1. TF Tigershark FRSA Flash
July 1, 2012
As one chapter closes we bid farewell to
LTC Kramer…
Another chapter opens as we welcome
LTC Ward
to the Tigershark family.
Climb to Glory ~ Fly to Glory ~ Strike at Night!
2. Congratulations to all of our soldiers
and family members who participated
in Mountain Fest Sports!
10 matches + 5 games =
UNDEFEATED TIGERSHARK VOLLEYBALL
CW2 Haldeman, SGT Knox, Lauren George, 1LT George,
1LT Matuatia, CPT Dyer, SSG Richardson, SGT Faoa,
SSG Paulaau, PFC Pagley, SPC Scott, and PV2 Sciandra.
3. PV2 Johnson place 3rd overall in the Com-
batives competition. Pictured here with
CSM Merrit and MG Milley
4. Mountain Athlete Warrior
PFC Govan / PFC Toliver
Combatives Competetors
Softball Team PV2 Johnson
CPT Miller SGT Starkey
SPC Rodriquez PFC Gitlin
SPC Shoemake PFC Barks
CPT Burton SPC Walker
PFC Herena SPC Dickinson
SGT Carambot PFC Borunda
SPC Williams
SPC Sanches
SSG Jergens
1LT Demeis Basketball
1SG Burgos Team
PFC Torres SGT Anderson
PFC Tusing 2LT George
SSG Hooks Bailey
SPC Allsion
SPC Phillips
SGT Converse
PV2 Phillips
SGT Tufina
SPC Jackson
SPC Parker
SPC Kobee
6. July 2012
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Tuesday, July 3
Clayton — Fireworks: Dusk, downtown along the waterfront.
Massena — Independence Day Celebration and fireworks: Celebration begins at 4 p.m. at St.
Lawrence Centre mall with children’s activities, demonstration and a concert at 6:30 p.m. Fire-
works begin at 10:15 p.m.
Tupper Lake — Fireworks: 9 p.m., Municipal Park.
Watertown — Concert and fireworks: Concert begins at 5:15 p.m. with Fred and the Eds, fol-
lowed by Symphony Syracuse. Fireworks concludes the concert at dusk. Rain date: July 5.
Wednesday, July 4
Alexandria Bay — Fireworks over Boldt Castle: 9:45 p.m. best viewed from Scenic View Park.
Lake Placid — Independence Day celebration, parade and fireworks: Parade begins at 5 p.m. on
Main Street, ending at High Peaks Resort. Fireworks commence over Mirror Lake at 9:45 p.m.
Long Lake — Fourth of July Festivities: Begin at 10 a.m. with 4 p.m. barbecue, 5 p.m. bed races,
6:30 p.m. performance from Jay Walken Band and 9:30 p.m. fireworks in downtown Long Lake.
Norwood — Parade, festival and fireworks: Parade begins at 1 p.m. and ends at the firemen’s field
on Morgan Street. Games, rides for children, demolition derby, lawn mower races and food will be
available. Festival concludes with fireworks at dusk.
Old Forge — Concert and fireworks: Floyd Community Band concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with
fireworks following, Old Forge Lakefront. Free. Held rain or shine, only canceled for severe thun-
derstorm.
Sackets Harbor — Fireworks: 9:30 p.m., Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site.
Saranac Lake — Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks: Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Riverside Park. Free concert from 7 p.m. until dusk featuring Roy Hurd and Frank Orsini, fireworks
display to follow.
Friday, July 6
Akwesasne — Race and fireworks: Race begins, 7:45 p.m., Mohawk International Raceway. Fire-
works follow race, free camping and parking. Admission: $22.
Gouverneur — North Country Players Orchestra concert, fireworks: 7 p.m., St. Lawrence
County Fairgrounds. Fireworks follow. Free.
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14. Monies raised come back to our local USO.
Last year alone close to $19,000 was donated.
