1. Family and MWR Special Event Family and MWR/United Service Organization Event
Family and MWR/Yellow Ribbon Committee Partnership Event Association of the United States Army
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Attraction Description
June 19 Investing 101 Set yourself up for financial success with this informative class on investing
9 – 11 am basics. Whether you are new to investing, haven’t started yet, or are just
worried about how to get started, this class will give you the knowledge
you need to make wise choices in the world of investing for your future.
Kent Thompson 772-5196
June 19 OPSEC Training Army Community Service Mobilization and Deployment program instructs
10:30 am – noon proper security practices for Military Family Members.
Jennifer Eichner 772-2848
June 20 Negotiating Job Army Community Service Employment Readiness program provides this
9:30 – 11:30 am Offers monthly seminar with training and skills to help Military Family Members
obtain employment. This month’s seminar discusses tips and best practices
to help negotiate once a job is offered to you.
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
June 21 Riverfest Family and MWR, in partnership with AUSA, is once again offering a
9 am – 2 pm summer day on the river to Fort Drum Soldiers and Families at the annual
Family and MWR/AUSA Riverfest on June 21. Your day in Alexandria Bay
can start at Alexandria Bay Village Pavilion for a picnic lunch before strolling
through the village to the Uncle Sam dock where you can also enjoy the
Family and MWR Carnival at the boat launch area with children’s events,
rock climbing wall, USO and Veteran’s Services displays as you await your
riverboat for a 1 hour tour of the Thousand Islands you will have access to
Heart Island with a tour of Boldt Castle. Tickets are $15 per adult, $5 for
children aged 6 to12, and children who are 5 years of age and younger are
welcome to attend for free. Tickets are available now at the Family and
MWR window on the second floor of Clark Hall Monday through Friday
between the hours of 9 am – 4 pm and Monday through Saturday at Parks
and Recreation daily from 9am – 5 pm. Bus transportation is provided from
Magrath Sports Complex to Riverfest and is encouraged due to limited
parking available in Alexandria Bay. Additional parking and shuttle
transportation are available at the Alexandria Bay Drive-In located on Rt. 26
or at the Uncle Sam’s overflow parking lot located off of Rt. 12. Look for
directional signs for Riverfest parking. The last bus returning to Fort Drum
will leave Alexandria Bay at 5 pm. Laura Oakes 772-5370
June 21 Military Presented by the Army Community Service Mobilization and Deployment
9:30 am – 2:30 Resiliency program. Module Three provides students with three additional resilience
pm Training Module skills: Problem Solving, Put It In Perspective and Real-Time Resilience.
3 Problem Solving is a tool specifically designed for complex, interpersonal,
recurrent problems. It builds Mental Agility and helps overcome the
confirmation bias. Put It In Perspective (PIIP) builds Optimism, stops
catastrophizing and reduces anxiety. Real-Time Resilience also builds
Optimism and is used to deal with counterproductive thinking in time-
critical situations. Jennifer Eichner 772-2848

2. June 21 YC High- Learn about this popular pastime where you will use a Global Positioning
4 – 5 pm Adventure Club: System (GPS) to find hidden items nearby. This club meets on Thursdays
Geocaching and Fridays through June 29. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
June 23 ATV Safety Class Adventure Training offers this four-hour class twice on June 23 to patrons.
9 am or 1 pm This class is required in order to operate the Family and MWR ATVs on
trips. Cost of the class is $5 per person and will be conducted in the Parks
and Recreation training area. Space is limited, register by visiting or calling
Parks and Recreation. Rich Cole 772-4010
June 23 YC End of School This free event celebrates the end of the school year. Teens are invited to
2 – 5 pm Barbecue enjoy a cook-out, games, friends, and no more pencils no more books.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719
June 25 - 26 Mountainfest An important element of Mountainfest is the competitions. The Fort Drum
Various times Sporting Events Sports office organizes many sporting events for Military Units to compete
for the coveted Mountainfest Trophy. June 25 – Mountainfest 5K & 10K
run, Basketball, Flag Football, Sand Volleyball, and Soccer Tournaments.
