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Burlington pols strike out against proposal that threatens Lake Monsters – VTDigger

Source: Burlington pols strike out against proposal that threatens Lake Monsters – VTDigger

Contra Dance with Jeremy Clifford and Adirondack 2 Step

When: Friday, February 21st @ 7-9:30pm. Where: North Country Squares Dance Hall, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd.,  Morrisonville, NY Like to dance to good music? Come join in the fun of a real, old time contra dance called by Jeremy Clifford with music by Adirondack 2 Step! What’s a contra dance? It’s informal social […]

Big Increases in Saranac River, Lake Champlain Anglers – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Big Increases in Saranac River, Lake Champlain Anglers – – The Adirondack Almanack

Ausable Chasm: Hiking the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks – Uncovering New York

Source: Ausable Chasm: Hiking the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks – Uncovering New York

Buses will ferry Adirondack hikers – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Buses will ferry hikers – Sun Community News & Printing

Wild Center Adds Ice Shanty; Wild Walk Going Year-Round – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Wild Center Adds Ice Shanty; Wild Walk Going Year-Round – – The Adirondack Almanack

Hiker shuttles planned for Route 73 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Hiker shuttles planned for Route 73 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

DEC Announces Annual ‘First Day’ Hikes In The Adirondacks

State and Partners to Lead Hikes on Jan. 1 to Celebrate New Year The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced “first day” hikes planned for Jan. 1, 2020, in DEC’s Region 5. DEC encourages New Yorkers to connect with nature by getting outdoors on the first day of the New Year […]

A New Adirondack Snowmobile Trails App 

Source: A New Adirondack Snowmobile Trails App – – The Adirondack Almanack

Wild Center to build new climate change exhibit 

Source: Wild Center to build new climate change exhibit – Sun Community News & Printing

World Cup Bobsled, Skeleton Returning to Lake Placid Friday and Saturday 

Source: World Cup Bobsled, Skeleton Returning to Lake Placid – – The Adirondack Almanack

Depot Theatre Announces 41st Season Lineup 

Source: Depot Theatre Announces 41st Season Lineup – – The Adirondack Almanack

Pieces of Eight: Curiosities From Fort Ti’s Collections 

Source: Pieces of Eight: Curiosities From Fort Ti’s Collections – – The Adirondack Almanack

New Keene Art Gallery Opening Columbus Day Weekend 

Source: New Keene Art Gallery Opening Columbus Day Weekend – – The Adirondack Almanack

Great Escape renovates park, adds new rides – Times Union

Source: Great Escape renovates park, adds new rides – Times Union

A Great Family Activity

By John T. Ryan Peru – Rob and Cathy Butts are #43 in the Peru Gazette’s photo series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Peru residents know Rob as a logger and Cathy as a Peru High School biology teacher.  Many people may not realize that for the past 21 summers […]

North Star Underground Railroad Museum reveals 2018 bus tour schedule – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: North Star Underground Railroad Museum reveals 2018 bus tour schedule – Sun Community News & Printing

Watertown Daily Times | Family trip to Montreal an encounter with Old World culture

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Family trip to Montreal an encounter with Old World culture

Little Ausable River Park Summer Concert Series Announced

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT PERU’S LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 26 JULY 1 BEARTRACKS – BLUEGRASS & OLD COUNTRY JULY 8 TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK JULY 15 TIMELESS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, FOLK, 50’S TO PRESENT […]

Homesteading & Woodworking Weekend

June 23-24, 2018 – Hours 10am-4pm Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum, 250 River Road, Peru, NY (518)643-8052 www.babbiemuseum.org Wood carving demonstrations by Champlain Valley Wood Carvers. Ongoing demonstrations of antique chain saws, shingle mill, and a planer and buzz saw run by hit and miss engines. Watch as flax is spun into linen (Brook […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for March 21, 2018 at St. Augustine’s Parish Center Pulled Pork Baked Beans Cold Slaw Dessert

Art Talk : The Life and Art of Jan Balet

Peru Free Library Wednesday, February 28 at 4:00 pm The Life and Art of Jan Balet will cover the fascinating story of Jan’s life, from his escape from Hitler’s army, through his days as a highly successful commercial artist, art director, and children’s book author and illustrator in New York, to his later years as […]

Peru Drama Club Presents Rock of Ages

Drew works at the famous Bourbon Room and just wants to rock.  But when they want to tear down the entire block, will he be able to save Rock and Roll forever, and win the heart of small-town Sherrie?  Come see this hilarious show and relive the greatest music of the 80s!  Presented in the […]

New Videos Highlight Life In The Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: New Videos Highlight Life In The Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Community Dinner – Everyone Welcome! 

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a community spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 20th  at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center.  Enjoy “ALL YOU CAN EAT” regular & gluten-free spaghetti, salad, bread and a delicious dessert.  Served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 […]