4-31 FRSA Flash
    DATES TO REMEMBER
                                    September 14, 2012


25 SEP — D-Co FRG MTG/Pot Luck
@ D-Co Classroom

29 SEP — C-Co FRG MTG @ Old
McDonald’s Farm @ 1000

5-8 OCT — Columbus Holiday
Weekend

26 OCT — Fort Drum Haunted Hay-
ride @ Remington Park

27 OCT — 2BCT Haunted Hotel
Event

14 NOV — GI Jane Day IV

20 NOV — 4-31 Turkey Bowl

29 NOV — Battalion Ball

9 DEC — Battalion Holiday Party @
Monti Gym @ 1300

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                                                    September 2012

9/15              ATV Safety Class                                                                                      Parks and Rec
9/15              2012 Two-Person Captain and Crew Golf Tournament                                                      Sports
9/15              BOSS 5-K Run                                                                                          BOSS
9/15              NYC/Yankees Game Trip                                                                                 Parks and Rec
9/15              Red and Black Football Trip                                                                           BOSS
9/15              Retiree Appreciation Day                                                            0900-1500         Clark Hall
9/15-16           2012 Unit League Softball Championships                                                               Sports
9/17-21           AFTB Instructor Training                                                                              ACS
9/17-20           Master Resiliency Training                                                                            ACS
9/18              Welcome Tour                                                                        0930-1400         ACS
9/18              From Victim to Survivor Support Group                                               1130-1300         ACS
9/18              Family Night: Field Days                                                                              The Commons
9/19              5K Run                                                                                                Sports
9/19              Fort Drum Spouse Club Sign Up                                                                         USO
9/19              Infant Message                                                                      0930-1100         Monument Ridge
9/20              Overseas Orientation Brief                                                          0930-1100         ACS
9/20              Volunteer of the Month Ceremony                                                     1030-1130         The Commons
9/21              Midnight Sports                                                                                       Youth Center
9/21              In Her Shoes                                                                        0900-1130         ACS
9/22              Adirondack Railroad Fall Foliage Trip                                                                 Parks and Rec
9/22              UFC at Winner’s Circle                                                                                BOSS
9/25              Investing 101-ROTH IRA                                                              0900-1100         ACS
9/25              From Victim to Survivor Support Group                                               1130-1300         ACS
9/25              Family Night: Horseback Riding                                                                        The Commons
9/26              At-Home Career Fair                                                                                   ACS
9/26              Infant Message                                                                      0930-1100         Monument Ridge
9/26              Teen Cooking Club                                                                                     Youth Center
9/27              FRG Book Club                                                                                         ACS
9/27              Family Wellness Support Group                                                       1000-1100         ACS
9/27              Federal Employment Workshop                                                                           ACS
9/27              Remembrance Ceremony                                                                1630-1700         Memorial Park
9/28              Hispanic Heritage Month Observance                                                  1130-1300         The Commons
9/28              Division Retirement Ceremony                                                        1600-1700         MPA
9/29              Meet The Author: Hope Marston                                                                         McEwen Library
9/29              Skate Jam                                                                                             Youth Center
The Dates to Remember is not an all inclusive list of the wonderful events happening here on Fort Drum. Please take advantage of using the
Preview, the Mountaineer, the 10th Mountain Division, MWR, ACS Facebook pages, Fort Drum website and other various avenues to learn
about all the happenings here on Fort Drum.



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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

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...
Phone: 315-482-9724 - BOLDT CASTLE ADMISSIONS
Links: http://www.boldtcastle.com

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

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 Vin-
cent. 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 authentic German beers, NY State microbreweries and wineries.
Email: thecape@tds.net SHELLEY HIGGINS
Phone: 315-654-2481 - SHELLEY HIGGINS
Links: http//www.capevincent.org

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




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October 20th
                              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.