June 25 & 26 – Mountainfest Softball Tournament. June 26 –Tug-Of-War
Tournament. Contact the Sports Office for times and locations or see the
June Family and MWR Preview online at www.drummwr.com on the
Classes and Events page.
Brandon Doherty 772-6663
June 25 2012 5K & 10K Active Duty Fort Drum Soldiers will compete in this 10K race in qualifying
6:30 am Army 10-Miler to run the 2012 Army 10-Miler which is held in Washington DC in
Qualifier October. This race begins at Division Hill and will follow a 10K course on
Fort Drum roads. Prior registration is required by visiting the Fort Drum
Sports Office in Magrath Sports Complex.
Brandon Doherty 772-6663
June 26 YC Middle Teens in grades 6 – 8 are invited to enjoy a day shopping or watching a
1 – 8 pm School Trip to movie at the mall in Syracuse. Cost for this trip is $3 but teens are
Syracuse encouraged to bring their own money for food, movie tickets, and
Carousel Mall purchases. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
June 27 Basic Computer Army Community Service Employment Readiness program offers basic
9:30 – 11:30 am Skills for Job internet classes for patrons with the goal of searching and applying for
Seekers employment. Space is limited for this class please register at ACS,
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
Federal
June 28 Employment Army Community Service Employment Readiness program offers this
9:30 – 11:30 am Workshop workshop on the how-to’s of applying for employment with the US
Government. Please contact Employment Readiness to register.
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
June 28 Mountainfest The Fort Drum and North Country Community is invited to Division Hill
1 pm on June 28, to enjoy the day at Mountainfest. The fun begins at 1 p.m. at this
yearly event featuring military equipment displays, amusements, games, and
food and beverage concessions. Once again, The Boss Custom Car,
Motorcycle, and Audio Show returns to Division Hill with vehicle
competition registrations beginning at 1 p.m. The one and only Washington
Redskins Cheerleaders will be making an appearance at 3:30 p.m. and at 5
p.m. Salute To the Nation will be presented on the parade field. Salute To
The Nation is a highly anticipated event and community favorite at
Mountainfest with a patriotic rank and file display honoring each state in the
union. Followed by Air Assault demonstration. Country music star; Jake
Owen will perform at a free concert beginning at 7 pm with opening act TJ
Murphy courtesy of AmeriCU Credit Union and Lockheed Martin. Top off
this amazing day by staying for a spectacular fireworks display immediately
following the concert. Laura Oakes 772-5370

3. Recurring Events
Sports Office Sign up for sporting events through the Fort Drum Fitness, Athletics, and
Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex. Open to Active Duty
Military, Family Members 19 yrs or older, and DoD Civilians. Rosters are due in
advance in order to participate. Call 772-6663 for deadlines.
Water Aerobics – Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30 – 11:30 am
Aerobics and Fitness Classes – Monday - Friday
Brandon Doherty 772-6663
Pine Plains Bowling Monday & Tuesday Closed, Wednesday & Thursday11 am – 9 pm, Friday 11am –
Center 11 pm, Saturday 4 – 11 pm, Sunday noon – 8 pm.
Cindy Fleming 772-6601
Adventure Training ATV Safety Courses – Available by request – 772-4010.
Extreme Sports for Recreation and Training – Orienteering, Hunting and
Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Whitewater
Rafting. What do you want to do today? Let us know and we will tailor a trip to
meet your needs. Murray Averill 772-4010
Parks and Remington Park RV Campground and Cabins – Reservations 772-5435
Recreation Party Equipment Rental – 772-5169 Make your next Family or unit function
a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and snow-cone makers,
inflatable bounce houses, tables, chairs, coolers, ice and dunking booth.
Remington Park – now open for the season: M – Sa 9 am – 9 pm, Su 10
am – 8 pm.
