210 BSB FRSA Flash for 13 July

1. Mark Your Calendars!
NTC Briefing
The 210th Brigade Support Battalion will be holding an
Independence Day Block Leave June 30-July 15
information briefing regarding the upcoming training mission.
Families and Soldiers of the 210th Brigade Support Battalion are
highly encouraged to attend.
When: 6 August, 6pm
Where: Multipurpose Auditorium on Fort Drum
It will last approximately one hour.
It is important to attend these briefings, especially If you are
new to the military or new to the unit. Useful information will
be put out such as Rear Detachment contact information, Fort
Drum assistance agency information, FRG leader information
and information to help Families and Soldiers prepare for
deployment..
Are you a completely new military spouse, and feeling
overwhelmed by all the lingo and acronyms? Would you like to
understand all those abbreviations on an LES and be able to
understand the rank structure of the United States Army?
Check out Army Family Team Building. For more information Calendars 1-2 ACS Calendars and Info 13
about these classes call the Army Family Team Building Program Drum Notes 3 Fort Drum Assistance 14
at 772-6710 Fort Drum Events 4-5 BN Information 15
Common Terminology28 Local Events/Entertainment 6-12
ACS=Army Community Service 772-6566 AFTB=Army Family Team Building 772-6710ERP=Employment Readiness Program 77
VCCUS=Volunteer Childcare in a Unit Setting FRMP=Financial /Readiness/Management Program 772-5196 F
RG=Family Readiness GroupCLIF=Community Leader’s Information Forum VMIS-Volunteer Management Information System
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DONSA=Day of No Scheduled Activities-Fort Drum agencies may have an adjusted operating schedule

2. 15 July - 11 August
S M T W TH F S
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Jefferson
County Fair Lewis County Fair
Last Day
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American Red Welcome Tour ACS Birthday DPAO Presents
Cross Blood Bill Cosby
Drive
AFTB Summer Marathon
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Advanced Key AFTB Level I Thrift Shop
Caller Class Saturday
Opening
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Welcome Tour
EFMP Camp
Information and Disclaimer
This document is a compilation of agency information or emails that have been sent to the FRSA over the past week. If you would like any of the flyers in their original format
please email your request to bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
Call ahead and verify the time, date and location of the event you plan to attend. This email is for information purposes only, and you agree to not hold the unit representative
responsible for any misprints or inaccuracy of information. There is no implied endorsement by the 210 th Brigade Support Battalion or through any entity officially affiliated
with the United States Government.
If you have any questions, please call 772-4120
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3. 10th Mountain and Fort Drum Notes
VETERINARY CLINIC ANNOUNCES FRIDAY WALK-IN CLOSURE DATES -- Friday walk-ins
at the Fort Drum Veterinary Clinic will not be offered July 20 or 27.
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6. MORE LOCAL EVENTS OF NOTE…
35TH ANNUAL VINTAGE BOAT SHOW
Saturday, July 21, 2012 - Saturday, July 21, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Alexandria Bay Village docks
For 35 years, the best of Vintage Boats have been displayed at the Village docks. Vendors are available.
Email:
info@alexbay.org ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER
Phone:
315-482-9531 - ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER
Links:
http://www.visitalexbay.org
SUMMER CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, July 21, 2012 - Sunday, July 22, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Scenic View Park Pavilion Fuller Street
Over 30 vendors available for your shopping pleasure. 10am to 5pm each day.
Email:
info@alexbay.org ALEX BAY CHAMBER
Phone:
315-482-9531 - ALEX BAY CHAMBER
Links:
http://www.visitalexbay.org
OLD THYME FAIR
Saturday, July 21, 2012 - Saturday, July 21, 2012
Wellesley Island, NY - Wellesley Island State Park Pavilion, I-81, Exit 51
11 am - 2 pm. Join us for a full afternoon of old fashioned games and crafts. Great wholesome fun for the entire family! Fair includes crafts and
making homemade lemonade. During the day we will have races for kids and winners will receive a prize. Race Schedule 11:30 am - 3-legged race
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Full Description Available
Email:
kimbrie.cullen@parks.ny.gov KIMBRIE CULLEN
Phone: 6
315-482-2479 - KIMBRIE CULLEN

7. http://www.jeffcofair.org/saturday.htm

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9. http://www.cheddarcheesefestival.com/

10. http://www.sterlingfestival.com
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11. FARMERS’ MARKETS
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Alexandria Bay - Kinney lot, Rte. 12. Manager: Alex Bay Chamber of Commerce (315) 482-9531.
Date: Fridays, May 25 through Sept. 28, 2012 9:00-3:00 +
Black River - West Dexter Street
Date: Tuesdays, May 29 through Oct. 2 2012 10:00-3:00 +
Cape Vincent - Village Green, Broadway (Rte. 12). Manager: Shelly Higgins (315) 654-2481.
Date: Saturdays, June 23 through Oct. 6, 2012 8:00-2:00
Carthage - Market Pavilion, Riverside Drive. Manager: Edie Roggie (315) 493-3590.
Date: Fridays, May 25 through Oct. 26, 2012 7:00-2:00 +*#
Clayton - Frink Park, Riverside Drive. Manager: Kristina Wormuth (315) 686-3771.
Date: Thursdays, June 21 through Sept. 6, 2012 10:00-6:00
Watertown - Farmer's and Crafter's Market. Dulles State Office Bldg., Washington & Sterling Sts.
Manager: Michelle Farrell (315) 788-4400. +*#
Date: Wednesdays, May 30 through Oct. 3, 2012 6:30-3:00
Watertown - Monday Neighborhood Farmers' Market, 203 N. Hamilton St. Manager: Delta Keeney (315) 788-1933.
Web Site: watertownmondaymarket.com + *#
Date: Mondays, July 16 through Oct. 1, 2012 3:00-6:00
Watertown - Saturday Market, Pavillion at JB Wise Place. Manager: Maria Mix (315) 493-9238 +*#
Date: Saturdays, June 16 through Nov. 3, 2012 9:00-2:00
Watertown - Mobile Farmers' Markets. Wednesdays: Midtown Towers 10:30-11:30, North Country Children's Clinic
12:00-2:00 [8/22, 9/5, 9/15], CAPC 10:00-11:00, Curtis Apts 11:15-12:15 [8/8, 8/29, 9/26]. Thursdays: Skyline Apts.
10:30-11:30, Hill Top 11:45-12:45, Leray St. Apts. 1:00-1:45 [8/16, 9/13, 10/4].
Manager: Delta Keeney (315) 788-1933. + *#
Dates: See dates and times above.
Watertown - Jefferson Bulk Milk Farmers' Market. Corner of Rte. 3 and Old Rome State Rd.
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Manager: Brian Gorman (315) 788-5257. +*#
Date: Fridays, June 22 through Oct. 5, 2012 2:30-6:30

