1. FRSA FLASH 04 April 2012
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represent the views or endorsement of 2-14, 2nd 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

3. OPERATION
PURPLE
National Military Family Association
<http://www.facebook.com/militaryfamily>
is accepting applications for its annual
Operation Purple Camps.
Apply at: http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-
programs/operation-purple/
Operation Purple Camp applications are being accepted now. These
are free summer camps for qualifying military dependents. There are 2
camps available in NY State, Camp Wabasso locally from July 29,
2012 - August 3, 2012 and Pioneer Camp from July 8, 2012 - July 13,
2012 in Western NY. There are also camps available in other areas of
the country as well. To find out more about the camps, the
qualifications to apply, and to register go to www.militaryfamily.org

4. “Soldier’s Song’ marches onward and outward
The production of “Soldier’s Song,” an Easter tradition in the city,
has marched out of its home base for the first time this year.
Faith Fellowship Church, Moore Avenue, first presented the musical
drama in 1980 and has repeated it every two or three years since then.
The last time it was staged was in 2008. All productions were at the
church, which is the former Thompson School. This year the six-act
play will be in the Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington St.
THE DETAILS
WHAT: “Soldier’s Song” presented by Faith Fellowship and eight other churches
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 6 and 7 and at 4 p.m. April 8, Easter Sunday
WHERE: Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington St.
PRICE: No admission charge, but a freewill offering will be accepted to help with production
costs
April 10
Carthage
7:00 pm. The internationally acclaimed Dallas Brass will be performing at Carthage High School, tickets available
for $12 contact Richard Weber at 493-5945
April 13-15
Clayton
40TH ANNUAL 1000 ISLANDS SPRING BOAT SHOW, Cerow Recreation Park Arena Spring is in the air and
the River is calling you. Stop by and see the latest from fishing boats to cruisers. Admission charged.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CHAMBER STAFF Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER
April 20
Clayton
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY FRIDAYS WITH DOUG & BONNIE Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Waltz & Mambo $10 at the door. 7 - 10 pm, featuring 1 hour of instruction and 2 hours of open dance.
Phone: 315/686-2200 – INFORMATION Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
April 28
Watertown
10th Annual Taste of the Town 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Dulles State Office Building, Taste of the Town is a fundraiser for Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County
with all proceeds to benefit services to victims of violence and crime in Jefferson County.
April 28
Watertown
Symphony Syracuse will present an all-Mozart concert at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 227 Sherman St.
The concert will open with Mozart's popular “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” (A Little Night Music) and will conclude
with his Symphony No. 40. Daniel Hege will conduct. Tickets are $20 general admission, $17 for seniors and
military, and $10 for students. Tickets are available in advance of the concert at the Greater Watertown Chamber of
Commerce, 1241 Coffeen St., and at the door on the evening of the performance. The concert is sponsored by the
Northern New York Community Foundation.

5. May 4
Potsdam
CPS presents National Players: "Of Mice and Men" Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM http://cpspotsdam.org/
Event Description: Now celebrating its 62nd anniversary season, National Players brings to life “Of Mice and
Men,” a classic tale by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck. This tragic and endearing story follows the
mismatched friendship of two displaced migrant ranch workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, in California
during the Great Depression.
May 6
Watertown
http://www.msupstateny.org Event Description Walk MS is a simple but incredibly powerful way for you to share
in the hope for the future. Walk MS is our rallying point, a place and time for us to stand together and to be
together, while raising funds to end this disease.
May 20
Sackets Harbor
GREAT STRIDES WALK TO BENEFIT CYSTIC FIBROSIS Held @ Gazebo on W. Main Steet Starts @ 8am
and ends 4pm Email: cjardine@cff.org MORE INFO Phone: 315-463-7965 - CRISTINA JARDINE
May 26
Sackets Harbor
VILLAGE WIDE YARD SALE Phone: 315-783-2995 - BARB MCKEEVER
May 26
Alexandria Bay
Grape Blossom Festival at Thousand Islands Winery Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
http://www.thousandislandswinery.com Event Description: Come help us welcome Spring at the winery during our
Grape Blossom Festival! We will have a pig roast, beer, Thousand Islands Winery Wine, local craft vendors, and
live music! Complimentary wine tastings and winery tours available! Dont miss this fun for the whole family event!
May 26 – June 24
Sackets Harbor
SACKETS HARBOR 12TH ANNUAL SPRING ART SHOW Sackets Harbor Arts Gallery 119 West Main Street
Open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-4:00pm. Free admission. The Arts Association of
Northern New York invites you to come and enjoy the competitive artwork of our local and regional artists. Seven
divisions plus youth. Email: ldeming1@twcny.rr.com MARSHA DEMING Phone: MARSHA DEMING - (315)
785-9038 DONNA REPATY - (315) 777-2492
Links: http://www.aanny.org
May 29
Sackets Harbor
''THE WAR OF 1812 STORY FROM A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE''
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site Barn, Hill St., off West Washington St.
Join the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance for their annual meeting with guest speaker MJ John Grodzinski from
Kingston's Royal Military College for his presentation at 7pm following the annual business meeting at 6pm. MJ
Grodzinski teaches history and writes extensively on military topics.
Email: box 27, sackets harbor, ny CONSTANCE.BARONE@OPRHP.STATE.NY.US
Phone: 315-646-3634 - CONSTANCE BARONE
Links: http://www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
http://www.sacketsharborny.com
http://www.nysparks.com
May 30
Watertown
Opening Day Watertown Farm & Craft Market
Date: May 30, 2012 Time: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

13. 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 2-14, 2nd 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.