Check out the events happening on and around Fort Drum

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
May Notable Events May 19 – Armed Forces Day
May 28 – Memorial Day
May 29 – Soldier Show
May 14 EFMP Respite This two-hour class held at Army Community Service instructs the
9 – 11 am Care Training procedures to follow as a Respite Care Provider.
Sharon Chapel 772-5476
May 14 Resume Writing Family Employment Readiness conducts this lab at Army Community
9:30 – 10:30 Computer Lab Service to assist Military Family Members in learning how to create a
resume on a computer. This class is limited to 15 persons.
Amanda Thompson 772-9611
May 14 Home Buyers Facts you should know when buying your first home. Information regarding
9:30 – 11:30 Class mortgages and financing this large purchase. Kent Thompson 772-0500
May 14 FRG Leader Mobilization & Deployment will give you tips and skills to being an effective
9 am- 12:30 pm Training FRG Leader. Jennifer Eichner 772-2848
May 14 Informal Funds Training on regulated fund raising and authorized spending of those funds.
2 – 3 pm & 5 – 6 Training Jennifer Eichner 772-2848
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Parent and Youth Orientation is required of all members within 30 days of
May 14 Parent and Teen
member registration. Call the Youth Center for additional information and
6 – 7 pm Orientation
to schedule your orientation. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
May 14 Fort Drum Family and MWR is starting a new wrestling club at Magrath Gym. Valid ID
6 – 9 pm Wrestling Club card holders over the age of 18 interested in Wrestling, ground work, or
just looking to hit the mat are welcome to take part in the Wrestling Club.
Contact phelwan@yahoo.com for more information.
Brandon Doherty 772-6661
May 15 ATV Safety Class A four hour instructional class that is mandatory to operate a Family and
9 am – 1 pm MWR ATV. Cost is $5. Sign up early space is limited. Rich Cole 772-4010
May 16 Anger Family Advocacy Program offers a session on how best to keep anger form
1:30 – 3:30 pm Management escalating in negative ways. Tia Seals 772-0593
May 17 Career Finding a Job Using Social Networking. Family Employment Readiness will
9:30 – 11:30 pm Development provide tips and procedures to expand you job seeking through social
Seminar networking sites on the internet. Amanda Thompson 772-9611
May 17 Overseas PCS This brief will provide information necessary to make your change of duty
9:30 – 11 am Brief station to an overseas assignment a successful transition.
Scarlett Sharkey 772-6566

2. May 17 Volunteer Of This monthly event honors the volunteers of Fort Drum at a small
10:30 am The Month ceremony held at the Commons. Jane Bresko 772-2899
Ceremony
Save money when you learn how to do it yourself. The Automotive Skills
May 17 Automotive Center offers basic car care and repair classes on Thursday evenings. This
5 pm Emissions Class class is mandatory for patrons wishing to use the emissions tester to find
out why that check engine light appears. Mike Graveline 772-2832
May 18 Couples
9 am – noon Communication You and your will partner learn practical and effective talking and listening
Class skills for better decision-making and conflict resolution.
Tia Seals 772-0593
May 18 Special Olympics This event Provides sports training and athletic competition for individuals
10 am – 2 pm with conditions or disabilities. Events will be held at several venues on
Fort Drum and especially in the Pine Plains Complex area.
Sharon Chapel 772-5476
May 19 Watertown Beginning at the Watertown High School parking lot, proceeding north on
10 – 11 am Armed Forces Washington Street to the reviewing stand in front of the Dulles State Office
Day Parade Building on to Stone Street where units will disband. Marching units,
firefighters, music and more. events@watertownny.com
May 19 Golf This is a Two-Person Captain and Crew tournament held at Willowbrook
8 am Tournament Golf Club on NYS RT 37 in Watertown. Tournament is open to all Active
Duty Military Personnel assigned or attached to Fort Drum, Family
Members 19 years of age or older possessing a valid Military ID Card, and
DoD Civilian Personnel employed on Fort Drum. Sign up at the Sports
Office by May 18. Brandon Doherty772-6663
May 19 2012 Basketball Open to active duty military assigned/attached to Fort Drum, Family
6 pm Tournament members 19 years and older, retirees, reservists, and DoD civilians
employed on Fort Drum. Rosters due to the Sports Office, Bldg. P-10050,
by 3:30 pm on May 16. Brandon Doherty 772-6663
May 19 The Force is Come to McEwen Library for a celebration of the 35th anniversary of Star
1:30 – 3 pm With Us! Wars. There will be snacks, crafts, and games all with a Star Wars theme.
Dress as your favorite Jedi, Sith, Droid, or Wookie. This is destined to be
force-fully good fun. Allen Goudie 772-9099
May 19 Skate Jam Fort Drum Teens can enjoy the moveable skate park with inline or quad
3 – 6 pm skates or skateboards at the Youth Center. The cost is $3 for Youth
Center members and $5 for non-members. Membership is open to Fort
Drum Teens in grades 7 – 12 and is free. Steve Ferguson 772-6719
May 20 – 26 Fort Drum’s Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate, and
continuous Military Saves encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince
WeeK leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings.
Learn more at www.militarysaves.org. Kent Thompson 772-0050
May 21 – 27 Army Youth Fort Drum Teens between the ages of 11 - 18 are asked to participate in
Various hours Network Study the Army Youth Network Study held May 21-27. Participants will make a
difference for teens here on Fort Drum and Army-wide. No CYSS
Registration is required. Participants will receive as a thank you an Amazon
gift card and so will their parent. To obtain required forms, see locations
and hours that locations will be open, or find out more visit drummwr.com.
Steve Ferguson 772-6719

