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A “March Madness BREAKAWAY”

Peru residents have an evening of dinner and music to look forward to on Friday, March 26th at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. The “March Madness BREAKAWAY” will benefit the Elmore SPCA. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature a menu of Irish stew, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10.00 in advance […]

Concert to benefit the Food Shelf

There will be a concert by the After Thoughts on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John The Baptist Church in Keeseville.  Special guests at the concert will be Lita Kelly and Jay Lesage.  Admission to the concert will be non perishable items or cash donation.  All proceeds will be given to the […]

Library to come to life with beautiful music!

By Adele Douglas Libraries are usually quiet places, but the latest acquisition to the Peru Free Library is meant to encourage just the opposite.  Librarian Becky Pace believes the front room of the library is a perfect place for local musicians to share their talent.  “The acoustics in that room are just lovely, it affords […]

The Adirondack music scene

The adirondack almanack reports

Enjoy the Friday Night Talent Show

“The Peru Community Church is hosting a Talent Show to benefit the local Food Shelf this Friday, January 8th at 7:30 at the Fellowship Center.  Admission is a “free-will” monetary donation or non-perishable food item.  A beautiful handmade quilt will be available for raffle and great local musical talent will entertain you.  Come in from […]

Family time at the Wild Center

The adirondack almanack reports

Retired Peru farmer plans agricultural museum

The Press Republican reports

A performance enjoyed by many!

By John T. Ryan The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir presented its 44th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 13th at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru before a large crowd of appreciative listeners. (Click here to see several photos) The sixty-one member choir conducted by Jeanette Woodruff encircled the audience for its opening song, a beautiful rendition […]

Don’t forget the “Too Tall String Band” this Friday night

The “Too Tall Sting Band” will be entertaining at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center this Friday night December 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.  The group’s concerts are always entertaining and the Fellowship Center is a good music venue. Please make every effort to attend. You’ll see your friends and neighbors too!

Scott Hamilton returns to Lake Placid with a new show

The adirondack almanack reports

Don’t forget Beartracks is in town Friday night and they have a new band member

The Press Republican reports

Here’s your weekend Adirondack music scene

The adirondack almanack reports

Phish to jam in Syracuse on November 22

The Post-Standard reports

Peru couple kick-off Community Church coffeehouse on the 16th

The Press Republican reports

A great place to visit and to bring visitors

  John T. Ryan Listening to visitors’ on a recent tour of Plattsburgh’s Champlain Valley Transportation Museum the common remarks heard were , “This place is wonderful!” This place is impressive!” and “They’ve added so much since the first time I visited.” While the museum focuses on the Lozier, the luxurious car manufactured in Plattsburgh […]

Battle of Plattsburgh Celebration

By Donald McBrayer The Battle of Plattsburgh, which ended the final invasion by Britain during the War of 1812, was celebrated this Saturday with a very impressive reenactment & parade. The streets were lined with families, coming together to celebrate a very important day in America’s history. On September 11th 1814 a British army under […]

Three St. Augustine’s Knights commissioned as Lay Ministers

                   Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill, Brian Mulcahy and Allen Dixon By John T. Ryan Three members of St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 were commissioned as lay ministers in ceremonies today at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Ogdensburg.  Council Grand Knight Allen Dixon was on hand to congratulate Rob Bashaw, Stephen Cahill and Brian Mulcahy. […]

Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene including Backwoods Pondfest here in Peru

The adirondack almanack reports

Here are your Battle of Plattsburgh weekend events

The Press Republican reports

Applefest information is now online

By Donald McBrayer Plans for the 32nd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest are well underway. It is going to be a great celebration this year with some very exciting attractions. If you want to keep track of all that will be happening, would like to help out, or would like to invite friends from out of […]

Here’s the weekend Adirondack music scene

The adirondack almanack reports

Summer Gazebo Concerts over for the season

By Donald McBrayer This summer’s Gazebo Concert series is wrapped up for the season. For the past several weeks our Sunday evenings have been filled with the music of many very talented local musicians. Their performances at the Gazebo provided a great opportunity for families to get out a bit (even when it rained), and spend […]

Phish packs SPAC

The Post Star reports

Here’s the Adirondack weekend music scene

The adirondack almanac reports

Eat desserts to your heart’s content and help deserving animals

The Elmore SPCA continues its wonderful series of creative fundraisers with “an evening of delicious delectable desserts and exhilarating eclectic entertainment.” It will take place on Friday, August 28th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. Tickets are $15.00 in advance; $20.00 at the door; $5.00 for children 6-12, and […]