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Erin go bragh: Irish heritage stories – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Erin go bragh: Irish heritage stories – – The Adirondack Almanack

Police warn against impaired driving on St. Patrick’s Day

Source: Police warn against impaired driving on St. Patrick’s Day

Bob Smith, Owner of Nine Platt Group, Best Western Plus, Named 62nd Irishman of the Year

From the North County Chamber of Commerce Updated with additional information 3/18/21 Plattsburgh – 3/17/2021 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been hosting the St.Patrick’s Day event for more than 60 years. After a rough 2020, we came back this year– virtually, but that did not stop us from some IrishShenanigans! This special […]

Cornell Cooperative Offering Three-Part Gardening 101 Series

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a 3-part series, Gardening 101, via Zoom in April. Each session is on a Saturday and will run from 10:00 am-11:30 am.  We will focus on vegetables and pollinator plants. This is an interactive workshop, you are free to ask questions as we go. April […]

Sunshine Week & Freedom of Information Day: March 14-20

“Launched in 2005, Sunshine Week has grown into an enduring annual initiative to promote open government and push back against excessive official secrecy…   “Sunshine Week was created by the American Society of News Editors and is now coordinated in partnership with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, but freedom of information isn’t […]

Soup Kitchen for Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Shepherd’s Pie Vegetables Bread Dessert   All Welcome are welcome. Free of charge. Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.

Good News: Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail

1,715 checks totaling more than $1.88 million March 15, 2021—After a tough year for many, Stewart’s Shops is happy to be delivering some good news to nonprofits in need. Holiday Match had another successful season, and checks are now in the mail to local children’s charities. Funding has now been allocated to 1,715 organizations across […]

March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts

St. Augustine’s Parishioners Honored

  (Note – All have been twice COVID vaccinated. They briefly removed their masks for the photo and immediately put them back on.) Peru, March 14, 2021 – Prior to beginning the 9:30 a.m. Mass St. Augustine’s Pastor Msgr. Dennis J. Duprey presented the Golden Rose Award to Bob and Jane Woods and Bob and […]

Lake Champlain Region Insider

Essex County Events. Source: Lake Champlain Region Insider

North Country at Work: Keeping ice safe at Lake Placid toboggan chute with Tracy Daby | NCPR News

Source: North Country at Work: Keeping ice safe at Lake Placid toboggan chute with Tracy Daby | NCPR News

Enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage on March 13th

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 invites our neighbors to enjoy a delicious take-out only corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 13th.  The dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The cost is $10 per person, with […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Chicken and Ham Casserole, Rice, Green Beans and Dessert.   PLUS there’s a huge amount of various delicious breads to take home!   Served take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. All are welcome!!!!!!!

Attractions Reopening in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

As we move closer to summer, many attractions that were closed last summer are looking ahead to reopening this year. Same goes with the many annual events that people have come to expect throughout the summer and fall months.Source: Attractions Reopening in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Peaks at Lake Placid approved | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

LARGE SCALE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Source: Peaks at Lake Placid approved | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

April Gardening Workshop 

APRIL GARDENING WORKSHOP The Master Gardener Volunteers of Clinton County and Jolene Wallace, Consumer Horticulture Coordinator, will be presenting a 3-part workshop on gardening beginning Saturday, April 10, and continuing on April 17, and April 24 from 10:00-11:30 am. Whether you are planning to start your first garden or have been gardening for years and […]

Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is an original cosponsor of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide meaningful reform to the agricultural guest worker program and establish a merit-based visa program specifically designed for the agricultural sector. Congresswoman Stefanik voted for this legislation in the 116th Congress. “North Country farmers have long […]

Fire Department Car Washes Begin Sat., March 6th

ATTENTION PERU!!! We are going to try holding car washes on Saturdays 8 am until noon. $5 Donation beginning, March 6 through April 10 weather and training/calls permitting. Due to Covid we will be collecting donations OUTSIDE. We ask that you bring the exact donation you choose so it can be dropped in our donation […]

YMCA launches “Be a Hero”campaign | Sun Community News Plattsburgh | The Plattsburgh YMCA has kicked off its annual support campaign, Be a Hero for a Better Us!

Source: YMCA launches “Be a Hero”campaign | Sun Community News Plattsburgh | The Plattsburgh YMCA has kicked off its annual support campaign, Be a Hero for a Better Us!

Enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage on March 13th

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 invites our neighbors to enjoy a delicious take-out only corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 13th.  The dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The cost is $10 per person, with […]

Blood Donors – Mark Your Calendar For March 22nd

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, March 22nd 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. All coronavirus safeguards will be maintained. 

Call for Artists for the Strand Center Spring Pop-Up Gallery Show

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition to celebrate the first day of spring in March and is looking for artists. Running in conjunction with the Spring Artisan Marketplace taking place on The Strand Center lawn, this special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery […]

The North Country Mission of Hope Presses On

March has arrived and with it, a lot is unfolding within the Mission of Hope. Sister Debbie Blow   Here are just a few highlights:   1. Relief efforts for Texas: As of this morning, we have received $3230 in funding. Yes, we will continue to accept donations to assist those in recovery after the […]

State wedding guidelines spark questions | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: State wedding guidelines spark questions | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A game of golf over Lake Champlain to raise money

Source: A game of golf over Lake Champlain to raise money