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
December
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Attraction Description
January Noteable Events January 16 – Martin Luther King Day
Through Snowpeople in the One way to bring winter fun inside is to participate in this unique competition.
January 15 Library Build a model snowperson or snow family for our “Snowpeople in the Library
Library Hours Contest. Entries may be family or individual efforts. Anyone ages 6 and up is
eligible to compete. For the 5 and under set we will have a snowman coloring
contest. Entry forms, rules, and other information available at the library until
January 15. The snow people will be on display in the library January 16-30, with
the winners to be decided by popular vote. Allen Goudie 772-9099
Through Baseball Clinic Sign- Youth ages 9 – 13 can sign-up now through January 7 for this clinic which will run
January 7 Up on Saturdays January through March. Young players can shake off the rust and get
baseball skills ready for the upcoming season. Participants will work on baseball
fundamentals and be in mid-season form in time for the first game. Focus will be
on arm strengthening drills, defensive workouts, and fine tuning swings. Cost for
this conditioning clinic is $25 per child. Jon Burnard 772-6718
Through A Cold Winter’s A Winter reading program developed for adults. Read at your own pace. Crafts
February 28 Knight, Reading and events throughout the length of the program. Adult readers can earn
During Library Group incentives and have a great time meeting other readers through the cold weather
Hours months. Open to library patrons 18 years of age and older.
Allan Goudie 772-9099
January 3 Family Night At The “Spend Tuesday evening out with the kids at the Winner’s Circle. Pizza and Pasta
5 – 7 pm Commons Buffet is sure to meet anyone's appetite. $6 for adults and $3 for children 8 and
under. This week, families will enjoy Family Movie Night. Other activities for
Family Nights this month include: January 10 – Carnival Night, January 17 – Family
Night will be held at the Pine Plains Bowling Center, January 24 – Unicycle Riders
will visit Family Night, and January 31 – Story Night with a book give-away.
Cindy Romig 772-6222
January 5 Cross Country Ski Enjoy a morning with friends in the great outdoors then a hot lunch to warm up.
9 am and Lunch The fun begins at Parks and Recreation when participants are fitted with
equipment and given training, then offered a van ride to Remington Park Trail
Head. Skiing is enjoyed until 11 am after which a lunch of soup and sandwich is
provided by the Commons and is at a cost of $7.00 per person. This weekly
program will be offered each Thursday once an appropriate amount of snow has
accumulated. Mark Schnittger 772-8222
January 5 Trip to Disney On Ice Gather your family to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime.
9 am – 4 pm A trip to Syracuse to see Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove. Price is $23 per person
and includes transportation and ticket to the show. Bring money for souvenirs and
food we will be stopping at McDonalds after the show.
Mark Schnittger 772-8222
January 5 Adult Reading This event at the Robert C. McEwen Library will allow adult readers to learn
9 am – 4 pm Program Open House about “A Cold Winter’s Knight Read” reading program. Open to Library patrons
18 years and older. Allen Goudie 772-9099

2. January 6 Military Free Ski Day Free to Military ID Card holders. Ski for free at Snow Ridge Ski Resort located in
At Snow Ridge Turin, NY on January 6 and on any Wednesday through the ski season. New Ski
equipment is available for rent from Parks and Recreation on Fort Drum or you
can receive a 25% discount on rental equipment at Snow Ridge.
Mark Schnittger 772-8222
January 6 Indoor Paintball at Youth ages 10 – 18 can participate in this indoor paintball activity held at the
6 pm Youth Center Youth Center. Cost is $5 for YC members and $10 for non-members.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719
January 7 Snowmobile Safety Rider safety courses are required to use the snowmobiles. Must be 18 years of age
9 am – 4:30 pm Class or older and have proper ID. Please wear or bring boots, gloves, and appropriate
outer wear,. These classes are held at the new “Dirty Harry’s Sportsman’s Lodge.
Maximum class size is 55. Cost per person is $5. Registration is required.
Additional classes can be scheduled by units on a time-available basis.
Rich Cole 772-4010
Beginning NFL Playoff Games Don’t watch the games alone. Cheer for your team and see all of the playoff games
January 7 At the Commons in the Winner’s Circle at the Commons. Enjoy Snack and Drink Specials where
Various times you won’t miss a play. HDTV clarity and big screen fun.
Cindy Romig 772-6222
January 7 – Snow Sculpture For some outdoor snow fun, the McEwen Library is holding a post-wide Snow
February 11 Contest Sculpture Competition which begins on January 7 and runs through February 11.
