Peru, NY Lions Club

04/18/2026

Volunteers for the Peru Lions Club - Peru PTO Community Clean up Day gathered at Rulfs Orchard this morning, April 18th, where they were outfitted with collection bags, vests and pickers. They were out picking up roadside trash until noon.
(Photos/info credit: Peru Gazette)
Per Lion Dave Dalton: "We held our 4th annual Green Up day on Saturday 4/18. We had a successful day with the Peru Lions, Peru K-5 PTO, SAVE Environmental Awareness group and PCS track team members coming together to pick up trash town wide throughout Peru. Over 50 people collected 40 bags of trash and 6 bags of deposit bottles and cans which were donated to the Elmore SPCA.
Thanks to the good turnout of Lions and everyone that helped make it a successful event."

01/16/2026

At the Club's January 16th meeting, Larry Shanley, President of the Peru Lions Club, presented a $500 check to Jarrod Hogle in support of "Night to Shine" that is a prom for young people with special needs.

12/06/2025

Peru's annual tree-lighting and tractor parade took place on Friday evening, Dec. 5th. Jim Douglass, retiring Peru Councilman, threw the switch that lit up the traditional Peru Community Holiday tree in Gazebo Park.

12/06/2025

'Tis the season in Peru; fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!
(Photo credit: Brandy McDonald)

11/25/2025

Members of the Peru Lions Club along with spouses and other local residents and volunteers gathered Saturday morning at the Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Meal Distribution at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at the Clinton Community College's former campus to bag 350 Thanksgiving meals for distribution on a first come first serve basis until the meal supply was exhausted.

This year, the Regional Food Bank, with the help of 2,500 community volunteers, will provide the largest single-day Thanksgiving Meal Distribution in New York State, handing out 350,000 meals, serving 75,000 people at 21 distribution sites across the 23 counties in the Food.

Pictured L-R Dave Dalton, Dave Jabaut, Larry Shanley, Dennis & Kathy Carrier, Clare Dalton, Jim Kieslich.

(Information and picture provided by the Peru Gazette.)

11/24/2025

Have you registered yet to participate in the 48th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot on Thursday morning Nov. 27th? IF YOU'RE NOT A RUNNER, YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE by donating at least $15 to the Lion's Club on or before 3:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 26th, and you'll be entered into the Trot's raffle to win a number of fantastic prizes (see below)! Donate $20 or more before 3:00 pm on 11/26, and you'll be entered TWICE! To donate go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NY/Peru/PeruNYTurkeyTrot

The raffle drawing will take place the night before the race. All winners will be emailed or called and will be able to pick up their prizes on race morning.

The Peru Lions Club supports many local organizations and programs such as Peru High School scholarships, North Country Honor Flight, plus early eye intervention screening. Your support of the Turkey Trot is much appreciated!

Here's some of the prizes:
Warren Tire $500 gift Certificate on Nokian Tires.
Top It Off Accessories
Stewart’s Shops
Walmart
Grand Union
Peru Hardware
Hannaford Supermarkets
Gather’s Gourmet Granola
Latitude 44 Bistro
Livations Wines and Liquors
Liberty’s Garage
Yarborough Square Unique Gifts
Butcher Block Restaurant
Maui North Ski and Bike
Mainely Lobster and Seafood
Willie King Golf
Play It Again Sports
WeeBee Oil and L**e
G&G Tire Company
Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant
Pasquale’s Restaurant
Pizza Palace
Busters Sports Bar & Grill
Little Pizza Shop
Big Sal’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
Rambach’s Bakery & Fudge
Central Park Conservancy
Samples Lawn and Garden LLC
Ledge Hill Brewery
Bechard’s Sugar House
Greg Badger Artwork
G and G Parts Store
Wilson’s Honey of Churubusco
Margaret Sunderland Gifts

The 48th Annual Peru Lions Club John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot is on Thursday November 27, 2025. It includes the following events: 48th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot 5k and 48th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot 10k.

11/09/2025

It's November! Have you registered for the 48th Annual John P. Adams Memorial Turkey Trot yet? Join the Peru Lions Club on Thanksgiving morning as we host this event beginning at 9 a.m. at Peru Central School. This friendly family run features both a 5K & 10K run for participants of all levels.
REMINDER, EVERYONE MUST PRE_REGISTER between now and 8:45 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. To pre-register, go to www.adirondackcoastevents.com and click on upcoming races then scroll down to find the trot. Follow the prompts for pre-registration and information.

Running event and race timing on the Adirondack Coast.

10/25/2025

Peru Tractor Parade on Friday, December 5

The 2025 Peru Tractor Parade will be held on Friday, December 5 beginning at 6 PM. 105-year-old Doug Brown will be the Grand Marshal. Make plans now! The Tractor Parade is one of Peru’s special events.

It starts at the Irwin farm on Jarvis Road, left on River Rd., right on Laflure Lane, right onto Rt. 22, right over the bridge, right at Liberty’s on Union Rd., left on Cross St, left onto Route 22, back over the bridge to Stewart’s, left on Holden Ave, left on School Street to 22, and done.

10/20/2025

10/12/2025

Where Lions meet be present Lord, weld all our hearts in one accord. To do thy will Lord, make us strong to aid the weak and right the wrong.