1. Family and MWR Special Event Family and MWR/United Service Organization Event
Family and MWR/Yellow Ribbon Committee Partnership Event Association of the United States Army
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Attraction Description
Through – Snow Sculpture McEwen Library is holding a post-wide Snow Sculpture Competition open to
February 11 Contest all DoD ID card holders that encourages individual, family, Military Units, or
Civilian Employee team participation. Sculptures can be any size, must be
created on Fort Drum, and suitable for family viewing. Prizes will be awarded
to the best entries by Unit or Facility, Community Housing, Family, Individual
Adult, Individual Teen, and Individual Child at the McEwen Library on
February 11. Complete rules and entry information is available at the
Library. Allen Goudie 772-9099
Through A Cold Winter’s This winter reading program has been developed to encourage adults to
February 28 Knight, Reading increase their reading enjoyment. Adult readers can earn incentives and have
During Library Group a great time meeting other readers through the cold weather months. Open
Hours to library patrons 18 years of age and older. Allen Goudie 772-9099
Through Army Emergency AER is helping the Army take care of its own. The AER Scholarship program
April 2 Relief offers education cost assistance to Military Spouses and Dependent Children
Scholarships through two scholarship programs. Applications are currently being accepted
Submissions through April 2. Find out more at WWW.AERHQ.ORG.
Diane Hupko 772-6560
January 31 Family Night At Spend Tuesday evening out with the kids at the Winner’s Circle. Pizza and
5 – 7 pm The Commons Pasta Buffet is sure to satisfy your family’s appetite. Cost for this all you can
eat buffet is $6 for adults and $3 for children 8 and under. Activities this
week is – Story Night with a book give-away. Cindy Romig 772-6222
February Notable Events February 2 – Groundhog’s Day
February 14 – Valentine’s Day
February 20 – President’s Day
February 21 – Mardi Gras
February 1 & 2 Army Family “Military Survival Skills” training for family members. Army Family Team
9 am – 4 pm Team Building Building is hosting level 1 training at the Army Community Service building,
Level 1 P-4330, Conway Road from 9 am – 4 pm each day. This training will
introduce you to Army basics and much more. This is training is two days,
free and open to all spouses, Soldiers and DoD Civilians. Register today by
visiting ACS or call 772-9229/6710. Pikkwan Boston 772-6710
February 4 2012 Racquetball This tournament will be conducted at Magrath Sports Complex. Sports
9 am Tournament tournaments are open to all Active Duty Military assigned or attached to
Fort Drum, Family members 19 years and older with valid Mil ID card, and
DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum, unless otherwise noted. Sign-up at
the Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex Bldg. P-10050 no later
than close of business on February 1 Brandon Doherty 772-6663
February 4 Labrador LabFest, the annual winter celebration at Labrador Mountain in Truxton, NY
11 am Mountain “King of will donate proceeds from the “King of the Hill” snowshoe race to the
the Hill” “Hope For Warriors” fund. Military ID card holders are invited.
Showshoe Race www.labradormtn.com

2. February 4 Saturday Rec Saturday Rec is a monthly activity held to encourage youth to become active
Noon – 4 pm Cupid Dance on non-school days. This month fun event is planned for youth in grades 1 –
6 at Chapel Drive School Age Center. Dancing, snacks, arts and crafts, and
lots o Valentine’s themed fun is planned. Swipe card is needed to attend.
Lori McKenna 772-4410
February 4 Saranac Lake Join Parks & Recreation for a fun filled trip to The Saranac Lake Winter
2 pm Winter Carnival Carnival. This is the longest-running event of its kind in the eastern U.S.
Trip Now celebrating its 114th anniversary, the Carnival began as a one-day event
to break up the long Adirondack winter and has grown into a 10-day festival
that includes sports, dances, performances, parades and spectacular
fireworks above the world-famous Ice Palace.
