This document provides a calendar of events for September 2012 in the Thousand Islands region. It lists over 30 community events, including concerts, festivals, sporting tournaments, and volunteer opportunities. Key dates include the Clayton Country Jam music festival from September 13-15, the Boldt Castle Wine Festival on September 15, and Oktoberfest in Cape Vincent on September 29. The document also provides contact information and links for each event.

1. 4-31 FRSA Flash
DATES TO REMEMBER
September 7, 2012
12 SEP — Ft Drum Town Hall In-
formation Forum @ The Com-
mons @ 1030-1200
13 SEP — A-Co FRG MTG @ A-Co
Classroom @ 1730
13 SEP — F-Co FRG MTG @
F-Co Motorpool Classroom @
1600
25 SEP — D-Co FRG MTG/Pot
Luck @ D-Co Classroom
29 SEP — C-Co FRG MTG @ Old
McDonald’s Farm @ 1000
5-8 OCT — Columbus Holiday
Weekend
27 OCT — 2BCT Haunted Hotel
Event
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2. DATES TO REMEMBER
September 2012
9/8 Softball Tournament Sports
9/8 Teen Block Party Youth Center
9/10 Resume Writing Workshop ACS
9/10-11 HIRED Training Youth Center
9/11 EFMP Support Group ACS
9/11 Family Night The Commons
9/12 Fort Drum Town Hall Information Forum 1030-1200 The Commons
9/14 Hearts Apart Support Group ACS
9/14 Teen Lock – In Youth Center
9/15 ATV Safety Class Parks and Rec
9/15 2012 Two-Person Captain and Crew Golf Tournament Sports
9/15 BOSS 5-K Run BOSS
9/15 NYC/Yankees Game Trip Parks and Rec
9/15 Red and Black Football Trip BOSS
9/15-16 2012 Unit League Softball Championships Sports
9/17-21 AFTB Instructor Training ACS
9/17-21 Master Resiliency Training ACS
9/18 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
9/18 Family Night: Field Days The Commons
9/19 5K Run Sports
9/19 Fort Drum Spouse Club Sign Up USO
9/20 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 1030-1130 The Commons
9/21 Midnight Sports Youth Center
9/22 Adirondack Railroad Fall Foliage Trip Parks and Rec
9/22 UFC at Winner’s Circle BOSS
9/25 Family Night: Horseback Riding The Commons
9/26 At-Home Career Fair ACS
9/26 Teen Cooking Club Youth Centerber 26
– Teen Cooking Club – Youth Center
September 26 – Teen Cooking Club – Youth Center
9/27 FRG Book Club ACS
September 27 – FRG Book Club – Army Community Service
9/27 Federal Employment Workshop ACS
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3. 2012 THOUSAND ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL CHOPIN FESTIVAL AND PIANO COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Friday, September 07, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Cape Vincent, NY - From South: Take Route 81 North to exit 46. Turn left onto Route 12F and follow to Route 12E at Paddy Hill. Turn right onto
Route 12E into Brownville. Turn left in Brownville and follow Route 12E straight into Cape Vincent approximately 20 miles. From Canada: Take TI
Bridge at Collins Landing. Get off at the Clayton exit and take Route 12 into Cape Vincent approximately 22 miles. The competition is at the Stone
House on West Broadway Street. The Chopin Society of the Thousand Islands and the Cape Vincent Arts Council present the 2012 Thousand Islands
International Chopin Festival and Piano Competition for Young People. The competition will be held at Maple Grove on West Broadway under a tent
beside the St. Lawrence River.
Phone: SHELLEY HIGGINS - 315-654-2481 LIZ BRENNAN - 315-654-2480
Links: http://www.capevincentartscouncil.org
Watertown Gears Up For Black River Fall Fest Sep 8
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, why not help Watertown celebrate autumn?
Public Square will be blocked off Saturday and filled with all sorts of fun things to see and do.
There will be food to taste, games to play, music to listen to and demonstrations to learn from.
If you're into cars, wait until you see some of the ones on display.
The Black River Fall Fest begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m.
1000 ISLANDS MODEL TRAIN FAIR
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Clayton, NY - Recreation Park Arena - East Line Rd.
10 am - 4 pm. Wall-to-Wall operating model trains. Buying & Selling exhibitors.....for the kid in all of us! Admission charged. Email:
www.info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER Links: http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
AKWESASNE INTERNATIONAL POWWOW
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Akwesasne, Ontario - A'nowara'ko:wa Arena, 325 Island Rd, Cornwall Island
Featuring traditional native drumming, singing and dances, authentic arts & crafts and traditional native food vendors. The Powwow features competi-
tive Smoke, Fancy, Traditional, Grass & Jingle Dance competition with special events planned throughout the weekend.
