Unit and Community News and Information for week ending 29 JUNE 2012

1. 4-31 FRSA Flash
Polar Bear Important Dates
30 JUN — 15 JUL — Block Leave June 29, 2012
4 JUL — Happy 4th of JULY Polar Bears,
18 JUL — F-Co Change of Com-
mand Enjoy Block Leave!
18 JUL — BN CSM Change of Re-
sponsibility Ceremony — Incom-
ing CSM Stallworth
4-5 AUG — Fort Drum Commu-
nity Wide Yard Sales @ Rhicard
Hills & Adirondack Creek
6 AUG — State of the Command
and NTC Pre-Deployment Brief @
MPA @ 1000.
8 AUG — State of the Command
and NTC Pre-Deployment Brief @
MPA @ 1800
11-12 AUG — Fort Drum Com-
munity Wide Yard Sales @ Monu-
ment Ridge & Crescent Woods
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2. DATES TO REMEMBER
July 2012
7/1 MAIN POST CHAPEL UNDER RENOVATIONS
7/2 Family Medicine New Operational Hours Start 0800-1700 Guthrie
7/2 Youth Center Orientation Youth Center
7/2 HS Trip to Syracuse Carousel Mall Youth Center
7/2-6 9-Ball Tournament Youth Center
7/3-12 Thrift Shop CLOSED
7/3 Watertown Concert in the Park 1800 Thompson Park
7/3 Stress Management Class ACS
7/3 YC Craft Club Youth Center
7/4 Happy 4th of JULY!
7/4 Commissary Open 0900-1500 Commissary
7/4-5 DIVISION DONSA
7/5 YC MS Old Forge Water Safari Trip Youth Center
7/6 DPAO/Toyota Concert Series: Blake Shelton Watertown
7/6 Teen Lock-In Youth Center
7/7-8 Wolf Lake Hike and Camping Trip Adventure Training
7/7 Karaoke Contest Youth Center
7/10 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
7/10-15 Jefferson County Fair The Fairgrounds
7/16-20 AFTB Summer Marathon 0900-1600 ACS
7/12 Fort Drum ACAP Career Fair 1000-1400 The Commons
7/17 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACSD
7/17 10th CAB Change of Command 1000-1100 WSAAF
7/17-21 Lewis County Fair Lewis Co Fairgrounds
7/18 4-31 Fox Company (210BSB) Change of Command
7/18 4-31 BN CSM Change of Responsibility Ceremony
7/23 American Red Cross Blood Drive 1130-1630 The USO
7/25 Family Support Huddle 1000-1130 Eagles Nest
7/26 Family Wellness Support Group Book club 1000-1100 Rhicard Hills Com CTR
7/26 Civilian of the Quarter Luncheon 1130-1300 The Commons
7/26 Remembrance Ceremony 1630 Memorial Park
7/27 Division Retirement Ceremony 1630 MPA
7/28 DPAO/Toyota Concert Series: Bill Cosby 1900 The Fairgrounds
7/31 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
August 2012
8/4 Thrift Shop Saturday Opening 0930-1400 Thrift Store
8/7 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
8/7-16 Thrift Shop CLOSED
8/14 2012 Education Fair 1400-1800 The Commons
8/15 Whiteface Mountain Ceremony 1200 Lake Placid
8/16 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 1030-1130 The Commons
8/21 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
8/23 Remembrance Ceremony 1630-1700 Memorial Park
8/24 Division Retirement Ceremony 1600-1700 MPA
8/28 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
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5. Construction Notice
DPW Engineering will have contractors performing park-
ing lot reconstruction starting 02 July 12 for the North
Gate Mini Mall on Iraqi Freedom Road P11005. Closure of
both entrances will be necessary during the reconstruc-
tion to make repairs to the asphalt. Work is anticipate to
be completed by 9 July 12
DPW Engineering will have contractors performing park-
ing lot reconstruction starting 02 July 12 for the Mt Belve-
dere Mini Mall on Mt Belvedere Rd and PO Valley Rd
P4230. The Mt Belvedere Rd entrance will be closed dur-
ing the reconstruction to make repairs to the asphalt. Ac-
cess into and out of the mini mall will be reduced to only
one entrance on PO Valley Rd. Access to gas pumps and
the mini mall will be available with possible delays be-
cause of construction vehicles. Work is anticipate to be
completed by 15 July 12 .
Because of uneven surfaces throughout the parking lot
during the reconstruction, please insure to use caution
and reduce your speed . Observe all cones and fencing
directing pedestrians around the parking lot and into the
building.
