FRSA FLASH 01 December 2011 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

FORT DRUM HOLIDAY

RELIGIOUS SERVICE SCHEDULE

MAIN POST CHAPEL BUILDING P10785 (772-5591)

01 DEC 1715 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

08 DEC 1200 Catholic Immaculate Conception of Mary

08 DEC 1700 Catholic Immaculate Conception of Mary

13 DEC 1800 Catholic Advent Penance Service

24 DEC 1930 Christmas Eve Service

November 14, 2011 – January 7, 2012

Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, NY

Lights on the Lake

http://lightsonthelake.com/

Special walking preview on 14 & 15 Nov from 5-9pm and visitors can choose to park at either the Wegmans

Landing (Griffin Visitor Center), Salt Museum or Willow Bay lots. This is a great opportunity to get some fresh air

and exercise. Walkers can cover as much of the two mile stretch as they desire and should dress for the weather.

Shuttle service is not provided. Holiday characters will be on the trail and refreshments will be available for sale.

Cars are not allowed on the trail for this special evening but will be admitted to the show beginning Thursday,

November 17. Please leave pets at home. Donations collected on Monday, November 14 will benefit the Friends of

Onondaga County Parks (Friends of Beaver Lake, Friends of the Zoo, Friends of Carpenter's Brook and the Friends

of Historic Onondaga Lake. Donations collected on Tuesday, November 15 will benefit the Rescue Mission.

16 Nov only Dogs are welcome at the Lights on the Lake for the special Dog Walk from 5-9pm donations

collected will benefit the Humane Association.

17 Nov to 8 Jan 2012 from 5 - 10pm • Open Nightly except New Year's Eve

Admission:

Monday-Thursday - $8.00 per car (including motorcycles) - show your Wegmans Shoppers Club Card

for $2 off on Mondays and Tuesdays. Visitors with a Driver's Village or Burdick Automotive license

plate frame will get $2 off on Wednesdays.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday - $12 per car (including motorcycles).

$75 per motorcoach

For more information, call (315) 453-6712 or email olp@ongov.net

7 Jan at 11pm sharp, run thru Wegmans Lights on the Lake

This 4 mile (approx.) run begins promptly at 11pm at the Griffin Visitor Center. Runners go to Willow Bay and

back. No walkers please, lights will be turned off at midnight.

December

Watertown

During the month of December, The New York State Zoo will be magically transformed into a holiday wonderland!

Businesses, community organizations, and individuals from around the North Country have come together to

transform the Zoo with holiday lights. Each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, beginning December 2nd, the Zoo will be

open from 5pm - 9pm to provide visitors with an opportunity to explore this illuminated landscape. In addition, each

weekend will feature a variety of activities for the entire family. Admission is just $2 for everyone. Children 3 and

under are free.

01 Dec

Watertown The City of Watertown and the Downtown Business Association presents the Annual Downtown Tree Lighting

Ceremony on Thursday, December 1st at 5:30pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in their sleigh to help the Mayor

and City Council turn on the City's holiday tree along with music and light display. The 22 minute music and light

display will run every 30 minutes each night from 4:30pm-10:00pm from December 1st-January 2nd. During the

event, mulled cider and hot cocoa will be served free of charge courtesy of the Downtown Business Association and

Johnny D's.

2-4 Dec

Watertown

A North Country Festival of Trees

At the Dulles State Office Building Washington Street Watertown, Friday the 2nd with General Admission from

10am-4pm, Preview Gala at 6:30pm, Saturday the 3rd with General Admission 10am-4pm with the Sugarplum Ball

(a special Father-Daughter dance) at 6pm, Sunday the 4th

with General Admission General Admission from 11am-

2pm. To purchase tickets go to www.samaritanhealth.com

03 – 04 Dec

Alexandria Bay

The Thousand Islands Winery will be holding a Kris Kringle Market on December 3, 2011 from 10am-5pm and on

December 4, 2011 from 12pm-4pm. There will be an indoor Christmas market, Local Crafters, Holiday Cheer and of

course Santa. Admission is free. For more information, please contact the Thousand Islands Winery at (315) 482-

9306.

04 Dec

Adams

Adams Annual Christmas Parade

Annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the South Jeff Chamber of Commerce on December 4th at 3pm For more

information www.southjeffchamber.com

09 Dec

Croghan Christmas in Croghan

Croghan will come alive for the 14th annual Christmas in Croghan. Businesses will stay open late (many offering

refreshments and specials), Christmas music will be playing along Main Street and at the Fire Hall, there will be a

petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride through the streets of Croghan and be at the

Fire Hall from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Stop in for free popcorn and more!

09-12 Dec

Theresa

Home Again Farm Alpaca Holiday Bazaar, you are invited to come meet the alpacas, have a cup of tea and some

cookies, shop for that special alpaca knitwear gift. 37098 Schell Road and Rte 26 Theresa.

10 Dec

Watertown

Candlelight House Tour

Jefferson County Historical Society 228 Washington Street Watertown, for more information contact 782-3491

14 Dec

Watertown

The Syracuse Symphony orchestra presents a Holiday Pops Concert 8pm at the Dulles State Office

Building Auditorium Washington Street Watertown.

17 Dec

Watertown

The Nutcracker will be presented by dancers from In Motion School of Dance on Saturday December 17th

with showings at 2pm and 7pm at the Dulles State Office Building Auditorium Washington Street

Watertown.

17-23 Dec

Lisbon

2nd Annual Lights on the River event to be held at the Lisbon Beach & Campground. This year’s event

will start on Saturday December 17th and run through Friday December 23rd. This year, Lights on the

River is looking to expand their support to more North Country food pantries. If you are interested in

making a donation or setting up a display in this wonderful event, please contact Scott Wilhelm at315-854-

2657 or Amy Fortin at 315-528-5660, or email us at info@lightsontheriver.org. Businesses, groups,

organizations and families throughout the North Country are encouraged to participate in this new holiday

tradition. It is FREE to enter a display and it's an opportunity to showcase your holiday spirit to thousands

of people coming from all over the Northern New York and Southern Canada. Lights on the River is a local

non-profit working towards our 501c3 status. Lights on the River will be working hard to benefit local food

pantries again this year. You can find us on the web at www.LightsontheRiver.org as well as on our

facebook page, just search for Lights on the River. You can also contact us at info@lightsontheriver.org.

Sunday - December 18

3:00 & 7:45 PM

A brand new holiday

event with a

contemporary spin on a

classic yuletide revue

that's perfect for the

entire family. When the

"Man in Red" makes his

grand appearance the

fun continues for kids

of all ages, from 1 to

92!

"A DEFINITE HIT

THAT KEEPS THE

HOUSE A-ROCKIN'!"

FOR MORE DETAILS

VISIT

WWW.ILOVETHEATR

E.ORG

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.