This document provides a summary of upcoming community events in northern New York, including religious services, training schedules, clinic schedules, parades, craft fairs, light displays, runs, and other holiday activities taking place between November 10th and December 23rd, 2011. Locations mentioned include Fort Drum, Watertown, Adams, Carthage, Croghan, Clayton, Sackets Harbor, Alexandria Bay, Lisbon, and the Thousand Islands region.

1. FRSA FLASH 10 November 2011
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

2. THAT IS RIGHT $1
FOR DINNER!
FORT DRUM HOLIDAY
RELIGIOUS SERVICE SCHEDULE
MAIN POST CHAPEL BUILDING P10785 (772-5591)
19 NOV 1000 Family Advent Wreath Worshop/Brunch
01 DEC 1715 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
08 DEC 1200 Catholic Immaculate Conception of Mary
08 DEC 1700 Catholic Immaculate Conception of Mary
13 DEC 1800 Catholic Advent Penance Service
24 DEC 1930 Christmas Eve Service

3. MEDDAC ANNOUNCES FY 12 FRIDAY
AFTERNOON TRAINING SCHEDULE
 Effective immediately, the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC)
will observe a FY 12 Friday Training Schedule.
 The MEDDAC will not have scheduled appointments on Fridays from 1 to 4
p.m. to observe administrative time/training, non-commissioned officer,
officer, and civilian professional development, and other events as deemed
appropriate.
 The Pharmacy and Urgent Care Clinic will remain open. The Conner Troop
Medical Clinic, Lab and Radiology will remain open to support patients
medical needs.
 For medical emergencies, please call "911" or go to the nearest hospital
emergency department for treatment.
MEDDAC PROVIDES CLINIC COVERAGE
UPDATE FOR VETERANS DAY WEEKEND
 U.S. Army Medical Department Activity officials have announced clinic
coverage plans for the Veterans Day weekend.
 On the Veterans Day federal holiday, Friday, Nov. 11, all MEDDAC
facilities will be closed, with the exception of the Urgent Care Clinic
(UCC), which will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support patients'
urgent medical needs.
 The UCC will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13, from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 For medical emergencies, please call "911" or go to the nearest hospital
emergency department for treatment.
 On the training holiday, Monday, Nov. 14, the Primary Care Clinic at
Guthrie will be open with reduced staffing from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to
support patient needs.
NOVEMBER
10-13 Nov
Watertown
November 10, 11, 12, 2011 dinner at 6:30 pm, show to follow. November 13, 2011 brunch at 1:00 pm, show to
follow. Reservations Required. $30 includes dinner, tax, tip and show. No general admission on dinner theater
nights. Opening night to benefit North Country Arts Council!
Phone: 315/646-1018 - RESERVATIONS: DAVID
Links: http://www.littletheatrewatertown.com

