The document provides a summary of upcoming events, training opportunities, and a newsletter for military families in the area. It lists local community events happening in February and March such as a 3D juggling show, various concerts, maple syrup weekends, and festivals. It also provides information on upcoming training through the Army Community Service such as Family Readiness Group leader training, key caller training, and classes on stress management and anger management. The newsletter compilation does not represent the endorsement of the Army and is for personal use by readers.

1. FRSA FLASH 16 February 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
Jefferson Community College (JCC) will host a 3-D
juggling show for youth featuring international juggling
champion, Mark Nizer, on Tuesday, February 21 at
11:00 a.m. in Sturtz Theater. Tickets for the
performance are $5 and may be purchased from the
JCC Student Activities Center, Room 4-100, or by
calling 786-2431. JCC students presenting SUNY ID
will receive one free ticket. Advanced ticket sales are
recommended! Further details are available at
www.sunyjefferson.edu.

2. February 17 & 18
Syracuse
Valentine's in the Forest
7:00pm – 11:00pm
$85 per couple
Celebrate love and loved ones at Valentine’s in the Forest, and support the hard-working volunteers of the Nordic
Ski Patrol with a buffet dinner and live entertainment in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest County Park. Each
evening begins with a cheese & vegetable platter and live entertainment followed by a candle-lit dinner which
features carved roast prime rib of beef, oven roasted chicken, and riggies with vodka sauce. After dinner guest will
enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides, a commemorative photograph and a bon fire, or folks may opt to remain at the lodge
and dance the night away to live music.
Location: Highland Forest Park
Website: www.onondagacountyparks.com/highland/
Phone:683-5550
Email: highland@ongov.net
Spring 2012
2012 Black River Valley Concert Series
February 11 ~ Martha Gallagher, Adirondack Harper February 25 ~ Marc Black Trio, Singer Song Writer
March 3 ~ Bear Cat Jazz Band, Classic Jazz March 24 ~ Nicole Johndrow, Broadway Cabaret
March 31 ~ Lipone Redding, Unique Artistry
**First concert at Lowville Academy, all others at Lewis County Historical Society, 7552 South State St, Lowville
All concerts at 7:30pm, Tickets $20 at the door, $18 in advance, Season Tickets $100
For more information please call (315) 376-8957
March 16-18
Watertown
North Country Goes Green Irish Festival
http://www.ncirishfest.com/
March 17 & 18 and 24 & 25
Lowville Area
16th Annual Maple Weekend
Maple Weekend is a family event...and there's no better way to spend time with family and friends! Five maple
producers in Lewis County, along with over 90 other maple producers across New York State, will be hosting open
houses for the public to see how Maple Syrup and other related products are made. This family oriented event is sure
to delight visitors of all ages. Participants will be boiling sap into maple syrup and many will demonstrate the
making of other maple products...and of course, visitors can sample and purchase maple products. In addition, some
of the sugar houses will provide a variety of other activities to make your visit more memorable.
The following Lewis County Maple Producers will be participating:
Swiss'er Sweet Maple - Open 3/19, 3/20, 3/26 & 3/27 from 10am to 4pm ~ Jason & Barbara Zehr at 6242 Swiss Rd,
Castorland NY. (315) 346-1034 swisser@twcny.rr.com or visit: www.swissersweetmaple.com
Tug Hill Sweets & Treats - Open 3/17,18,24 & 25 from 10am to 4pm ~ County Route 163, Copenhagen NY. (315)
408-8100
Golden Maple Shanty - Open 3/26 from 10am to 4pm ~ Marvin Widrick at 4836 Sharp Rd, Lowville NY. (315)
376-6310 sales@mapleshanty.com or visit: www.mapleshanty.com
Pierce's Sugar Spigot - Open 3/17,18,24 & 25 from 10am to 4pm ~ Karen & Carl Pierce at 11603 Route 812,
Croghan NY. (315) 543-2980 kapierce3@hotmail.com or visit: www.lcida.org/sspigot.html
Yancey's Sugarbush - Open 3/24 & 3/25 from 10am to 4pm ~ Haskel & Jane Yancey at 7981 Long Pond Rd,
Croghan NY. (315)346-6356 janeyancey@frontier.com

