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48th Annual Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir Concert

The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts.  The first concert will be Saturday, December 14, 2013, at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville at 7:30pm. The second concert will be Sunday, December 15, 2013, at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru at 7:30pm.  The choir is directed by Jeanette Woodruff and accompanied by […]

“Twelve Years a Slave” at Cumberland 12 Cinemas on November 9th

See the Searing New film “12 Years A Slave.” Followed by a discussion on  North County connections to this amazing story. 9th *  November  * 2013Cumberland 12 Cinemas Plattsburgh, N.Y. Solomon Northup, A Free Black Adirondacker Kidnapped into Slavery When 3:45 PM – 6:50 PM November 9, 2013 Where Cumberland 12 Cinemas 18 N. Bowl Lane Plattsburgh, N.Y. […]

NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST; Entries Must be Received by December 17, 2013

         New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens invites fifth graders to showcase their artistic talents and help to increase public awareness about trees in New York by participating in the annual national Arbor Day Poster Contest. “Trees play a vital role in the lives of New Yorkers and are […]

A LIVE RADIO MYSTERY THEATER PROGRAM

Title: A LIVE RADIO MYSTERY THEATER PROGRAM Location: Peru Free Library Description: Monday, October 28th at 7:30pm. Fifteen members of the community, 55 and older, have been rehearsing with a theater professor from SUNY for the last eight weeks. Three short radio plays will be performed, complete with sound effects. Free and open to the […]

Author Matthew Ryan at the Peru Free Library

Title: Author Matthew Ryan at the Peru Free Library Location: Peru Free Library Description: Book talk with local author Matthew D. Ryan Friday, October 18 at 7:00pm Matt will discuss his new book Drasmyr and the role that “world-building” plays in the Fantasy novel. Start Time: 19:00 Date: 2013-10-18 End Time: 20:30

An October “Special Event” at the Babbie Museum

Peru students celebrate the International Day of Peace

Each year Peru Middle School students celebrate the International Day of Peace by placing pin wheels at the school’s entrance.   Thanks to Lynn and Ann Wilke’s phone call the Gazette was able to take a few photos. Click here for a 2011 story which explained the school’s participation in the program.       […]

NYS Fair Director Tom Ryan: an unfamiliar face at fairgrounds with less power | syracuse.com

NYS Fair Director Tom Ryan: an unfamiliar face at fairgrounds with less power | syracuse.com.

Renovations at Ogdensburg’s Remington Museum will be finished in fall

Watertown Daily Times | Renovations at Ogdensburg’s Remington Museum will be finished in fall.

Adirondack Events This Weekend (Aug 9)

Adirondack Events This Weekend (Aug 9) – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Battle of Plattsburgh weekend promises fun for all

Battle of Plattsburgh weekend promises fun for all » Amazing Neighbors » Press-Republican.

“Radio Theater” coming to the Peru Free Library

The Peru Free Library will present Radio Theater!, a program of radio drama, starting on Mondays (not including Labor Day) in September and October.  The program is funded by Lifetime Arts, a non-profit organization that provides arts programs to improve the quality of life for older adults. For eight Mondays, starting on September 9, participants […]

Joyful Youth Choir to perform

The Joyful Youth Choir proudly presents the young people of four local parishes: St. Alexander’s in Morrisonville, St. Augustine’s in Peru, St. John the Baptist in Keeseville and Holy Name Church in Ausable Forks. Their concert dates are as follows:  There will be two concerts on the same weekend. The first one will be held […]

A new play for the whole family

Several Peru Central School students along with other north country youth, present a new comic play “Pirate Kings and Drama Queens” at the City Hall Rotunda in Plattsburgh on Friday and Saturday evenings, July 19 and 20, at 7:30 PM.  In this play, high school students decide to put on a play written by one […]

Adirondack Independence Day Celebrations

Adirondack Independence Day Celebrations – The Adirondack Almanack –

Peru’s Summer Concerts Series begins Sunday, June 30th

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT THE LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JUNE 30 THROUGH AUGUST 25 JUNE 30 THE CHILLBILLYS – CLASSIC THROUGH CONTEMPORARY ROCK JULY 7 BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK- PRESENT JULY 14 THE CASTAWAYS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, […]

First Weekend events kick off Friday and Saturday

First Weekend events kick off Friday and Saturday » Local News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Events This Weekend (May 31)

Adirondack Events This Weekend (May 31) – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

2013 Lake Placid Film Forum to be held June 13-16

2013 Lake Placid Film Forum to be held June 13-16 | Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.

Four Great Art Events in Saranac Lake Friday

Four Great Art Events in Saranac Lake Friday | The Adirondack Almanack.

Daffest pops up for two bloomin’ weekends

Daffest pops up for two bloomin’ weekends » Local News » Press-Republican.

Here’s a great children’s activity in Plattsburgh on Saturday, April 20th

Grand Reopening of CVTM

Transportation Museum to hold grand reopening

Transportation Museum to hold grand reopening » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Concerts slated for Crete Center

Concerts slated for Crete Center » Local News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack Family Activities: Pendragon’s Summer Season | The Adirondack Almanack

Adirondack Family Activities: Pendragon’s Summer Season | The Adirondack Almanack.