Mark Schnittenger 772-8222
February 4 UFC at Winner’s Check out the UFC Pay-Per-View Fight Night at the Winner’s Circle Sports
9 pm Circle Bar. The featured fight is Georges St Pierre defends his UFC welterweight
Compiments of title against former Strikeforce welterweight champion, Nick Diaz. Doors
BOSS open at 7 pm. Pre-fight activities begin at 9 pm with the main event beginning
at 10 pm. Free event. Cindy Romig 772-6222
February 4 North Country 13th Annual North Country Chili Cook Off at the Dulles State Office
11 am – 3 pm Chili Cook-Off Building on Washington Street Watertown NY hosted by the Jefferson
County American Legion to benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center
which transports Veterans. Taste chili made by some of the North
Country’s most talented chefs. American Legion Auxiliary 788-0422
February 5 Superbowl Super Sunday at The Commons! Come to the Winner's Circle at the
4 pm Sunday at The Commons to watch the final game of the season on the large screen TV’s.
Commons You can enjoy your favorite snacks along with drink specials all night long. A
free buffet and a drawing for a $100 gift card courtesy of USAA will be
offered at halftime. Enjoy the biggest game of the year with other fans and
have a super game day. Cindy Romig 772-6222
February 5 CYS Services Families can spend quality time together learning and developing
10 am – 3:30 pm Family Time fundamentals of sports at the Youth Center Gym. Parents can teach and play
with their children in grades 1 - 5 in an open gym setting. This is a Parent-
involved program, drop-offs will not be allowed. This program will be
offered again on February 26 Call CYS Services Sports office at 772-6718 for
more information. Jon Burnard 772-4102
February 7 Youth Center Youth in grades 7 – 12 can join YC staff on a trip to Syracuse to see the
4:30 Trip to SU Women’s Basketball face off between Syracuse University and Notre Dame.
Women’s This trip is free, call the Youth Center to sign up.
Basketball Steve Ferguson 772-6719
February 7 or Financial Peace The ACS Financial Readiness Program is once again partnering with the
14 University Family Life Chaplain’s office in offering Financial Peace University. A preview
6:30 Information of what the sessions are all about will be held on February 7 or 14 at 6:30
Session pm in the Family Life Center at Po Valley Chapel. This 13 week session will
be held each Tuesday evening from 28 Feb through 22 May 2012.
Kent Thompson 772-5540
February 8 Snowmobile Rider safety courses are required to use the snowmobiles. Must be 18 years
9 am – 4:30 pm Safety Class of age or older and have proper ID. Please wear or bring boots, gloves, and
appropriate outer wear,. These classes are held at the new “Dirty Harry’s
Sportsman’s Lodge. Maximum class size is 55. Cost per person is $5.
Registration is required. Additional classes can be scheduled by units on a
time-available basis. Rich Cole 772-4010
February 9 Soul Food Lunch In honor of Black History Month the Soul Food Buffet includes Chicken
11:30 am – 1 pm Buffet at Fried Steak with Gravy, BBQ Spare Ribs, Black Eyed Peas with Rice, Fried
Winner’s Circle Cabbage, Cornbread, and Banana Pudding for only $6.95 including drink.
Cindy Romig 772-6222

3. Recurring Events
Sports Office Sign up for sporting events through the Fort Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics
Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex. Open to Active Duty Military,
Family Members 19 yrs or older, and DoD Civilians. January tournaments include
2012 Basketball League beginning January 17 continuing through April 25 and a
Basketball Tournament January 21. Rosters are due in advance in order to
participate. Call 772-6663 for deadlines.
Water Aerobics – Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30 – 11:30 am
Aerobics and Fitness Classes – Monday - Friday
Brandon Doherty 772-6663
Pine Plains Bowling Monday 11 am – 3 pm, Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm, Wednesday 11 am – 10
Center pm. Jeanne Layhee 772-6601
Adventure Training ATV Safety Courses – Available by request – 772-4010.
Extreme Sports for Recreation and Training – Orienteering, Hunting and
Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Whitewater
Rafting. What do you want to do today? Let us know and we will tailor a trip to
meet your needs. Murray Averill 772-4010
Arts and Crafts Art/Craft Classes – Classes are regularly scheduled for crafts such as hand
building clay, glass fusion, stained glass, sewing, quilting, knitting, and framing,.
