This document provides a summary of recurring events, upcoming events, trainings, volunteer opportunities, and things to do around Fort Drum and the surrounding North Country region from June 16-30, 2012. It lists over 30 recurring community support groups, classes, and activities. It also outlines over 15 specific local events, trainings, and fairs happening within the next two weeks. The document encourages exploring attractions in the region like parks, zoos, farms, wineries, and hydroplane races during the summer months. It provides contact information for community resources and the point of contact for the newsletter.

1. 15 JU NE 2012
2-15 FA FRSA FLASH
Fort Drum Family and MWR Coming Attractions
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2. Recurring Events
VMIS 101 Second Tuesday of the 9-10 am AVC 772-2899
EFMP Support Group Second Tuesday of the 11:30-1pm EFMP 772-5476
Month
EFMP Autism Support Group Second Friday of the 9-11am EFMP 772-5476
Month
English for Speakers of Other Tuesday & Thursday 9-12pm RELO 772-6566
Languages
Catholic Mom’s Group Mondays 10am Main Post Chapel 772-0160
Military Council of Catholic Wednesdays 9:30am Main Post Chapel 772-0160
Women
Rosary for Peace Wednesdays 11:30am Blessed Sacrament 772-0160
Chapel
Protestant Women of the Tuesdays 9:30am Main Post Chapel 772-5591
Chapel
Story Time for Preschoolers Tuesdays & Fridays 10-10:45am McEwen Library 772-9099
Aerobics Fitness Classes Mondays-Fridays Mornings & Call for Current 772-4936
Evenings Schedule
Family Nights Tuesdays 5-7pm The Commons 772-6222
Fort Drum Welcome Tour Tuesdays 9am-2pm ACS 772-6566
Safety Orientation Tuesday-Friday 12-5:30pm Automotive Skills 772-5785
Center
Fort Drum & Surrounding Area Events
June 16: Summer Reading Program Kick-off, McEwen Library 772-9099
June 16: Army Birthday Block Party, Youth Center 772-6719
June 16: FDNY US Army Birthday Ball, 6pm Commons
June 16: Splash into Summer 11am-1pm, Rhicard Hills Community Center
June 25-26: USO Adopt-A-Platoon XBOX Tournament, USO Fort Drum
June 23: End of School BBQ , Youth Center 772-6719
June 26: UFC Fight Night, Winner’s Circle 9pm, hosted by BOSS 772-7807
June 17: Father’s Day
June 16 & 17: ZOOM at the Zoo Car Show 10am-4pm, New York State Zoo at Thompson Park
Memorial Day—Labor Day 2012: Blue Star Museums offers FREE admission to all active duty military per-
sonnel and their families. Visit bluestarfarm.org for more information.
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3. Upcoming Trainings/Classes
June 19: OPSEC for Families 1-2:30pm — ACS 772-0470/2848
June 19: Investing 101 — FRP 772-0050
June 19: Employment 101 1-3pm — ERP 772-9611
June 19: Anger Management 1:30-3:30pm — FAP 772-6929
June 20: Negotiating Job Offers 9:30-11:30am — ERP 772-9611
June 21: Emissions Class 5pm — Automotive Skills Center 772-5785
June 22: In her Shoes 9-11:30am — FAP 772-6929
June 25: Education Seminar — ACAP 772-3284
June 25: Advance Interviewing Seminar — ACAP 772-3284
June 28: Heating and Cooling Class 5pm — Automotive Skills Center 772-5785
Volunteers Needed!
American Red Cross Independence Day Fireworks
Coordinator of Volunteers; 772-7373
Spouses’ Club at Fort Drum Clayton: 3 July, dusk
Multiple positions available; 805-448-8112 or Alexandria Bay: 4 July, dusk
Katherine.l.i.elwell@gmail.com
Sackets Harbor: 4 July, dusk
USO
Multiple positions available; usovolunteer.org or
mmanning@uso.org
Fairs
Jefferson County:
10 July – 15 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown
Lewis County:
17 July – 21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds, FREE ADMIS-
SION, parade & fireworks opening night,
www.lewiscountyfair.org
St. Lawrence County:
Usually the first week of August, Gouverneur,
www.gouverneurfair.net
NYS Fair
23 August – September 3, www.nysfair.org
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4. Experience the North Country!
Farmer’s Markets
Watertown, State Office Building, Washington Saturdays, 9am – 2pm; starts the end of June
Street Clayton, Frink Park
Wednesdays, 6:30am-3pm Thursdays, 4pm – 8pm; starts the end of June
Carthage, Farmers Market Pavilion, Riverside Drive Cape Vincent, the Village Green
Fridays, 7am-2pm Saturdays, 8am – 2pm; starts June 23
Watertown, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds
~ Destinations ~
Watkins Glenn Race Track – races and wine festi- Niagara Falls, Buffalo
vals!
Lake George – The Great Escape Theme Park
Montreal and Quebec
Saratoga Springs – Horse Racing & Concerts
Finger Lakes Wine Tours (SPAC)
Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge, NY Burlington, VT (Ben & Jerry’s!!!)
Adirondacks/ Lake Placid
Things to do!
Drive-Ins and IMAX State Parks
Alexandria Bay Drive-Ins: Did you know there are 25 NYS Parks in the Thou-
www.baydrivein.com (double features, tickets prices sand Islands Region?!
range from $2 - $6, 6 and under free) www.nysparks.com
Black River Drive-Ins: Offering hiking, biking, camping, golfing, nature trails,
www.blackriverdrivein.com (double or tripe features, nature center activities, beaches, pools, kayaking and
tickets prices range from $2 - $7, 6 and under free) canoeing!!
MOST IMAX Theater , Syracuse Horne’s Ferry, Cape Vincent
www.most.org Ferry to Wolf Island, Canada www.hornesferry.com
Zoos Thousand Islands Hydroplane Regatta
Watertown – NYS Zoo at Thompson Park Brockville,Ontario
www.nyszoo.org Speeds up to 170mph! 30 June – 1 July
Syracuse – Rosamond Gifford Zoo www.brockvillehydroplaneracing.com
www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org Wine
Toronto, Canada – Toronto Zoo (only about 4 hours Thousand Islands Winery, Alexandria Bay
away) www.thousandislandswinery.com
www.torontozoo.com Coyote Moon Winery, Clayton
Strawberry Season www.coyotemoonvineyards.com
End of June - U-PICS ALL OVER
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11. Need To Talk To Someone?
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
2BCT MFLC
Steve Kleilzel
315-955-4823
Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC
Tammy Fink
Tammyfink.mhn@gmail.com
(315) 486-5770
Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) provide solution-oriented consultations to in-
dividuals, couples, families, and groups.
The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Program is designed to provide support
and assistance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard & Reserves, military Family Mem-
bers and civilian personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants can help people who are
having trouble coping with concerns and issues of daily life.
Official Allons Facebook Page:
Facebook.com/215FAR.Allons
POC for 2-15FA FRSA Flash
Alyssa Szuma, BN FRSA
Alyssa.e.Szuma@us.army.mil
315-772-5349
Contents of this flash are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event
sources. Material presented does not represent the views or endorsement of 2-15 FA, 2BCT 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.
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