Family and MWR Coming Attractions - 16 JULY 2012

1. Family and MWR Special Event Family and MWR/United Service Organization Event
Family and MWR/Yellow Ribbon Committee Partnership Event Association of the United States Army
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Attraction Description
July Notable Events July 28 – DPAO/Toyota/Car-Freshner Concert Series: Bill Cosby
July, August, Whitewater Family and MWR offers Whitewater Rafting Trips on the Salmon River
and Rafting Trips or Black River free to all Active Duty Soldiers, Retirees, and their Family
September Members ages 16 or older. Join Adventure Training for a trip down the
Salmon River or Black River with transportation to launch and back to
your vehicle provided. Additional dates available are August 3, 24, or
September 7. Advanced sign up is required by contacting Adventure
Training. Rich Cole 772-4010
July 16 – 20 AFTB Summer Learn, Grow, and Lead by taking all three levels of AFTB in one week. Classes
9 am – 4 pm Marathon held in the ACS building each day. Childcare is available with registration,
Children must be enrolled in CYS Services. Please call to register.
Scarlett Sharkey 772-6566
July 16 Resume Writing Family Employment Readiness conducts this lab to assist Military Family
9:30 – 11:30 am Computer Lab Members in creating a resume on a computer. Space is limited, registration
required. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
Every Tuesday and Thursday, now through August you can enjoy guided
July 17 – Horseback
horseback riding on the trails of Remington Park. Cost is $30 for a one hour
September 6 Riding at
trail ride for DoD ID Card holders 8 years of age or older under 220 lbs. Rides
10 am – 3 pm Remington Park begin at Lloyds Landing Lodge on a first come, first served basis.
Murray Averill 772-4765
July 18 Build Your Own Do you have the desire to be your own boss? Family Employment Readiness
9:30 – 11:30 am Business instructs Military Family Members on the basics of creating a business.
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
July 18 Employment 101 Family Employment Readiness trains Military Family Members on best practices
1 – 3 pm for finding leads on employment, resources for job hunting, how to apply and
what to do once you get an interview. Amanda Thompson 772-6911
July 20 Teen Video Teens in grades 6 - 12 can show their gaming skills and compete against
4 – 6 pm Gaming their friends for prizes in This is a free tournament.
Tournament Steve Ferguson 772-6719
July 21 Spirit Triathlon This triathlon will be conducted at Remington Park. Open to active duty
7 am military assigned/attached to Fort Drum, Family members 19 years and
older, retirees, reservists, and DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum.
Register by 20 July at the Sports Office, Bldg. P-10050, or late registration
at race site from 5:30-6:15 am. the day of the event.
Brandon Doherty 772-6663
July 21 UFC at Winner’s Check out the Pay-Per-View UFC Fight Night at the Winner’s Circle Sports Bar
9 pm Circle at The Commons. Pre fight activities begin at 9 pm with the main event
beginning at 10 pm. This bout features UFC 149 with free admission
compliments of BOSS. Transportation provided to and from Barracks call
BOSS. Michelle Roden 772-7807

2. July 23 Budget The Financial Readiness Program at Army Community Service will teach
9 – 11 am Management you how to create a budget and tips on how to stick to it to achieve
Class financial stability. Kent Thompson 772-0050
July 25 – 27 Middle Years The 6-hour workshop is designed to assist parents with children between 5
9 – 11 am Parenting & 10. Topics include: development, discipline, sibling rivalry, communication
Workshop skills, establishing family rules, nutrition, and general development.
Martila Seals 772-6929
July 25 Your Career and Learn how creating a portfolio highlighting your life and career can benefit
9:30 – 11:30 am Life Portfolio when job-hunting and tips on how to create a portfolio of your own.