4. November 12
Carthage
Christmas Parade 1100
November 14, 2011 – January 7, 2012
Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, NY
Lights on the Lake
http://lightsonthelake.com/
Special walking preview on 14 & 15 Nov from 5-9pm and visitors can choose to park at either the Wegmans
Landing (Griffin Visitor Center), Salt Museum or Willow Bay lots. This is a great opportunity to get some fresh air
and exercise. Walkers can cover as much of the two mile stretch as they desire and should dress for the weather.
Shuttle service is not provided. Holiday characters will be on the trail and refreshments will be available for sale.
Cars are not allowed on the trail for this special evening but will be admitted to the show beginning Thursday,
November 17. Please leave pets at home. Donations collected on Monday, November 14 will benefit the Friends of
Onondaga County Parks (Friends of Beaver Lake, Friends of the Zoo, Friends of Carpenter's Brook and the Friends
of Historic Onondaga Lake. Donations collected on Tuesday, November 15 will benefit the Rescue Mission.
16 Nov only Dogs are welcome at the Lights on the Lake for the special Dog Walk from 5-9pm donations
collected will benefit the Humane Association.
17 Nov to 8 Jan 2012 from 5 - 10pm • Open Nightly except New Year's Eve
Admission:
 Monday-Thursday - $8.00 per car (including motorcycles) - show your Wegmans Shoppers Club Card
for $2 off on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors with a Driver's Village or Burdick Automotive license
plate frame will get $2 off on Wednesdays.
 Friday, Saturday & Sunday - $12 per car (including motorcycles).
 $75 per motorcoach
For more information, call (315) 453-6712 or email olp@ongov.net
7 Jan at 11pm sharp, run thru Wegmans Lights on the Lake
This 4 mile (approx.) run begins promptly at 11pm at the Griffin Visitor Center. Runners go to Willow Bay and
back. No walkers please, lights will be turned off at midnight.
19 Nov
Sackets Harbor
ARTS & CRAFTS HOLIDAY SALE
Sackets Harbor Arts Center 119 West Main Street Sackets Harbor
10:00am-4:00pm Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Sackets Harbor Arts Center's annual Arts and Crafts
Holiday Sale. A great place to find those unique holiday gifts with many handcrafted and original pieces including
pottery, ceramics, jewelry, soap, note cards, and more.
Email: lschmons@yahoo.com LINDA SCHMONSEES
Phone: 315-646-7226 - LINDA SCHMONSEES
Links: http://www.aanny.org
19 Nov – 29 Dec
Clayton
17TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES, Thousand Islands Museum - 312 James St.
The Festival of Trees is sponsored by the Thousand Islands Museum. Come in and vote on your FAVORITE tree.
10 am- 4 pm. Email: info@timuseum.org T.I. MUSEUM
Phone: 315-686-5794 - T.I. MUSEUM Links: http://www.timusuem.org
24 Nov
Watertown
28TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY RUN, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ives St.
The Watertown YMCA will be hosting the 28th Annual Turkey Day Run on November 24, 2011. Start time for the
race will be 9:00AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ives Street, Watertown, New York. For
more information contact the YMCA at 315-782-3100 or Links:
http://www.watertownymca.org

5. Nov 27
Watertown
2011 Holiday Craft Fair Dulles State Office Building
$2 admission
Date: November 27, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
http://www.watertownurbanmission.com/craftfair.htm
Event Description Start your Christmas and Holiday shopping off right with great deals from more than 50 local
vendors selling unique and meaningful gifts for every special someone in your life. Plus, your shopping experience
will also help make sure the Christmas season is a little bit brighter for your neighbor.
For more information, call the Watertown Urban Mission at 315-782-8440 and ask for Drew.
27 Nov
Watertown
Holiday Parade
Date: November 27, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Description
Begins at Watertown High School and ends on Stone St. with reviewing stand in front of Dulles State Office
Building. Call Stan for more information at (315) 416-1087
30 Nov
Watertown
ZOO TO DO ''WINE IN THE WILD''
Black River Valley Club, Washington St.
6 - 11 pm. Join us for the 14th annual foremost fundraising event benefiting the the educational programs at the New
York State Zoo at Thompson Park. This black tie optional holiday social will put everyone is a festive mood. The
evening will be a wine and hors d'oeuvre pairing. Phone: 315/755-0892 - MORE INFORMATION
Links: http://www.nyszoo.org
DECEMBER
01 Dec
Watertown
Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City of Watertown and the Downtown Business Association presents the Annual Downtown Tree Lighting
Ceremony on Thursday, December 1st at 5:30pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in their sleigh to help the Mayor
and City Council turn on the City's holiday tree along with music and light display. The 22 minute music and light
display will run every 30 minutes each night from 4:30pm-10:00pm from December 1st-January 2nd. During the
event, mulled cider and hot cocoa will be served free of charge courtesy of the Downtown Business Association and
Johnny D's.
2-4 Dec
Watertown
A North Country Festival of Trees
At the Dulles State Office Building Washington Street Watertown, Friday the 2nd with General Admission from
10am-4pm, Preview Gala at 6:30pm, Saturday the 3rd with General Admission 10am-4pm with the Sugarplum Ball
(a special Father-Daughter dance) at 6pm, Sunday the 4th with General Admission General Admission from 11am-
2pm. To purchase tickets go to www.samaritanhealth.com
03 – 04 Dec
Alexandria Bay
Kris Kringle Market
The Thousand Islands Winery will be holding a Kris Kringle Market on December 3, 2011 from 10am-5pm and on
December 4, 2011 from 12pm-4pm. There will be an indoor Christmas market, Local Crafters, Holiday Cheer and of
course Santa. Admission is free. For more information, please contact the Thousand Islands Winery at (315) 482-
9306.

