FRSA Flash November 17

1. FRSA FLASH 17 November 2011
Contents of this news letter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material
presented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 2nd BSTB, 2 nd BCT 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
FORT DRUM HOLIDAY
RELIGIOUS SERVICE SCHEDULE
MAIN POST CHAPEL BUILDING P10785 (772-5591)
19 NOV 1000 Family Advent Wreath Worshop/Brunch
01 DEC 1715 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
08 DEC 1200 Catholic Immaculate Conception of Mary
08 DEC 1700 Catholic Immaculate Conception of Mary
13 DEC 1800 Catholic Advent Penance Service
24 DEC 1930 Christmas Eve Service
NOVEMBER
November 14, 2011 – January 7, 2012
Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, NY
Lights on the Lake
http://lightsonthelake.com/
Special walking preview on 14 & 15 Nov from 5-9pm and visitors can choose to park at either the Wegmans
Landing (Griffin Visitor Center), Salt Museum or Willow Bay lots. This is a great opportunity to get some fresh air
and exercise. Walkers can cover as much of the two mile stretch as they desire and should dress for the weather.
Shuttle service is not provided. Holiday characters will be on the trail and refreshments will be available for sale.
Cars are not allowed on the trail for this special evening but will be admitted to the show beginning Thursday,
November 17. Please leave pets at home. Donations collected on Monday, November 14 will benefit the Friends of
Onondaga County Parks (Friends of Beaver Lake, Friends of the Zoo, Friends of Carpenter's Brook and the Friends
of Historic Onondaga Lake. Donations collected on Tuesday, November 15 will benefit the Rescue Mission.
16 Nov only Dogs are welcome at the Lights on the Lake for the special Dog Walk from 5-9pm donations
collected will benefit the Humane Association.
17 Nov to 8 Jan 2012 from 5 - 10pm • Open Nightly except New Year's Eve
Admission:
 Monday-Thursday - $8.00 per car (including motorcycles) - show your Wegmans Shoppers Club Card
for $2 off on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors with a Driver's Village or Burdick Automotive license
plate frame will get $2 off on Wednesdays.
 Friday, Saturday & Sunday - $12 per car (including motorcycles).
 $75 per motorcoach
For more information, call (315) 453-6712 or email olp@ongov.net
7 Jan at 11pm sharp, run thru Wegmans Lights on the Lake
This 4 mile (approx.) run begins promptly at 11pm at the Griffin Visitor Center. Runners go to Willow Bay and
back. No walkers please, lights will be turned off at midnight.

2. 19 Nov
Sackets Harbor
ARTS & CRAFTS HOLIDAY SALE
Sackets Harbor Arts Center 119 West Main Street Sackets Harbor
10:00am-4:00pm Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to Sackets Harbor Arts Center's annual Arts and Crafts
Holiday Sale. A great place to find those unique holiday gifts with many handcrafted and original pieces including
pottery, ceramics, jewelry, soap, note cards, and more.
Email: lschmons@yahoo.com LINDA SCHMONSEES
Phone: 315-646-7226 - LINDA SCHMONSEES
Links: http://www.aanny.org
19 Nov – 29 Dec
Clayton
17TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES, Thousand Islands Museum - 312 James St.
The Festival of Trees is sponsored by the Thousand Islands Museum. Come in and vote on your FAVORITE tree.
10 am- 4 pm. Email: info@timuseum.org T.I. MUSEUM
Phone: 315-686-5794 - T.I. MUSEUM Links: http://www.timusuem.org
24 Nov
Watertown
28TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY RUN, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ives St.
The Watertown YMCA will be hosting the 28th Annual Turkey Day Run on November 24, 2011. Start time for the
race will be 9:00AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ives Street, Watertown, New York. For
more information contact the YMCA at 315-782-3100 or Links:
http://www.watertownymca.org
Nov 27
Watertown
2011 Holiday Craft Fair Dulles State Office Building
$2 admission
Date: November 27, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
http://www.watertownurbanmission.com/craftfair.htm
Event Description Start your Christmas and Holiday shopping off right with great deals from more than 50 local
vendors selling unique and meaningful gifts for every special someone in your life. Plus, your shopping experience
will also help make sure the Christmas season is a little bit brighter for your neighbor.
For more information, call the Watertown Urban Mission at 315-782-8440 and ask for Drew.
27 Nov
Watertown
Holiday Parade
Date: November 27, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Description
Begins at Watertown High School and ends on Stone St. with reviewing stand in front of Dulles State Office
Building. Call Stan for more information at (315) 416-1087
30 Nov
Watertown
ZOO TO DO ''WINE IN THE WILD''
Black River Valley Club, Washington St.
6 - 11 pm. Join us for the 14th annual foremost fundraising event benefiting the the educational programs at the New
York State Zoo at Thompson Park. This black tie optional holiday social will put everyone is a festive mood. The
evening will be a wine and hors d'oeuvre pairing. Phone: 315/755-0892 - MORE INFORMATION
Links: http://www.nyszoo.org

