frsa flash 20 july 2012
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20 July 2012
July17-21—Lewis County Fair
July 23— American Red Cross Blood
Drive
July 24—Welcome Tour
July 26—Family Wellness Support
Group Book club
July 26—Remembrance Ceremony
July 27—ACS 47th Birthday
July 27—Division Retirement Cere-
mony
July 28-Aug 12—Bravo Battery
Block Leave
July 28—DPAO/Toyota Concert
Series: Bill Cosby
July—28-29– Farmer’s Market @
Commissary
July 30— Advanced Key Caller Class
July 31- Welcome Tour
Aug 1 - AFTB Level 1 @ ACS
Aug 4 - Thrift Shop Saturday Open-
ing
Aug 6-9 - EFMP Camp
Aug 14 - EFMP Support Group @
ACS
Aug 14 - 2012 Education Fair @ The
Commons
3-6 Field Artillery
FRSA Flash www.facebook.com/3.6FA.1BCT.10MTN
Government Organization
We wanted to make you aware that we have on post availability for 2 bedroom homes exclusive to PVT-SSG. Little to no wait for these homes with no security deposit or first/last month’s rent and 6 month lease terms make it a great option for incoming Soldiers or those who are looking for the convenience of living with Mountain Community Homes. On post living boasts unique amenities including bark parks, splash parks, destination playgrounds, extensive trail networks and so much more.
These homes also include: All utilities, Air Conditioning, Garage with Automatic Door Opener, Private fenced in yard or balcony, Privacy window blinds, Time Warner service discount, Renter’s Insurance, 24/7 Mainte-nance, Lawn care service, An exclusive invitation to all Resident events, If you know of anyone who may be interested, please have them contact the Welcome Home Center in Clark Hall at 315.955.6644.
Free Baby Bundles are always available
at ACS for newborns
up to 3 months old for E1 thru E5. If there are multiple births, rank is not a factor. Any questions can be directed to 315-772-6556.
2012 Education Fair
August 14, 1400-1800
The Commons
Stay tune...More information coming soon!
Summer Camp, Sports and
School Physicals -- Satur-
day, July 21, and Saturday,
August 4, -- 8 a.m. to Noon
at Guthrie Family Medicine
Clinic By Appointment
Only. Please call 315-772-
2778 for children, school
ages Kindergarten to Sen-
iors (no preschool or col-
lege) for Summer Camp,
Sports and School Physical.
(No CYS enrollment physi-
cals)
All Military Service Members are
welcome to stop into the BOSS
Facility at T-2190 Nash Boulevard
and check out all that BOSS has to
offer. The BOSS Facility is open Wed
- Sun 11am - 11 pm. Enjoy the
Adirondack style great room, a large
open area with a fireplace, comfortable
lounge furniture, large screen
TV’s, movie theatre screen with surround
sound, and several gaming stations.
The BOSS facility offers free
wireless internet, computers for free
use, an additional game room with
pool, air hockey and fooseball tables
and more TV gaming machines. The
newest addition is a large media
room with comfortable recliners in
theater seating and giant screen TV.
BOSS Executive Council
Senior Military Advisor
. . . . . . . . . .CSM Mark Oldroyd
Family and MWR Advisor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brandon Smith
BOSS President
. . . . . . . . .SGT Bradley Johnson
BOSS Vice President
. . . . . . . . .SPC Vanessa Trinidad
BOSS Meetings
Each Military Unit has a separate
BOSS meeting. All meetings are
held at the BOSS Facility. Call 772-
7807 to find out when your unit’s
meeting is scheduled.
BOSS WiFi
The BOSS Facility has free internet
access with computer stations
available for Soldiers to use for
web-surfing and communicating
with friends and family.
Ultimate Fighting
Championship
Check out the Pay-Per-View UFC
Fight Night monthly at the
Winner’s Circle Sports Bar. Enjoy
this popular pastime with friends
while partaking of your favorite
food and beverage. Pre-fight activi-
ties
begin at 9 pm with the main
event beginning at 10 pm. Brought
to you FREE compliments of Fort
Drum BOSS. Transportation pro-
vided
to and from Barracks call
BOSS.
