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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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
February Notable Events February 14 – Valentine’s Day
February 20 – President’s Day
February 21 – Mardi Gras
February 14 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 14 Order Romance Make plans to bring your sweetheart to the Commons for a romantic dinner
5 – 9 pm Valentine’s Day in the cozy atmosphere of Buster’s Brew Pub. Choose from a special
Dinner Valentine’s Day menu. A complimentary glass of wine will be served with
your meal. Live entertainment provided by Les Gates. Reservations are
recommended but not required. Cindy Romig 772-6222
February 15 Snowmobile Ride Join Adventure Training on local snow trails riding their snowmobiles. Cost
9 am is $50 per snowmobile. Riders must have taken the snowmobile safety class,
be over 18 years of age, and have a valid ID to operate the machines. This
ride is dependent on the condition of the trail system. Helmets are provided
but bring your own cold weather gear. Richard Cole 772-4010
February 15 & AFTB Level 2 Level 2 courses target leaders and are geared toward professional growth
16 Training and development and communication skills, stress management, conflict
9 am – 4pm resolution, and more. This two day training is held at Army Community
Service. Registration encouraged. Free child care is available through CYSS
hourly care with class pre-registration. Pikkwan Boston 772-6710
February 17 YC African The staff at the Youth Center will offer food tastings cooked by the YC
5:30 – 7 pm American/Black Cooking Club and trivia games to highlight African American/Black History
History Event Month at this free event for youth in grades 7 – 12.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719
February 17 Indoor Pantball at Youth 10 – 18 years of age can enjoy paintball inside in the Fort Drum Youth
6 – 9 pm the Youth Center Center’s inflatable arena. Cost is $5 for Youth Center Members and $10 for
Non-members. Membership at the Youth Center is free.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719
February 18 Texas Hold ‘Em This tournament will be held at the Commons in the Winners Circle. Doors
Noon Tournament open at noon for tournament registration. The deals will begin at 1 pm, and
at that time registration will be closed. Players will be provided a beginning
bank of a set amount of chips. Players will continue until they are out. There
is $600 in prize money. This event is open to all Soldiers and DoD Civilians.
THERE IS NO BUY IN FEE! Brandon Smith 772-7807

2. February 18 YC High School High School students can enjoy a social evening of dancing and hanging out
8 pm – midnight Dance with friends at the Youth Center. Cost is $3 for YC Members and $5 for
Non-members. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
February 18 Moonlight Cross Parks and Recreation invite cross country skiers to ski the torch lit trails of
6 pm Country Ski Tour Fort Drum at this fun event. Participants meet at Parks and Recreation
where they can be outfitted with equipment for free then hit the trails for
only $5 per person. Food and drinks will be available at a bon fire along the
trail. Dress appropriately for weather. Event dependent on trail conditions.
Gene Spencer 772-8222
February 19 WWE Pay-Per- The Winner’s Circle sports Bar at the Commons has all of the excitement of
3 pm View viewing WWE Pay-Per-View on the big screen. Admission is $3. Doors open
at 6 pm. Live pre-show begins at 7:30 with the feature event starding at 8
pm. February WWE event is Elimination Chamber.
Cindy Romig 772-6222
February 21 Mardi Gras Lunch An all you can eat buffet lunch of New Orleans Gumbo, Crunchy Cajun
11:30 – 1pm Buffet Catfish Fingers, Red beans and Rice, Creole Green Beans, Corn Bread
Casserole, Tossed Salad w/dressing, Mardi Gras Cupcakes, Sweet Tea and
Sodas for $7.95 per person. Cindy Romig 772-6222
February 24 YC Middle School High School students can enjoy a social evening of dancing and hanging out
Dance with friends at the Youth Center. Cost is $3 for YC Members and $5 for
Non-members. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
February 25 Snowmobile Ride Join Adventure Training on local snow trails riding their snowmobiles. Cost
8 am is $50 per snowmobile. Riders must have taken the snowmobile safety class,
be over 18 years of age, and have a valid ID to operate the machines. This
ride is dependent on the condition of the trail system. Helmets are provided
but bring your own cold weather gear. Richard Cole 772-4010
February 25 YC Trip To Fort Drum Youth in grades 7 – 12 can travel with Youth Center staff to
1:30 – 7 pm Syracuse Stage Syracuse Stage-The Professional Theater of Northern New York to see
Caroline, or Change. This play tells the story of an eight-year-old boy
struggles with the loss of his mother and the arrival of a new stepmother.
One constant in his life is a set of small daily rituals he shares with Caroline,
the family’s African-American maid. The year is 1963—civil rights and
Kennedy—and in Lake Charles, Louisiana, change is coming for everyone, in
big ways and small. Tickets are $15 each. Registration deadline is 10 business
days prior to this trip. Register at YC. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
February 25 Snowboard/ Ski BOSS will hold the first ever snowboard/Ski “Winch” competition,
1 pm Winch conditions pending. This event will take place behind the BOSS center.
Competition Contestants will be pulled by the type of winch made for wakeboarding, This
set up will pull contestants through a terrain park made up of small jumps,
boxes, and rails. Contestants will be judged on best one out of three runs.
Those who wish to compete will be allowed to practice starting at 1 pm
with judging beginning at 4 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the top three
riders of the competition. Food and drinks will be served.
Brandon Smith 772-7807
February 26 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 29 Army Emergency The Annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign Kickoff will be held at Building
2 pm Relief Campaign 990. Fort Drum has an exceptional AER office which has consistently
Kick-Off provided more dollars in loans and grants than the amount taken in annually.
This year's campaign theme is: A Strong Tradition of Soldiers Helping
Soldiers. Kent Thompson 772-0050

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
Friday Buster’s Steak work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend. At
5 – 9 pm Special Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in Buster’s Brew Pub.
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
 March 1 – National Library Week Book Mark Contest – McEwen Library
 March 2 – A Cold Winter’s Night Program Ending Party – McEwen Library
 March 2, 16, & 30 – Indoor Paintball – Youth Center
 March 3 – Snowmobile Safety Class – Adventure Training
 March 3 – Saturday Open Recreation - School Age Center
 March 5 – 16 – Indoor Triathlon – Monti Physical Fitness Center
 March 6 & 7 – AFTB Level 1 Training – Army Community Service
 March 9 & 23 – In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence – Army Community Service
 March 9 – Youth Conflict Resolution Training – Youth Center
 March 10 – Ice Fishing Trip – Parks and Recreation
 March 10 – 2012 Basketball Tournament – Sports Office
 March 10 – Maple Days – McEwen Library
 March 10 – Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament – BOSS
 March 10 – Trip to Monster Truck Jam – Parks and Recreation
 March 10 – Midnight Sports – Youth Center
 March 12 – 2012 Volleyball League Begins - Sports
 March 14 – New Hiking Club Meeting – Adventure Training
 March 15 – Gaming Tournament - BOSS
 March 16 – EFMP Autism Support Group – Army Community Service
 March 16 & 17 – Fort Drum Women’s Conference – Enlisted Spouses
 March 16 & 17 – Photo Exhibit – Youth Center
 March 17 – Indoor Soccer Tournament – Sports Office
 March 17 - Trip to Syracuse Stage – Youth Center
 March 17 – Saint Patrick’s Day Irish Dinner – The Commons
Take advantage of Free Ski Days of Military ID Card Holders. Snow Ridge Ski Resort
offers free lift tickets to Military every Wednesday plus 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.