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Location change for Adirondack Regional Theater Presentation

LOCATION CHANGE FOR ADIRONDACK REGIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION OF ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA JR. NOW AT PERU HS JULY 13 AT 6:30PM Sometimes, You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty if You Want to Change Your Story Peru will be filled by the smell of rebellion when Adirondack Regional Theatre’s Young Director Series presents Roald Dahl’s […]

Birth of our nation in Downtown Plattsburgh!

Schedule of Events 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Trinity Park Food Court will feature local food trucks and food vendors 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: The Fourth of July parade showcases over 30 floats, firetrucks and race cars, dance performances and more! 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM: FREE Concert on the steps of City Hall […]

Outdoor summer concerts planned throughout the ADKS

Most are free and open to the public Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Summer 2024 Concert Schedule

Free event features 200+ skaters from the Northeast and Canada

Lake Placid Figure Skating Championships return June 19-22 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Babbie Museum, a great place for adults and children

Saturday, May 18, 2024 – The Babbie Farm and Rural Learning Museum opened for the season today. There have been activities today, and they will continue tomorrow. What a GREAT place to bring the family! A fun new exhibit featuring kids’ games includes fresh popcorn, cotton candy, and crafts to make and take home. On […]

Heart’s Delight Spring Premier Returns to Clinton County Fairgrounds

4th Annual Show will include Western Dressage Performer Jeff Wilson Chazy, NY – The Heart’s Delight Spring Premier Open Horse Show will once again return to the Clinton County Fairgrounds May 25-26, 2024. Miner Institute invites the public to attend and watch a wide array of disciplines and horse breeds. The show starts at 8 […]

T-shirt designs unveiled for 47th annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival

Senior Emily Whalen’s design was chosen as the main t-shirt design, showcasing all the activities happening during the annual event Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

This years Clinton County Fair is from July 9th – 13th!

Tuesday, July 9th: Lucky E Rodeo and Fireworks Wednesday, July 10th: Adirondack Tractor and Truck Pull Thursday, July 11th: Warren Zeiders Concert Friday, July 12th: Versus Monster Trucks Saturday, July 13th: Demolition Derby 5 full days of daily family entertainment, fair food, rides, animals, and more! Save the dates! #clintoncountyfair #fair #communityfair #agriculturalfair #summerfun #familyfun

Ausable Point State Campground, Peru, NY – April 22, 2024, 6:30 a.m.

A new St. Lawrence Seaway visitor center connects past and present

Click here for the NCPR story 

Volunteers Needed for Fourth Annual Earth Day Cleanup

KEENE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host its annual Earth Day Ausable River cleanup on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers will assist AsRA in removing garbage and debris from roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. Lunch and raffle prizes will be available after the cleanup […]

Hill and Hollow brings Ron Schwimmer to Saranac

Rob Schwimmer inhabits the same universe as the elusive Triple Helix—one that doesn’t exist except for his invention. He is the master of his musical kingdom where he, playing solo, conjures a sound world created by his singular virtuosity at the piano, theremin (on which he’s considered to be one of the world masters) and […]

Schuyler Falls, NY, February 4, 2024, 3 p.m., Macomb Reservation State Park.

Outdoor adventure at Point au Roche

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – Jan. 18, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is proud to host “Eloquent Visions: Honoring the Rich Tapestry of Black Artistry,” a group exhibition featuring the work of Joel Tineo, William Ransom, Thomas Jerard Greene, Elizabeth Marques, Deanna Wolfe, Takeyce Walter and Winosha Steele. This diverse group exhibition aims to bring forth […]

Nine minute video of tonight’s Peru Tractor Parade. It was GREAT!!!!

 One of Peru’s #1 residents. Monica Remillard, was Grand Marshall. There was a great turnout. Everyone, especially, the kids, love the parade!

Total solar eclipse: What you need to know to see this once in a generation spectacle

Major urban areas, like Burlington and Plattsburgh, will have some of the best views of this event. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Many kids and adults can’t wait for Saturday’s parade

The 2023 Peru Tractor Parade is on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 6 p.m. It is on the same route as last year. It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, Right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, Right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left […]

Babbie Museum Dec. 9-10 Holiday Bazaar

Tammy Laver thanks a “mystery writer” for their wisdom

Click here to view Tammy’s photos  I was walking on the Heyworth Village path on October 1st when I came upon words of wisdom.  I instantly felt a smile come across my face!! It warmed my heart!  I continued along the path only to find more words!!!  I thought, “How wonderfully kind for someone to feel inspired […]

Airborne Speedway under new leadership

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Ausable Chasm is always a great place to visit

October 5, 2023 – Ausable Chasm’s autumn colors are muted this week, but the Chasm is always a great place to visit. Two busloads of Saranac Lake students arrived about 10 a.m. They’ll have a great time!

Ausable Chasm’s beauty is always breathtaking

October 5, 2023 – Ausable Chasm’s autumn colors are muted this week, but the Chasm is always a great place to visit. Two busloads of Saranac Lake students arrived about 10 a.m. They’ll have a great time!

Paul Smith’s announces new sound-focused attraction

Massive Forest Megaphone amplifies natural noise for deeper sensory experience Click here for the Sun Community News story