12. For more information
http://www.countyfairgrounds.net/
New York County Fairs and Events
Oswego County Fair Ontario County Fair
Dates: June 30, 2012 - July 4, 2012 Dates: July 24, 2012 - July 28, 2012
Location:
Location: Ontario County
291 Ellisburg Street
Sandy Creek, NY
Fairgrounds
Oswego County Phone Number: 315-387-3834 2810 County Road 10
Canandaigua, NY
Jefferson County Fair Ontario County
Dates: July 10, 2012 - July 15, 2012 Phone Number: 585-394-4987
Location: Jefferson County Fairgrounds Admission: Adults-$4, Youth 10 to
615 WT Field Drive 14-$2, Youth 9 & Under are free
Watertown, NY with adult
Jefferson County
Parking: Free
Lewis County Fair
Dates: July 17, 2012 - July 21, 2012
Seneca County Fair
Location: Dates: July 16, 2012 - July 21, 2012
Lowville, NY Location: Seneca County
Lewis County Fairgrounds
Phone Number: 315-831-4285 Swift Street and North Road
Admission: Free Waterloo, NY
Parking: 5 Day Parking Pass $10.00 Seneca County 12

13. MUSICAL EVENTS OF NOTE (FREE)
Watertown
Downtown Business Association Presents the 7th Annual Box Lunch Revue
The Box Lunch Revue provides free concerts (June 13th-Aug. 15th) to the public during the Wednesday/Friday lunch hour (11:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.) on the beautiful grounds of the Jefferson County Historical Society, 228 Washington Street, Watertown NY 13601.
The event is to celebrate the growing vitality of downtown Watertown. Viewers are encouraged to bring their lunch or purchase a
lunch at one of the local restaurants, and then sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
More details and a schedule of musicians.
http://www.publicsquare.com/events.php
Alexandria Bay
CONCERTS IN THE PARK WILL BE HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY STARTING JULY 11 – AUGUST 29
SCENIC VIEW PARK PAVILION 7PM TO 8:30PM FREE TO THE PUBLIC
http://www.visitalexbay.org/index.php/events/calendar-of-events/
Carthage
Wednesdays 7-9pm Carthage Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Starting 11 July. For more information and the scheduled lineup visit
http://www.carthageny.com
Clayton
Sundays
The Clayton Sunday Sunset Series sponsors concerts each Sunday evening throughout the summer months at Frink Park from 6:30-
8pm For more information visit http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
Performing Arts in Your Back Yard..
Have you visited the Clayton Opera House-host to many fine musical events?
http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
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16. Assistance Resources on Fort Drum
How can they help?
Chaplains are here to help Families with their spiritual needs and they can help with locating other resources in the community.
Chaplains are available at the battalion level and through installation
Contact: 210th BSB Chaplain 772-5917
Staff Duty Chaplain 772-5647
Military Family Life Consultants are civilians with no reporting obligations to commanders who are available free of charge to Soldiers and
their Families. The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) are licensed professionals who listen to your issues and direct you to agencies
who can help. Sometimes all it takes is talking out the issue in order to find a resolution.
Contact: 955-4823 (2 BCT MFLC)
212-6919
Walk In/Appointments at ACS
Mon - Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 8 pm
Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs) are another resource available free to charge to military Soldiers and Families. As a response to the
economic downturn in 2008, these licensed professionals were contracted to assist military Families with financial issues from the
creation of a budget to savings for retirement.
Contact: Financial Readiness 772-0050 or the Military Family Life Consultants at any of the two numbers above
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17. FACEBOOK PAGES
210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210-Brigade-Support-Battalion/169796079719106
Alpha 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/Alpha210
Bravo 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bravo-Bandits-210-BSB/234100366652929?ref=ts
Charlie 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210th-BSB-C-Co-2BCT-10th-Mountain-Division/159034577460896
Family Readiness Group Email Addresses and Assistance Phone Numbers
For FRG Times and Locations, please email the FRG Leaders below.
HHC Stephanie Utter frghhc210bsb@hotmail.com
Alpha Dawn Grant alpha210bsb@gmail.com
Alpha Tamia Campfield ladycamp2003@yahoo.com
Bravo Gail Crabtree bravo210_bandits@yahoo.com
Charlie Janine McPhie 210charliefrg@gmail.com
Battalion FRSA Bridget Velasquez bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
315-772-4120
210BSB Staff Duty Phone Number 772-5097
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