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Babbie Museum brings us history and good music

Peru, August 30, 2023 – A nice group of people enjoying Mitch Willette’s singing at the Babbie Rural Farm and Learning Museum tonight. The museum served tasty refreshments, too. If you haven’t been to the Babbie Museum lately, stop by. Exhibits are continually being improved, the museum keeps growing, and Peru Historian Helen Nerska has […]

Olympic Car Show returns to Lake Placid Sept. 3

Benefit car show will see a return of its Main Street parade Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ausable Chasm – One of nature’s most beautiful gifts in our midst

Our family traveled 15 minutes to Ausable Chasm yesterday. It’s hard to believe we live so near such a natural wonder. We met people from Michigan, South Carolina and Quebec. The parking lots were almost full. Like most employers, the Chasm would like to have more staff. One employee was particularly outstanding in the raft-tube […]

Lake City Arts Fest returning as bigger event on August 26

Talented artists and musicians for a day-long celebration of creativity and culture to City Hall, Trinity Park and MacDonough Park from noon to 6:30 p.m. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

The Run for Jon is not far away

The 33rd annual Run For Jon will be held Saturday, August 26th, at 5 PM at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road in Peru. The Run attracts hundreds of walkers, kids, fun runners, and runners every year, plus their friends and family who attend as spectators. There are numerous door prizes for participants donated by our […]

Peru’s Applefest is only a few weeks away

Meadowmount Free Concert in Saranac, Saturday August 5, at 7:00 pm

Advanced string students from the renowned Meadowmount School of Music will perform at the Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 on Saturday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. The young musicians, who are on professional career tracks, come from points throughout the United States and from many countries around the globe. They have undergone a rigorous selection process […]

Contemporary Dance – A Cautionary Glimpse of A.I. in “This is Not A Test”

Admission is free to all. (PLATTSBURGH, NY – Strand Center For The Arts will present Jess Bouharevich’s Contemporary Dance class performance of “This Is Not A Test” at 6 pm Friday, 7/28 at the historic Strand Theater. Admission is free to all. About the Performance News reports bombard us daily with the dichotomy between glorious […]

“Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse Sunday, August 6, 2023

Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:20 am to 1:00 pm Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the Peru Dock for the opportunity to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Round-trip […]

Plattsburgh Farmers Market plans Aug. 12 celebration

This year’s market features new vendors, a Little Free Library and Power of Produce Program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

From Fine Art to Coloring Books: Something for Everyone at the Keeseville Community Arts Festival July 21- 22

The third annual Keeseville Community Arts Festival will take place July 21-22, with several local organizations and businesses holding visual and performing arts events across the hamlet. The festival brings residents and visitors together to celebrate the arts and artistic assets of the community. AdkAction’s annual Plein Air Show and Sale is at the festival’s […]

Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]

Fireworks added to packed Airborne Make-A-Wish Saturday, July 15 schedule

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Clinton County Fair revs up summer shows

Fun-filled six days of food, music, shows, farm finery Click here for the Sun Community News story 

53rd Lake Placid Horse Show kicks off

Riders come from all over to compete Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Valcour Island Lighthouse Tours offered on July 9

IT’S LIGHTHOUSE SEASON – You are invited to join us on Sunday, July 9, at the Peru Dock to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Captain Mick Maynard will provide round-trip transportation. The $30 per person fee will include a Valcour Island Heritage Trail Guide and George Clifford’s book on Lake Champlain […]

2023 Heyworth-Mason Park Concert Schedule

Don’t forget to come and enjoy Sunday’s Community Concert

Heyworth-Mason Park looks beautiful for this Sunday’s 6 to 8 p.m. concert by the Fulton’s Folly Band. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a community concert. Before and after the show, people can enjoy the park’s excellent walking trail and dog park.

Winning waters: Upstate NY lakes rank as some of the best in the country

Lake Champlain ranked #6 in country Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Toyota Series returns to Lake Champlain June 22-24

Several local competitors will join the annual fishing draw with top prize of up to $100K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Summer Concert Series Announced

2023 Adirondack Summer Harvest Farmers’ Market Guide

Stop by the Evans Fairy Garden and enjoy

Many know Don Evans as a retired Peru Central Drivers Education teacher. But, his Quaker Springs neighbors know him as a friendly, talented man who spends the winter months crafting fairy garden surprises. For the past few weeks, Don and his wife Shirley have planted flowers and put his fascinating structures in place for children […]

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday

Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]

Champlain Centre’s Mall Walker program returns with a new name

Senior Planet and Clinton County Health Dept. grow the program Click here for the Sun Community News story