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.
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
Family Nights Every Tuesday – Family Night is finished for the season and
The Commons returns to the Commons in September
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.
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 At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of
4 – 9 pm Specials (except 3 day hard work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the
holidays) weekend. At Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in
Buster’s Brew Pub.
Friday Buster’s Steak Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and
5 – 9 pm Special vegetable. Buster’s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts.
Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95.
Monthly Right Arm Night Show your appreciation to your team at Right Arm Night. Held monthly
5 – 7 Following following the Retirement Ceremony and sponsored by a Fort Drum unit. Enjoy
Retirement 10th Mountain Right Arm Brew for only $1 per glass, Pool, Foosball, Air Hockey,
Ceremony 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
 May 21 – Family Wellness Support Group – Army Community Service
 May 22 – ATV Safety Class – Adventure Training
 May 22 – 23 – AFTB Level 2 Training – Army Community Service
 May 24 – Division Safety Day – Magrath Sports Complex
 May 24 – Federal Employment Workshop – Army Community Service
 May 24 – Economic Justice – Army Community Service
 May 24 – Automotive Heating and Cooling Class – Automotive Skills Center
 May 25 – Autism Support Group – Army Community Service
 May 26 – Teen Trip to Carousel Mall – Youth Center
 May 26 – UFC Compliments of BOSS – Winner’s Circle
 May 29 – Conflict Resolution Class – Army Community Service
 May 29 – US Army Soldier Show – Magrath Gym
 May 30 – Computer Basics for Job Seekers/Intro to Power Point – Army Community Service
 May 31 – Welding Class – Automotive Skills Center
 Jun 1 – Hearts Apart
Save the Dates! Fort Drum’s Special Events:
US Army Soldier Show – World-class performances by the US Army’s most talented Soldiers. This
evening performance at Magrath Sports Complex Gymnasium will be given at 6 pm on May 29.
The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families - Family and MWR in partnership with the
USO is proud to present The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families on June 5 and 6 at
Monti Physical Fitness Center. Sesame Street is bringing the furry, fuzzy and friendly Muppets to
Military Families around the world with a visit to Fort Drum with two shows presented each day at 2
p.m. and 6 p.m. At these shows your family will meet Katie, a Military kid on Sesame Street who is
moving to a new place and learn how she and her friends cope with this change. Free Tickets for these
shows are available through your Military Unit, CYS Services, the USO beginning May 24. Please call
CYSS Parent Central Services at 772-8675 if you need more information.
Riverfest – Enjoy a day on the Saint Lawrence River in the village of Alexandria Bay including a boat
tour of the Thousand Islands, visit to Heart Island and Boldt Castle, Lunch, children’s amusements and
fun on June 21with tickets on sale from your Brigade Unit Representative soon.
Mountainfest – A great day of food, activities, Salute to the Nation, games, and free Concert featuring
Jake Owens with opening act TJ Murphy on Division Hill, June 28.