Remington Park Beach Open June 1: Daily 11 am – 7 pm
Leisure Travel Services - Travel Center Discount Tickets – 772-8222
Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local and out of state
attractions. Gene Spencer 772-6568
The Commons Family Nights Every Tuesday – Family Night is finished for the season and
returns to the Commons in September
Tuesday Open Faced Grilled A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad,
5 - 9 pm Rib Eye Sandwich potato, vegetable, dinner roll and butter, $10.95.
Start your evening out right with the mouth-watering ‘Rack of Ribs Special’ in
Wednesday Rib Night Buster’s Brew Pub. Half rack of ribs - $11.95; Half roasted or BBQ chicken -
5 – 9 pm $9.95
Thursday Prime Rib Night Thursday is Prime Rib Night at Buster’s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of
5 – 9 pm prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib -
$12.95
Friday Friday Night At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of
4 – 9 pm Specials (except 3 day hard work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the
holidays) weekend. At Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in
Buster’s Brew Pub.
Friday Buster’s Steak Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and
5 – 9 pm Special vegetable. Buster’s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts.
Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95.
Monthly Right Arm Night Show your appreciation to your team at Right Arm Night. Held monthly
5 – 7 Following following the Retirement Ceremony and sponsored by a Fort Drum unit. Enjoy
Retirement 10th Mountain Right Arm Brew for only $1 per glass, Pool, Foosball, Air Hockey,
Ceremony and a hot snack buffet. Win $200 for your unit fund. A prize for the unit with
the highest percentage of attendance at Right Arm Night, look for the Family and
MWR table to sign in. Cindy Romig 772-6222

4. LOOK FOR THE FAMILY AND MWR PREVIEW EACH MONTH FOR UPCOMING
EVENTS, CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.
Coming Attractions & Items of Interest
 June 28 – Automotive Heating and Cooling Class – Automotive Skills Center
 June 28 – Date Smart – Youth Center
 June 29 – Weight Training and Fitness – Youth Center
 June 29 – High Adventure Club – Youth Center
 June 29 – Middle School Dance – Youth Center
 June 30 – Trip to Southwick Beach – Youth Center
 June 30 – ATV Ride – Adventure Training
 July 2 – Youth Center Orientation - Youth Center
 July 2 – HS Trip to Syracuse Carousel Mall – Youth Center
 July 2-6 – 9-Ball Tournament – Youth Center
 July 3 – Stress Management Class – Army Community Service
 July 3 – YC Craft Club – Youth Center
 July 5 – YC MS Old Forge Water Safari Trip – Youth Center
 July 6 – DPAO/Toyota Concert Series: Blake Shelton
 July 6 – Teen Lock-In – Youth Center
 July 7 – 8 – Wolf Lake Hike and Camping Trip – Adventure Training
 July 7 – Karaoke Contest – Youth Center
Remington Park is now open for family recreation. Remington Park is Fort Drum's premier
recreational facility offering a variety of activities for individuals and units alike. The park
features 5 large pavilions, several medium pavilions and picnic tables for smaller groups,
volleyball, horseshoes, playgrounds, fishing docks (catch and release only), a beach area, a
fitness trail. Two lodge facilities are available for rent (day use for special events) through the
Fort Drum Commons. Horseback riding is back at Remington Park. Rides are available on a
first come first served basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 6. Horses are
available for up to three riders. Fee is $30 per person with cash only accepted for payment.
Riders must be at least 8 years of age and under 220 pounds in weight. The guided one hour
trail ride begins at Lloyd’s Landing. The beach offers swimming, snack bar, paddleboat, and
kayak rentals. Reservations for the lodge facilities may be made through the Fort Drum
Commons. Reservations may be made for the large or medium pavilions through the Parks
and Recreation office. Remington Park is open 7 days a week Monday - Saturday 9 am- 9 pm,
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm. The beach is open 11am - 7 pm daily. Call 772-4765 for more
information regarding activities at Remington Park.