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
July 26 Federal Navigating the Federal Employment system can be intimidation. Family
9:30 – 11:30 am Employment Employment Readiness presents procedures and tips for applying for
Workshop Federal Employment. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
July 26 Computer Basics Employment Readiness at Army Community Service will help you learn to
1 – 3 pm for Job Seekers use basic computer programs in order to be eligible for jobs. Introduction
to PowerPoint. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
July 27 – 28 Library Used Take a trip to McEwen Library and shop for a few good books for a small
9 am – 6 pm Book Sale price. Sale runs Friday 9 am – 8 pm and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm. Book prices
Friday and Saturday morning are: Adult books, 50 cents, Children’s books
25 cents, movies and CDs are $1. On Saturday afternoon after 1 pm you
can purchase all you can fit into a bag for $1. Come early for the best
selection; come late for the best bargains. Cash only, Volunteers needed
Thursday through Saturday. Book donations accepted at circulation desk.
Proceeds from this sale benefit Family and MWR activities.
Allen Goudie 772-9099
July 27 In Her Shoes: This simulation activity is used to increase awareness of the struggles that
9 – 11:30 Living With women with abusive partners face. The activity illustrates how domestic
Domestic violence is a community tragedy, not a private problem, the ups and downs
Violence a battered woman faces over the course of many years, and shows how we
all have a role in the movement to end domestic violence. . Space is limited
to 20-30 participants. Please call to register. Martila Seals 772-6929
July 27 Army Happy Birthday ACS!! Keeping in the spirit of the Army taking care of its
10 am – 2 pm Community own, ACS offers a number of resources to support Soldiers and Families.
Service Birthday These re-sources include but are not limited to Family resources,
Celebration relocation ser-vices, immigration and citizenship support, employment
assistance, financial management and self de-velopment opportunities. The
ACS staff is comprised of pro-fessionals dedicated to the military Families
they serve. This year ACS will celebrate their 47th birthday on Friday July
27 from 10am to 2 pm! Come on by for cake and a day of resilience
activities or just to wish us a happy birthday! While you’re at it, check out
what new and interesting things ACS has to offer! Sarah Lynch 772-5347
July 27 Teen Midnight Teens in grades 6 – 12 can shoot hoops at the Youth Center Gym until
8 pm – midnight Sports midnight. Cost is $3.00 for Youth Center Members and $5.00 for Non-
members. Membership to the Fort Drum Youth Center is free.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719
July 27 Outdoor Movie Enjoy a movie on a warm summer evening in the great outdoors. This
sundown outdoor movie will be shown at the BOSS center in the rear lawn (T-
2190 Nash Boulevard) this activity is offered compliments of BOSS.
American Reunion (R) will be playing starting at sundown. Bring your
folding chairs, blankets, bug spray and snacks. Pop corn and drinks will be
on sale. This event is open to all Soldiers, family members and DoD
Civilians (caution: movie rated R). Michelle Roden 772-7807

3. Recurring Events
Sports Office Sign up for sporting events through the Fort Drum Fitness, Athletics, and
Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex. Open to Active Duty
Military, Family Members 19 yrs or older, and DoD Civilians. Rosters are due in
advance in order to participate. Call 772-6663 for deadlines.
Water Aerobics – Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30 – 11:30 am
Aerobics and Fitness Classes – Monday - Friday
Brandon Doherty 772-6663
Pine Plains Bowling Monday & Tuesday Closed, Wednesday & Thursday11 am – 9 pm, Friday 11am –
Center 11 pm, Saturday 4 – 11 pm, Sunday noon – 8 pm.
Cindy Fleming 772-6601
Adventure Training ATV Safety Courses – Available by request – 772-4010.
Extreme Sports for Recreation and Training – Orienteering, Hunting and
Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Whitewater
Rafting. What do you want to do today? Let us know and we will tailor a trip to
meet your needs. Murray Averill 772-4010
Parks and Remington Park RV Campground and Cabins – Reservations 772-5435
Recreation Party Equipment Rental – 772-5169 Make your next Family or unit function
a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and snow-cone makers,
inflatable bounce houses, tables, chairs, coolers, ice and dunking booth.
