2. Area Events
Winter Wonderland Weekends - Nov. 30 - Dec. 31
Following Thanksgiving, The New York State Zoo is transformed into a holiday wonderland! Businesses,
community organizations, and individuals from around the North Country come together to transform the
Zoo with holiday lights. Each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, beginning in December, the Zoo will open its
doors during the nighttime hours to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore this illuminated land-
scape. In addition, each weekend will feature a variety of activities for the entire family.
Kris Kringle Market at Thousand Islands Winery - Dec. 1
Meet us in the loft above the tasting room for fun for the whole family! There will be lots of local craft ven-
dors to help you with your Christmas shopping, lots of great breakfast and lunch food, mulled spiced wine
for the grown ups and Santa Clause to entertain the kids. This is an indoor event so everyone will be warm.
You and your family don't want to miss this Thousand Islands Winery holiday Tradition
Holiday HullabaZOO - Dec. 8
Holiday HullabaZoo is a fun way to celebrate the holidays at the New York State Zoo. This festive event fea-
tures cookie decorating, holiday stories by the fireplace, ornament making, and more. Children will also have
an opportunity to make special gifts for the creatures in our care. Plus, no holiday event would be complete
without the opportunity to get your picture taken with Santa Claus! We’ll also have free donuts and hot co-
coa to keep you warm!
All of these activities are free with a per person donation of a non-perishable food or personal care item or a
new unwrapped toy. This event not only benefits the New York State Zoo, but two of the North Country’s
key charitable organizations: the Marine Toys for Tots and the food pantry of the CAPC of Jefferson County,
which assists the members of our community who need it most.
AAFES Movie Theatre
Friday November 30 7:00pm Argo
Saturday December 1 2:00pm End of Watch
7:00pm Argo
Sunday December 2 2:00pm End of Watch
3. FORT DRUM FAMILY AND MWR
COMING ATTRACTIONS
November 30, 2012
www.drummwr.com
December 2012
12/1 Thrift Shop Open 0930-1400 Thrift Shop
12/1 Annual Festival of Trees State Office Building
12/1 Annual Holiday Sale 1700-2000 OTBP Gift Shop
12/4 Holiday Celebration (FMWR/AUSA) 1700-1900 The Commons
12/6 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 1715-1745 Main Post Chapel
12/13 Trees for Troops TBD TBD
12/15-1/6 Block Leave
12/24-1/1 Local Schools Holiday Break
12/24-12/25 BOSS Home for the Holidays 1100-2300 Nash BOSS Center
January 2012
1/09 Fort Drum Information Town Hall Meeting 1030-1200 The Commons
1/16 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special Observance 1130-1300 The Commons
1/21-22 Division DONSA
1/29-30 AFAP Conference
4. ARMY FAMIL ACTION PLAN
Y
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Providing the Army Community a “voice” in shaping their standards of living &
identifying issues related to the current environment.
Sign up to be an
Army Family Action
Plan (AFAP)
Delegate!
LET YOUR IDEAS BE HEARD!
28-29 January 2013
9 am – 4 pm
The Commons, P-4350
IF IT’S A PROGRAM OR SERVICE, AN AFAP ISSUE CAN IMPROVE IT!
IF IT’S A POLICY OR REGULATION, AN AFAP ISSUE CAN CHANGE IT!
IF IT’S A LAW, AN AFAP ISSUE CAN AMEND IT!
IF THERE’S A LOW-COST, CREATIVE SOLUTION, YOU SHOULD PURSUE IT!
FOR INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP TO BE A DELEGATE
CALL 772-6710 OR 772-2933
5. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
How Lovely Are Your Branches
The North Country Spouses’ Club Invites
you to participate in the first annual wreath & tree auction!
Tree Themes, Donating
Organization Name and Approximate Value of the tree/wreath due to the
Event Chair at treeandwreathauction@gmail.com by November 16.
!
Event Date:
Saturday, December 1, 2012
10:45 AM
The Commons
Cost: $20/person
How can I help out? Does your group (FRG, Bunco, Zumba, Book Club, etc) want to decorate a wreath or tree? It’s
simple, you decorate and donate!
How should I decorate my tree? How ever you like! Use your tree to express the creativity of your group!
When is my tree or wreath due? 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at The Commons on December 1.
What happens to the money? This money will be split between to the two groups’ scholarship and welfare funds!
Where can I get my tree or wreath? North Country Spouses’ Club members can pick up a 3 ft. tree or medium
wreath at the clubs’ November luncheons. We also welcome donated trees and wreaths from organizations outside
our membership. If your organization would like to purchase their own tree simply buy a tree or wreath of ANY
SIZE and decorate it.
What do I need to bring that day? You need to bring anything that will make your tree/wreath work properly
(extension cords, wreath stands etc.) these items will not be provided for you by North Country Spouses’ Club.
6. Family Members Soldiers
To Register, please contact the
Command Safety Office at 772-9026/0310
Bldg M-10281 4th Armored Division Drive
NOTE: Unit/Organization Classes
are by Appointment Only
Winter Driving Snow Thrower
Wednesday 3-Oct-12 1400-1500 Wednesday 3 Oct 12 1530-1600
Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1530-1600
Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1530-1600
Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1530-1600
DA Civilians
Contents of this Newsletter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material presented does not represent the views or
endorsement of the 1-89 CAV, 2BCT or the Army. This material is for personal use by the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable
7. Employment Readiness
Program
2012 Workshop
Key Caller
Schedule
12 December 10:00am-11:30am
Build Your Own Business
12 December 2:00pm-3:30pm
12 December 9:30am-11:30am
OPSEC Safety for Families
Employment 101
10 December 10:30am-12:00pm
06 December 9:30am-11:30am
CARE Team Training
Resume Writing Computer Lab
06 December 9:00am-12:30pm
10 December 9:30am-10:30am
Federal Employment Workshop
13 December 9:30am-11:30am
Career Development Seminars
Networking with LinkedIn
19 December 9:30am-11:30am
For more information and to sign up for a
workshop call the Employment Readiness Pro-
gram Office at (315)772-9611 or (315)772-
2737
AFTB
Army Family Team Building
Level I
4&5 December 9:00am-4:00pm