                                                                              October 26 & 27, 2012
                                                                              "Halloween Towne"
                                                                            in Downtown Lowville, NY

                                                                        Friday "FRIGHT NIGHT" 6-9pm

                                                                        "SCARY" Saturday 11am-11pm

                                                                          Join us for ghoulish games,
                                                                       frightening food, and freaky fun
                                                                             for the whole family!!



                                                                           <—————Halloween
                                                                                     Towne
                                                                                  Schedule

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Resources
                                                         Need To Talk To Someone?
                                                   Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
                                                                      2BCT MFLC
                                                                      Dona Kingsley
Mobilization and Deployment Classes                                   315-955-4823
         FRG Leader 9am-1pm
                7 NOV                              Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC
                                                                 (315) 486-5770
   Key Caller 2-3:30pm or 5-6:30pm
                 9 OCT
                                                    Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
  Key Caller 10-11:30am or 2-3:30pm                provide solution-oriented consultations to individu-
                13 NOV                                     als, couples, families, and groups.
                12 DEC                              The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
                                                   Program is designed to provide support and assis-
     Advance Key Caller 1-2:30pm                     tance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard &
               15 OCT                               Reserves, military Family Members and civilian
                                                    personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants
         Informal Funds 2-3pm                        can help people who are having trouble coping
                7 NOV                                    with concerns and issues of daily life.

       Care Team 9am-12:30pm
                6 DEC                                   Official 4-31 BN Facebook Page
                                                              4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
       Event Planning 1-2:30pm                                      “Polar Bears”
                3 OCT
                                                     https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/4-31-
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)-9—4pm                Infantry-Polar-Bears/239135106115186
  7-21 Sep — ACS Instructor Training
       22-26 Oct — Fall Marathon                      POC for 4-31 FRSA Flash Newsletter
                                                                   BN FRSA
                                                        Tracey.m.jones1@us.army.mil
Master Resilience Training Fall Marathon!
           17-20 September                                       315-772-8416
             9:30—2:30 pm
   Workforce Development Building
                                                   Contents of this Newsletter are compiled from multiple
                                                       military family news sources and local area event
                                                     sources. Material presented does not represent the
   To register for training, please call               views or endorsement of the 4-31 IN, 2BCT or the
        772-0470 or 772/2848.                      Army. This material is for personal use by the readers.
       Childcare is NOT available.                 All readers are encouraged to do further research for all
                                                             applicable restrictions and guidelines.

