The Peru Gazette

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)

The adirondack almanac reports

The adirondack almanac reports

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 […]

The Lake Placid News reports

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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 […]

The Free Press reports

The Press Republican reports

The Press Republican reports

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/

The Free Press reports

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 […]

The Adirondack almanack reports

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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