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6. June 30th, 2012
Live Music Fest
Music by: Rewind, Jambones, “Cousin Jake” and “ The Vertical Outlaws”
MC Stunt Group, ROB’s Dyno Service, Miss Fastlane Biker Contest, Tattoo Contests, Burn Out Contest, Ma & Pa Custom
Bike Show, Prizes and more!
For more information contact The Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce at (315) 482-9531 or call Mary at (315) 482-
4105 or visit: http://tiriverrun.com
June 30th, 2012
The Third Annual Keith Brabant Music Scholarship Festival
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 30th. The Keith Brabant Music Scholarship Festival will hold its third annual
fundraiser at the Coyote Moon Vineyards on East Line Road in Clayton. The event will honor Clayton-native, Keith Bra-
bant, who passed away 2010. The cost of attendance is only $5, which will include admission to see some of the best musi-
cal acts from our area, family-friendly activities and craft and food vendors. Money raised from this event will go towards
a scholarship that was created in Keith’s honor. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who resides in Jefferson
County who is in need of financial assistance. Please go to www.keithbrabantmusicscholarshipfestival.org for more infor-
mation.
June 30, 2012
Brantingham "Olde Tyme Country Fair"
Don't miss the Brantingham "Olde Tyme Country Fair" Saturday June 30th from 10am - 3pm. There will be all kinds of
vendors and things to do, including an all day "Community Wide Garage Sale".
July 7, 2012
22nd Annual Zwanzigstein Fest
The Adirondack Mennonite Heritage Farm invites you to the Annual Z Fest.
This year's theme is: "A Time to Laugh"...To everything there is a season, and a time for every activity under the heaven: a
time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot; a time to weep, and a time to laugh.
Admission:
· Adults: $4
· Children 4-12: $2
· Children 3 and under: Free
Old Fashion Children's Games: A collection of old-fashioned games such as three-legged races, egg on a spoon, balloon
toss, and more, live animals, Wagon Rides, Tours of our historic farm, Afternoon Hymn Sing, Woodworking, Adult and
Children arts and crafts, knitting, Stitching, and Quilt Tying, Silent Auction and Gift Basket drawing...and much more!
The 2012 Concerts on the Waterfront presented by the Sackets Harbor Historical Society every Summer Sunday
from 3-5 pm at the Battlefield State Historic Site.
July 1st - military style brass band Excelsior Cornet commemorates the 1812 bicentennial with a superb lecture/concert,
authentic period clothing and instruments.
July 8th - Tenor Madness Tenor guitar, clarinet, upright bass and vocals present classic American swing. One of the best
chamber-jazz groups you’ll ever hear.
July 15th - Vishten hails from the Magdelen and Prince Edward Islands. Traditional Acadian and Celtic roots music with
fiery fiddles, foot percussion, piano and bodhran.
July 22nd - Can Am Weekend - Atlas rocks the battlefield for an afternoon of big city party time. Dance in an outdoor set-
ting to swing, pop and classic rock.
July 29th - Babik blends big band with an exotic flare of gypsy folk songs. Homemade percussion including a duck call
adds to the fun.
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7. 4-31 Rear Detachment for
Block Leave Starts
25 JUNE and Ends 16 JULY
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8. Resources
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9. Resources
Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Need To Talk To Someone?
Weekly eNewsletter
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/mcfp/weekly 2BCT MFLC
Steve Kleilzel
315-955-4823
Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC
Tammy Fink
Tammyfink.mhn@gmail.com
Mobilization and Deployment Classes (315) 486-5770
FRG Leader 9am-1pm Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
9 JUL provide solution-oriented consultations to individu-
13 SEP als, couples, families, and groups.
The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
Key Caller 10-11:30am or 2-3:30pm Program is designed to provide support and assis-
12 JUL tance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard &
16 AUG Reserves, military Family Members and civilian
personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants
Advance Key Caller 1-2:30pm can help people who are having trouble coping
30 JUL with concerns and issues of daily life.
15 OCT
Informal Funds 2-3pm or 5-6pm Official 4-31 BN Facebook Page
9 JUL 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
13 SEP “Polar Bears”
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/4-31-
Care Team 9am-12:30pm
6 DEC Infantry-Polar-Bears/239135106115186
Event Planning 10:30-12pm POC for 4-31 FRSA Flash Newsletter
20 AUG BN FRSA
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)-9am— Tracey.m.jones1@us.army.mil
4pm 315-772-8416
16-20 JUL—Summer Marathon
Master Resilience Training 9am-12:30pm Contents of this Newsletter are compiled from multiple
13 AUG—Assertive Communication military family news sources and local area event
sources. Material presented does not represent the
views or endorsement of the 4-31 IN, 2BCT or the
To register for training, please call Army. This material is for personal use by the readers.
772-0470 or 772/2848. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all
Childcare is NOT available. applicable restrictions and guidelines.
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