The Peru Gazette

The Town of Peru will hold its 32nd-annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the town gazebo with Christmas carols and the arrival of Santa Claus on a decorated Peru fire truck.   Refreshments will be served at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Hall, with crafts for children taking place, […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra, will be performing at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh. Saturday, December 8th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Travel back to the early 1900s and experience Christmas At the Silent Movies with the Peacherine Ragtime Society […]

Dear Editor: There is no doubt that the North Country is known for the giving spirit of the people that live here.  It never ceases to amaze me how this community comes together for a common goal, even in the toughest of times.  Although there are many worthy causes to support in our area, there […]

Peru Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. 4:30 pm. to 5:45 p.m. Fruit cup Turkey/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Stuffing Squash Pumpkin Pie

Peru – Peru Memorial Post 309 Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted its annual Veterans Day Service this morning at 11 a.m.  Post Commander Bill Lefebvre was the Master of Ceremonies. The James P. O’Connor Composite Squad Color Guard, Civil Air Patrol posted the Colors. Glenn Miller sang a memorable rendition of our Natinal Anthem. Father […]

The Peru Community Church and the Reverend Peggi J. Eller, pastor, announce upcoming special events over the next few weeks.  All are welcome and invited to attend and participate. This Sunday, November 11, Tim Rock and the Harkness & Keeseville Praise Band will lead a special Praise Service during the 10:30 AM worship hour.  The […]

UPDATE – VOTING HAS BEEN HEAVY BY HISTORICAL STANDARDS WITH 1,914 VOTES CAST AS OF 5 PM. Peru – Voting was brisk at St. Augustine’s Parish Center at 10 a.m. As of 9:05 a.m. 471 ballots had been cast with voting at steady pace. The polls are open until 9 p.m. tonight. The Peru Gazette […]

Source: Senior Planet’s northernmost initiative turns 3 | News | pressrepublican.com

L-R Alexandra Jeffords, Vice President of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company;  John C. Bernardi; Jesse Ringer, President of Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company. Jeffords Steel officials met with John Bernardi, CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. to provide the total from the employees’ workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge contributing $18,046 […]

NAC Future Farmers of America craft/vendor show on Saturday, November 10th from 9-3 at Northern Adirondack Central. There will also be a pancake breakfast from 9-11 in the hgh school cafeteria, 5572 Route 11, Ellenburg.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce invites you to the most delicious events of the year. Taste of the North Country will be held on November 8th at the SUNY Field House. This event combines an amazing Food/Beverage Tasting experience with an incredible auction. The Auction preview begins at 5:00, followed by the Silent Auction […]

Peru Lions Club Annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner. Serving from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. $7 Adults; $4 – Children 6-12; Children 5 and under Free. All proceeds benefit Peru Lions’ sight preservation goals and the Clubs’ support of numerous projects that benefit the residents in the area “WE […]

Source: Peru ‘Octoberfest’ returns for eighth year 

Register for the Walk of Faith beginning at 11:45 a.m. Opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Pulled Pork Dinner served 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum , 250 River Road, Peru, NY  will be hosting HARVEST WEEKEND on October 6-7, 2018 from 10am to 4pm. $1.00 off admission if you bring a nonperishable item for the Interfaith Foodshelf. There will be demonstrations of corn harvesting using antique equipment, hit & miss engines as well as […]

By John T. Ryan Peru –  The VFW and its Auxiliary are renown for their support of veterans and patriotism. This year the New York State VFW Auxiliary and the Peru VFW Auxiliary are working with the Wreaths Across America program to raise funds for wreaths at 55 cemeteries across New York State. The Peru […]

Thanks to wonderful support from our community the 2018 Applefest was very successful. Over the course of the two-day celebration 150-200 people volunteer their time and talent on the grounds, St. Vincent’s, Roger’s House and in the parish center. The St. Augustine’s Parish family is very grateful to everyone who participated in any way. Here […]

An Invitation from the Harkness Methodist Chruch Have you seen any geese flying south yet? It’s getting to be that time of year… the Harkness Chicken and Biscuit Dinner is approaching and the chickens are getting nervous! The dinner this year will once again be presented at the Harkness Church Hall (776 Hallock Hill Road, […]

Source: 27th Annual Whiteface Mtn Oktoberfest this Weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

Spaghetti Dinner (red, meat or alfredo sauce) for only $10.00 When:    September 27, 2018    Dinner 6 – 8 p.m. with music by “Just Jammin”  6 – 9 p.m. Where:    Peru Memorial VFW                710 Pleasant St, Rte 22B                 Peru, NY 12972 No cover charge.  Beverages available for purchase from 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit veterans projects.