FRSA FLASH 18 October 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

Hosted by the 2nd Brigade Combat TeamPOC: CPT Carney; 772-6254

2BCT Chili Cook-off October 27th, 2012 (in conjunction with

the Haunted Hotel)

Times6:00 PM: Sampling Begins

7:30 PM: Final Votes8:00 PM: Awards

– Who: Open to all– What: Taste samples of the Brigade’s best Chili Recipes and vote for your favorite – help us

determine who brews the best cup of chili– When: 6:00 – 7:30 PM, 27 October 2012; Setup for Competitors is 3:30 – 4:30 PM.Where: In the concessions tent of the Haunted House– Cost: Free to all– Interested in submitting a pot of chili? Talk to your FRSA before 22 OCT. Competitors must

bring 1 x slow cooker of chili, 1 x serving utensil, and 1 x extension cord. Competitors must submit ingredient lists (without quantities) to their BN/SQDN FRSAs before 22 OCT and complete the food handler safety course found at http://www.drum.amedd.army.mil/clinics/envhealth.htm

Directions:From Iraqi Freedom: Straight on Iraqi Freedom to Tigris River Valley. RIGHT on Tigris River Valley. Stay Straight until T intersection. Take Left on Nash. From Gas Alley: Straight on Ontario to Tigris River Valley. Take Left. Fallow Until T intersection. Take Left On Nash.Haunted Hotel on the Right!Just Follow the

Signs!!Supported By:

SACKETS HARBOR Oct 19-27 Sackets Harbor Central School parents are organizing a haunted walk full of local ghost stories and lore in mid- to late October to raise money for the district’s music department. The trail, which will lead from the Sackets Harbor Battlefield along Main Street, will be modeled after one in Kingston, Ontario. The music department is looking for actors to tell the ghost stories at different points of the walk. The walk will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27. A child-friendly trick-or-treat night has been set from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. “The stories will be a little watered down to not be so scary,” Mrs. Elliott said about the children’s night. The stories will center on history and local paranormal sightings. The battlefield stop will include tales of hauntings from a faceless soldier. Participants will follow cloaked guides to each stop, where a storyteller dressed in black will tell a local ghost story about the place. “There will be some surprises along the way,” Mrs. Elliott said. Concessions will be available, and Mrs. Elliot said free child care will be provided. The walk will start at the red barn on the battlefield near the parking lot. A campfire will be built there to attract participants. The cost to participate in the walk is $5 for adults and $3 for students. To volunteer to be a storyteller, call Sackets Harbor Central School music teacher Paul J. Buell at 646-3575. October 20, 2012 Lowville Mark your calendars and don't miss the "Taste of Home Cooking School" on October 20th at the Lowville Academy School Auditorium. Doors open at noon so you'll have plenty of time to view all the vendors before the show starts at 3PM and ends at 6PM. There will be vendors, cookbooks for sale, and much more! October 20, 2012 Lowville 27th Annual Craft Fair The Lowville Fire Department Auxiliary presents the 26th Annual Craft Fair being held at the Lowville Fire House from 9:00am to 3:00pm! There will be lots of craft vendors, a bake sale and raffles. October 20

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Clayton, NY 1st Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Contest, Riverside Drive, Clayton www.1000islands-clayton.com/punkinchunkin (Rain Date October 21st) Admission to the Punkin Chunkin' Festival is free and begins at 11am featuring competitive firings throughout the day with awards at 5pm. The festival will have two categories of competition, which also compete against each other for the Best Overall Design, which is the farthest throw for the height of their trebuchet. The two categories are: Adults (18 & older) and Youth (11-17 years old) . It costs $5 to enter the competition. http://www.1000islands-clayton.com/punkinchunkin.asp There are still entry spaces available for the Punkin Chunkin'. Call the Clayton Chamber of Commerce at 315-686-3771, email beth@1000islands-

clayton.com or stop by the office at 517 Riverside Drive, Clayton.