Links: http://www.akwesasnepowwow.com
VILLAGE WIDE YARD SALE
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Saturday, September 08, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - throughout the Village and Township. Welcome to Alex Bay and spend your day looking for hidden treasures. Local & town-
ship residents will be set up and ready from 9am to 3pm. Rain date is Saturday, September 15th
Email: info@alexbay.org ALEX BAY CHAMBER Phone: 315-482-9531 - ALEX BAY CHAMBER
Links: http://www.visitalexbay.org
TILTREK - POTTERS BEACH CLEAN-UP
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Saturday, September 08, 2012
Clayton, NY - Grindstone Island 9 am. Help steward one of TILT's preserves. Wear gloves, bring tools if you have them and spend an enjoyable morn-
ing on the beach, tending and caring for a preserve. Lunch provided.
Email: events@tilandtrust.org TILT STAFF
Phone: 315-686-5345 - TILT STAFF
Links: http://www.TILandTrust.org
GREAT LAKES UNDERWATER PRESENTATION
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Saturday, September 08, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
12pm-5pm. Four distinct speakers focused on history, shipwrecks and innovative technology for boaters. The September 8 program includes the fol-
lowing presentations: • “Historic Weather Patterns Impact on Lake Ontario Shipwrecks― with National Weather Service Forecaster Robert
Hamilton •...
Phone: 315-646-1000 x 203 - REGISTRATION
Links:http://www.seawaytrail.com/dive
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4. ANNUAL BLUEGRASS PICNIC
Sunday, September 09, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
LaFargeville, NY - NNY Agricultural Society at Stone Mills, Route 180
The public is invited to stop in and enjoy some good old-fashioned bluegrass music. Free admission. Please bring a dish to pass.
Email: agstonemills@yahoo.com MUSEUM STAFF
Phone: 315-658-2353 - MUSEUM STAFF
Links: http://www.stonemillsmuseum.org
CLAYTON COUNTRY JAM 2ND ANNUAL
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Clayton, New York - Join us for the Farmers Market on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Outdoor concerts at Frink Park Pavilion and two concerts daily
at the Clayton Opera House.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMER
Links: http://www.claytoncountryjam.com
CHANGES IN LATITUDE (JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE)
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - Thursday, September 13, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Two Shows 6pm & 9pm provide a musical tribute to Jimmy Buffet VIP Tickets Reserved $25.00 (Rows A to F) Reserved Tickets $20.00 General Ad-
mission Advanced $15.00 General Admission Day of Show $20.00
Phone: 315-686-2200 - CLAYTON OPERA HOUSE
Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
ROCK & ROLL OLDIES SHOW
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina, Holland St.
Join us for the 12th Annual Rock & Roll Oldies Show to benefit 1 World Foundation. Showtime 8 pm. Featuring Terry Sylvester from the Hollies &
The Fabulous...Ettes. General Admission Tickets $30. Gold Reserved Tickets including an Uncle Sam's Boat Cruise before the show, preferred seating...
Phone: TICKETS - 800-533-2859 TICKETS - 315-782-0044
Links: http://www.dpao.org
EXHIBITION, ENCORE: BRA-VO! II
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Clayton, NY - 314 John St Clayton, NY
Please join us for the Opening Reception of our Art BeCause Exhibition, Encore: BRA-VO! II on Friday, September 14th from 5:00-7:00PM at the Arts
Center.
Email: info@tiartscenter.org INFORMATION
Phone: 315-686-4123 - INFORMATION
Links: http://www.tiartscenter.com
HOTEL CALIFORNIA (EAGLES TRIBUTE)
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Two Shows 6pm & 9pm provide a musical tribute to the great band, The Eagles. VIP Tickets Reserved $25.00 (Rows A to F) Reserved Tickets $20.00
General Admission Advanced $15.00 General Admission Day of Show $20.00
Phone: 315-686-2200 - CLAYTON OPERA HOUSE
Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
HARVEST BALL DINNER & DANCING
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Scenic View Park Pavilion, Fuller Street
Enjoy a beautiful fall evening to benefit the Alexandria Bay Historical Society. Rain date: September 22
Phone: 315-482-4586 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Links: http://www.alexandriahistorical.com
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5. BOLDT CASTLE WINE FESTIVAL AND FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Alexandria Bay, New York - Heart Island Boldt Castle
Boldt Castle will host a Wine Festival and Farmers Market from 11 am to 4 pm. Featured wineries will include Thousand Islands Winery, Coyote
Moon Winery, Otter Creek Winery, River Myst Winery and Yellow Barn Winery. Wine sampling and sales will be available throughout the after-
noon. New York St...
