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FRIENDS UNION BRINGS TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS TO U.S. OVAL

Trio Offers Celtic, Quebecois & Appalachian Fiddle Tunes & Folk Music Friends Union, the professional traditional music ensemble that formed among friends in Plattsburgh 43 years ago and returned to the performance stage in 2006, will present a concert of classic Celtic, French-Canadian, and Appalachian fiddle tunes and folk classics on June 19 at 7:30 […]

New town market and concert series coming to Peru | Sun Community News PERU | Heyworth-Mason Park will not only now host the town’s summer concert series, but the first-ever summerlong Peru Town Market.

Source: New town market and concert series coming to Peru | Sun Community News PERU | Becoming a new focal point in town, the Heyworth-Mason Park will not only now host the town’s summer concert series, but the first-ever summerlong Peru Town Market.

Summer Concerts Begin June 27th

Metamusic To Perform “Song And Dance” Program

Violin-Saxophone-Piano Trio Playing At U.S. Oval Gazebo On June 12 Metamusic, the professional violin-saxophone-piano trio that has evolved into one of the region’s favorite classical chamber music ensembles in recent years, will continue the Curbside At Harborside concert series with a concert on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the U.S. Oval Gazebo. Featuring Marilyn […]

Kathryn Sloat, Contemporary Classical Harpist, Performs Al Fresco

Classical harpist Kathryn Sloat will perform her signature solo program “Moon and Stars” on Saturday, June 19 at 7:30 pm at Weatherwatch Farm in Saranac.  Kathryn Sloat created her program around a nocturnal theme of moon and stars – hence the evening start-time. Seating will be provided under a canopy, but audience may bring their […]

“Sunday on Valcour Island”

  Featuring Tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse with additional historic island farm tours Sunday, July 11, 2021 Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:30 am to 1:20 pm Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, July 11, 2021, […]

During a brief 2-mile drive this morning the Peru Gazette came across four interesting stories

#1 – Adirondack Farms was cutting an extremely good hay crop in small fields adjacent to the Barney Downs. Rd. A quarter mile away on the River Rd. another Adirondack Farms machine was tedding cut hay prior to its being chopped. AMAZING TECHNOLOGY!!!!!! Story #2 – Forrence orchard workers installed apple tree netting today in […]

City of Plattsburgh gears up for a summer of events as restrictions loosen

Source: City of Plattsburgh gears up for a summer of events as restrictions loosen

Thousands to visit Adirondack Coast this summer for six major tournaments on Lake Champlain

Source: Thousands to visit Adirondack Coast this summer for six major tournaments on Lake Champlain

“seeing is believing” by Ron Nolland at The Strand Center for the Arts in June

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “seeing is believing,” a photographic exhibition featuring work by photographer, Ron Nolland, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, June 4, 2021. A free reception will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm that […]

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

Fort’s Homeschool Day coming up | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Annual event is specially designed for home-schooled students and their parents.

Source: Fort’s Homeschool Day coming up | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Annual event is specially designed for home-schooled students and their parents.

Saturday Was A Great Day To Visit Downtown Plattsburgh

On Saturday, May 8th, there were two well-attended events in downtown Plattsburgh today. The Farmers Market opened and the Stand Theater For The Arts hosted a Mother’s Day Market. Brinkerhoff Street was closed to traffic and the Stand’s front lawn was filled with exhibitors. The Strand Gallery was also open. Many people went inside to […]

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Garden Salad Spaghetti Garlic Bread, plus other bread to take home Dessert Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., in Peru. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!

First Mowing of the Year At Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum

Peru – We are now accepting donations from 9:30 a.m. to Noon Monday through Friday in preparation for our June opening. Thank you Bob McGee for the unexpected donation earlier this week–a page out of The Peruvian, a Peru newspaper published in the 1920s. We are looking forward to sharing our new exhibits and donations […]

Cook In! – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Cook In! – Mountain Lake PBS

Vermont Lake Monsters announce 68-game schedule for 2021 season

Source: Vermont Lake Monsters announce 68-game schedule for 2021 season

Adirondack Experience Waterfall Challenge | Adirondack Experience

Source: Adirondack Experience Waterfall Challenge | Adirondack Experience

Hill and Hollow Music 2021 Concert Schedule

Dear Friends, It has been a long haul, and I trust that this finds you well as we begin to come out the other end of the crisis. It feels so good to write about something positive and pleasant, and I hope that our news will lift you up and fill you with glad anticipation […]

Burlington’s Flynn Theater begins to reopen for more in-person performances – VTDigger

Source: Burlington’s Flynn Theater begins to reopen for more in-person performances – VTDigger

Quilt show to open in Au Sable Forks’ Tahawus Center | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | Both online and, beginning April 23, in person by appointment at Tahawus Center Window Gallery.

Source: Quilt show to open in Au Sable Forks’ Tahawus Center | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | The show will be available both online and, beginning April 23, in person by appointment at Tahawus Center Window Gallery.

Local Organizations Team Up to Clean Up the Ausable River

WILMINGTON, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) and the Rotary Club of the Au Sable Valley, in partnership with Rotary Club of Lake Placid, One Tree Planted, Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and Adirondack Riverwalking, are hosting an Ausable River clean-up on Saturday, April 24. The clean-up is open to all community members […]

The Harmony Golf Club at Port Kent is Open

It’s Been a While…But We are open for the 2021 Season!. The course is in great shape! We are open daily at 8:00 AM with carts available! We are not currently accepting tee times, drive-in and tee off Cash or check is preferred but credit cards are accepted. We are following Covid-19 protocols! Hope to […]

Time To Enjoy The Walking Trail

Peru’s Walking Trail is in great shape! It’s nice being able to see more of the Little Ausable River time of year.

Kid’s imaginations run wild at local program | Sun Community News POINT AU ROCHE | The Point Au Roche State Park is the home of many nature-themed programs and activities. 

Source: Kid’s imaginations run wild at local program | Sun Community News POINT AU ROCHE | The Point Au Roche State Park is the home of many nature themed programs and activities. There is a family program with changing themes offered every Saturday, a guided hike