Unit and Community Information and News for week ending 17 AUG 2012

1. 4-31 FRSA Flash
August 17, 2012
23 AUG-3 SEP — The Great
New York State Fair, Syra-
cuse, NY. ww.nysfair.org
27 AUG — HHC FRG MTG @
Hillside Lodge @ 1800
30 AUG — Fort Drum Rides
the River @ Clayton, NY @
1000 –1600.
30 AUG — D-Co FRG MTG @
D-Company Area @ 1200-
1300
4 SEP — BN State of Com-
mand/NTC Brief @ MPA @
1000 or 1800, Flyer page 2
7-9 SEP — BN Strong Bonds
Couple Retreat
13 SEP — Ft Drum Town Hall
Information Forum @ The
Commons @ 1030-1200
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3. DATES TO REMEMBER
August 2012
8/17-19 Antique Boat Museum Race Regatta Clayton, NY
8/18 High School Dance Youth Center
8/20-31 Get Ready for Kindergarten Boot Camp Memorial CDC
8/20 High School Trip to Waterloo Outlets Youth Center
8/20-27 Lifeguard Class Monti Center Pool
8/21 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
8/23 Remembrance Ceremony 1630-1700 Memorial Park
8/24 Division Retirement Ceremony 1600-1700 MPA
8/23-24 Fort Drum BOSS Conference BOSS
8/25-25 PSAT Study Assistance Youth Center
8/25 Women’s Equality Day Event Youth Center
8/25 Back to School Bingo hosted by Ft Drum Spouses Club Adirandack Pavilion
8/27-31 Table Tennis Tournaments Youth Center
8/28 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
8/30 Family Wellness Support Group Book Club 1000-1100 Rhicard Hills Com CTR
8/30-31 Ride the River Parks & Recreation
September 2012
9/1 Teen Back To School Party Youth Center
9/4 Family Night Returns The Commons
9/4 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
9/5 CLIF 1000-1100 The Commons
9/6 North Country Exploration Expo—(Super Sign-Up) 0900-1400 The Commons
9/7 BOSS Beach Bash BOSS
9/7 Welding Class Automotive Skills Center
9/8 Softball Tournament Sports
9/8 Teen Block Party Youth Center
9/11 Family Night The Commons
9/13 Fort Drum Town Hall Information Forum 1030-1200 The Commons
9/14 Teen Lock – In Youth Center
9/15 ATV Safety Class Parks and Recreation
9/15 2012 Two-Person Captain and Crew Golf Tournament Sports
9/15 BOSS 5-K Run BOSS
9/15 NYC/Yankees Game Trip Parks and Recreation
9/15 Red and Black Football Trip BOSS
9/15-16 2012 Unit League Softball Championships Sports
9/17-21 AFTB Instructor Training Army Community Service
9/17-21 Master Resiliency Training Army Community Service
9/18 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
9/19 Fort Drum Spouse Club Sign Up USO
9/20 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 1030-1130 The Commons
9/21 Midnight Sports Youth Center
9/27 Remembrance Ceremony 1630-1700 Memorial Park
9/28 Division Retirement Ceremony 1600-1700 MPA
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4. Local Events
August 10 - 19, 2012—Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days
Alexandria Bay, NY
Aye Maties! Turn back time to an era when pirates roamed the waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River. This 10 day event features children’s
activities daily, swordfighters, magicians, tall ship invasion of the Village each Saturday, live music, boat tours, and so much more. Grab your
pirate costume and join the fun!
August 17 - 19, 2012—2012 Woodsmen’s Field Days
Boonville Oneida County Fairgrounds
This is a rain or shine event! Forestry Exhibits, Parade, Fireworks, Greased Pole Climb, Beards Contest, Loader Contest, Lunberjack Contests,
and Demonstrations Throughout The Weekend.
The Woodsmen's Field Days, a nonprofit organization, was founded by the Rev. Frank Reed in 1948. Due to the support of its many volunteers,
(nearly 400) the Field Days have evolved into one of the predominant lumberjack contests in the United States today. Contestants come from as
far away as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to compete in the lumberjack festivities, which are held the third weekend in August. In addi-
tion to the Woodsmen's contest on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, there are displays of various forestry related equipment, covering a wide variety
of interests from the professional logger to the occasional firewood cutter.
The primary goals of the Woodsmen's Field Days are promotion of the forest industry in general, and in keeping with the intent of Rev. Reed, the
lumberjack in particular, a vanishing breed of men. With these goals in mind we felt what better way to do so than establish a forum on the Infor-
mation Super Highway (the World Wide Web in particular), there by making related information available to anyone, any time, any place.