Remington Park – now open for the season: M – Sa 9 am – 9 pm, Su 10
am – 8 pm.
Remington Park Beach Open June 1: Daily 11 am – 7 pm
Leisure Travel Services - Travel Center Discount Tickets – 772-8222
Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local and out of state
attractions. Gene Spencer 772-6568
The Commons Family Nights Every Tuesday – Family Night is finished for the season and
returns to the Commons in September
Tuesday Open Faced Grilled Rib A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad,
5 - 9 pm Eye Sandwich potato, vegetable, dinner roll and butter, $10.95.
Start your evening out right with the mouth-watering ‘Rack of Ribs Special’ in
Wednesday Rib Night Buster’s Brew Pub. Half rack of ribs - $11.95; Half roasted or BBQ chicken -
5 – 9 pm $9.95
Thursday Prime Rib Night Thursday is Prime Rib Night at Buster’s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of
5 – 9 pm prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib -
$12.95
Friday Friday Night Specials
4 – 9 pm (except 3 day holidays) At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of hard
work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend.
At Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in Buster’s Brew
Buster’s Steak Special Pub.
Friday
5 – 9 pm Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and
Right Arm Night vegetable. Buster’s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts.
Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95.
Monthly
5 – 7 Following Show your appreciation to your team at Right Arm Night. Held monthly
Retirement following the Retirement Ceremony and sponsored by a Fort Drum unit. Enjoy
Ceremony 10th Mountain Right Arm Brew for only $1 per glass, Pool, Foosball, Air Hockey,
and a hot snack buffet. Win $200 for your unit fund. A prize for the unit with
the highest percentage of attendance at Right Arm Night, look for the Family and
MWR table to sign in. Cindy Romig 772-6222

4. LOOK FOR THE FAMILY AND MWR PREVIEW EACH MONTH FOR UPCOMING
EVENTS, CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.
Coming Attractions & Items of Interest
 July 28 – ATV Safety Class – Adventure Training
 July 28 – Teen Trip to Westcott Beach – Youth Center
 July 28 – DPAO/Toyota/Air-Freshner Concert Series: Bill Cosby – Watertown
Fairgrounds
 July 30 – Teen Trip to Herkimer Diamond Mine
 July 30 – Advanced Key Caller Training – Army Community Service
 July 31 – Computer Basics for Job Seekers: Microsoft Excel – Army Community
Service
 August – Kids Bowl Free – Pine Plains Bowling Center
 August 3 – 4 – Antique Boat Museum Boat Show – Clayton, NY
 August 11 – UFC Compliments of BOSS – Winner’s Circle
 August – 15 – Army 10-Miler Qualifier – Sports Office
 August 17 – 19 – Antique Boat Museum Race Regatta – Clayton, NY
 August 30 – Fort Drum Rides the River – Clayton, NY
 September 6 – Super Sign-Up at The Commons – Army Community Services
Remington Park is now open for family recreation. Remington Park is Fort Drum's premier
recreational facility offering a variety of activities for individuals and units alike. The park
features 5 large pavilions, several medium pavilions and picnic tables for smaller groups,
volleyball, horseshoes, playgrounds, fishing docks (catch and release only), a beach area, a
fitness trail. Two lodge facilities are available for rent (day use for special events) through the
Fort Drum Commons. Horseback riding is back at Remington Park. Rides are available on a
first come first served basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 6. Horses are
available for up to three riders. Fee is $30 per person with cash only accepted for payment.
Riders must be at least 8 years of age and under 220 pounds in weight. The guided one hour
trail ride begins at Lloyd’s Landing. The beach offers swimming, snack bar, paddleboat, and
kayak rentals. Reservations for the lodge facilities may be made through the Fort Drum
Commons. Reservations may be made for the large or medium pavilions through the Parks
and Recreation office. Remington Park is open 7 days a week Monday - Saturday 9 am- 9 pm,
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm. The beach is open 11am - 7 pm daily. Call 772-4765 for more
information regarding activities at Remington Park.