1. 6 JU LY 2012
2-15 FA FRSA FLASH
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2. Recurring Events
VMIS 101 Second Tuesday of the 9-10 am AVC 772-2899
EFMP Support Group Second Tuesday of the 11:30-1pm EFMP 772-5476
Month
EFMP Autism Support Group Second Friday of the 9-11am EFMP 772-5476
Month
English for Speakers of Other Tuesday & Thursday 9-12pm RELO 772-6566
Languages
Catholic Mom’s Group Mondays 10am Main Post Chapel 772-0160
Military Council of Catholic Wednesdays 9:30am Main Post Chapel 772-0160
Women
Rosary for Peace Wednesdays 11:30am Blessed Sacrament 772-0160
Chapel
Protestant Women of the Tuesdays 9:30am Main Post Chapel 772-5591
Chapel
Story Time for Preschoolers Tuesdays & Fridays 10-10:45am McEwen Library 772-9099
Aerobics Fitness Classes Mondays-Fridays Mornings & Call for Current 772-4936
Evenings Schedule
Family Nights Tuesdays 5-7pm The Commons 772-6222
Fort Drum Welcome Tour Tuesdays 9am-2pm ACS 772-6566
Safety Orientation Tuesday-Friday 12-5:30pm Automotive Skills 772-5785
Center
WIC Last Wednesday of the 9-2:30pm ACS 782-9222
Month
Fort Drum & Surrounding Area Events
July 7: Karaoke Contest, Youth Center 772-6719
July 13: BOSS movie outdoors, 21 Jump Street (R), Sundown, BOSS 772-7807
July 14: Ampersand Mountain Hike, Adventure Training 772-4010
July 25: Your Career and Life Portfolio Seminar 9:30-11:30am, ERP 772-9611
July 28 &29: Farmer’s Market, Commissary 772-6185
July 27-28: McEwen Library Used Book Sale, Cash Only 772-9099
July 11– August 29: Every Wednesday Concert in the Park Series, Alexandria Bay 7-8:30pm, Free
July 28: Bill Cosby, The Fairgrounds 7pm
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3. Upcoming Trainings/Classes
July 9: FRG Leader 9-1pm — MOB/DEP 772-2848
July 9: Informal Funds 2-3pm & 5-6pm — MOB/DEP 772-2848
July 10: Employment 101 9:30-10:30am — ERP 772-9611
July 12: Key Caller 2-3pm & 5-6pm—MOB/DEP 772-2848
July 12: Scream Free Parenting 9-10:30am — FAP 772-2279
July 12: Brake Class 3pm — Automotive Skills Center 772-5785
July 13: In Her Shoes 9-11:30am — FAP 772-6929
July 13: Couples Communication 9-12pm — FAP 772-6929
July 15: Resume Writing Workshop 9:30-10:30a. — ERP 772-9611
July 16-20: AFTB Summer Marathon 9am-4pm — ACS 772-6710
Fairs
Jefferson County:
10 July – 15 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown
Lewis County:
17 July – 21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds, FREE ADMIS-
SION, parade & fireworks opening night,
www.lewiscountyfair.org
St. Lawrence County:
Usually the first week of August, Gouverneur,
www.gouverneurfair.net
NYS Fair
23 August – September 3, www.nysfair.org
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4. Experience the North Country!
Farmer’s Markets
Watertown, State Office Building, Washington Saturdays, 9am – 2pm; starts the end of June
Street Clayton, Frink Park
Wednesdays, 6:30am-3pm Thursdays, 4pm – 8pm; starts the end of June
Carthage, Farmers Market Pavilion, Riverside Drive Cape Vincent, the Village Green
Fridays, 7am-2pm Saturdays, 8am – 2pm; starts June 23
Watertown, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds
~ Destinations ~
Watkins Glenn Race Track – races and wine festi- Niagara Falls, Buffalo
vals!
Lake George – The Great Escape Theme Park
Montreal and Quebec
Saratoga Springs – Horse Racing & Concerts
Finger Lakes Wine Tours (SPAC)
Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge, NY Burlington, VT (Ben & Jerry’s!!!)
Adirondacks/ Lake Placid
Things to do!
Drive-Ins and IMAX State Parks
Alexandria Bay Drive-Ins: Did you know there are 25 NYS Parks in the Thou-
www.baydrivein.com (double features, tickets prices sand Islands Region?!
range from $2 - $6, 6 and under free) www.nysparks.com
Black River Drive-Ins: Offering hiking, biking, camping, golfing, nature trails,
www.blackriverdrivein.com (double or tripe features, nature center activities, beaches, pools, kayaking and
tickets prices range from $2 - $7, 6 and under free) canoeing!!
MOST IMAX Theater , Syracuse Horne’s Ferry, Cape Vincent
www.most.org Ferry to Wolf Island, Canada www.hornesferry.com
Zoos Thousand Islands Hydroplane Regatta
Watertown – NYS Zoo at Thompson Park Brockville,Ontario
www.nyszoo.org Speeds up to 170mph! 30 June – 1 July
Syracuse – Rosamond Gifford Zoo www.brockvillehydroplaneracing.com
www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org Wine
Toronto, Canada – Toronto Zoo (only about 4 hours Thousand Islands Winery, Alexandria Bay
away) www.thousandislandswinery.com
www.torontozoo.com Coyote Moon Winery, Clayton
Strawberry Season www.coyotemoonvineyards.com
End of June - U-PICS ALL OVER
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7. Family Medicine Clinic
New Hours Beginning 2 July
Monday—Friday 8am-5pm
Urgent Care hours remain unchanged
Monday—Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am-4pm
DPW Engineering will have contractors performing
parking lot reconstruction starting 02 July 12 for the
North Gate Mini Mall on Iraqi Freedom Road P11005.
Closure of both entrances will be necessary during the
reconstruction to make repairs to the asphalt. Work is
anticipate to be completed by 9 July 12
DPW Engineering will have contractors performing
parking lot reconstruction starting 02 July 12 for the
Mt Belvedere Mini Mall on Mt Belvedere Rd and PO
Valley Rd P4230. The Mt Belvedere Rd entrance will
be closed during the reconstruction to make repairs to
the asphalt. Access into and out of the mini mall will be
reduced to only one entrance on PO Valley Rd. Access
to gas pumps and the mini mall will be available with
possible delays because of construction vehicles. Work
is anticipate to be completed by 15 July 12 .
Because of uneven surfaces throughout the parking lot
during the reconstruction, please insure to use caution
and reduce your speed . Observe all cones and fencing
directing pedestrians around the parking lot and into
the building.
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8. Need To Talk To Someone?
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
2BCT MFLC
Steve Kleilzel
315-955-4823
Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC
Tammy Fink
Tammyfink.mhn@gmail.com
(315) 486-5770
Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) provide solution-oriented consultations to in-
dividuals, couples, families, and groups.
The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC) Program is designed to provide support
and assistance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard & Reserves, military Family Mem-
bers and civilian personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants can help people who are
having trouble coping with concerns and issues of daily life.
Official Allons Facebook Page:
Facebook.com/215FAR.Allons
POC for 2-15FA FRSA Flash
Alyssa Szuma, BN FRSA
Alyssa.e.Szuma@us.army.mil
315-772-5349
Contents of this flash are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event
sources. Material presented does not represent the views or endorsement of 2-15 FA, 2BCT or the
Army. This material is for personal use by the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further
research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
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