This document provides a summary of events, training opportunities, and other information for military families. It lists various suicide prevention resources available year-round. It also announces upcoming family readiness group training, stress and anger management classes, financial readiness training, and coping with deployments classes happening in late September and October. Readers are encouraged to contact the organizations for more details and to RSVP for events.

1. FRSA FLASH 27 September 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
September is Suicide Prevention Month
The designated month may be over, but we should be aware of these
signs, symptoms, and resources all year long. Read this important article
on how you can help prevent suicide.
http://support.militaryfamily.org/site/R?i=vM1Y12jczakK2GBcgPsQqw
Ninety percent of suicides occur in people with a mental health
issue. So it's vitally important that service members and their families are
aware of the symptoms of PTSD and depression, and have an opportunity
to explore their own feelings with online, anonymous screenings. Military
Pathways, a DoD-funded initiative, offers these screenings at
www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org

3. News From Your Sci-Tech Museum
scitech@scitechcenter.org
http://scitechcenter.org/
Find out about:
1) Free Telescopic Observing Night To Feature Our Moon
21 Sep at 8pm at the Perch River Air Monitoring Station in the Perch River Wildlife Management Area on Vaadi
Road (rain/overcast date is 22 Sep) call the astronomy phone line for an update 788-2738. Directions from Rte 81,
Exit 47, take Route 12 north, go 6-1/2 miles north on Route 12, then turn right onto Vaadi Road, the Air Monitoring
Site is 2/10 of a mile on the left.
2) Sci-Tech will be open on Columbus Day, Monday October 8, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with a special
deal for children. Any child who brings in a newspaper story about exploration or discovery on Columbus Day will
be admitted for just $1.00
3) Come see our new display of Indian Artifacts on the first floor.
4) 100 Years of the Electronic Vacuum Tube
5) Strategy Game Club Returns To Saturdays
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
September 29, 2012
Martinsburg
Luck-E-Star Rodeo
Bulls & Barrels, Junior Bulls & Kids Rodeo
Whitaker Road, Martinsburg at 1:00pm
Visit us on FaceBook, for more information, call (315) 783-9589
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 Vincent. 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 authenitc German beers, NY State microbreweries and wineries.
Email: thecape@tds.net SHELLEY HIGGINS
Phone: 315-654-2481 - SHELLEY HIGGINS
Links: http//www.capevincent.org

4. 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
September 29
Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust
We will be having a trash clean-up here in Watertown to clean up along the Black River. We have a woods walk
October 6 in the town of Greig and a biking trip October 20 in Boonville. I've included the link to our website
treks and events page. We do ask those interested to RSVP. Thank you for your time and effort.
http://tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/treks-and-events/guided-treks-and-upcoming-events/
For more details contact Fawn D. Heins, Office Manager, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, 315-779-2239,
tughilladmin@nnymail.com
October 20, 2012
Lowville
Taste of Home Cooking School
Mark your calendars and don't miss the "Taste of Home Cooking School" on October 20th at the Lowville Academy
School Auditorium. Doors open at noon so you'll have plenty of time to view all the vendors before the show starts
at 3PM and ends at 6PM. There will be vendors, cookbooks for sale, and much more!
October 20, 2012
Lowville
27th Annual Craft Fair
The Lowville Fire Department Auxiliary presents the 26th Annual Craft Fair being held at the Lowville Fire House
from 9:00am to 3:00pm! There will be lots of craft vendors, a bake sale and raffles.
October 20th
Clayton, NY
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'. 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.

5. October 26 & 27, 2012
"Halloween Towne" in Downtown Lowville
Friday "FRIGHT NIGHT" from 6-9pm & "SCARY" Saturday from 11am-11pm.
Join us for ghoulish games, frightening food, and freaky fun for the whole family!!
HALLOWEEN TOWNE SCHEDULE

6. 28 September 2012
The Commons
1130:1300 772-6711

15. FRSA Training information
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT (YOU MUST CALL TO RSVP 772-0470)
FRG Leader : NOV 7 0900-1300 ACS
Key Caller: OCT 9 1400-1530 or 1700-1830 ACS
NOV 13 1400-1530 or 1700-1800 ACS
Informal Funds: NOV 7 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS
Care Team Training: DEC 6 0900-1230 ACS
Event Planning: OCT 3 1300-1430 ACS
OPSEC for Families: OCT 3 1030-1200 ACS
DEC 10 1030-1200 ACS
AFTB (YOU MUST RSVP TO 772-6710/9229)
Fall Marathon: OCT 22-26 0900-1600 ACS
Stress Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
OCT 02 1330-1530 ACS
Anger Management - For more information, call 772-0593.
OCT 16 1330-1530 ACS
FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM (FRP) - KENT THOMPSON, 772-0050
1st Term Soldier Financial Readiness Training every Wednesday from 0830-1600. You may attend
the whole day or any part of the day as a walk-in. ALL spouses are welcome to any of our training
events or classes.
COPING WITH DEPLOYMENTS CLASS - FREE - Class will be held on Friday, 19 October 2012 at
the USO
BROWN BAG LUNCH 11 Oct Coping Strategies for the Uncertainty of Life 2BSTB Battalion Class
Room 1200-1300
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.