This document is a newsletter compiling information from military family news sources and local event sources for personal use by readers. It provides information on upcoming events in local towns from October 20th to January 7th, including haunted houses, fall festivals, craft fairs and light displays. It also lists upcoming training opportunities at the ACS related to mobilization, deployment, finances and anger/stress management. Readers are encouraged to research any applicable restrictions or guidelines.

1. FRSA FLASH 20 October 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
OCTOBER
October 20-29
Sackets Harbor
6PM Sackets Harbor School. Once again the Sackets Harbor Sentinels will hold their Haunted House on the
following dates: Oct 20,21,22,27,28 & 29th...Please call the school for times and place.
Contact Sackets Harbor School PHONE- 315-646-3575
October 21, 22, 28 & 29
Watertown
Classic Creepy Creatures Haunted House
The American Kang Duk Won Karate and the Downtown Business Association presents Classic Creepy Creatures
Haunted House and see the transformation of the Historic Paddock Arcade on Friday, October 21st from 7pm-10pm
and Saturday October 22nd from 1pm-4pm and then again at 6pm-10pm and Friday, October 28th from 7pm-10pm
and Saturday October 29th from 1pm-4pm and then again at 6pm-10pm.
October 22-23
Watertown
Join the NYS Zoo and the North Country Children's Clinic for this merry (not scary) two-day Halloween event for
children 12 and under. The event will include a trick-or-treating trail full of healthy treats populated with characters
from popular nursery rhymes and television shows, face painting, games and more!
October 22: 10AM-4PM and October 23: 10AM-4PM
Non-zoo members: $7 adults, $5 per child (Ages 2-12)
Zoo members: $2 entry/event fee
Military gets $1 discount (i.e. for non-members $6 adults, $4 per child (Ages 2-12; or zoo members $2 entry/event
fee)
October 27
Carthage
Think Pink Block Party Carthage Farmer’s Market Pavilion 4-7pm, music, food, door prizes, and much more.
Come dressed in your best pink outfit.
November 5
Philadelphia
Department Store at Indian River Middle School Off US Route 11 from 9am to 4pm. Just in time for the holidays,
Inviting Local Businesses to create a one day DEPARTMENT STORE filled with local products or services
Housewares/Pottery/Glass/Furniture/Fixtures/Home Décor/Wall Art/Sculpture/Home
Improvement/Tools/Bath/Body/Sports/Outdoor Recreation/Fashion/Textiles/Shoes/Local and Specialty
Foods/Jewelry/Handbags/Accessories/ Special Event Services/Children & Toys/ Hospitality/Tourism
Vendors must register for the North Country Department Store by October 28th. Contact the office by email at
russella@assembly.state.ny.usor by telephone at (315) 786-0284 or (315) 386-2037.

2. Nov 5
Watertown
Jefferson Community College
Coffeen Street
Jefferson Community College Women’s Organization is hosting the 25th annual craft fair from 9a.m. to 4p.m. in the
McVean Student Center, Building 4. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, patrons will have a chance to win a $500
gift certificate redeemable at the JCC bookstore, applicable toward JCC non-credit workshops and seminars or
college tuition. Additionally, twelve patrons will receive $10 gift certificates for use at the craft fair. More than 100
vendors will have a variety of handcrafted items for sale, including art, candles, ceramics, flora, food, jewelry, and
many different wood craft items. Admission is $2.00 per person. Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Community
College Women’s Organization, which awards up to ten $500 scholarships annually.
For more information, contact Melody Brenon of JCC at 315-786-2200.
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.

3. New Covenant Fellowship Church
22791 Country Road 42
(Outer West Street past the
Carthage Hospital)
Carthage NY 13619
For more info call 493-3821

6. TRAINING INFORMATION
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT (YOU MUST RSVP TO 772-0470 CHILDCARE IS
AVAILABLE)
FRG Leader : NOV 22 0900-1300 ACS
Key Caller: NOV 10 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)
Fall Marathon: OCT 24-28 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.
OCT 25 1330-1530 ACS
Stress Management - For more information, contact Michelle Wojcikowski at 772-2279.
NOV 01 1330-1530 ACS
COMMAND SAFETY CLASSES (You must register to attend these classes by calling 772-5352)
Winter Driving: NOV 01 1400-1500 M-10282
Snow Thrower: NOV 01 1530-1600 M-10282

11. 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.