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Frsa flash 07 june 2012
- 1. FRSA FLASH 07June 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 Military families will have access to 1,600 art exhibits, science centers, and amazing museums all over the nation. Visit the site http://www.bluestarfam.org/Programs/Blue_Star_Museums to see participating museums.
- 2. CHECK OUT THE DRIVEIN MOVIES www.baydrivein.com Adults (12 & over) $6 Active duty military with ID $5 Children 7-11 $2 and under 6 free www.blackriverdrivein.com Adults (12 & over) $7 Children 7-11 $2 and under 6 free Showing this week: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted The Pirates: Band of Misfits June 9&10 Madrid The St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum can offer active duty and wounded warriors free admission to our June Exhibition June 9 & 10 in Madrid, NY. Ronald Day 315-344-8823 June 9 Lowville "The Might Mutt Strut ~ Dog Walk & Festival" is being held at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Lowville from 12:00 to 3:00pm, rain or shine! Refreshments & Fun for everyone with vendors, prizes, dog games, demonstrations and more! All proceeds to benefit the animals entrusted to The Lewis County Humane Society. June 9 Lowville Shultz Farm is hosting a "Family Farm Day" from 10:00 am to 2:00pm, rain or shine! There will be: Chicken BBQ 11am - 2pm, Educational Displays, Cheese making demonstrations, Children's activities, Scavenger Hunt, Farm Tours, Free Ice Cream Sundaes, and much more! All proceeds to benefit Lewis County Junior Holstein Club for more information, (315) 376-5270 June 9 Clayton TRASH & TREASURES DAY Time to clean out those closets, attics,and basements. Village wide sales throughout the day. For more information please contact the Clayton Chamber. One man's trash is another man's treasure! Email: www.info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER Links: http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
- 3. June 14 –17 Clayton SAILING SEAWAY CLAYTON Thousand Islands Regional Dock at Frink Park, Riverside Drive. The 2012 featured vessel, the 110-foot sailing training tall ship Fair Jeanne. Email: theshipwatcher@yahoo.com MIKE FOLSOM June 15-17 Lowville TUG HILL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 2012held at the Maple Ridge Center, 7421 East Rd, Lowville. The host bands, the Atkinson Family and Lost Time would like you to join us in our 7th year, 2012 when we bring to Tug Hill The Lonesome River Band, The Spinney Brothers, Acoustic Blue and Remington Ryde to name a few! Also by popular demand, Audie Blaylock and Redline, and Heather Berry and Tony Mabe, along with your host bands, the Atkinson Family and Lost Time. Come and join us for the 6th Tug Hill Festival! June 15 Alexandria Bay POKER RUNS AMERICAN ''THUNDER IN THE BAY'' Poker Run of the most powerful boats in the water. Take off from the Village docks and travel to Clayton, Cape Vincent, and Ogdensburg. Phone: 315-482-9531 - ALEX BAY CHAMBER Links: http://www.pokerrunsamerica.com June 15 Clayton THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Recreation Park Arena - East Line Rd. This is an event celebrating quality "Made in New York" food and wine products including candy and cheeses, nuts, sauces, herbs & spices, maple syrup and other maple products, apple cider, cookies and ice cream and of course, NYS wines. Come and taste and buy the great foods and wines of New York St... Email: www.info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER Links: http://www.nysfoodwinefestival.com June 16 Clayton 1000 ISLANDS FAMILY DAY Antique Boat Museum 750 Mary Street, Join us for a day of free admission, free boat rides and activities for the whole family! Email: mhummel@abm.org MARGARET HUMMEL Phone: 315-686-4104 - MARGARET HUMMEL June 16-17 Watertown Thompson Park Zoo ZOOM is coming back to the North Country! The Fast and the Furriest. Presented by the Car-Freshner Corporation and sponsored by Otis Technology, ZOOM is a car show like no other! This year's event will be hosted at the New York State Zoo on June 16th and 17th and will feature big trucks, fast cars, sleek limos, smoking sports cars, giant dump trucks, fire trucks; all the hottest vehicles in one place! ZOOM has raffles, giveaways and kids games; plenty to do and see! This years highlights include the Highway Legends and a demonstration by the heroes of the Watertown Fire Department as they perform a vehicle extraction right before your eyes!
