This document provides a summary of upcoming events in the local community around Fort Drum for the month of July 2012. It lists various farmers markets starting in late May through the summer, music and entertainment events including concerts and performances, Independence Day fireworks displays in nearby towns, county fairs happening in July, and some website resources for finding additional local events.

1. FRSA Flash
June 29, 2012
FRSA FLASH
FRG Meetings / Events
HHT FRG Meeting TBD
A Troop FRG Meeting TBD
A Co., 2-10 FRG Meeting TBD
B Co., 1-10 FRG Meeting TBD
C Troop FRG Meeting TBD
D Troop FRG Meeting TBD
E Troop FRG Meeting TBD
TF Six Shooters
Nest Squadron Steering Meeting 2 August 5:30pm
6-6 CAV
This week’s issue includes
Pg 2 = Announcements
FORT DRUM
Pg 8 = Upcoming Events
Pg 11 = Upcoming Training
Pg 12 = Chapel Services
Pg 15 = Things to Do Unit Events
Pg 17 = Youth Fun and Activities Squadron Opportunity Leave 30 June-15
July
Pg 18 = Single Soldier Events
Brigade Change of Command 17 July
Pg 19 = FRG Corner
Couples Retreat 20-22 July
31 July FRG Training Day
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Materials
presented does not represent the views or endorsement of Task Force Six Shooters, 6-6 CAV or the
Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further
research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.

2. Will be on Squadron HQ every Friday from
1pm-3pm
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3. Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum
Dear Spouses,
My name is Kat Elwell and I'm the new president for the Spouses' Club of
Fort Drum 2012-13. I am so excited for everything the club is going to
accomplish this year and we are always looking for ways to reach out to more
spouses! If you need a speaker for your FRG meeting, please let me know; I
would love to meet your members, chat about the club and share more
information. Thank you!
Kat
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4. Summer Food Program
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5. FRSA FLASH Page 5