July 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . .UFC 149
Aug 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .UFC 150
Outdoor Movie I
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
BOSS
Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807
be sold. This event is open to all
Soldiers, family members and DoD
Civilians (caution: movie rated R).
13 July . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sundown
Outdoor Movie II
BOSS is offering to show this
week’s movie in the courtyard of
one of the Battalions on post. If
your Battalion is interested in
hosting this event, call 315-772-
7807 and ask for the BOSS Presi-
dent or BOSS Secretary. If no Bat-
talion asks to host a location will be
arranged. The movie playing will be
American Reunion ® starting at
sundown and is open to all Military,
families, and DoD Civilians
(caution: movie rated R) Call 772-
7807 for movie location
Jul 27 ……….…………sundown
3-6 Field Artillery BOSS
Representative is
SGT Randy White
Keep on the
lookout!!! BOSS
is opening an-
other center at
the Jack T.
Sweet complex
BIGGEST LOCAL MYTH:
“THERE’S NOTHING TO DO HERE!!”
Wrong!!
Things to do in the North Country
Fishing
1000 Islands Bass Open, Gananoque, Ontario, July 7-8, www.canadasproangler.com/
BIGBASS.html
Basic Fishing Class, Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, 16
June, 11 August, 1 September – 11 am to 1pm, email: [email protected]
Music & Entertainment
DPAO Summer Concert Series – Watertown Fairgrounds, www.dpao.org
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 Sept, www.visitalexbay.org
Wine
Finger Lakes Wine Tours
Thousand Islands Winery, Alexandria Bay, www.thousandislandswinery.com
Winery Birthday Bash! (bbq, music & wine), July 14
Coyote Moon Winery, Clayton, www.coyotemoonvineyards.com
3rd Annual Howl at the Moon, Saturday, July 28
Bluegrass in the Vineyards, 25-26 August
2nd Annual Shore Dinner (benefits the TI Museum), July 20, 5pm – 8pm, dinner, hayrides, live
music & wine!
1.
Fairs, Festivals, and FUN!
Lewis County: 17 July – 21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds, FREE ADMISSION,
parade & fireworks opening night, www.lewiscountyfair.org
St. Lawrence County: usually the first week of August, Gouverneur,
www.gouverneurfair.net
Alexandria Bay Craft Fair – Scenic View Park Pavilion, 21-22 July, 10 am –
5pm, www.visitalexbay.org
Can-Am Festival – Sackets Harbor – music, food, crafts and fireworks! 21-22
July
4th Annual TI Stamp, Coin, Postcard, Jewelry, Gem & Collectables Show – Clayton Rec Arena, 28 –
29 July
Stone Mills Craft Fair – LaFargeville, 3 – 5 August
30th Annual Craft Show & Sale – Clayton Rec. Arena, 25 - 26 August
NYS Fair – 23 August – September 3, www.nysfair.org
Woodsmen Field Days – Boonville, 17 – 19 August, www.starinfo.com/woodsmen
Pirate Invasion – Alexandria Bay, 10 – 19 August, www.visitalexbay.org
48th Annual Boat Show & Auction – Clayton,3 – 5
August, Antique Boat Museum, www.abm.org
The Pine Plains Bowling Center is CLOSED for
the month of July and will re-open on August 1
featuring free bowling for kids 12 and under
with a paying Adult.
