1. FRSA FLASH 29 March 2012
Contents of this news letter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material
presented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 2nd BSTB, 2 nd BCT or the Army. This material is for personal
use by the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines
STAYING LOCAL FOR SPRING BREAK? If so you should
visit North Country Childrens Clinic facebook page to
enter to win a STAYcation.
They have arranged to give away a great STAYcation
prize package filled with passes to things to do
locally with kids, and games and active play toys.
Anyone can enter, just post a suggestion of something
you like to do with your kids when you are on
vacation. They’re hoping to generate a fabulous list
of suggestions which will generate family fun for
lots of people. Check it out and perhaps post a link
on your page?
http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Country-Childrens-
Clinic/80441123398
2. OPERATION PURPLE
National Military Family Association
<http://www.facebook.com/militaryfamily> is
accepting applications for its annual Operation
Purple Camps.
Apply at: http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-
programs/operation-purple/
Operation Purple Camp applications are being accepted now. These are free summer
camps for qualifying military dependents. There are 2 camps available in NY
State, Camp Wabasso locally from July 29, 2012 - August 3, 2012 and Pioneer Camp
from July 8, 2012 - July 13, 2012 in Western NY. There are also camps available
in other areas of the country as well. To find out more about the camps, the
qualifications to apply, and to register go to www.militaryfamily.org
3. April 1
Sackets Harbor
www.playhousecomedy.com, Lake Ontario Playhouse. The world's most famous mentalist, The Amazing Kreskin
will perform on Sunday April 1 for 2 shows (3:00pm and 7:00pm) at the Lake Ontario Playhouse, 103 W. Main
St..Ticket prices are $30.00 at door and $27.00 if purchased by March 24th..call box office at 315-646-2305..With a
showman's flair, a comedian's wit and the capacities of a bona fide mentalist or thought reader, The Amazing
Kreskin has for 5 decades dramatized the unique facets of the human mind, his own! for more info visit website:
www.playhousecomedy.com Contact Michael Kinnie PHONE- 315-778-7795 playhouse@aol.com
April 10
Carthage
7:00 pm. The internationally acclaimed Dallas Brass will be performing at Carthage High School, tickets available
for $12 contact Richard Weber at 493-5945
April 13-15
Clayton
40TH ANNUAL 1000 ISLANDS SPRING BOAT SHOW, Cerow Recreation Park Arena Spring is in the air and
the River is calling you. Stop by and see the latest from fishing boats to cruisers. Admission charged.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CHAMBER STAFF Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER
April 20
Clayton
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY FRIDAYS WITH DOUG & BONNIE Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Waltz & Mambo $10 at the door. 7 - 10 pm, featuring 1 hour of instruction and 2 hours of open dance.
Phone: 315/686-2200 – INFORMATION Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
April 28
Watertown
10th Annual Taste of the Town 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dulles State Office Building, Taste of the Town is a fundraiser for Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County
with all proceeds to benefit services to victims of violence and crime in Jefferson County.
May 4
Potsdam
CPS presents National Players: "Of Mice and Men" Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM http://cpspotsdam.org/
Event Description: Now celebrating its 62nd anniversary season, National Players brings to life “Of Mice and
Men,” a classic tale by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. This tragic and endearing story follows the
mismatched friendship of two displaced migrant ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, in California
during the Great Depression.
May 6
Watertown
http://www.msupstateny.org Event Description Walk MS is a simple but incredibly powerful way for you to share
in the hope for the future. Walk MS is our rallying point, a place and time for us to stand together and to be
together, while raising funds to end this disease.
4. May 20
Sackets Harbor
GREAT STRIDES WALK TO BENEFIT CYSTIC FIBROSIS Held @ Gazebo on W. Main Steet Starts @ 8am
and ends 4pm Email: cjardine@cff.org MORE INFO Phone: 315-463-7965 - CRISTINA JARDINE
May 26
Sackets Harbor
VILLAGE WIDE YARD SALE Phone: 315-783-2995 - BARB MCKEEVER
May 26
Alexandria Bay
Grape Blossom Festival at Thousand Islands Winery Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
http://www.thousandislandswinery.com Event Description: Come help us welcome Spring at the winery during our
Grape Blossom Festival! We will have a pig roast, beer, Thousand Islands Winery Wine, local craft vendors, and
live music! Complimentary wine tastings and winery tours available! Dont miss this fun for the whole family event!
May 26 – June 24
Sackets Harbor
SACKETS HARBOR 12TH ANNUAL SPRING ART SHOW Sackets Harbor Arts Gallery 119 West Main Street
Open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-4:00pm. Free admission. The Arts Association of
Northern New York invites you to come and enjoy the competitive artwork of our local and regional artists. Seven
divisions plus youth. Email: ldeming1@twcny.rr.com MARSHA DEMING Phone: MARSHA DEMING - (315)
785-9038 DONNA REPATY - (315) 777-2492
Links: http://www.aanny.org
May 29
Sackets Harbor
''THE WAR OF 1812 STORY FROM A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE''
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site Barn, Hill St., off West Washington St.
Join the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance for their annual meeting with guest speaker MJ John Grodzinski from
Kingston's Royal Military College for his presentation at 7pm following the annual business meeting at 6pm. MJ
Grodzinski teaches history and writes extensively on military topics.
Email: box 27, sackets harbor, ny CONSTANCE.BARONE@OPRHP.STATE.NY.US
Phone: 315-646-3634 - CONSTANCE BARONE
Links: http://www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
http://www.sacketsharborny.com
http://www.nysparks.com
May 30
Watertown
Opening Day Watertown Farm & Craft Market
Date: May 30, 2012 Time: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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10. United Concordia News
United Concordia is no longer being granted the contract for dental coverage for
our Uniformed Military Service Families. Instead, as of 1 May 2012 the coverage
will go to Metlife. I've included a website with all the pertinent information.
You can also go and find out which dentists have picked up as a Metlife PPO
(Preferred Provider Organization). There are some dentists who are not going to
change over and pick up the dental plan due to the insurance PPO dictating as to
what they will charge.
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13. Contents of this news letter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material presented does not
represent the views or endorsement of the 2nd BSTB, 2nd BCT or the Army. This material is for personal use by the readers. All readers are
encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
