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Clinton County Historical Association Presents: “A Tour of the Old Base Oval ” with Helen Nerska, CCHA Director

Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturday, May 28th at 10:30 am for a narrated walking tour of the historic buildings surrounding the Old Base Oval, in the City of Plattsburgh.   The Old Base Oval has been a part of the Military Base from the War of 1812 until the closing of […]

St. Mary’s Church in Champlain to host 53rd Annual Bazaar 

Parade begins at noon.    Father Clyde Lewis of St. Mary’s Church in Champlain, NY announced on Friday that after two years of postponing their annual Bazaar, the event will happen this year on Sunday May 29, 2022.    “This event has always shown how our neighborhoods come together to support each other. And I […]

Cadyville Field Day returns with even more in store | Sun Community News CADYVILLE

Source: Cadyville Field Day returns with even more in store | Sun Community News CADYVILLE | The locally cherished Cadyville Field Day is set to return in 2022 and for the first time will be a two-day affair.

Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum reopens for another season | Sun Community News PERU | “

Source: Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum reopens for another season | Sun Community News PERU | “Our family always been collectors. My mother was a great collector,” Leeward Babbie, the founder of the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum stated.

United Way: Making a difference one call at a time | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

“PLATTSBURGH | After years of worsening pain, Ali Hurst woke up in tears one morning and knew her health and outlook needed to change. The pain consumed her daily life and that day, the fear of medical procedures and the daunting expenses no longer outweighed the realization that she needed help.” Source: United Way: Making […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday. May 11, 2022

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Rice Carrots Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 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!

CVPH Blood Drive May 16

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, May 16th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Honor flights resume this Saturday, May 14th

A message from Barrie Finnegan, Director of the North Country Honor flight North Country Honor Flight will begin a big year next weekend May 14th with its first two flights of the year. With eight flights scheduled this will be the first of four flight days with two aircraft on each day.  The send off ceremony […]

K of C Tournament Returns – Get your registration in

Nominations sought for 2022 ‘Spirit of Ianelli’ Award | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH

Source: Nominations sought for 2022 ‘Spirit of Ianelli’ Award | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Sunrise Rotary Club’s Mayor’s Cup Regatta and Festival Committee is currently seeking nominations for the prestigious 2022 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award.

Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 14-15 – full of great activities

Plowing & planting with antique farm equipment are ongoing throughout the weekend.  Other demos include the granary, blacksmith shop and flax spinning by Mary.  Talk with a Master Gardener and get answers to your gardening questions. Kids can plant a sunflower and planting handouts will be available. We will also feature a plant sale and […]

ACW presents: Barkreaders: An Open Mic + Reading featuring Plattsburgh author, Sara Schaff (May 11, 7PM)

Saranac Lake, NY– Barkreaders gives local writers a place to both share their work and meet new authors at Adirondack Center for Writing. This bi-monthly reading includes an open mic, so anyone has the opportunity to share up to 5 mins of writing live before an audience. May’s installment of Barkreaders features SUNY Plattsburgh professor […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert Served take-out only, 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!

Upcoming Historical Association Events

Your chance to meet our Peru golfers

Unique Boutique Sale, Saturday, May 14

Assemblyman Jones honors North Country women at 2022 Women of Distinction Awards

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his 2022 Women of Distinction Awards. The Women of Distinction Awards is held annually and honors influential local women for their hard-earned achievements and commitment to improving their communities and those around them. “The North Country is home to many remarkable women who help our neighbors in need […]

Family resource day highlights addiction services | Sun Community News In 2021 there were 135 successful overdose reversals and 92 so far in 2022 in the six counties 

Source: Family resource day highlights addiction services | Sun Community News In 2021 there were 135 successful overdose reversals and 92 so far in 2022 in the six counties Alliance for Positive Health serves for Harm Reduction Services Justin Bryant, a harm redu

Ferry company scraps historic boat – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Ferry company scraps historic boat – Adirondack Explorer

Regional Blood Center Conducts Community Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/27/2022) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open to the community this month and asks all eligible donors to consider donating. Here are […]

Our people coming together to aid the Ukrainian people

April 27, 2022, Peru, NY – The North Country Mission of Hope (MOH) always seems to be able to get the job done when it comes to assisting people in need. This morning beginning at 7 a.m., volunteers packed and loaded a truckload of items destined for Ukraine. MOH Executive Director Sister Debbie Blow led […]

Substance abuse event to help families, friends | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Substance abuse event to help families, friends | News | pressrepublican.com

CVPH Peru Blood Drive – Monday, May 16th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, May 16th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.   Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The donated blood is used in our region.   The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus […]

“The New Surreal,” by Alex Reiter at The Strand Center for the Arts in May

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “The New Surreal,” artwork created by artist,Alex Reiter, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, May 6, 2022. A free reception will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm that night. Alex Reiter has […]

Clinton County’s Civil War Soldiers – and how to find them. 

 May 3, 6 pm, at the House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh with Civil War Historian Julie Dowd and Civil War Veteran descendant Jacob Woodward.