This document provides a summary of local events happening around Clayton, New York from September 13-30, 2012. There are concerts, festivals, farmers markets, and historical reenactments advertised, including a Jimmy Buffett tribute concert, apple picking opportunities, and the annual Clayton Country Jam music festival. Details like dates, locations, contact information and links are provided for each event.

1. FRSA FLASH 13 September 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

2. REMINDER SCHOOL IS
BACK IN SESSION PLEASE
KEEP OUR CHILDREN’S
SAFETY IN MIND PLUS
IT’S THE LAW
http://www.safeny.ny.gov/sbus-vt.htm

3. IT’S APPLE PICKING SEASON
http://www.behlingorchards.com/index.htm
http://www.pickyourown.org/nyup.htm

4. CLAYTON COUNTRY JAM 2ND ANNUAL
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Clayton, New York - Join us for the Farmers Market on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Outdoor concerts at Frink
Park Pavilion and two concerts daily at the Clayton Opera House.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMER
Links: http://www.claytoncountryjam.com
CHANGES IN LATITUDE (JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE)
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - Thursday, September 13, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Two Shows 6pm & 9pm provide a musical tribute to Jimmy Buffet VIP Tickets Reserved $25.00 (Rows A to F)
Reserved Tickets $20.00 General Admission Advanced $15.00 General Admission Day of Show $20.00
Phone: 315-686-2200 - CLAYTON OPERA HOUSE
Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
ROCK & ROLL OLDIES SHOW
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina, Holland St.
Join us for the 12th Annual Rock & Roll Oldies Show to benefit 1 World Foundation. Showtime 8 pm. Featuring
Terry Sylvester from the Hollies & The Fabulous...Ettes. General Admission Tickets $30. Gold Reserved Tickets
including an Uncle Sam's Boat Cruise before the show, preferred seating...
Phone: TICKETS - 800-533-2859 TICKETS - 315-782-0044
Links: http://www.dpao.org
EXHIBITION, ENCORE: BRA-VO! II
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Clayton, NY - 314 John St Clayton, NY
Please join us for the Opening Reception of our Art BeCause Exhibition, Encore: BRA-VO! II on Friday, September
14th from 5:00-7:00PM at the Arts Center.
Email: info@tiartscenter.org INFORMATION
Phone: 315-686-4123 - INFORMATION
Links: http://www.tiartscenter.com
HOTEL CALIFORNIA (EAGLES TRIBUTE)
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Two Shows 6pm & 9pm provide a musical tribute to the great band, The Eagles. VIP Tickets Reserved $25.00
(Rows A to F) Reserved Tickets $20.00 General Admission Advanced $15.00 General Admission Day of Show
$20.00
Phone: 315-686-2200 - CLAYTON OPERA HOUSE
Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
HARVEST BALL DINNER & DANCING
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Scenic View Park Pavilion, Fuller Street
Enjoy a beautiful fall evening to benefit the Alexandria Bay Historical Society. Rain date: September 22
Phone: 315-482-4586 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Links: http://www.alexandriahistorical.com