The competition is open to all DoD ID card holders and encourages individual,
family, Military Units, or Civilian Employee team participation. Sculptures can be
any size, must be on Fort Drum, and suitable for family viewing. Prize will be
awarded to the best entries by Unit or Facility, Community Housing, Family,
Individual Adult, Individual Teen, and Individual Child. The winners will be
announced at the Winter Celebration Party held at the Robert C. McEwen Library
on February 11. Complete rules and entry information is available for each of
these snow-fun competitions at the Library located at P-4300 Conway Road or by
calling the Library. Allen Goudie 772-9099
January 11 Fort Drum Find out what’s happening on Fort Drum. The goal of the Town Hall Meeting is to
10:30 am - noon Information and provide information through representatives and guest speakers about upcoming
Town Hall Meeting events, updates on units and deployments, and other timely community
information. This is a great opportunity for all community members to get up-to-
date information directly from agency representatives. Attendees may ask
questions, express concerns and ideas and get immediate answers. ALL
community members are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments and
door prizes provided. Free hourly childcare slots are available on a first come first
served basis (must be CYS Services registered), call 772-7103 to make a childcare
reservation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to find out what’s happening on
Fort Drum. The meeting will also be live on Facebook at . Anyone unable to
attend the meeting may email questions and concerns to
drum.townhall@conus.army.mil prior to the meeting or call in live at 772-2101.
Sarah Lynch 772-5374
January 11 Martin Luther King Enjoy fried catfish, chicken, red beans and rice, collard greens, corn bread, potato
11:30 am – 1 pm Lunch Buffet salad and banana pudding for dessert. The cost is only $7.95 per person including
drink. Cindy Romig 772-6222
January 13 Military Free Ski Day Local ski areas show their appreciation to the Military. Free lift tickets to Military
At Dry Hill ID Card holders. Ski for free at Dry Hill Ski Area located in Watertown, NY. New
Ski equipment is available for rent from Parks and Recreation on Fort Drum.
Mark Schnittger 772-8222
January 13 Veterans’ Soldiers & Family Assistance Center hosts this event at the Dulles State Office
9 am – 4 pm Information Day Building where over 11 Veterans’ Support Agencies will be represented. Benefits
for Military Veterans and their Family Members have been expanded. Please join us
to learn what is available to you. Ron Jacobs 772-7781

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. December tournaments
include Indoor Flag Football – Dec 10, Volleyball and Basketball – Dec 17. 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 Bowling Center is open for business!
Center Monday 11 am – 3 pm, Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm, Wednesday 11 am – 10
pm. Jeanne Layhee 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
Arts and Crafts Art/Craft Classes – Classes are regularly scheduled for crafts such as hand
building clay, glass fusion, stained glass, sewing, quilting, knitting, watercolor
painting, photography and framing, etc. Terry Buckley 772-5606
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.
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 returns to the Commons every
Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm. A pizza and pasta buffet is featured at $6 for adults and $3
for children 8 years of age and under. A different activity or theme is planned each
week.
NFL Sunday Ticket – Football returns and you can be sure to catch every game
in The Winner’s Circle at The Commons Sundays. With over 21 televisions and a
wall sized TV screen you will feel like you are there! Doors open at noon.
Tuesday Open Faced Grilled A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad,
5 - 9 pm Rib Eye Sandwich potato, vegetable, dinner roll and butter, $10.95.
Wednesday Rib Night Start your evening out right with the mouth-watering ‘Rack of Ribs Special’ in
5 – 9 pm Buster’s Brew Pub. Half rack of ribs - $11.95; Half roasted or BBQ chicken -
$9.95
Thursday Prime Rib Night
5 – 9 pm Thursday is Prime Rib Night at Buster’s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of
prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib - $12.95
Friday Friday Night
4 – 9 pm Specials (except 3 day At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of hard
holidays) work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend. At
Friday Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in Buster’s Brew Pub.
5 – 9 pm Buster’s Steak
Special Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and
vegetable. Buster’s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts.
Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95. 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
 January 13 – Teen Lock-In – Youth Center
 January 14 – Day Trip to Lake Placid – Parks and Recreation
 January 14 – Snowmobile Trip – Adventure Training
 January 14 – BOSS Ski Trip to Snow Ridge Ski Area – BOSS
 January 14 – Skate Jam – Youth Services
 January 14 – UFC Pay-Per-View – Commons
 January 15 – NFL Players Association Meet and Greet – Commons
 January 17 – Fort Drum Basketball League Begins – Sports
 January 20 – Military Free Ski Day at Snow Ridge Ski Resort
 January 20 – Youth Gaming Tournament – Youth Services
 January 20 – Midnight Sports – Youth Services
 January 21 – Basketball Tournament – Sports
 January 25 through 28- Army Arts And Crafts 70th Anniversary Celebration –
Arts & Crafts
 January 26 – Boss Gaming Tournament – BOSS
 January 27 – Right Arm Night – Commons
 January 28 – BOSS Trip to Turning Stone Casino – BOSS
 January 28 – Ice Fishing Trip – Parks
 January 28 – Youth Trip to Dry Hill Tubing Park – Youth Services
Take advantage of Free Ski Days of Military ID Card Holders. New ski equipment is
available for rent at Parks and Recreation. Visit and be fitted with the newest
equipment for loan at a low fee and make the most of winter fun in the North
Country at a bargain price.