6. Upcoming Events
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7. FRSA FLASH Page 7

8. Upcoming Events
FRSA FLASH Page 8

9. At the Movies
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10. Recurring Events
Sports Office: Sign up for sporting events through the FT. Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports
Office in the Magrath Sports Complex, 772-6663. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate.
Water Aerobics—Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30a—11:30a. Aerobics and Fitness Classes— Mon-
day—Friday. Jim Moshier 772-6663.
Pine Plains Bowling Center: *Daily Bowling Specials—Bowl a Lunch—Mon-Fri; Bowl Two, Get One
Free—Tuesday; All You Can Bowl Wednesdays; All You Can Bowl Cosmic Bowling Thursdays; Pay as you
Play Cosmic Bowling Saturdays; Sunday Family Bowling Special; and All-You-Can-Bowl Sunday. Also
have Birthday Packages. * Lil’ Skeeter’s BBQ Restaurant is famous for honey smoked barbeques and
sauces. Get fresh made pizza & wings. Dine in/take out. Jeanne Layhee 772-6601.
Adventure Training: Most trips & events are free or at a nominal fee for Soldiers & guest, call 772-4010
for details. ATV Safety Courses—available by request. Extreme Sports for Recreation & Training—
Orienteering. Hunting & Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, White-
water Rafting. Murray Averill 772-4010.
Arts & Crafts: Classes are regularly scheduled for crafts such as hand building clay, glass fusion, stained
glass, sewing, quilting, knitting, watercolor painting, photography and framing, etc. Studios—are avail-
able at a walk in basis for $1 per hour or $4 per day. Retail Store—Art and craft supplies are available
in the retail store. Terry Buckley 772-5606
Parks & Recreation: Remington Park RV Campground & Cabins—Reservations 772-5435. Party
Equipment Rental—Make your next family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton
candy and sno-cone makers, inflatable bouncies, tables, chairs, coolers, ice & dunking booth. Leisure
Travel Services—Travel Center Discount Tickets—Stop in and check out the available discount
tickets for local & out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-8222.
Tell Fort Drum how they are doing!
Let your voice be heard through
ICE Comments!
ICE is Interactive Customer Evaluation
This is where you can provide all types of feedback
on various services offered throughout Fort Drum.
Visit http://ice.disa.mil
Enter “Drum” in the search box
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11. Upcoming Training
Family Readiness Classes
AFTB Summer Marathon 9a-4p Jul 16-20 , 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 5p-6:30p Jul 12, 2012 @ ACS
FRG Leader Training 9a-12p Jul 9, 2012 @ ACS
Informal Funds Training 5-6p Jul 9, 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 2p-3:30p Jul 12, 2012 @ ACS
NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please call 772-0470/2848 for reserva-
tions.
http://www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm
10 CAB FRG Training Day
31 July 9am-1pm in the Six Shooters Classroom. Childcare has been approved so if you
need childcare let your FRSA know. Classes being offered are: Key Caller, Advanced Key Caller
and OPSEC for Families. If you would like to attend please call Tiffany Woods at 315-774-1306 to
be registered.
Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial House into order. Call 772-
0050
1st Term Soldier Training 8:30am-4pm Wednesdays Call for Location
Transitioning Financial Brief 1pm-3pm Jul 16,, 2012
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12. CHAPEL SERVICES
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13. CHAPEL SERVICES
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14. Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes
http://www.fortdrummch.com/Current-Residents/Community-
Lifestyle/Calendar-of-Events
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15. Things to Do
Farmer’s Markets
 Watertown- around State Office Building on Washington Street- Wednesdays
6:30am to 3pm starts 30 May
 Watertown- @ Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Coffeen Street- Saturdays 9am to
2pm starts end of June
 Carthage- @ Farmers Market Pavilion on Riverside Drive- Fridays 7am to 2pm
starts 25 May
 Clayton- @ Frink Park- Thursdays 4pm to 8pm starts end of June
 Cape Vincent- @ Village Green- Saturdays 8am to 2pm starts June 23
Music and Entertainment
 DPAO Summer Concert Series- Watertown Fairgrounds, www.dpao.org
Blake Shelton- July 6
Bill Cosby- July 28
Journey- August 14
 Marshall Tucker Band- August 17, Clayton Opera House-
www.claytonoperahouse.org
 Rockin the Bay 23-26 Aug & Blues in the Bay 30 Aug-3 Sep
www.visitalexbay.org
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16. Independence Day Fireworks
 Clayton- 3 July @ dusk
 Alexandria Bay- 4 July @ dusk
 Sackets Harbor- 4 July @ dusk
County Fairs Etc.
 Jefferson County- 10 July-15 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown
 Lewis County 17 July-21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds FREE ADMISSION,
parade & Fireworks opening night
 St. Lawrence County- First week of August
Links to Resources
 www.visit1000islands.com
 www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/events
 www.wwnytv.com/features/craigs-to-do-list
 www.newzjunky.com (local events @left margin)
 www.watertownny.com
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17. Youth Activities
http://www.drummwr.com/ChildandYouthServices.htm
Many upcoming events with Child Youth Services
 Pre-K Summer Programs
 Kindergarten Summer Programs
 School Age Center Weekly Summer Programs
 SKIES Summer Programs
 Summer Sports Camps
 Youth Center Summer Programs
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18. Single Soldier Events
http://www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm
BOSS
Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807
All Soldiers are welcome to stop into the BOSS Center and check out all that BOSS has to offer. Open Wed -
Sun 11am - 11 pm. The great room is a large open area with a fireplace, comfortable lounge furniture, large
screen TV’s, movie theatre screen with surround sound and gaming stations. There is wireless internet, a cy-
ber lounge, another game room with pool, air hockey and fooseball tables and more TV gaming machines and
a large media room with comfortable recliners in theater seating and a giant screen TV.
Boss Takes You To The Movies
Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers must call at least
one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be
given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides are
available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.
Outdoor Movie 13 July
Enjoy a movie on a warm summer evening in the great outdoors. Shown at the BOSS center in the rear lawn this activity is offered
compliments of BOSS. 21 Jump Street (R) will be playing starting at sundown. Bring your folding chairs, blankets, bug spray and
snacks. Pop corn and drinks will Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807 be sold. This event is open to all Soldiers, family members and DoD Civilians
(caution: movie rated R).
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19. FRG Corner

20. FRG Corner
HHT 6-6 Squadron FRSA
Cecilia Navarro 630-660-0177 Mrs. Tiffany Woods 315-774-1306
Kerrie Lee 315-777-4962 Staff Duty
A Troop 6-6 TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300
Amanda Murphy 813-732-1065 Brigade 315-774-1100
A Company 2-10 TF Six Shooters Chaplain
Wendy Rittichier 419-481-1447 CPT Arthur 315-774-1303
B Company 1-10 MFLC
Alisha Monette 423-782-9202 John Bye-Torre 315-608-0584
Alecia Blair 910-495-4788 Financial MFLC
C Troop 6-6 315-523-3765
Erin Milas 847-702-2898
D Troop 6-6
Do you know who your FRG
Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012 leader is? Please check out our
E Troop 6-6 list of leaders, find yours and
Emily Sivula 651-353-6926 con-
Julie Moore 989-482-9926
TF Six Shooters Advisor
Lisa Sweet: 315-688-2207
lisa@lisasweetpr.com