FRSA FLASH 2 February 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

February 4, 2012

Thousand Islands – Seaway Wine Trail

Hosts The Hearts, Wine & Chocolate Event from 11AM to 5 PM

You get your gift bag of goodies at your starting winery, then go from winery to winery (there will be 5 participating

that day) and at each winery you will enjoy locally - made chocolates paired with special wines, then you will enjoy

sampling many award-winning wines at their tasting bars and pick up your special packet of chocolates at each

winery. At the end of the day you will have visited 5 wineries, sampled many delicious wines and have a variety of

chocolates valued at over $35.00 plus a couple of extra goodies in your gift bag! A fun day to spend with friends

and family and enjoy some of the North Country's finest. Price is $25.00pp. $20.00 for Trail members and

designated drivers. Reservations required by Jan 31, 2012. Call 315.646.6070 for reservations.

Particating Wineries are: Coyote Moon Vineyards – Otter Creek Winery

Thousand Islands Winery – River Myst Winery – Yellow Barn Winery

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

February 11

Watertown

Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Event Description 18th Annual "Bark and Wine" Auction and Cocktail Party.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6pm-10pm, Tickets: $25.00 per person or $40.00 per couple.

Appetizers and Desserts. Bar Provided by the Paddock Club.

Call 782-3260 for tickets or further information

TRAINING INFORMATION

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

FRG Leader : 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: 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 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.

FEB 21 1330-1530 ACS

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

MAY 29 1330-1530 ACS

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.