FRSA Flash 15 June 2012

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2-15 FA FRSA FLASH

15 JUNE 2012

Fort Drum Family and MWR Coming Attractions

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June 16: Summer Reading Program Kick-off, McEwen Library 772-9099

June 16: Army Birthday Block Party, Youth Center 772-6719

June 16: FDNY US Army Birthday Ball, 6pm Commons

June 16: Splash into Summer 11am-1pm, Rhicard Hills Community Center

June 25-26: USO Adopt-A-Platoon XBOX Tournament, USO Fort Drum

June 23: End of School BBQ , Youth Center 772-6719

June 26: UFC Fight Night, Winner’s Circle 9pm, hosted by BOSS 772-7807

June 17: Father’s Day

June 16 & 17: ZOOM at the Zoo Car Show 10am-4pm, New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Memorial Day—Labor Day 2012: Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission to all active duty military per-sonnel and their families. Visit bluestarfarm.org for more information.

Recurring Events

VMIS 101 Second Tuesday of the 9-10 am AVC 772-2899

EFMP Support Group Second Tuesday of the Month

11:30-1pm EFMP 772-5476

EFMP Autism Support Group Second Friday of the Month

9-11am EFMP 772-5476

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Tuesday & Thursday 9-12pm RELO 772-6566

Catholic Mom’s Group Mondays 10am Main Post Chapel 772-0160

Military Council of Catholic Women

Wednesdays 9:30am Main Post Chapel 772-0160

Rosary for Peace Wednesdays 11:30am Blessed Sacrament Chapel

772-0160

Protestant Women of the Chapel

Tuesdays 9:30am Main Post Chapel 772-5591

Story Time for Preschoolers Tuesdays & Fridays 10-10:45am McEwen Library 772-9099

Aerobics Fitness Classes Mondays-Fridays Mornings & Evenings

Call for Current Schedule

772-4936

Family Nights Tuesdays 5-7pm The Commons 772-6222

Fort Drum Welcome Tour Tuesdays 9am-2pm ACS 772-6566

Safety Orientation Tuesday-Friday 12-5:30pm Automotive Skills Center

772-5785

Fort Drum & Surrounding Area Events

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Upcoming Trainings/Classes June 19: OPSEC for Families 1-2:30pm — ACS 772-0470/2848

June 19: Investing 101 — FRP 772-0050

June 19: Employment 101 1-3pm — ERP 772-9611

June 19: Anger Management 1:30-3:30pm — FAP 772-6929

June 20: Negotiating Job Offers 9:30-11:30am — ERP 772-9611

June 21: Emissions Class 5pm — Automotive Skills Center 772-5785

June 22: In her Shoes 9-11:30am — FAP 772-6929

June 25: Education Seminar — ACAP 772-3284

June 25: Advance Interviewing Seminar — ACAP 772-3284

June 28: Heating and Cooling Class 5pm — Automotive Skills Center 772-5785

Volunteers Needed!

American Red Cross

Coordinator of Volunteers; 772-7373

Spouses’ Club at Fort Drum

Multiple positions available; 805-448-8112 or

[email protected]

USO

Multiple positions available; usovolunteer.org or

[email protected]

Jefferson County:

10 July – 15 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown

Lewis County:

17 July – 21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds, FREE ADMIS-SION, parade & fireworks opening night,

www.lewiscountyfair.org

St. Lawrence County:

Usually the first week of August, Gouverneur, www.gouverneurfair.net

NYS Fair

23 August – September 3, www.nysfair.org

Independence Day Fireworks

Fairs

Clayton: 3 July, dusk

Alexandria Bay: 4 July, dusk

Sackets Harbor: 4 July, dusk

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Farmer’s Markets

Watertown, State Office Building, Washington Street

Wednesdays, 6:30am-3pm

Carthage, Farmers Market Pavilion, Riverside Drive

Fridays, 7am-2pm

Watertown, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds

Saturdays, 9am – 2pm; starts the end of June

Clayton, Frink Park

Thursdays, 4pm – 8pm; starts the end of June

Cape Vincent, the Village Green

Saturdays, 8am – 2pm; starts June 23

Drive-Ins and IMAX

Alexandria Bay Drive-Ins:

www.baydrivein.com (double features, tickets prices range from $2 - $6, 6 and under free)

Black River Drive-Ins:

www.blackriverdrivein.com (double or tripe features, tickets prices range from $2 - $7, 6 and under free)

MOST IMAX Theater , Syracuse

www.most.org

Zoos

Watertown – NYS Zoo at Thompson Park

www.nyszoo.org

Syracuse – Rosamond Gifford Zoo

www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org

Toronto, Canada – Toronto Zoo (only about 4 hours away)

www.torontozoo.com

Strawberry Season

End of June - U-PICS ALL OVER

State Parks

Did you know there are 25 NYS Parks in the Thou-sand Islands Region?!

www.nysparks.com

Offering hiking, biking, camping, golfing, nature trails, nature center activities, beaches, pools, kayaking and canoeing!!

Horne’s Ferry, Cape Vincent

Ferry to Wolf Island, Canada www.hornesferry.com

Thousand Islands Hydroplane Regatta

Brockville,Ontario

Speeds up to 170mph! 30 June – 1 July

www.brockvillehydroplaneracing.com

Wine

Thousand Islands Winery, Alexandria Bay

www.thousandislandswinery.com

Coyote Moon Winery, Clayton

www.coyotemoonvineyards.com

Watkins Glenn Race Track – races and wine festi-vals!

Montreal and Quebec

Finger Lakes Wine Tours

Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge, NY

Adirondacks/ Lake Placid

Niagara Falls, Buffalo

Lake George – The Great Escape Theme Park

Saratoga Springs – Horse Racing & Concerts (SPAC)

Burlington, VT (Ben & Jerry’s!!!)

~ Destinations ~

Things to do!

Experience the North Country!

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Need To Talk To Someone?

Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)

2BCT MFLC

Steve Kleilzel

315-955-4823

Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC

Tammy Fink

[email protected]

(315) 486-5770

Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) provide solution-oriented consultations to in-

dividuals, couples, families, and groups.

The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Program is designed to provide support

and assistance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard & Reserves, military Family Mem-

bers and civilian personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants can help people who are

having trouble coping with concerns and issues of daily life.

Official Allons Facebook Page:

Facebook.com/215FAR.Allons

POC for 2-15FA FRSA Flash

Alyssa Szuma, BN FRSA

[email protected]

315-772-5349

Contents of this flash are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material presented does not represent the views or endorsement of 2-15 FA, 2BCT or the

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