The Peru Gazette

United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has met 95% of the 2019 campaign goal of $725,000. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign raised a total of $688,750.00 which includes proceeds from special events and also includes projections of pending results […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce Karla Bonoff, will be performing at the Strand Center Theatre at 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. With a career spanning four […]

When: February 24th WHAT: 4th Sunday Breakfast Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee. Only $10 – seconds on the house. WHERE: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B Peru, NY 12972 WHY: Proceeds for veterans and their families.

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Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 16th to help fund the Council’s Coats For Kids Program at Peru Elementary School. For the past several years the Knights have donated 24 new winter jackets to be given out as needed at the school. The jackets are paid […]

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus Bingo scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th is canceled because of the winter storm warning.  The knights hope to see all their bingo players next week.

The Clinton County Historical Association Announces ”Northern Slavery — Part of the American Story” Thursday, February 21, 6:30 pm At the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm Street, Peru Slavery is not just a southern story.  In fact, New York was the epicenter of slavery in the early colonial world.  From Boston to Plattsburgh, […]

The Peru Central School District Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for potential candidates.  The District Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on our school or achieved an outstanding contribution(s) to society as a graduate of Peru CSD. The candidate must have attended, been employed, served or […]

The Peru Soup Kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center scheduled for today, February 6, 2019, has been CANCELED because of the weather advsory for eastern New York. .WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…LIGHT SNOW, SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATIONS […]

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  A message from Becky Murphy about noon, “We cleaned off the rink at Sullivan Park today if you wanted to share that with your followers! It’s great skating! Get it in before the mixed bag of weather that’s coming our way.”

Clinton County Historical Association January 31, 2018 · WHEN YOU SEE CALVIN AT AN EVENT – You probably don’t think of him as a historian, but that’s what he is. Think of all the events that would not have been saved for posterity if it wasn’t for Calvin. Many of our CCHA events have been […]

Location: CCHA, 98 Ohio, Ave. Plattsburgh Description: The Clinton County Historical Association Announces Antique Valentine Creations Crafts Day Saturday, February 2, 11 am to 3 pm At CCHA, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh Families are welcome to join us at the Museum on Saturday, February 2, from 11 am to 3 pm, to make special Valentine’s Day […]

Saturday January 26, 5:30-7:30pm…..Peru Community Church Fellowship Center We’ll provide games, pizza, veggie tray and beverages. Bring your family and friends for a fun get-together with church members and friends. All ages welcome!! Sign up preferred but not required / call office by noon Fri. 518-643-8641  

The Peru Soup Kitchen is canceled today, Wednesday, January 23rd because of the forecast sleet and freezing rain. Please pass the word and share this notice. Thank you!

Peru – The Peru Knights of Columbus invite federal employees and their immediate families to enjoy a free spaghetti dinner today at the Knights of Columbus dinner being served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Just present federal employee identification and you and your family […]

The snow isn’t beginning until late Saturday so come on out to enjoy the Peru Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner, Saturday, January 19, St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert. 4:30 to 6:00 PM, $8.00 per person, $3.00 for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and […]

Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef rash, pancakes or French toast with real maple syrup, juice and                                coffee for only $10.00 WHEN:  January 27th, 2019     9 a.m. to Noon WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                  710 Pleasant Street, […]

Letter to the Editor – January 14, 2019 I have the privilege of serving on the annual United Way campaign team. The team helps to spread the news about the great work that the United Way and its 40 partner agencies provide to our community each and every day.  They touch the lives of 80,000 people […]

Jan. 9 Tossed Salad Spaghetti Bread Dessert 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

For the past several years, I’ve focused both my financial donations and volunteer efforts almost exclusively on the United Way for one reason: results.  Our local United Way has been incredibly responsive to the needs of this community, as of late focusing heavily on the opioid crisis, the related urgent need for new foster homes, […]

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – As the top luge athletes from around the world are currently preparing for World Cup and World Championship racing in Europe, USA Luge will bring the thrill of the sport to the masses at Titus Mountain Family Ski Center on Jan. 19-20. Using easy to maneuver plastic sleds, patrons at the […]