5. BOLDT CASTLE WINE FESTIVAL AND FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Alexandria Bay, New York - Heart Island Boldt Castle
Boldt Castle will host a Wine Festival and Farmers Market from 11 am to 4 pm. Featured wineries will include
Thousand Islands Winery, Coyote Moon Winery, Otter Creek Winery, River Myst Winery and Yellow Barn
Winery. Wine sampling and sales will be available throughout the afternoon. New York St...
Full Description & Picture Available
Phone: 315-482-9724 - BOLDT CASTLE ADMISSIONS
Links: http://www.boldtcastle.com
September 15, 2012
Lowville
8th Annual Cream Cheese Festival
Don't miss the 8th Annual Cream Cheese Festival in downtown Lowville, NY. Live music, food and local artists
along with over $5,000 in cash prizes and tons of things to do and see!!
http://www.creamcheesefestival.com/
September 15, 2012
Boonville
POW-MIA Train ~ Adirondack Scenic Railroad
The "POW-MIA Train" runs on Saturday September 15th.
Thendara to Carter Station at 10:00am
Thendara to Otter Lake at 12:30 & 3:00pm
Veterans & Active Military Ride for FREE with Valid ID
Call Thendara station for military FAMILY discounts (315) 369-6290.
September 15, 2012
Osceola
OLD GROWTH HIKE
Have you ever wondered how old some of the forests are surrounding your home? Come out on Saturday,
September 15th and see for yourself one of the most remote old growth forests on Tug Hill. Tug Hill Tomorrow
Land Trust will be hosting the Old Growth Hike, led by naturalist Robert McNamara, beginning at 10am at the
Salmon River Fishing Access Site in Osceola, NY.
The hike will be approximately four miles of off-trail hiking over moderately difficult terrain in the detached Forest
Preserve land, through late successional forests and along beaver flows. This hike is an excellent opportunity to hike
through extremely remote and beautiful forests. The hike will also be a perfect chance to see the stunning fall colors.
The event is free and open to the public.
Please RSVP! Contact tughilloutreach@nnymail.com or call 315.779.2239.
September 16, 2012
Lowville
6th Annual Race with the Wind
The Lewis County Department of Recreational Trails and the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce presents the
"6th Annual Race with the Wind Mountain and Cross Bike Race on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The race offers
two different routes, with the 46-mile endurance race and the 10-mile community race, which is great for beginners
and families. Both routes will take place off-road with some single-track trails under the shadows of the largest wind
farm east of the Mississippi on the Tug Hill Plateau in Lewis County, NY. The routes are surrounded by the natural
beauty that Lewis County has to offer, from the evergreen and hardwood forests to the natural wildlife.
Registration begins at 8:30am on the morning of the race at the Maple Ridge Wind Farm Welcome Center on Eagle
Factory Road, Lowville. The registration fee for the 46-mile race is $35 and $20 for the 10-mile community race.
Racers 18 and under are free. The 46-mile race starts at 10:00am, while the community race will start at 10:30am.
Whether you’re looking for an intense 46-mile ride or a 10-mile family fun ride, this race offers it all plus a thrilling
setting. So come “Race with the Wind” on September 15, 2012.
For more information, contact the Chamber at (315) 376-2213

6. September 16, 2012
Lowville
Family Farms Art Show
“Celebrating Family Farms of the Tug Hill Region” is the title of the traveling art exhibit portraying local, working
farm families ranging from dairy to beekeeping to maple sugaring. Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT)
worked with Loretta on this project to raise awareness and appreciation of the importance of family farms on Tug
Hill. The land trust is continuously working with farmers to place conservation easements on their farms to ensure
their land is always available for farming. You can browse the beautiful Family Farms collection from 10 am to 1
pm, and while there, enjoy a delicious brunch at the picturesque Tug Hill Vineyards.
Reservations for brunch are recommended by calling: (315) 376-4336
For more information call (315) 779-8240
8TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Sunday, September 16, 2012
LaFargeville, NY - Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society, Route 180 at Stone Mills
All the favorite things you enjoy about the fall season...Scare crow contest, music, food, fun and fellowship.
Email: agstonemills@yahoo.com AG MUSEUM STAFF Phone: 315/658-2353 - AG MUSEUM STAFF
Links: http://www.stonemillsmuseum.org
15TH ANNUAL VINTAGE & CLASSIC STREET MEET
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - Sunday, September 23, 2012
Clayton, NY - Downtown Clayton & Graves Street
This is a fun filled weekend for the whole family! Come and enjoy the cars and memorabilia on display.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER Links: http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
September 29, 2012
Martinsburg
Luck-E-Star Rodeo
Bulls & Barrels, Junior Bulls & Kids Rodeo
Whitaker Road, Martinsburg at 1:00pm
Visit us on FaceBook, for more information, call (315) 783-9589
WAR OF 1812 QUILT CHALLENGE - PART TWO
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sackets Harbor, NY - Seaway Trail Discovery Center, 401 W. Main St.
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail War of 1812 Traveling Quilt Exhibit has been extremely popular and well-received.
Due to its popularity and the success of the War of 1812 Quilt Challenge held earlier this year, Seaway Trail will be
holding the "War of 1812 Quilt Challenge – Part Two" September 29 and 3...
Email: daryl@seawaytrail.com INFORMATION
Phone: 315-646-1000 - INFORMATION
Links: http://www.seawaytrail.com
OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Saturday, September 29, 2012
Cape Vincent, NY - From South: Take Route 81 North to exit 46. Turn left onto Route 12F and follow to Route
12E at Paddy Hill. Turn right onto Route 12E into Brownville. Turn left in Brownville and follow Route 12E
straight into Cape Vincent approximately 20 miles. From Canada: Take TI Bridge at Collins Landing. Get off at the
Clayton exit and take Route 12 into Cape Vincent approximately 22 miles. In Kingston take the Wolfe Island Ferry
then the Horne's Ferry into Cape Vincent. Noon - 5 pm. The official Oktoberfest in Munich typically runs from the
last 2 weeks in September to October. An Autumn Farmers and crafters Market will compliment our Beer Garden,
featuring authenitc German beers, NY State microbreweries and wineries.
Email: thecape@tds.net SHELLEY HIGGINS
Phone: 315-654-2481 - SHELLEY HIGGINS
Links: http//www.capevincent.org