Phone: 315-482-9724 - BOLDT CASTLE ADMISSIONS
Links: http://www.boldtcastle.com
8TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Sunday, September 16, 2012
LaFargeville, NY - Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society, Route 180 at Stone Mills
All the favorite things you enjoy about the fall season...Scare crow contest, music, food, fun and fellowship.
Email: agstonemills@yahoo.com AG MUSEUM STAFF
Phone: 315/658-2353 - AG MUSEUM STAFF
Links: http://www.stonemillsmuseum.org
15TH ANNUAL VINTAGE & CLASSIC STREET MEET
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - Sunday, September 23, 2012
Clayton, NY - Downtown Clayton & Graves Street
This is a fun filled weekend for the whole family! Come and enjoy the cars and memorabilia on display.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER
Links: http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
WAR OF 1812 QUILT CHALLENGE - PART TWO
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sackets Harbor, NY - Seaway Trail Discovery Center, 401 W. Main St.
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail War of 1812 Traveling Quilt Exhibit has been extremely popular and well-received. Due to its popularity and the
success of the War of 1812 Quilt Challenge held earlier this year, Seaway Trail will be holding the "War of 1812 Quilt Challenge – Part Two"
September 29 and 3...
Email: daryl@seawaytrail.com INFORMATION
Phone: 315-646-1000 - INFORMATION
Links: http://www.seawaytrail.com
OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Saturday, September 29, 2012
Cape Vincent, NY - From South: Take Route 81 North to exit 46. Turn left onto Route 12F and follow to Route 12E at Paddy Hill. Turn right onto
Route 12E into Brownville. Turn left in Brownville and follow Route 12E straight into Cape Vincent approximately 20 miles. From Canada: Take
TI Bridge at Collins Landing. Get off at the Clayton exit and take Route 12 into Cape Vincent approximately 22 miles. In Kingston take the Wolfe
Island Ferry then the Horne's Ferry into Cape Vincent. Noon - 5 pm. The official Oktoberfest in Munich typically runs from the last 2 weeks in
September to October. An Autumn Farmers and crafters Market will compliment our Beer Garden, featuring authenitc German beers, NY State
microbreweries and wineries.
Email: thecape@tds.net SHELLEY HIGGINS
Phone: 315-654-2481 - SHELLEY HIGGINS
Links: http//www.capevincent.org
1812 WALK
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Friday, September 28, 2012
Sackets Harbor , NY - Begins at Seaway Trail Discovery Center, 401 W. Main Street
Enjoy 3.1 and 6.2-mile walks sanctioned by American Volkssport Association (AVA). Organized leisure walkers who want the official stamp for
completing the walks for AVA logbooks can purchase accreditation for $3.00. Those completing Great Lakes Seaway Trail Walks can purchase
commemorative pins ($4 ...
Email: daryl@seawaytrail.com DARYL GILES
Phone: 315-646-1000 x200 - DARYL GILES
Links: http://www.seawaytrail.com/volkssport
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6. IT’S APPLE PICKING SEASON
http://www.behlingorchards.com/index.htm
http://www.pickyourown.org/nyup.htm
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13. Resources
Need To Talk To Someone?
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
2BCT MFLC
Dona Kingsley
315-955-4823
Mobilization and Deployment Classes
FRG Leader 9am-1pm
Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC
13 SEP
7 NOV (315) 486-5770
Key Caller 2-3:30pm or 5-6:30pm Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
11 SEP provide solution-oriented consultations to individu-
9 OCT als, couples, families, and groups.
The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
Advance Key Caller 1-2:30pm
Program is designed to provide support and assis-
15 OCT
tance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard &
Reserves, military Family Members and civilian
Informal Funds 2-3pm or 5-6pm
personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants
13 SEP
can help people who are having trouble coping
7 NOV
with concerns and issues of daily life.
Care Team 9am-12:30pm
6 DEC Official 4-31 BN Facebook Page
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Event Planning 1-2:30pm
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Army Family Team Building (AFTB)-9—4pm Infantry-Polar-Bears/239135106115186
7-21 Sep — ACS Instructor Training
22-26 Oct — Fall Marathon
POC for 4-31 FRSA Flash Newsletter
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17-20 September 315-772-8416
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Workforce Development Building
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