Check out www.iloveny.com for events and things to do in the North Country
Summer Sunset Concert Series
Oswego
Art & Culture - Performing Arts - Music
Dates: 6/27/2012-8/29/2012
Gulliver's Wilderness Airpark 14th An-
nual Fly-in
Fulton
Air shows - Air shows
Dates: 7/18/2012-7/22/2012
Harborfest
Oswego
Fairs & Festivals - General
Dates: 7/26/2012-7/29/2012
Oswego
LYRA 2012 Annual Regatta 0
Oswego
Sports - Boats
Dates: 7/30/2012-8/5/2012
Athleta IronGirl Women's Triathlon 0
Brewerton
Sports - Sport Events
Dates: 8/5/2012-8/5/2012
Salmon Derby 0
Pulaski
Sports - Fishing & Hunting
Dates: 8/11/2012-8/11/2012
Annual Car Show 0
Parish
Sports - Auto / Motorcycle
Dates: 8/12/2012-8/12/2012
Annual Train Open House 0
Hannibal
Exposition - General
Dates: 8/25/2012-8/25/2012
2012 Events Schedule
www.sacketsharborny.com
Date Time Event Location - Sponsor - Contact Information
July - 14 8:00 AM 1812 LACROSSE SHOOT-OUT
(BOYS)
Madison Barracks
Contact Mike Campbell 315-646-3374
July - 15 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Battlefield State Historic Site
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
July - 20 8:00 AM Sackets Harbor Plein Air art Event Sackets Harbor
Contact Bill Christopherson 315-785-6850
July - 21 8:00 AM 1812 LACROSSE SHOOT OUT Madison Barracks
Contact Mike Campbell 315-646-3374
July - 21 9:00 AM CAN-AM FESTIVAL Sackets Harbor
Contact Sherry Derouin 646-3850
July - 22 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Battlefield State Historic Site
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
July - 27 5:00 PM FISH FRIES American Legion
July - 28 8:00 AM GARDEN TOUR Market Square Park (Gazebo)
Contact Linda 315-639-6123
July - 28 9:00 AM 10th ANNUAL SPOKER RIDE Sackets Harbor Visitor Center
Contact Steve Wood 315-778-9226
July - 29 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Battlefield State Historic Site
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
August - 05 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Market Square Park
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
August - 12 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Battlefield State Historic Site
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
August - 18 9:00 AM MEMORY WALK Sackets Harbor
Contact Alzheimer's Association 315-782-8755
August - 19 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Battlefield State Historic Site
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
August - 26 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Battlefield State Historic Site
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
September - 02 3:00 PM WATERFRONT CONCERT Battlefield State Historic Site
Contact Gail 315-646-2321
September - 28 1:00 AM 1812 HISTORY SYMPOSIUM Madison Barracks
Contact Mike Campbell 315-646-3374
Saturdays & Sundays ~July 7– August 19 ~
The Sterling Renaissance Festival is one of the oldest and most suc-
cessful producers of professional interactive entertainment in the world. Thrill to the excitement of over 100 stage and street performers, profes-sional actors, comedians and musicians who whimsically recreate an authentic English Renaissance village for you to experience. Join the merriment at the Pub Sing, Wench Auction and Trial & Dunke. Witness dozens of artisans demonstrating their fine craftsmanship and selling
their unique wares. Enjoy digging into our savor delicacies - from steak-on-a-stake, pita pockets, succulent turkey legs, portabella mushroom
sandwiches, mile high cakes and more!
Money raised will go to Fort Drum USO. Last year
alone close to $19,000 was donated.
The 2012 Concerts on the Waterfront
presented by the Sackets Harbor Historical Society every Summer
Sunday from 3-5 pm at the Battlefield State Historic Site
July 22nd - Can Am Weekend - Atlas rocks the battlefield for an afternoon of big city party time. Dance in an outdoor setting to swing, pop and classic rock.
July 29th - Babik blends big band with an exotic flare of gypsy folk songs. Homemade percus-sion including a duck call adds to the fun.
August 5th - The Opera Reel String Band with authentic 1812 era music and dance.
A community celebration at the Bandstand! Part of 9th annual War of 1812 weekend
August 12th _ Prime Time Funk with Ronnie Leigh from Syracuse’s jazz vocal scene. This 10 piece band rounds up the area’s best jazz, blues and funk musicians
August 19th - The 10th Mountain Division Band: Our own warrior musicians present pops, vocals, patriotic mu-sic and jazz standards.
August 26th - Quickstep with John Kirk and Trish Miller and talented friends, bring us authentic Appalachian and Adirondack fiddle music – clogging too! More 1812 era tunes!
Sept 2nd - Our Labor Day extravaganza with The Mario De Santis orchestra. They round up all the good tunes from the past 60 years.
Sponsoring the series this year is Watertown Savings Bank. Additional funding is received from the New York State Council on the Arts Decen-tralization Program, administered in Jefferson, Lewis and St Lawrence Counties by the St. Lawrence Arts Council; the Village of Sackets Harbor; and the Town of Hounsfield's Committee for the Advancement of Tourism. Contributions from area businesses and organizations, and a weekly
"Passing of the Hat" at the concerts also provide financial support.
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not
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