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Enjoy “Just US” at Heyworth Mason Park This Coming Sunday Evening

The Town of Peru’s Sunday evening concert series continues on Sunday, August 15th with the “Just Us” Band. Enjoy them from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Heyworth Mason Park. The park is located adjacent to the Tops Plaza. Click here to view the band’s website. 

Book carnival coming to Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

“The book carnival will send each child home with a free book…” Source: Book carnival coming to Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Area families are encouraged to celebrate summer learning and take part in an upcoming book carnival with games, crafts and more.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 11th

Spaghetti Garden Salad Garlic Bread Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 pm. (Take-out only) at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.   All are welcome at our table.

Senior Center opens in Plattsburgh | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Senior Center opens in Plattsburgh | News | pressrepublican.com

Big Weekend Upcoming at the Babbie Museum

Please Mark Your Calendars and Save Returnable Bottles and Cans

Essex Co. Fair readies for Aug. 18-22 shows, events | Sun Community News WESTPORT | 

Source: Essex Co. Fair readies for Aug. 18-22 shows, events | Sun Community News WESTPORT | 2021 ushers in the 172nd county fair coordinated by the Essex County Agricultural Society.

Lake Champlain set for MLF Bass Pro Tour | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Major League Fishing’s, MLF, Bass Pro Tour Aug. 5-10

Source: Lake Champlain set for MLF Bass Pro Tour | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Major League Fishing’s, MLF, Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Lake Champlain, next week, Aug. 5-10, for their sixth regular-season tournament of the season – the Toyota Stage Six at L

The Clinton County Historical Association Lecture Series Presents: Relics of War By Peter Sorrell

Monday, August 16, 6:30 pm at the Plattsburgh House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh   Peter Sorrell, a Lyon Mountain native and area historian, will discuss his pursuit of War of 1812 artifacts through his metal detecting in the North Country and the related research into his finds.   He will share some of […]

Jazz Quintet Features Tim Collins & the Jensen Sisters

  A pair of the hottest names in contemporary jazz―sisters Ingrid Jensen and Christine Jensen―join the North Country’s favorite vibes player Tim Collins for two outdoor shows, rain or shine:   Saturday, August 7 at 7:30 pm at Plattsburgh City Stage, Dock Street, Plattsburgh. Drive-in concert presented in partnership with “Curbside at Harborside” series; broadcast […]

Tonight’s Concert Canceled

The August 1st Concert at Heyworth Mason Park is canceled because of the forecast rain. See you next week! 

Local war hero gearing up for life-changing surgery | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Local war hero gearing up for life-changing surgery | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In February 2010, Bergan Flannigan’s life changed forever when an IED blast in Afghanistan left her critically injured.

Clinton County Historical Association’s August Events

Taylor and the Intangibles Return to Peru

Celebrate Sunday, August  1st at Heyworth Mason Park. Taylor LaValley and the Intangibles will be on stage! Bring a blanket, a chair and enjoy! The show takes place from 6 to 8 p.m.

Learn How Women Gained the Right To Vote

TRIO OF BLUEGRASS ALL-STARS COMING TO PLATTSBURGH JULY 31

Palmer Street Coffeehouse Collaboration Brings The Revenants To Harborside Fans of bluegrass music are in for a special treat on July 31 at 7:30 p.m. with the arrival of the celebrated trio The Revenants — Bluegrass Gospel Project alumni Taylor Armerding, Andy Greene, and Kirk Lord — in Plattsburgh for the latest installment of the […]

North Country Exposures: A Candid Look at the Past Decade by Gabe Dickens

The Strand Center for the Arts in August PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “North Country Exposures: A Candid Look at the Past Decade,” artwork created by photographer, Gabe Dickens, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, August […]

CLINTON COUNTY FAIR OPENING DAY SCHEDULE REVISED | Sun Community News 

Source: CLINTON COUNTY FAIR OPENING DAY SCHEDULE REVISED | Sun Community News The commencement of midway carnival rides at the 2021 Clinton County Fair will be delayed on the fair’s opening day, Tuesday, July 27, to accommodate lower-than-expected staffing levels

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Take Time To Enjoy the Peru Town Market

Peru – July 25, 2021 – Many people are having a great time at the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park. The beautiful park is lined with vendors selling a wide variety of local hand-made and hand-grown merchandise. Plus, the ice cream and food trucks are helping everyone enjoy this beautiful, warm summer day. […]

Residents gear up for 166 annual picnic | Sun Community News REDFORD | 166 years ago the Church of the Assumption was dedicated, and a tradition was set.

Source: Residents gear up for 166 annual picnic | Sun Community News REDFORD | 166 years ago the Church of the Assumption was dedicated, and a tradition was set.

Peru K of C 2021-21 Officers Installed

L-R Chancellor John Ryan, District Warden Norman Hatch, Lecturer Tony Andrews, Recorder John Theisen, Trustee Robert Manchester, Financial Secretary Gordon “Gordy” Burdo, Rev. Jay de la Rosa, Deputy Grand Knight Daniel Cayea, Treasurer Robert Akey, Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan, Guard Greg Lombard, Trustee Robert Bilow, District Deputy Robert Eisenhauer, Trustee Robert Herforth. July 24, 2021 […]

Art, Entertainment and Fun in Keeseville this Weekend

The Keeseville Community Arts Festival is taking place this weekend. There was a huge crowd on Front Street last night and a good crowd this morning. Plein Air painters have been in the Keeseville area all week painting the many beautiful scenes within a 25-mile radius of Keeseville. Their works are on sale in the […]

“Sunday on Valcour Island” Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces: “Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse – Sunday, August 8, 2021 Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:30 am to 1:20 pm, Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person   The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical […]

NightHawK Band Performs Sunday, July 25th, 6 to 8 p.m. at Heyworth Mason Park.

  Kyra Maddix-Vocals Ray Parent-Guitars, Vocals Pete Lawrence-Drums, Vocals Michael Maddix-Bass, Vocals Sponsored by the Town of Peru.  Free Admission.