6. 04 Dec
Adams
Adams Annual Christmas Parade
Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the South Jeff Chamber of Commerce on December 4th at 3pm For more
information www.southjeffchamber.com
09 Dec
Croghan
Christmas in Croghan
Croghan will come alive for the 14th annual Christmas in Croghan. Businesses will stay open late (many offering
refreshments and specials), Christmas music will be playing along Main Street and at the Fire Hall, there will be a
petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride through the streets of Croghan and be at the
Fire Hall from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Stop in for free popcorn and more!
10 Dec
Watertown
Candlelight House Tour
Jefferson County Historical Society 228 Washington Street Watertown, for more information contact 782-3491
17-23 Dec
Lisbon
2nd Annual Lights on the River
Following a successful launch in December, Lights on the River, Inc. has announced their 2nd Annual
Lights on the River event to be held at the Lisbon Beach & Campground. This year’s event will start on
Saturday December 17th and run through Friday December 23rd. This year, Lights on the River is looking
to expand their support to more North Country food pantries. If you are interested in making a donation or
setting up a display in this wonderful event, please contact Scott Wilhelm at315-854-2657 or Amy Fortin at
315-528-5660, or email us at info@lightsontheriver.org. Businesses, groups, organizations and families
throughout the North Country are encouraged to participate in this new holiday tradition. It is FREE to
enter a display and it's an opportunity to showcase your holiday spirit to thousands of people coming from
all over the Northern New York and Southern Canada. Lights on the River is a local non-profit working
towards our 501c3 status. Lights on the River will be working hard to benefit local food pantries again this
year. You can find us on the web at www.LightsontheRiver.org as well as on our facebook page, just
search for Lights on the River. You can also contact us at info@lightsontheriver.org.

11. Snow Ridge Ski Resort is having their Military Free Day Lift Ticket
Days
again this year.
Dates are as followed;
Wednesday - Every Wednesday thru the entire ski season
Friday - January 6 & 20, February 3 & 10, March 2, 9 & 16, 2012
Hours of Operation are
Mon and Tues Closed
Wed 10am-4pm
Thurs - Friday 10am-8:30pm
Sat - Sun and Holidays 9am-4pm
Stop on by our Parks and Recreation building here on post to rent
skiing or
snowboarding equipment. Click on the link for pricing information.
http://drummwr.com/ParksandRecreation_files/Brochure%2010-
2011%20winter.pdf

12. TRAINING INFORMATION
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT (YOU MUST RSVP TO 772-0470 CHILDCARE IS
AVAILABLE)
FRG Leader : NOV 22 0900-1300 ACS
Key Caller: DEC 13 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS
Informal Funds: NOV 22 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS
Care Team Training: DEC 12 0900-1230 ACS
AFTB (YOU MUST RSVP TO 772-6710/9229, CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE)
Level 2: NOV 15-16 0900-1600 ACS
FINANCIAL READINESS
Budgeting Class (772-6894/5196) Every Thursday 1800-2030 ACS
Anger Management - For more information, contact Michelle Wojcikowski at 772-2279.
NOV 15 1330-1530 ACS
Stress Management - For more information, contact Michelle Wojcikowski at 772-2279.
DEC 06 1330-1530 ACS
COMMAND SAFETY CLASSES (You must register to attend these classes by calling 772-5352)
Winter Driving: NOV 15 1400-1500 M-10282
Snow Thrower: NOV 15 1530-1600 M-10282

18. 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.