15. JULY
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Summer Tuesdays Concerts in the Park
Live music, food, beverages, Orleans County Marine Park
www.oakorchard.org
Point Breeze/Kent, NY
July 3-4
July 4th Sodus Point Celebration
Auto/kiddie parades, fireworks, 5k run/walk all ages, crafts, free concert at lighthouse w/Gap Mangione Big Band
www.soduspointlighthouse.org
Sodus Point, NY
July 4
War of 1812 Songs & Stories from New York and Beyond
Featuring musician Dave Ruch; bring lawn chairs and a picnic; 2:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield - Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
July 4-7
Arts & Crafts Fair & Independence Celebration
Craft fair, parades, carnival, classic cars, live music, food, fireworks over the Bay
315-947-5628
www.fairhavenny.com
Fair Haven, NY
July 6-8
Great Blue Heron Music Festival
Music, dance, 300 acres of Amish countryside, blues, roots, rock zydeco, old-time & bluegrass, food, camping
716-761-7190
www.greatblueheron.com
Sherman/Panama, NY
July 6-8
Old Fort Niagara French & Indian War Encampment
America's largest F&I encampment, battle reenactments, living history
camps, Native American councils, military music
716-745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org
Youngstown, NY
July 7-8
Taste of Buffalo
America’s largest culinary festival, 50+ restaurants, 7 wineries, 450,000 visi-
tors, Niagara Square & Delaware Avenue
www.tasteofbuffalo.com
Buffalo, NY
July 7-8
Corn Hill Arts Festival
Historic district host fabulous artisans & crafters, live music/entertainment,
Cornhill Neighborhood Association
585-262-3142
www.cornhill.org
Rochester, NY
July 7 - August 18
Boots & Slippers On the Ground: The War of 1812 in Sackets Harbor
Spearker's series on different topics; Saturdays 11:00-11:45 AM
Taste of Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
Sackets Harbor Battlefield - Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
July 7-August 19
Sterling Renaissance Festival
Sat/Sun only, authentic Elizabethan festival, live theatre, jousting, music, dancing, artisans demonstrating in 16th-century
setting
800-879-4446
www.sterlingfestival.com
Sterling NY
July 9 - August 24
16. July 10-14
61st North East Cherry Festival
PA’s largest volunteer firemen’s parade, family fun, rides, games, food/cherry pies
814-725-5616
www.necherryfestival.com
North East, PA
July 10-15
195th Jefferson County Fair
America’s oldest continuous running county fair, midway, grandstand, games, agricultural displays/competitions, Alex Duffy Fair-
grounds
315-782-8612
www.jeffcofair.org
Watertown, NY
July 10, 17, 24, 31
EIGHT GREAT TUESDAYS
Live music every Tuesday evening, Liberty Park/Burger King Amphitheater
814-455-7557
www.porterie.org/8-great-tuesdays
Erie, PA
July 12–14
45th Potsdam Summer Festival
Music, crafts & car shows, flea market, parade, downtown & Outer Market Street
315-274-9000
www.potsdamchamber.com
Potsdam, NY
July 14–15
French Festival
Celebrate French heritage, parade, pastries, block dance, 200+ crafters, band competitions, fireworks
315-654-2481
www.capevincent.org
Cape Vincent, NY
July 19–21
Roar on the Shore
1,000s of motorcycles, roaring street caravan, celebrity parade marshal, music, Liberty Park, downtown Erie
800-815-2660
www.roarontheshore.com
Erie, PA
July 20-22
Sackets Harbor Arts Center - Plein Air Art Event
Come and watch artists paint "Plein Air" as they capture the beauty of this historical harbor town and the happenings of Can-Am
weekend. Bid on some of the paintings of our local and regional artists. Final judging and silent auction bidding will take place on
Sunday, at 2:30 pm at the arts center. A wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of local art.
www.aanny.org
Sackets Harbor, NY
July 21-22
Founders Day
250 reenactors 18th century land & sea battles, lectures, dances, benefits Fort LaPresentation, Lighthouse Point
315-393-3620
www.ogdensburgny.com
Ogdensburg, NY
July 20-22
Homecoming & War of 1812 Bicentennial
Antiques, reenactment, 1812 characters, vintage cars, parade, fireworks, 5K, Gilbert & Sullivan show, concert
315-589-9892
www.w-phs.org
Pultneyville, NY
17. July 21
Art in the Park and Vintage Mart
Art work, collectables, antiques, food, flea market, 10:00-4:00, Rhodes Greenhouses Gardens
www.facebook.com/ArtInTheParkandVintageMart
Henderson, NY
July 21
President Monroe Looks Back on the War of 1812
Appearance by first-person interpreter Dennis Bigelow; 2:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield - Sackets Harbor, NY
www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
July 21-29
Seaway Festival
Fireworks 7/27; huge parade 7/28; amusement rides, Battle of the Bands, more
315-393-3620
www.ogdensburgny.com
Ogdensburg, NY
July 23-28
Orleans County 4-H Fair
Midway, stage entertainment, animals, 4-H youth exhibits, special food nights
585-798-4265
www.orleans4-Hfair.com
Knowlesville, NY
July 26-29
Harborfest: “ABA Top 100 Event in North America”
World-class fireworks Saturday, free music performances on stages through city,
juried artists
315-343-6858
www.oswegoharborfest.com
Oswego, NY
July 27-29
Discover Presque Isle Days
Art area, children’s games/activities, beach volleyball, music, bonfire, Presque Isle
State Park
814-838-5138
Harborfest - Oswego, NY
www.discoverpi.com
Erie, PA
July 31-August 5
Lakewide Yacht Racing Association 2012 Annual Regatta
Members from US & Canada compete in colorful & intense yacht racing on Lake Ontario
315-591-5078
www.lyra2012.com
Oswego, NY
AUGUST
August 1-5
Lucy Fest 2012
Hometown birthday tribute to America’s Queen of Comedy, Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center, downtown
716-484-0800
www.lucy-desi.com
Jamestown, NY
August 2-4
Brantling Bluegrass Festival
3 days of great bluegrass music outdoors at Brantling Ski Slopes, 4015 Fish Farm Rd
www.brantling.com
Sodus, NY
August 3
The Civil War of 1812
Talk by Pulitzer Prize winning author Prof. Alan Taylor on his acclaimed War of 1812 book; 6:00 PM
Sackets Harbor Battlefield
Sackets Harbor, NY
