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Pay Tribute to our Veterans at the Peru VFW

One good way to celebrate Veterans Day is to attend the Memorial Day Service at Peru VFW Post 309, 710 Route 22B. The Service begins at 11 AM. It usually lasts about 30 minutes. It will be followed by a light luncheon in the VFW Post. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

“Twelve Years a Slave” at Cumberland 12 Cinemas on November 9th

See the Searing New film “12 Years A Slave.” Followed by a discussion on  North County connections to this amazing story. 9th *  November  * 2013Cumberland 12 Cinemas Plattsburgh, N.Y. Solomon Northup, A Free Black Adirondacker Kidnapped into Slavery When 3:45 PM – 6:50 PM November 9, 2013 Where Cumberland 12 Cinemas 18 N. Bowl Lane Plattsburgh, N.Y. […]

36th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day

The Peru Lions Club will be hosting its 36th annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on November 28nd, 2013 (Thanksgiving Day). Pre-register by going to perulionsclubnewyork.org Click “Register for Events”. Select Turkey Trot and chose one of the registration/payment options. Same day registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Peru Intermediate School gym. To […]

An Election Day Peru Tradition

The Peru Lions Club has been hosting an Election Day Spaghetti Dinner for at least 30 years. This year’s dinner was served in the Lions Club tradition of hospitality, laughs, youth participation and great food!  The Peru Gazette thanks all the members of the Peru Lions Club for all they do to enrich our wonderful […]

Enjoy Spaghetti with the Peru Lions Tonight

The Peru Lions Club will host its annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner today at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. It will be served from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. Adults $7; children 6 to 12, $4; under 6, free.  The Lions do a lot of great work in the Peru community and this is […]

Catholic Daughters Harvest Dinner – Nov. 17th

Title: Catholic Daughters Harvest Dinner – Nov. 17th Location: St. Augustine’s Parish Center Description: The Catholic Daughters, Court St Monica of the St Augustine’s church in Peru, NY will be hosting their annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday, November 17th, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The menu will consist of Virginia Baked Ham, roasted potatoes, […]

Lake George to Lake Champlain: The LaChute River Trail

Lake George to Lake Champlain: The LaChute River Trail – The Adirondack Almanack

A LIVE RADIO MYSTERY THEATER PROGRAM

Title: A LIVE RADIO MYSTERY THEATER PROGRAM Location: Peru Free Library Description: Monday, October 28th at 7:30pm. Fifteen members of the community, 55 and older, have been rehearsing with a theater professor from SUNY for the last eight weeks. Three short radio plays will be performed, complete with sound effects. Free and open to the […]

Looking For a Place to Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday Party; Here’s the Answer

106th Annual Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

On Sunday October 20th any time between 4:00 and 6:30pm, bring your family and meet your friends at the Harkness United Methodist Church Hall, 776 Hallock Hill Road, Peru (corner of Harkness & Hallock Hill Roads) to enjoy one of the North Country’s most delicious traditions; the Harkness United Methodist Church’s Chicken & Biscuit Dinner. […]

Wine Tasting Friday Night

Title: Autumn Wine Tasting Tonight Location: Peru Free Library Description: Autumn Wine Tasting ( wines will be brought in from California and Europe) Friday, October 11 6:00-8:00pm Tickets $10.00 Tickets may be purchasesd or pre-ordered at the library. Start Time: 18:00 Date: 2013-10-11 End Time: 20:00

Author Matthew Ryan at the Peru Free Library

Title: Author Matthew Ryan at the Peru Free Library Location: Peru Free Library Description: Book talk with local author Matthew D. Ryan Friday, October 18 at 7:00pm Matt will discuss his new book Drasmyr and the role that “world-building” plays in the Fantasy novel. Start Time: 19:00 Date: 2013-10-18 End Time: 20:30

AmeriCorps seeks volunteers

AmeriCorps seeks volunteers » Local News » Press-Republican.

An October “Special Event” at the Babbie Museum

Amtrak brings sightseeing ‘Dome Car’ to North Country

Amtrak brings sightseeing ‘Dome Car’ to North Country » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

St. Augustine’s Applefest: Saturday and Sunday September 21st and 22nd

Click here for Applefest 2013 flyer

Brown’s Raid At Fort Ticonderoga This Weekend

Brown’s Raid At Fort Ticonderoga This Weekend – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

A New Rail Trail? The Plattsburgh to Saranac Lake RR By Bike

A New Rail Trail? The Plattsburgh to Saranac Lake RR By Bike – The Adirondack Almanack 

Babbie Museum is holding a special kids program next weekend

The 3rd Annual Kids Fair & Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday September 7-8 at Babbie Rural and Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY.  from 10am to 4pm. Old time games with prizes, stagecoach rides, face painting, animals, Champlain Valley Woodcarvers with special demonstrations for kids.  Kat’s Catering – enjoy our picnic […]

Adirondack Architectural Heritage Preservation Tours

Adirondack Architectural Heritage Preservation Tours – The Adirondack Almanack 

Battle of Plattsburgh buttons available now

Battle of Plattsburgh buttons available now » Local News » Press-Republican.

Whiteface Adding A New Glade for the 2013-14 Season – The Adirondack Almanack

Whiteface Adding A New Glade for the 2013-14 Season – The Adirondack Almanack.

Battle of Plattsburgh weekend promises fun for all

Battle of Plattsburgh weekend promises fun for all » Amazing Neighbors » Press-Republican.

Miner Institute to host Open House on August 10; Goal is to inform public about agriculture and tout education programs

Chazy, NY – July 30, 2013 – Come learn about the research, education, and demonstration programs at Miner Institute at our Open House on Saturday, Aug. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.! The event offers a great opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of agriculture at the Heart’s Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit and […]

Saratoga racetrack attendance stumbles out of starting gate – Times Union

Attendance stumbles out of starting gate – Times Union.