3. March 17
Sackets Harbor
10AM at the Seaway Trail Discovery Center
12th annual quilt show...the War of 1812 quilt challenge....at least 75 quilts to be displayed @ Seaway Trail
Discovery Center on March 17 and 18 from 10am to 5pm....$5.00 admission
Contact
Daryl Or Lynette PHONE- 315-646-1000
lynette@seawaytrail.com
March 30 & 31
Alexandria Bay
Bonnie Castle Resort, Holland St.
The Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society's Eleventh Annual Winter Getaway Weekend. Friday, 7 - 10
pm: Delaney Brothers (first Getaway appearance) $10 per person Saturday, 7 - 10 pm: Darren Beachley & Heart
Town $10 per person Dave Nichols and Spare Change will open both Friday and Saturday shows. Jamming every
day including Sunday. Guitar Raffle, 50/50 raffles and more. Tickets available at the door. Special room rates being
offered at Bonnie Castle.
April 10
Carthage
7:00 pm. The internationally acclaimed Dallas Brass will be performing at Carthage High School, tickets available
for $12 contact Richard Weber at 493-5945
April 13-15
Clayton
40TH ANNUAL 1000 ISLANDS SPRING BOAT SHOW
Cerow Recreation Park Arena
Spring is in the air and the River is calling you. Stop by and see the latest from fishing boats to cruisers. Admission
charged. Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CHAMBER STAFF
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER
April 20
Clayton
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY FRIDAYS WITH DOUG & BONNIE
Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Waltz & Mambo $10 at the door. 7 - 10 pm, featuring 1 hour of instruction and 2 hours of open dance.
Phone: 315/686-2200 – INFORMATION Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
April 28
Watertown
10th Annual Taste of the Town
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dulles State Office Building, Taste of the Town is a fundraiser for Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County
with all proceeds to benefit services to victims of violence and crime in Jefferson County.
May 4
Potsdam
CPS presents National Players: "Of Mice and Men"
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
http://cpspotsdam.org/
Event Description: Now celebrating its 62nd anniversary season, National Players brings to life “Of Mice and
Men,” a classic tale by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. This tragic and endearing story follows the
mismatched friendship of two displaced migrant ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, in California
during the Great Depression. While George dreams big, Lennie seeks the comfort of little everyday pleasures. As
George’s dreams become reachable, his compassion is tested through Lennie’s mistakes, posing the question - What
makes true friends and what makes true men?

4. May 6
Watertown
http://www.msupstateny.org
Event Description Walk MS is a simple but incredibly powerful way for you to share in the hope for the future.
Walk MS is our rallying point, a place and time for us to stand together and to be together, while raising funds to
end this disease.
May 20
Sackets Harbor
GREAT STRIDES WALK TO BENEFIT CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Held @ Gazebo on W. Main Steet Starts @ 8am and ends 4pm
Email: cjardine@cff.org MORE INFO Phone: 315-463-7965 - CRISTINA JARDINE
May 26
Alexandria Bay
Grape Blossom Festival at Thousand Islands Winery
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
http://www.thousandislandswinery.com
Event Description: Come help us welcome Spring at the winery during our Grape Blossom Festival! We will have a
pig roast, beer, Thousand Islands Winery Wine, local craft vendors, and live music! Complimentary wine tastings
and winery tours will be available! Dont miss this fun for the whole family event!
May 26
Sackets Harbor
VILLAGE WIDE YARD SALE
Come stroll the streets of our lovely village; you may just find that little something you've been looking for!
Phone: 315-783-2995 - BARB MCKEEVER
May 26 – June 24
Sackets Harbor
SACKETS HARBOR 12TH ANNUAL SPRING ART SHOW
Sackets Harbor Arts Gallery 119 West Main Street
Open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-4:00pm. Free admission. The Arts Association of
Northern New York invites you to come and enjoy the competitive artwork of our local and regional artists. Seven
divisions plus youth. Email: ldeming1@twcny.rr.com MARSHA DEMING
Phone: MARSHA DEMING - (315) 785-9038
DONNA REPATY - (315) 777-2492
Links: http://www.aanny.org
May 29
Sackets Harbor
''THE WAR OF 1812 STORY FROM A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE''
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site Barn, Hill St., off West Washington St.
Join the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance for their annual meeting with guest speaker MJ John Grodzinski from
Kingston's Royal Military College for his presentation at 7pm following the annual business meeting at 6pm. MJ
Grodzinski teaches history and writes extensively on military topics.
Email: box 27, sackets harbor, ny CONSTANCE.BARONE@OPRHP.STATE.NY.US
Phone: 315-646-3634 - CONSTANCE BARONE
Links: http://www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
http://www.sacketsharborny.com
http://www.nysparks.com
May 30
Watertown
Opening Day Watertown Farm & Craft Market
Date: May 30, 2012 Time: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

10. TRAINING INFORMATION
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT (YOU MUST CALL TO RSVP 772-0470)
FRG Leader : MAR 08 0900-1300 ACS
Key Caller: MAR 15 1000-1130 or 1400-1530 ACS
Informal Funds: MAR 08 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS
Care Team Training: FEB 21 0900-1230 ACS
OpSec for Families: FEB 27 1300-1230 ACS
AFTB (YOU MUST RSVP TO 772-6710/9229)
Level 1 MAR 06-07 0900-1600 ACS
Stress Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
MAR 06 1330-1530 ACS
Anger Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
FEB 21 1330-1530 ACS
Conflict Resolution - For more information, call 772-0593.
MAY 29 1330-1530 ACS
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.