Archive for 'Things to do in & near Peru'
Save Money on Your Meats Budget with June Workshops
Learning a few shopping and cooking techniques can save you money at the meat counter. “All About Meats” Eating Local Yet? Summer workshops in Canton, Plattsburgh and Sackets Harbor will offer cost-saving tips in hands-on classes with chefs, meat cutters, and nutrition educators. The 6-9pm workshops will be held: – June 21 in Sackets Harbor […]
Posted: June 15th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Plattsburgh City Council approves Adventure Race
The Press Republican reports
Posted: June 7th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Many people stopped by to enjoy the Babbie Museum on “Museum Day”
By John T. Ryan The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum participated in the Press Republican’s 4th Annual Museum Day on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Leeward Babbie and other family members were on hand with live demonstrations and museum tours. When this reporter visited Todd Babbie was demonstrating the shingle shake mill powered by a […]
Posted: June 4th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Barry Manilow coming to SPAC
The Times Union reports
Posted: June 1st, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Here’s a great schedule of Vermont summertime events
Seven Days reports
Posted: May 28th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Enjoy BBQ at the Peru Rod and Gun Club on May 29th
The Peru Rod & Gun Club will host its Annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, May 29th from Noon until 5 PM. Enjoy a great meal for only $8 for adults, seniors $7, children ages 5-12 $5 and children under 5 served free with an adult meal. If you want something other than chicken hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder […]
Posted: May 16th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Champlain Valley Expo finances falter in 2010 – Rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Doobie Brothers open the fair on Aug. 27, while Lady Antebellum will perform Sept. 3.
The Free Press reports
Posted: May 9th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Kyle Petty’s charity ride revs up Saturday in Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 6th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Good eats and beats: Vermont venues offer music and a meal
The Free Press reports and Seven Days reviews several restaurants
Posted: May 5th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Saranac Lake highlighted in National Geographic
National Geographic covers Saranac Lake’s many wonderful attributes. Click here for the story
Posted: May 4th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Montreal spring entertainment listing
The Press Republican reports
Posted: April 7th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Summer fun for winter sports enthusiasts
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: March 28th, 2011 under Arts and Entertainment, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Springfest begins at Whiteface begins, runs through March
The Lake Placid News reports
Posted: March 15th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Old X-country ski trails at the Ausable Chasm reopened
The Lake Placid News reports
Posted: March 15th, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Springfest events announced for Whiteface
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: February 25th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Our local winter round-up; There’s no excuse for being bored
By Adele Douglas They can be cold and miserable but our winters do provide some fun and unique opportunities for outdoor activities. My idea of a great day is an outing with friends and/or family, near home, that doesn’t take more than a few hours, then heading home (often with a stop at Rulf’s for […]
Posted: January 25th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Big Tupper will open Saturday
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: January 14th, 2011 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Santa arrived in Peru last night aboard a beautifully decorated fire truck
By John T. Ryan The Peru Youth Commission’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting (click here for photos) was held before its usual large crowd on Friday, December 3, 2010. Children, parents and grandparents crowded the Little Ausable Park to sing carols and witness the tree lighting. At 7 p.m. the Peru Fire Department arrived carrying Santa. The […]
Posted: December 4th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru, Town Board News.
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Honoring both United States’ and Canada’s veterans from atop the high peaks
By John T. Ryan Americans and Canadians both honored their nation’s veterans on November 11th. On Memorial Day 2010 “Adirondack Ladies” Joanne Kennedy, Clare Dalton, Colleen Kaulfuss, Lori Clark and Jean Ryan hiked Whiteface Mountain and the adjacent Esther Mountain. Joanne Kennedy was raised in Nova Scotia and holds joint citizenship so she didn’t forget her […]
Posted: November 12th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Putting white on the Face-Snowmaking begins, lift ticket rates rise
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: November 4th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Miner Museum gets national recognition
The Press Republican reports
Posted: October 30th, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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Wonderful news for the Alice T. Miner Museum
The Alice T. Miner Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2010! It has been a long journey for the museum Board, staff, and volunteers, and we wanted to share this great news with you. The State and National Registers promote heritage tourism and appreciation of historic resources. The […]
Posted: October 13th, 2010 under Things to do in & near Peru.
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It was a great day for a country drive
Today, Sunday October 10, 2010, was an absolutely beautiful autumn day. There are many wonderful autumn scenes in any direction from Peru. Here are a few scenes beginning on the Union Rd. and traveling south on Route 9 from Keeseville to Elizabethtown and New Russia. Then traveling northeast from Elizabethtown to Essex. The colors seem […]
Posted: October 10th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Peru is a great place for cider lovers
By John T. Ryan At this time of year many people look forward to tasting Peru’s fresh apples and an apple-based product, apple cider. Rulfs Orchard and James Cider Mill produce thousands of gallons of cider for sale at their roadside stands and distribution throughout the north country. While Patti Rulfs Sheehan is usually found […]
Posted: October 9th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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SKI mag: Whiteface best in east U.S.
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports The Gazette visits Whiteface in February 2007
Posted: October 8th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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