FRSA FLASH 11 January 2012 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 the 2nd BSTB, 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

January 14, 2012

Lowville

2012 "WinterXcape" WinterFest Don't miss the "2012 WinterXcape WinterFest" at Maple Ridge Center!!

There will be plenty to do...horse drawn sleigh rides, dog sled rides, cardboard sled race, petting zoo,

geocaching (snowshoes and skis provided), cross country skiing, snowman building contest, snow angel

making, indoor/outdoor games for all, food and refreshments and snow tubing on the best tubing hill in the

north country! Please email or call if you have any questions: info@beavercamp.org or (315) 376-2640

January 14-15, 2012

Syracuse

YMCA Folksmarch

First Time Walkers - Free; $3.50; $1 children (6-15)

Register at Arrowhead Lodge between 8 am and 11 am on the Saturday, or between 1 and 3 pm on the

Sunday.

Walkers walk at their own pace and finish at any time. Routes are either 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles)

and are clearly marked. Individuals may walk a shorter, modified route if they prefer. This is a non-

competitive walking event.

Greater Syracuse YMCA members and first-time walkers walk free. People are encouraged to purchase a

Folksmarch Passport to log their distance and to get on the mailing list for our newsletter.

Location: Oneida Shores Park

Website: ycny.org/folksmarch/

Phone:474-6841

February 4, 2012

Watertown

Annual Snow Deer Festival The "Annual Snow Deer Festival" is sponsored by the New York State Old Tyme Fiddlers' Association,

Osceola, NY Saturday ~ Food Served at 5:00pm make reservations with Caroline Camidge (315) 408-

8062. Jam Session begins at 6:00pm North Side Improvement League, Mill Street Watertown, NY

February 4, 10, 11, 14, 17 & 18

Syracuse

Valentine's in the Forest

7:00pm – 11:00pm

$85 per couple

Celebrate love and loved ones at Valentine’s in the Forest, and support the hard-working volunteers of the

Nordic Ski Patrol with a buffet dinner and live entertainment in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest

County Park. Each evening begins with a cheese & vegetable platter and live entertainment followed by a

candle-lit dinner which features carved roast prime rib of beef, oven roasted chicken, and riggies with

vodka sauce. After dinner guest will enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides, a commemorative photograph and a

bon fire, or folks may opt to remain at the lodge and dance the night away to live music.

Location: Highland Forest Park

Website: www.onondagacountyparks.com/highland/

Phone:683-5550

Email: highland@ongov.net

TRAINING INFORMATION

MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT (YOU MUST CALL TO RSVP 772-0470)

FRG Leader : JAN 17 0900-1300 ACS

MAR 08 0900-1300 ACS

Key Caller: FEB 14 1400-1530 or 1700-1830 ACS

MAR 15 1000-1130 or 1400-1530 ACS

Informal Funds: JAN 17 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS

MAR 08 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS

Care Team Training: FEB 21 0900-1230 ACS

OpSec for Families: FEB 27 1300-1230 ACS

AFTB (YOU MUST RSVP TO 772-6710/9229)

Level 1 JAN 11-12 0900-1600 ACS

Level 1 FEB 01-02 0900-1600 ACS

Level 3 FEB 15-16 0900-1600 ACS

Stress Management - For more information, call 772-0593.

FEB 07 1330-1530 ACS

Anger Management - For more information, call 772-0593.

JAN 17 1330-1530 ACS

Conflict Resolution - For more information, call 772-0593.

JAN 31 1330-1530 ACS

Plan ahead Winter school break is February 20-24

Spring school break is April 2-6

Good Friday April 6

Easter April 8

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 the 2nd BSTB, 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.