This newsletter provides information on local events and training opportunities for military families. It includes details on winter/spring school breaks in February and April, a Hearts, Wine & Chocolate event at several wineries on February 4th, the annual Snow Deer Festival in Watertown on February 4th, Valentine's Dinner events in a forest from February 4th to 18th, a Bark and Wine Auction on February 11th, and various training opportunities on topics like mobilization/deployment, stress management, and conflict resolution between January 31st and March 15th. Readers are reminded that the newsletter's content is compiled from various sources and does not represent any organization's endorsement.

1. FRSA FLASH 26 January 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
DEADLINE 31 JAN PLEASE TAKE A FEW
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9. Plan ahead
Winter school break is February 20-24///Spring school break is April 2-6
February 4, 2012
Thousand Islands – Seaway Wine Trail
Hosts The Hearts, Wine & Chocolate Event from 11AM to 5 PM
You get your gift bag of goodies at your starting winery, then go from winery to winery (there will be 5 participating
that day) and at each winery you will enjoy locally - made chocolates paired with special wines, then you will enjoy
sampling many award-winning wines at their tasting bars and pick up your special packet of chocolates at each
winery. At the end of the day you will have visited 5 wineries, sampled many delicious wines and have a variety of
chocolates valued at over $35.00 plus a couple of extra goodies in your gift bag! A fun day to spend with friends
and family and enjoy some of the North Country's finest. Price is $25.00pp. $20.00 for Trail members and
designated drivers. Reservations required by Jan 31, 2012. Call 315.646.6070 for reservations.
Particating Wineries are: Coyote Moon Vineyards – Otter Creek Winery
Thousand Islands Winery – River Myst Winery – Yellow Barn Winery
February 4, 2012
Watertown
Annual Snow Deer Festival
The "Annual Snow Deer Festival" is sponsored by the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers' Association, Osceola,
NY Saturday ~ Food Served at 5:00pm make reservations with Caroline Camidge (315) 408-8062. Jam Session
begins at 6:00pm North Side Improvement League, Mill Street Watertown, NY
February 4, 10, 11, 14, 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
February 11
Watertown
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Description 18th Annual "Bark and Wine" Auction and Cocktail Party.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6pm-10pm, Tickets: $25.00 per person or $40.00 per couple.
Appetizers and Desserts. Bar Provided by the Paddock Club.
Call 782-3260 for tickets or further information

11. TRAINING INFORMATION
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT (YOU MUST CALL TO RSVP 772-0470)
FRG Leader :MAR 08 0900-1300 ACS
Key Caller: FEB 14 1400-1530 or 1700-1830 ACS
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 FEB 01-02 0900-1600 ACS
Level 3 FEB 15-16 0900-1600 ACS
Stress Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
FEB 07 1330-1530 ACS
Anger Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
FEB 21 1330-1530 ACS
Conflict Resolution - For more information, call 772-0593.
JAN 31 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, 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.