7. 1812 WALK
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Friday, September 28, 2012
Sackets Harbor , NY - Begins at Seaway Trail Discovery Center, 401 W. Main Street
Enjoy 3.1 and 6.2-mile walks sanctioned by American Volkssport Association (AVA). Organized leisure walkers
who want the official stamp for completing the walks for AVA logbooks can purchase accreditation for $3.00.
Those completing Great Lakes Seaway Trail Walks can purchase commemorative pins ($4 ...
Email: daryl@seawaytrail.com DARYL GILES
Phone: 315-646-1000 x200 - DARYL GILES
Links: http://www.seawaytrail.com/volkssport
October 20, 2012
Lowville
Taste of Home Cooking School
Mark your calendars and don't miss the "Taste of Home Cooking School" on October 20th at the Lowville Academy
School Auditorium. Doors open at noon so you'll have plenty of time to view all the vendors before the show starts
at 3PM and ends at 6PM. There will be vendors, cookbooks for sale, and much more!
October 20, 2012
Lowville
27th Annual Craft Fair
The Lowville Fire Department Auxiliary presents the 26th Annual Craft Fair being held at the Lowville Fire House
from 9:00am to 3:00pm! There will be lots of craft vendors, a bake sale and raffles.
October 20th
Clayton, NY
1st Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Contest, Riverside Drive, Clayton www.1000islands-clayton.com/punkinchunkin
(Rain Date October 21st)
Admission to the Punkin Chunkin' Festival is free and begins at 11am featuring competitive firings throughout the
day with awards at 5pm. The festival will have two categories of competition, which also compete against each
other for the Best Overall Design, which is the farthest throw for the height of their trebuchet. The two categories
are: Adults (18 & older) and Youth (11-17 years old) . It costs $5 to enter the competition.
http://www.1000islands-clayton.com/punkinchunkin.asp
There are still entry spaces available for the Punkin Chunkin'. Contestants can call the Clayton Chamber of
Commerce at 315-686-3771, email beth@1000islands-clayton.com or stop by the office at 517 Riverside Drive,
Clayton NY.

8. October 26 & 27, 2012
"Halloween Towne" in Downtown Lowville
Friday "FRIGHT NIGHT" from 6-9pm & "SCARY" Saturday from 11am-11pm.
Join us for ghoulish games, frightening food, and freaky fun for the whole family!!
HALLOWEEN TOWNE SCHEDULE

9. 28 September 2012
The Commons
1130:1300 772-6711

15. 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.