For more information visit: http://www.starinfo.com/woodsmen/index.html#infoback
August 18, 2012—Walk To End Alzheimer’s
8:30 am to 11 am—Sackets Harbor Central School District, 215 S. Broad Street, Sackets Harbor, NY
http://alzcny.org/walk
Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can raise
awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer care and support and advance critical research. No fee. Registration and fundraising is encouraged.
August 18, 2012—1812 Bicentennial Crusin’ in the Harbor Car Show
10 am to 3 pm—http://www.visitsackets.come/upcomingevents.htm
The Sackets Harbor Chamber of Commerce presents the classic car show on Saturday, August 18th on the Visitor Center Lawn. Come see clas-
sic and antique vehicles, enjoy great food and swingin tunes all overlooking scenic Sackets Harbor. Prizes available in several classes. Admis-
sion is free for spectators. For exhibitors and vendors info, please contact Tom Spencer at (315) 783-7022.
August 18, 2012—12th Annual Harvest of the Arts & Kite Festival
The 12th Annual Lewis County Harvest of the Arts and Kite Festival is on Saturday, August 18th from 10am-5pm located at the Maple Ridge
Center 7421 East Rd. near Lowville.
Harvest of the Arts: We harvest local talent during this festival to showcase and encourage the artists demonstrating their creative processes
throughout the day. Next door the popular Children's Art Barn returns, where children are given endless opportunities to create their own master-
pieces. As always, delicious food will be available, and a wide variety of fun activities for your family to enjoy. Admission is FREE!
Saturday will feature many family-oriented activities including air show demonstrations, interactive kite flying, a candy drop, and a children’s
kite making workshop. You can bring your own kite or make one for the price of your effort and imagination.
Live music performances by: The Old Dogs Dixieland Jazz, Trillium, Peter Lavine, Shawn Corbett, and the Lowville Village Band.
For more information, visit the "Harvest of the Arts Facebook page!
August 18, 2012—One Mile Walk/Run
Registration Starts: 9:00 am to 10:00 am, at the American Legion Post #904, 9 Rock Street, Alexandria Bay, NY
At 10:00am their will be a ceremony to start the walk/run – this will be a short 1 mile walk/run to encourage those who may not participate in a
longer event, those who would like to do more than 1 mile are welcome too. The miles will be pledged towards a national total of miles for all
fallen service members. Donations will be accepted for the Wounded Warriors Project or donations can be made directly to the following organi-
zations at www.runforthefallen.org For more information on this event contact Penny Hawley 315-486-6777 or Tracy Bartlett 315-408-
8730 On the weekend of August 18/19, 2012, we are encouraging anyone, wherever they are, to go out and run/walk one mile for a fallen service
member killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Our goal is to again have all 50 states participate. Last year, there
were roughly 7,000 participants in 32 states and two countries, running a combined total of over 39,352 miles. Help us to continue to honor and
remember our service members, bringing people and communities together. Together, let us Run for the Fallen.
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8. Resources
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9. Resources
Need To Talk To Someone?
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
2BCT MFLC
Steve Kleilzel
315-955-4823
Mobilization and Deployment Classes
Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC
FRG Leader 9am-1pm
Tammy Fink
13 SEP
7 NOV Tammyfink.mhn@gmail.com
(315) 486-5770
Key Caller 2-3:30pm or 5-6:30pm Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
11 SEP provide solution-oriented consultations to individu-
9 OCT als, couples, families, and groups.
Advance Key Caller 1-2:30pm The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
15 OCT Program is designed to provide support and assis-
tance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard &
Informal Funds 2-3pm or 5-6pm Reserves, military Family Members and civilian
13 SEP personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants
7 NOV can help people who are having trouble coping
with concerns and issues of daily life.
Care Team 9am-12:30pm
28 AUG Official 4-31 BN Facebook Page
6 DEC
4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
Event Planning 10:30-12pm ―Polar Bears‖
20 AUG https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/4-31-
Infantry-Polar-Bears/239135106115186
Event Planning 1-2:30pm
3 OCT
POC for 4-31 FRSA Flash Newsletter
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)-9—4pm
21-22 AUG—Level II BN FRSA
05-06 SEP— Level I Tracey.m.jones1@us.army.mil
315-772-8416
Master Resilience Training 9am-12:30pm
20 AUG—Building Strong Relationships
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