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FRSA Flash 14 Sept 2012

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    4-31 FRSA Flash DATES TO REMEMBER September 14, 2012 25 SEP — D-Co FRG MTG/Pot Luck @ D-Co Classroom 29 SEP — C-Co FRG MTG @ Old McDonald’s Farm @ 1000 5-8 OCT — Columbus Holiday Weekend 26 OCT — Fort Drum Haunted Hay- ride @ Remington Park 27 OCT — 2BCT Haunted Hotel Event 14 NOV — GI Jane Day IV 20 NOV — 4-31 Turkey Bowl 29 NOV — Battalion Ball 9 DEC — Battalion Holiday Party @ Monti Gym @ 1300 9/14/2012 UNCLASSIFIED /FOUO
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    DATES TO REMEMBER September 2012 9/15 ATV Safety Class Parks and Rec 9/15 2012 Two-Person Captain and Crew Golf Tournament Sports 9/15 BOSS 5-K Run BOSS 9/15 NYC/Yankees Game Trip Parks and Rec 9/15 Red and Black Football Trip BOSS 9/15 Retiree Appreciation Day 0900-1500 Clark Hall 9/15-16 2012 Unit League Softball Championships Sports 9/17-21 AFTB Instructor Training ACS 9/17-20 Master Resiliency Training ACS 9/18 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS 9/18 From Victim to Survivor Support Group 1130-1300 ACS 9/18 Family Night: Field Days The Commons 9/19 5K Run Sports 9/19 Fort Drum Spouse Club Sign Up USO 9/19 Infant Message 0930-1100 Monument Ridge 9/20 Overseas Orientation Brief 0930-1100 ACS 9/20 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 1030-1130 The Commons 9/21 Midnight Sports Youth Center 9/21 In Her Shoes 0900-1130 ACS 9/22 Adirondack Railroad Fall Foliage Trip Parks and Rec 9/22 UFC at Winner’s Circle BOSS 9/25 Investing 101-ROTH IRA 0900-1100 ACS 9/25 From Victim to Survivor Support Group 1130-1300 ACS 9/25 Family Night: Horseback Riding The Commons 9/26 At-Home Career Fair ACS 9/26 Infant Message 0930-1100 Monument Ridge 9/26 Teen Cooking Club Youth Center 9/27 FRG Book Club ACS 9/27 Family Wellness Support Group 1000-1100 ACS 9/27 Federal Employment Workshop ACS 9/27 Remembrance Ceremony 1630-1700 Memorial Park 9/28 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance 1130-1300 The Commons 9/28 Division Retirement Ceremony 1600-1700 MPA 9/29 Meet The Author: Hope Marston McEwen Library 9/29 Skate Jam Youth Center The Dates to Remember is not an all inclusive list of the wonderful events happening here on Fort Drum. Please take advantage of using the Preview, the Mountaineer, the 10th Mountain Division, MWR, ACS Facebook pages, Fort Drum website and other various avenues to learn about all the happenings here on Fort Drum. 9/14/2012 UNCLASSIFIED /FOUO 2
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    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 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... Phone: 315-482-9724 - BOLDT CASTLE ADMISSIONS Links: http://www.boldtcastle.com 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 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 Vin- cent. 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 authentic German beers, NY State microbreweries and wineries. Email: thecape@tds.net SHELLEY HIGGINS Phone: 315-654-2481 - SHELLEY HIGGINS Links: http//www.capevincent.org 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 9/14/2012 UNCLASSIFIED /FOUO 3
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    October 20th 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. October 26 & 27, 2012 "Halloween Towne" in Downtown Lowville, NY Friday "FRIGHT NIGHT" 6-9pm "SCARY" Saturday 11am-11pm Join us for ghoulish games, frightening food, and freaky fun for the whole family!! <—————Halloween Towne Schedule 9/14/2012 UNCLASSIFIED /FOUO 6
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    Resources Need To Talk To Someone? Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC) 2BCT MFLC Dona Kingsley Mobilization and Deployment Classes 315-955-4823 FRG Leader 9am-1pm 7 NOV Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC (315) 486-5770 Key Caller 2-3:30pm or 5-6:30pm 9 OCT Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) Key Caller 10-11:30am or 2-3:30pm provide solution-oriented consultations to individu- 13 NOV als, couples, families, and groups. 12 DEC The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Program is designed to provide support and assis- Advance Key Caller 1-2:30pm tance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard & 15 OCT Reserves, military Family Members and civilian personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants Informal Funds 2-3pm can help people who are having trouble coping 7 NOV with concerns and issues of daily life. Care Team 9am-12:30pm 6 DEC Official 4-31 BN Facebook Page 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Event Planning 1-2:30pm “Polar Bears” 3 OCT https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/4-31- Army Family Team Building (AFTB)-9—4pm Infantry-Polar-Bears/239135106115186 7-21 Sep — ACS Instructor Training 22-26 Oct — Fall Marathon POC for 4-31 FRSA Flash Newsletter BN FRSA Tracey.m.jones1@us.army.mil Master Resilience Training Fall Marathon! 17-20 September 315-772-8416 9:30—2:30 pm Workforce Development Building Contents of this Newsletter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material presented does not represent the To register for training, please call views or endorsement of the 4-31 IN, 2BCT or the 772-0470 or 772/2848. Army. This material is for personal use by the readers. Childcare is NOT available. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines. 9/14/2012 UNCLASSIFIED /FOUO 10