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Photographic Images of the Night Sky’s Majesty

Beauty, and Splendor by Herb Carpenter at The Strand Center for the Arts in November PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Photographic Images of the Night Sky’s Majesty, Beauty, and Splendor,” artwork created by photographer, Herb Carpenter, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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

Octoberfest Run Brings a Saturday Morning to Life

Peru – There was a lot of excitement at the Peru Fire House as hundreds of runners, bicyclists, and walkers gathered for the 2021 Octoberfest Half marathon, 5K, 10K, and 40K bike events. With the help of her family and many others, Ruth Hamilton LaClair has organized the event each year (except 2020, the COVID-19 […]

Samuel F. Vilas Home starts expansion project | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH

Source: Samuel F. Vilas Home starts expansion project | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Samuel F. Vilas Home, a historic adult home located on the corner of Cornelia and Beekman Streets is readying for its expansion project to begin this month.

A great place to be the morning of Oct. 24th

WHAT:  4th Sunday VFW Breakfast                     Bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, corned beef hash,                    pancakes/French toast with real maple syrup, juice & coffee.                     Only $10, 2nd […]

Trunk or Treat – October 31st

North Country Alliance Church invites you to join us for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 31st from 1pm-4pm. Come in costume and ready to enjoy delicious treats, hot chocolate, and more! Our church is located at 7 Northern Avenue in Plattsburgh. This event is FREE and open to the community.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 13, 2021

BBQ Ribs Coleslaw Baked Bean Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY All are welcome at our table!

The History of Farming in Beekmantown

“From horse-drawn plows produced in John Rea’s foundry in the 1800s to modern-day no-till planting, agriculture continues to evolve and thrive in Beekmantown,” wrote Rick Grant, president of Miner Institute. He continued, “The history of agriculture in Beekmantown can be told with statistical trends in crop and livestock production and how local farmers have adopted […]

The Strand Center’s Juried Show “Bring Your Best!” Opens Friday, October 1

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts annually hosts a juried show open to artists of all ages and mediums. This year, the theme of the show is “Bring Your Best!” and participants were encouraged to submit their best abstract or representational artwork for this competition. “Bring Your Best!” will be on view […]

Climate change conference set for Oct. 21 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Climate change conference set for Oct. 21 | Local News | pressrepublican.com

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 29, 2021

(Corrected – Originally Read Sept. 27) Goulash Coleslaw Bread Dessert Served Take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY. All are welcome at our table!

Blood Drive Today

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, TODAY, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

‘Biggest gathering of food trucks in CNY history’ rolls into NYS Fairgrounds this weekend – syracuse.com

Source: ‘Biggest gathering of food trucks in CNY history’ rolls into NYS Fairgrounds this weekend – syracuse.com

Ti FallFest set for Saturday | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | The 4th Annual Ticonderoga FallFest 

Source: Ti FallFest set for Saturday | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | The 4th Annual Ticonderoga FallFest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, with a variety of fall-themed events and activities for all ages, kids and families. In addition, business promotions

Plattsburgh Rotary now accepting grant applications | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | T

Source: Plattsburgh Rotary now accepting grant applications | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh Rotary Club is requesting proposals from local organizations looking to benefit the community.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 22nd

Pork Chops Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes Coleslaw Applesauce Dessert Now there’s a meal!   Served take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.   All are welcome at our table!

Police Pipes and Drums of Plattsburgh at the 2021 Applefest – September 19, 2021

Peru to the core: Annual Peru Applefest celebration returns today | | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru to the core: Annual Peru Applefest celebration returns today | | pressrepublican.com

Honor Flight to bring life-changing opportunity to terminally ill veteran | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Honor Flight to bring life-changing opportunity to terminally ill veteran | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Among the 28 North Country veterans about to embark on a life changing trek to Washington, D.C. will be North Country Honor Flight’s first Afghan/I

Town of Clinton Cemetery Tour – Saturday, October 2nd, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

The Clinton County Historical Association and Town of Clinton Historian Rebecca LeClair will be hosting a cemetery tour on October 2nd. The tour will start at the original Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery at the intersection of Clinton Mills Rd and State Route 189, proceed to the second Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, followed by […]

Plans in Place For 2021 Applefest

Covid regulations in effect on Sept. 18th will be in place. Everyone is advised to have your mask with you! Unvaccinated individuals must wear face coverings if social distancing cannot be maintained outdoors and all individuals must wear face coverings at all times indoors. Peru – Peru’s Applefest is going to happen in 2021. The […]

CVPH Blood Drive Monday, Sept. 27th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 27th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated and assisted by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Source: New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Betty Little Arts Park opened with a splash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Betty Little Arts Park opened with a splash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Former Sen. Betty Little served in the New York State Assembly for seven years before being elected as senator in November of 2002, where she served for 18 years.

No Sept. 15 St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen is canceled this week because of Applefest preparations. It will return on Sept. 22nd with a pork chop dinner.