- 4. June 16 WAR OF1812 BICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN DEDICATION Sackets Harbor West Main Street corner of Ray Street, Sackets Harbor joins with communities around Lake Ontario observing the War of 1812 Bicentennial by establishing an International War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden. The village's garden dedication is at 2pm. Join the village in commemorating this historic event. A community BBQ follows. Email: village clerk@sacketsharbor-ny.gov VILLAGE CLERK Phone: 315-646-3548 - VILLAGE CLERK Links: http://www.sacketsharborny.com June 16 LaFargeville CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT NNY Agricultural Society at Stone Mills, Route 180 Come and watch as the North defends itself against the South. Here the cries of the wounded and the cheers of the victors. Call for more information. Email: agstonemills@yahoo.com MUSEUM STAFF Phone: 315-658-2353 - MUSEUM STAFF Links: http://www.stonemillsmuseum.org June 16 Watertown Midsummer's Eve Masked Ball Date: June 16, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM http://www.renuespaandskincarecenter.com Event Description Renu'e Spa & Skincare Center proudly presents Midsummer's Eve Masked Ball to benefit the children's charity projects of the Watertown Evening Rotary Club. In partnership with NNY Community Foundation Live music by "the Critics" of Syracuse, Catering by Dominick's Restaurant of Syracuse, NY Held at the State Office Building at 317 Washington Street, Watertown from 6pm to 10 pm Dancing, Great Food and plenty of fun! Chances to win spa packages and other prizes! Company sponsorship available Tickets are $70 per person Tables of 10 available June 17- 23 GREAT INTERNATIONAL STEAMBOAT FLOTILLA Antique Boat Museum 750 Mary Street Clayton, NY 13624 American and Canadian steamboat owners gather at the Antique Boat Museum for their annual event! Email: mhummel@abm.org MARGARET HUMMEL Phone: 315-686-4104 - MARGARET HUMMEL Links: http://amb.org June 17 LaFargeville 32ND ANNUAL DRAFT HORSE SHOW AND PULL Located at Rt 180 at Stone Mills. Draft Horse Show & Pull and Chicken BBQ...a great way to spend Father's Day. This has become an annual favorite for the whole family. Email: agstonemills@yahoo.com MUSEUM STAFF Phone: DONNA RUSSELL - 315-658-2333 AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM - 315-658-2353 Links: http://www.stonemillsmuseum.org June 20 Watertown SUMMER SOLSTICE AT THE ZOO Thompson Park Watertown, NY 13601 Find out what the solstice is all about with a fun and educational lecture, witness the construction of a Native American tipi, participate in live demonstrations, story time, crafts, animal enrichment opportunities, live music, refreshments and a one of a kind solstice ceremony. Admission Charged. Email: kurt@nyszoo.org KURT Phone: 315-755-0894 - KURT Links: https://www.facebook.com/events/360915630598543/ or http://www.nyszoo.org
- 5. June 21- July9 Alexandria Bay SUMMER BOOK SALE AT MACSHERRY LIBRARY 112 Walton Street Book sale at the library for 2 weeks. Phone: 315-482-2241 - MACSHERRY LIBRARY June 21 Clayton BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS Clayton Opera House 405 Riverside Drive Clayton, NY 13624 A musical institution, Blood Sweat & Tears has left an indelible mark on the American music scene since 1968. One of the greatest horn bands in the history of popular music, BS&T alumni roster reads like a Who's Who of the world's greatest jazz and rock musicians. The last original member Bobby Colo... Email: boxoffice@claytonoperahouse.com BOX OFFICE Phone: 315-686-2200 - BOX OFFICE Links: http://www.ClaytonOperaHouse.org June 22 – July 30 Clayton ALONG THE RIVER'S EDGE ART SHOW & SALE Thousand Islands Arts Center 314 John St Clayton, NY 13624 Please join us on Friday, June 22nd for the Opening Reception of our Along the River’s Edge Art Show & Sale from 5:00-7:00PM. The exhibit will remain in the Arts Center until the end of July. Email: info@tiartscenter.org INFORMATION Phone: 315-686-4123 - INFORMATION Links: http://www.tiartscenter.org June 23 & 24 Free Fishing Days in New York According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website (DEC), each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York State. During those two days, anyone can fish New York State waters, and no fishing license is required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the opportunity to sample the incredible fishing New York State has to offer. Since no license is required, it is the perfect time to take a friend or relative fishing. June 27 Clayton THE MANHATTAN STRING QUARTET Clayton Opera House 405 Riverside Drive Clayton, NY 13624 Critically acclaimed as one of America's leading ensembles, The Manhattan String Quartet is celebrating its 41st season. Hailed by Michael Steinberg of the Boston Globe as "a national treasure", The Manhattan Quartet has appeared throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, Canada, Mexico and South ... Email: boxoffice@claytonoperahouse.com BOX OFFICE Phone: 315-686-2200 - BOX OFFICE Links: http://www.ClaytonOperaHouse.org June 29-July 1 Alexandria Bay TI RIVER RUN MOTORCYCLE RALLY Village of Alexandria Bay 3 day Motorcycle Event that includes live music, biker games, burn out contests, over 30 vendors, and so much more. Poker Run on Sunday to benefit Children's Miracle Network. Email: info@alexbay.org ALEX BAY CHAMBER Phone: 315-482-9531 - ALEX BAY CHAMBER Links: http://www.tiriverrun.com
- 6. June 30 Clayton TILTREK -GRINDSTONE'S GRASSLAND BIRDS HAYWAGON RIDE Grindstone Island 10 am. Join expert Gerry Smith on this island tour aboard a haywagon to see sensitive grassland habitat and look for birds. We may walk in wet fields, so wear appropriate footwear and bring binoculars. Meet at the TILT office. Space is limited! Make a contribution to TILT to participate. Email: events@tilandtrust.org TILT STAFF Phone: 315-686-5345 - TILT STAFF Links: http://www.TILandTrust.org June 30 Clayton 3RD ANNUAL KEITH BRABANT MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FESTIVAL Coyote Moon Vineyards. Continuous music from 2 stages, HUGE silent auction, craft vendors, food vendors, family activities, info & display booths. Phone: 315-686-5600 - INFORMATION Links: http://www.CoyoteMoonVineyards.com August 11 Watertown Thompson Park Zoo Bobcats, Bears and Brews - (21+ only) Taste test good food and different brews with a special evening view of the animals.
- 7. ALL 2ND BRIGADEFAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
- 11. Contents of thisnews 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.