Terry Buckley 772-5606
Parks and Recreation Remington Park RV Campground and Cabins – Reservations 772-5435
Party Equipment Rental – 772-5169 Make your next Family or unit function a
success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and snow-cone makers, inflatable
bounce houses, tables, chairs, coolers, ice and dunking booth.
Leisure Travel Services - Travel Center Discount Tickets – 772-8222
Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local and out of state
attractions. Gene Spencer 772-6568
The Commons
Family Nights Every Tuesday – Family Night returns to the Commons every
Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm. A pizza and pasta buffet is featured at $6 for adults and
$3 for children 8 years of age and under. A different activity or theme is planned
each week.
Tuesday Open Faced Grilled A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad,
5 - 9 pm Rib Eye Sandwich potato, vegetable, dinner roll and butter, $10.95.
Wednesday Rib Night Start your evening out right with the mouth-watering ‘Rack of Ribs Special’ in
5 – 9 pm Buster’s Brew Pub. Half rack of ribs - $11.95; Half roasted or BBQ chicken -
$9.95
Thursday Prime Rib Night
5 – 9 pm Thursday is Prime Rib Night at Buster’s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of
prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib -
Friday Friday Night Specials $12.95
4 – 9 pm (except 3 day holidays)
At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of hard
Buster’s Steak work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend. At
Friday
Special Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in Buster’s Brew Pub.
5 – 9 pm
Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and
vegetable. Buster’s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts.
Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95. Cindy Romig 772-6222

4. LOOK FOR THE FAMILY AND MWR PREVIEW EACH MONTH FOR UPCOMING
EVENTS, CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.
Coming Attractions & Items Of Interest
 February 11 – EFMP Valentine’s Party – Army Community Service
 February 14 – Order Romance Valentine’s Dinner - Commons
 February 15 – Snowmobile Ride – Adventure Training
 February 15 & 16 – AFTB Level 2 – Army Community Service
 February 17 – YC African American/Black History Events – Youth Center
 February 18 – Texas Hold-‘Em Tournament – BOSS
 February 18 – YC High School Dance – Youth Center
 February 18 – Moonlight Ski Tour – Parks and Recreation
 February 19 – WWE Pay-Per-View – Commons
 February 21 – Mardi Gras Lunch Buffet – Commons
 February 22 – YC Trip to SU Men’s Basketball Game – Youth Center
 February 24 – Ski Trip to Titus Mountain – Adventure Training
 February 24 – YC Middle School Dance – Youth Center
 February 25 – Snowmobile Ride – Adventure Training
 February 25 – YC Trip to Syracuse Stage – Youth Center
 February 25 – Snowboard Winch Competition – BOSS
 February 26 – CYS Services Family Time – CYS Services Sports
 February 29 – AER Campaign Kick-Off – Army Emergency Relief
 March 1 – National Library Week Book Mark Contest – McEwen Library
 March 2 – A Cold Winter’s Night Program Ending Party – McEwen Library
 March 3 – Snowmobile Ride – Adventure Training
Take advantage of Free Ski Days of Military ID Card Holders. Snow Ridge Ski Resort
offers free lift tickets to Military every Wednesday plus Feb 3 & 10, Mar 2, 9, & 16. Dry
Hill Ski Area offers free lift tickets to Military Feb 3. Titus Mountain Ski Resort offers
free lift tickets to Military Feb 11. New ski equipment is available for rent at Parks and
Recreation. Visit and be fitted with the newest equipment for loan at a low fee and
make the most of winter fun in the North Country at a bargain price.
It won’t be winter forever! Sign up for the Fort Drum Adventure Training Hiking Club coming this
spring. Meet and Greet is planned at Parks and Recreation, P-11115 Iraqi Freedom Drive on March
14, 2012 at 6pm. Here you will get the opportunity to share ideas for the Hiking Club. Think of
some names for the Club and bring those to the Meet and Greet on March 14th at 6pm. We want
to hear your ideas and get outdoors. The first trip is planned will be to Haystack/McKenzie
Mountain in Lake Placid in April 2012. This trip offers an easy trail for novice climbers and kids.
Dogs are welcome. Call today 315-772-4010 or email Eugene.Spencer@conus.army.mil.