3. DECEMBER
01 Dec
Watertown
Annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City of Watertown and the Downtown Business Association presents the Annual Downtown Tree Lighting
Ceremony on Thursday, December 1st at 5:30pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in their sleigh to help the Mayor
and City Council turn on the City's holiday tree along with music and light display. The 22 minute music and light
display will run every 30 minutes each night from 4:30pm-10:00pm from December 1st-January 2nd. During the
event, mulled cider and hot cocoa will be served free of charge courtesy of the Downtown Business Association and
Johnny D's.
2-4 Dec
Watertown
A North Country Festival of Trees
At the Dulles State Office Building Washington Street Watertown, Friday the 2nd with General Admission from
10am-4pm, Preview Gala at 6:30pm, Saturday the 3rd with General Admission 10am-4pm with the Sugarplum Ball
(a special Father-Daughter dance) at 6pm, Sunday the 4th with General Admission General Admission from 11am-
2pm. To purchase tickets go to www.samaritanhealth.com
03 – 04 Dec
Alexandria Bay
Kris Kringle Market
The Thousand Islands Winery will be holding a Kris Kringle Market on December 3, 2011 from 10am-5pm and on
December 4, 2011 from 12pm-4pm. There will be an indoor Christmas market, Local Crafters, Holiday Cheer and of
course Santa. Admission is free. For more information, please contact the Thousand Islands Winery at (315) 482-
9306.
04 Dec
Adams
Adams Annual Christmas Parade
Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the South Jeff Chamber of Commerce on December 4th at 3pm For more
information www.southjeffchamber.com
09 Dec
Croghan
Christmas in Croghan
Croghan will come alive for the 14th annual Christmas in Croghan. Businesses will stay open late (many offering
refreshments and specials), Christmas music will be playing along Main Street and at the Fire Hall, there will be a
petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride through the streets of Croghan and be at the
Fire Hall from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Stop in for free popcorn and more!
09-12 Dec
Theresa
Home Again Farm Alpaca Holiday Bazaar, you are invited to come meet the alpacas, have a cup of tea and some
cookies, shop for that special alpaca knitwear gift. 37098 Schell Road and Rte 26 Theresa.
10 Dec
Watertown
Candlelight House Tour
Jefferson County Historical Society 228 Washington Street Watertown, for more information contact 782-3491
17-23 Dec
Lisbon
2nd Annual Lights on the River
Following a successful launch in December, Lights on the River, Inc. has announced their 2nd Annual Lights on the

4. River event to be held at the Lisbon Beach & Campground. This year’s event will start on Saturday December 17th
and run through Friday December 23rd. This year, Lights on the River is looking to expand their support to more
North Country food pantries. If you are interested in making a donation or setting up a display in this wonderful
event, please contact Scott Wilhelm at315-854-2657 or Amy Fortin at 315-528-5660, or email us at
info@lightsontheriver.org. Businesses, groups, organizations and families throughout the North Country are
encouraged to participate in this new holiday tradition. It is FREE to enter a display and it's an opportunity to
showcase your holiday spirit to thousands of people coming from all over the Northern New York and Southern
Canada. Lights on the River is a local non-profit working towards our 501c3 status. Lights on the River will be
working hard to benefit local food pantries again this year. You can find us on the web at
www.LightsontheRiver.org as well as on our facebook page, just search for Lights on the River. You can also
contact us at info@lightsontheriver.org.
Military families who have children with special needs face unique problems.
Ensuring their children receive the education they are entitled to by law is
sometimes difficult.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/

8. Snow Ridge Ski Resort is having their Military Free Day Lift
Ticket Days again this year.
Dates are as follows: Wednesday - Every Wednesday thru
the entire ski season Friday - January 6 & 20, February 3 &
10, March 2, 9 & 16, 2012
Hours of Operation are
Mon and Tues Closed
Wed 10am-4pm
Thurs - Friday 10am-8:30pm
Sat - Sun and Holidays 9am-4pm
Stop on by our Parks and Recreation building here on post to
rent skiing or snowboarding equipment. Click on the link for
pricing information.
http://drummwr.com/ParksandRecreation_files/Brochure%20
10-2011%20winter.pdf
Sunday - December 18
3:00 & 7:45 PM
A brand new holiday event with a
contemporary spin on a classic yuletide
revue that's perfect for the entire family.
When the "Man in Red" makes his grand
appearance the fun continues for kids of
all ages, from 1 to 92!
"A DEFINITE HIT THAT KEEPS THE HOUSE
A-ROCKIN'!"
FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT
WWW.ILOVETHEATRE.ORG

11. Contents of this news letter are compiled from multiple military family news sources and local area event sources. Material presented does not
represent the views or endorsement of the 2nd BSTB, 2 nd BCT 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.