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Peru School District distributed breakfast and lunch Care Packages today. More to come!

Dear Families, Care Packages consisting of six days of Breakfast and Lunch are available from July 10 to Aug 6, 2020, to all children 18 years and under free of charge. They are available for pick-up at Peru Elementary School, The Intermediate Building, 116 Pleasant St., Peru, NY 12972. Future Pick-Up Dates are scheduled for: […]

Farmer’s market coupons available July 15th in Peru 

Source: Farmer’s market coupons available | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Shelburne Museum scheduled to reopen this month

Source: Shelburne Museum scheduled to reopen this month

Elmore SPCA Bottle Drive

Greg Cassidy, Peru resident, and owner of Dannemora Redemption is providing a large covered trailer in which to place bags of deposit bottles and cans. People may also drop off bottles at Dannemora Redemption and let the folks there know that the bottles are being donated to the SPCA.

Tops Markets raises over $279,270 for Children’s Miracle Network Campaign

Tops Markets News Release –  Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) has raised over $279,270.  The campaign which began Sunday, June 21 at all participating Tops Friendly Market locations concluded Saturday, July […]

Parishioners say good-by to Fr. Alan Shnob

7/6/20 Peru – St. Augustine’s Church parishioners surprised their pastor after 9:30 mass yesterday with a cake and best wishes for the future. Fr. Alan Shnob is retiring effective June 8th after serving the people of Peru for the past 15 years. They’ll remember Fr. Shnob for many good things including his loving care of […]

There’s still time to donate

Peru 4:52 p.m. – There’s been a good turnout at today’s CVPH Blood Drive St. Augustine’s Parish Center, but there was no waiting line as of a few minutes ago. Drawing continues until 6:30 p.m. Stop by! Karen Coon was one of today’s donors. Karen has donated over 50 pints since 1993. Great going, Karen! […]

July 8th Soup Kitchen Menu

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, July 8th. Served 4:30-5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Take-out only. Coleslaw Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole Rice Chocolate Cake

New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Peru Blood Drive on Monday, July 6th

Peru – The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, UVM Health Network will conduct a blood drive on Monday, July 6, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need blood. It is in short supply, especially during this crisis period. Please make […]

Tupper Lake announces paddling challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Tupper Lake announces paddling challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope Appeals for Help

Minor League Baseball cancels 2020 season amid coronavirus pandemic

Source: Minor League Baseball cancels 2020 season amid coronavirus pandemic

July 1st Soup Kitchen Menu

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take-out only. Garden Salad Mac ’n Cheese  Bread  Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

New Concert Series Opens in Plattsburgh

Live Music Returns When ‘Curbside At Harborside’ Opens July 4 North Country music lovers will welcome the return of live musical performances in Plattsburgh on the evening of Independence Day with the launch of a new drive-in concert series staged at the City of Plattsburgh’s “Harborside” area adjoining Lake Champlain. On July 4 at 7:30 […]

Ironman organizers cancel Lake Placid event

Source: Ironman organizers cancel Lake Placid event

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 24th.

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Take-out only. Tossed Salad Chicken Tortilla Casserole Rice Delicious Home-made Molasses Cookies

National Pollinator Week 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: National Pollinator Week 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Fridays are “Free Book Friday” at the Peru Free Library

Small Portion of Walking Trail to be Closed For Repairs

Starting Friday, June 19th til Friday, June 26th the section of the walking trail from the gazebo park to the dog park will be closed for bridge maintenance and painting. If you have any questions please call Courtney Tetrault. 518-643-8125  

Opening day at Fort Ticonderoga! | Lake Champlain Region

Source: Opening day at Fort Ticonderoga! | Lake Champlain Region

There has been a change in today’s (June 17th) menu at the St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen

Soup has been replaced with Rice, Corn, and Beef Salad Egg or Chicken Salad Sandwiches Home-Made Carrot Cake Egg or Chicken Salad Sandwiches Home-Made Carrot Cake

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 17th.

Minestrone-Sausage Soup Chicken Salad or  Egg Salad Sandwich Home-made Carrot Cake Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take-outs only! 3030 Main St., Peru.  

Peru Playgrounds and Tennis Courts Are Open

A message from Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald  We received the news that playgrounds, including swings and tennis courts, can be open now !! By Monday all the yellow tape will be taken down from them. The walking trail has always been open to get out and enjoy the outdoors as much as you can. […]

Here’s This Week’s Soup Kitchen Menu

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 10th. Take-Out Only. Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Michigans Macaroni Salad  Baked Beans  Ice Cream