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Northern Tier committee dreams big for July 4 extravaganza | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | The 60th-annual Rouses Point celebration of the Fourth of July 

Source: Northern Tier committee dreams big for July 4 extravaganza | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | The 60th-annual Rouses Point celebration of the Fourth of July will start on June 25 and wrap up on June 27 with the Rouses Point Fire Department’s annual Chicke

Summer Concerts Begin June 27th

Honor Flight back on for 2021 trips | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“The first trip out of Plattsburgh International Airport will be Aug. 28. There will be three more flights, each three weeks apart, scheduled for Sept. 18, Oct. 9 and Oct. 30.” Source: Honor Flight back on for 2021 trips | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Elmore SPCA Bottle Drive This Weekend

Graduating Senior Parade This Coming Saturday

A parent notified the Peru Gazette that there is a Peru High School Senior Car Parade, similar to last year’s, on Saturday, June 12th beginning at Livingood’s at 11 a.m. Let’s all get out to greet our graduating seniors.

WWII Vet Present To Honor The Fallen

World War II Veteran Curtis Banker celebrated his 97th birthday on Saturday, May 30th. Mr. Banker attended VFW Post 309’s Memorial Day Service.

May 31, 2021, Peru VFW Post 309’s Memorial Day Service.

The James P. O’Connor Composite Squad Color Guard posted colors. Post Commander Tom Boisseau welcomed the large crowd and reminded people of our fallen soldiers’ sacrifices on our behalf. Msgr. Dennis Duprey, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church in Peru, related his experience at the Normandy, France cemetery, where over 9,300 Americans were buried after D-Day.

CVPH Blood Drive in Peru

Monday, June 7th 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. St. Augustine’s Parish Center

“They Will Give of Self When The Call Is Made”

Peru – Msgr. Dennis Duprey, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, delivered brief remarks at today the VFW Post 309 Memorial Day Service.  Msgr. Duprey recalled visiting the cemetery at Normandy, France, and the impression it made on him, especially the age of the soldiers who lost their lives during the D-Day landing. Speaking of today’s […]

Many Residents Turned Out For Memorial Day Service

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru VFW Post 309 conducted an impressive Memorial Day Service today. Post 309 honored our nation’s fallen war heroes, the deceased members of Post 309 and its Auxiliary. Post commander Tom Boisseau welcomed the large number crowd and delivered remarks. Msgr. Dennis Duprey, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church, also […]

PHOTOS: Baseball back in Burlington – VTDigger

Source: PHOTOS: Baseball back in Burlington – VTDigger

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 2, 2021

 Garden Salad Chicken Parmesan Garlic Bread Dessert   Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME. 3030 Main St. Peru, NY

Mark Calendars For The Peru VFW Memorial Day Service

What: Memorial Day Service with luncheon to follow. When: Monday, May 31st @ 11:00 a.m. Where: Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Peru, NY 12972 Note: Service will be held outdoors, weather permitting.

ADKX to reopen May 28 to members; fully open July 1 – The Adirondack Almanack

The Adirondack Experience (ADKX), a sprawling 121-acre campus in the heart of the Adirondacks, will open its 2021 summer season in two phases. Source: ADKX to reopen May 28 to members; fully open July 1 – The Adirondack Almanack

Plattsburgh’s Stone Arch Bridge – A historic dedication captured in photos

On November 11, 1930, thousands of Plattsburgh’s citizens turned out for the dedication of the city’s newest bridge. The Bridge Street Stone Arch Bridge replaced an aging and inelegant steel strut bridge to join the beautiful City Hall and McDonough Monument as iconic structures in Plattsburgh. Join Roger Black on Monday, June 17th at 6:30 […]

Plattsburgh’s new YMCA location to open July 1 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Plattsburgh’s new YMCA location to open July 1 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Back in November the YMCA was in negotiations with the City of Plattsburgh about leasing the City Recreation Center at the U.S. Oval.

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Garden Salad Chili Corn 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!!!!!

COVID Cautious: Quelling New York vaccine hesitancy | City

Source: COVID Cautious: Quelling New York vaccine hesitancy | City

Catholic Charities Provides Grants for Addressing Local Poverty

Catholic Charities of Ogdensburg is now accepting applications for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), a local grant program formed by the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Unlike the other services the agency currently provides, such as direct assistance to individuals, the campaign for Human Development grant program provides small grants to human service agencies, churches, […]

CVPH Blood Drive – Monday, June 7th

3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Mian St., Peru.

Enjoy BBQ Chicken or Michigans at the VFW

Peru VFW Swinging Into Action

WHAT – Music for your pleasure — Just Jammin’ Listen or join in — but enjoy. WHERE – Peru Memorial VFW 710 Pleasant St, Peru WHEN – Thursday, May 27th from 5 – 8 p.m.   Note: Kitchen Open from 4 – 7 p.m.  

NY county fairs are on for 2021, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: NY county fairs are on for 2021, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 19th.

Rice Chicken Stir Fry Bread, Bread, and More 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! 🙏

Altona Correctional Attains United Way Leadership Award

Pictured: left to right, Cherice Granger, SEFA Committee Vice-Chair, Stacy Dominic, Deputy Superintendent for Security, Harmony Buskey, Teacher IV, Tracey LaMere, Correction Officer, Claude Schneider, Deputy Superintendent for Administration, Cindy Tourville, Deputy Superintendent for Programs, Mary Vann, Superintendent, William Ferguson, SEFA Committee Chair. SEFA funds are used to support local, regional, state, and national charitable […]