not have the lighting to counteract the light coming in the library’s windows. Click here for the Peru Gazette video 

Local youth leaders partner with 20+ organizations to tackle food waste and environmental conservation through interactive learning and mural art. PERU, NY, April 20, 2026 –  – On Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, the Students Against a Vanishing Environment (SAVE) will host Earth Fest 2026, a massive educational summit designed to inspire the […]

WILMINGTON, NY (April 13, 2026) – The Whiteface Region of upstate New York is set to welcome athletes and outdoor enthusiasts this June with a lineup of race events. The Wilmington Whiteface Uphill Bike and Foot Races and the Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run and Festival have been scheduled. “These races are a fantastic way to highlight […]

Fans and community members shared their experience from the cross country skiing FIS World Cup in Lake Placid Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00PM The Strand Center for the Arts Plattsburgh, NY — Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) and the Strand Center for the Arts invite the community to “Holding Space,” a collaborative exhibition exploring the universal intersection of mental health and creative expression.  Click here for photos from last year’s event The […]