Have a great time and help a local charity that assists many people
Schuyler Falls/Peru, NY—“Kissing Ball Christmas” will be held at the Kickin’ Up Dust Farm, 362 Peasleeville Road, through December 7. The event aims to raise money for Thera-Pets, Inc., a local charitable organization dedicated to improving human health through farm animals. In addition to donkeys, the farm also has goats, horses, Alpacas, and various birds. It is a recognized 501 (c)(3) organization.
The Kickin Up Dust Shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’ll find kissing balls, wreaths, crosses, candy canes, gnomes, and swags. The primary Kissing Ball Christmas activities occur on November 30 and December 1. There’ll be pony rides from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a bouncy house, Buddy the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and the Bumble. Santa will visit from 1 to 3 p.m. with a gift for each child, and Grinch might show up. Free hot chocolate will be available on weekends.
The Kickin’ Up Dust Farm welcomes school groups and families by appointment. Its donkeys visit nursing homes, facilities for people with disabilities, and schools and assist other non-profit groups. Ken and Holly Besaw run the Kickin Up Dust Farm with support from many benefactors and volunteers.
For more information, call 518-569—1263 or go to the Thera-Pets Facebook page. You can also make donations on the Thera-Pets Inc. Facebook page or mail them to Thera-Pets, Inc., P. O. Box 319, Peru, NY 12972.
Posted: November 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Things to do in & near Peru.