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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Archive for 'Community Events'

City Beach reopens May 26

Beach access and parking remain free to city and town residents with seasonal permits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Motorcycles leave Hobby Lobby for the U.S. Oval at 6:10 a. m.

Ex. Dir. Barrie Finnegan describes this Saturday’s Honor Flight Send-Off

Flights 33 & 45 scheduled to take 36 veterans to DC North Country Honor Flight is ready to take to the skies once again. This Saturday, May 13th, will be flight numbers 44 and 45 taking 36 Veterans on a one-day trip of a lifetime. On board will be one WWII Veteran and One Korean […]

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  

Meet the guy behind Burlington’s renaissance. Could his ideas work in the North Country?

Click here for the NCPR story 

Clinton County Historical Association Community Calendar Events for May 2023

The Clinton County Historical Association is pleased to announce the following events for May. All events are free and open to the public. May 16 – 6:45 pm, Amazing Stories of the Women of the Delord House, with Pat Loughan, sharing photos and little-known facts about their lives and legacies. Lake Forest Senior Living Community, […]

Donlan Wealth Management donates $50K to new YMCA

Bob Donlan applauds the community center with ‘wide-reaching impacts’ Click here for the Sun Community News story 

It’s time for Granny’s Attic, the Unique Boutique Sale

If you like a vast choice and bargains, the Peru Community Fellowship Center is the place to be Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Mothers’ Dinner May 11 at the VFW

Car Wash today Saturday, April 29 from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station

Cloudy skies aren’t deterring the Peru Varsity Golf Team from holding its car wash today from 10 to 2 at the Peru Fire Station. A $5 donation is recommended.

A great meal and fellowhip happening right now at the Fellowship Center

These friendly folks will serve you pancakes, bacon, and homefries until noon at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. They also have a silent auction with several great items to bid on. If you’re looking for a good meal in eat-in or take-home, this is the place to be Saturday Morning, April 29, 2023.

Enjoy pancakes this morning at the Fellowship Center

Work on new Au Sable Forks firehouse about to begin

Skyrocketing cost of materials was challenging but not insurmountable Click here for the Sun Community News story

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 […]

Jacquelin “Jackie’ Madison named 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service

Assemblyman Billy Jones: “The 2023 Woman of Distinction for Military Service is Jacquelin “Jackie” Madison! Before retiring after 13 years in 2010, Jackie was the Principle Information Toxicology Specialist in the Drug Safety Department of Wyeth. Jackie Is the former Librarian and Director of the Mooers Free Library, she’s the President of the North Country […]

Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market returns with new programs

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

Former Glens Falls Post-Star Editor Talks About State of the Newspaper Industry

Click here for the Mountain Lake Journal story 

Judy Lefebvre named Woman of Distinction

From Assemblyman Billy Jones  Please join me in congratulating our 2023 Woman of Distinction for Service to Hometown Heroes recipient, Judy Lefebvre! Since moving to Beekmantown in 1984 with her husband and Air Force Veteran, James, Judy has been an active volunteer. She has served on Beekmantown’s Planning and Assessment Review Boards for over 20 […]

Saturday, April 29 Car Wash at the Peru Fire Department benefitting the Peru Nighthawk Golf Team

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 a car or donation accepted. Proceeds help the team buy towels, team jackets, balls, etc. Let’s support our Nighthawks and get them off to a great season!

Granny’s Attic Boutique Sale – Saturday, May, 6 at the Fellowship Center

Celebrate Mom and enjoy the music of the Cumberland Bay Barbershop Chorus!

Tribute to Moms everywhere Saturday, May 13, 3 pm Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval Plattsburgh, NY 12903 $10. per person at the door: Cash only.

Annual Tour De Force Charity Race will honor North Country native Hunter Labombard

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Creamy Italian Sausage & Potatoes Green Beans Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. , Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome!

Friends and families working together to clean up Peru

April 22, 20223 – 8:30 a.m. Several families have already arrived at the Peru Fire Station for the Lions Club’s Annual Peru Clean Up Day. The Lions have trash bags, pickers, beverages and food goodies for everyone. Mr. Badger’s Peru Art Class at Peru Elementary School colored rocks for the kids. When the kids complete […]

June 17 North Country Mission of Hope Color Run and Raffle

North Country Mission of Hope office # (518) 643-5572