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CVPH Blood Drive in Peru on March 27

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, March 27, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center. All blood collected is utilized in our local region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus council 7273 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Sausage and gravy over Biscuits Fruit Cup Yogurt Dessert   Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972

Our region’s high school sports teams enjoy jubilant sendoffs

Communities come together to express their pride and excitement Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Barrie Finnegan, Director of The North Country Honor Flight, named Irish Person of the Year

Plattsburgh – (3/17/2023) | The North Country Chamber of Commerce has hosted the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast for over 60 years. We were thrilled to host our breakfast to a sold-out crowd this morning at the West Side Ballroom, with more than 380 attendees. The event played off a “Tonight Show” format. With Matt Boire, CDC […]

Who was St. Patrick?

c. 389–461 Feast Day—March 17 The patron saint of Ireland, Patrick was born in Roman Britain. He describes his life and ministry, including his work to convert the Irish people, in his short autobiography and testimony, Confessions. Kidnapped at age 16 by Irish raiders and sold into slavery in Ireland, his time spent in captivity […]

Lithium-ion battery recycling event coming to Plattsburgh and Lake Placid

Rotary Clubs of Plattsburgh and Lake Placid will sponsor a recycling event May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Community Bank donates $3,600 to CVPH Foundation

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Highway Department seeks cost savings and a cleaner environment

By Marque Moffett What do you get when you mix some elbow grease, lunchtime Googling sessions, science, ingenuity, math, and a few training workshops? According to Peru Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell, when the mix happens at Peru’s Highway Department, you get considerable savings to taxpayers and significant environmental gains.   Mike Farrell and Deputy Superintendent […]

Sit down, relax and let the Knights make you dinner

Enjoy Thursday’s St. Pat’s Dinner and Irsh Dancers at the Peru VFW

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Beef Stew Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Agustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972

Radioactive material in our waste! Just one of the surprising facts revealed at Community Learning Series presentation

By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

Today is International Woman’s Day

Thanks to Sister Debbie Blow for making me aware of this beautiful song.

Peru Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast – March 9-11, 2023

Click here to order tickets

During this St. Patrick’s Day season, here’s a lesson on pouring the perfect pint of Guinness (video)

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Here’s your chance to learn more about Peru’s roadsalt reduction program

City of Plattsburgh, campus gearing up for St. Platty’s Day

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Peru Daisy Scouts selling cookies at Stewart’s on Saturday, March 4 from 11 am to 3 pm

Lake Placid’s Lisa G’s receives community’s support through temporary closure

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Have questions to ask Peru’s Highway Superintendent, here’s your chance

Assemblyman Jones announces 2023 Women of Distinction Award Nominations Underway 

         Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2023 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community and those around them. Awards will be given for various categories, such as […]

Peru Central School Consignment Sale – They want your STUFF!

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Spaghetti and Meatballs Salad Bread Dessert   Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are welcome at our table!

Fire Dept. car washes begin March 4

Who is ready for a clean car? Car washes are starting on March 4th and will continue every Saturday through March weather permitting. Cost is $5 per car and we will be washing from 8am to noon. Hope to see everyone there and thank you all for your continued support

Sammy Kershaw, Hoots and Boots Headline Clinton County Fair

https://www.clintoncountyfair.com