October 26 & 27, 2012

"Halloween Towne" in Downtown Lowville Friday "FRIGHT NIGHT" from 6-9pm & "SCARY" Saturday from 11am-11pm. Join us for ghoulish games, frightening food, and freaky fun for the whole family!!

HALLOWEEN TOWNE SCHEDULE

October 27, Harvest Run for the Rohde Center Date: Saturday October 27, 2012 Start Time: 8:00 AM rain or shine Location: 5k and 10k start at The Rohde Center, 2 East Church Street, Adams, NY Pre-registration Fee: 5K - $15 / 10K - $20 / Students 18 & Under - $10 if received by

September 29, 2012 (includes t-shirt) Day of Event registration: 5K-$20 / 10K - $25 / Students 18 & Under - $10 (no t-shirt

guarantee) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Awards: Fun and funny prizes will be awarded. Post Run: Please make this a family event and relax with refreshments following the run/walk. Please make checks payable to: The Rohde Center Registration forms can be turned in or mailed

to: The Rohde Center 2 East Church St. Adams, NY 13605

Trick or Treating on Fort Drum is October 31

and is from 5 - 8 pm.

FRSA Training information

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

FRG Leader : NOV 7 0900-1300 ACS

Key Caller: OCT 9 1400-1530 or 1700-1830 ACS

NOV 13 1400-1530 or 1700-1800 ACS

Informal Funds: NOV 7 1400-1500 or 1700-1800 ACS

Care Team Training: DEC 6 0900-1230 ACS

OPSEC for Families: DEC 10 1030-1200 ACS

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

Fall Marathon: OCT 22-26 0900-1600 ACS

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

NOV 06 1330-1530 ACS

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

OCT 16 1330-1530 ACS

FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM (FRP) - KENT THOMPSON, 772-0050

1st Term Soldier Financial Readiness Training every Wednesday from 0830-1600. You may attend

the whole day or any part of the day as a walk-in. ALL spouses are welcome to any of our training

events or classes.

COPING WITH DEPLOYMENTS CLASS - FREE - Class will be held on Friday, 19 October 2012 at

the USO

BROWN BAG LUNCH

11 Oct Coping Strategies for the Uncertainty of Life 2BSTB Battalion Class Room 1200-1300

25 Oct the three C’s of Communication Battalion Class Room 1200-1300

To Register, please contact the

Command Safety Office at 772-9026/0310

Bldg M-10281 4th Armored Division Drive

NOTE: Unit/Organization Classes

are by Appointment Only

Wednesday 3-Oct-12 1400-1500 Wednesday 3 Oct 12 1530-1600

Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 17 Oct 12 1530-1600

Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1400-1500 Wednesday 24 Oct 12 1530-1600

Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 6 Nov 12 1530-1600

Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 20 Nov 12 1530-1600

Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 4 Dec 12 1530-1600

Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1400-1500 Tuesday 18 Dec 12 1530-1600

Winter Driving Snow Thrower

Family Members Soldiers

DA Civilians

How can I help out? Does your group (FRG, Bunco, Zumba, Book Club, etc) want to decorate a wreath or tree? It’s

simple, you decorate and donate!

How should I decorate my tree? How ever you like! Use your tree to express the creativity of your group!

When is my tree or wreath due? 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at The Commons on December 1.

What happens to the money? This money will be split between to the two groups’ scholarship and welfare funds!

Where can I get my tree or wreath? North Country Spouses’ Club members can pick up a 3 ft. tree or medium

wreath at the clubs’ November luncheons. We also welcome donated trees and wreaths from organizations outside

our membership. If your organization would like to purchase their own tree simply buy a tree or wreath of ANY

SIZE and decorate it.

What do I need to bring that day? You need to bring anything that will make your tree/wreath work properly

(extension cords, wreath stands etc.) these items will not be provided for you by North Country Spouses’ Club.

The North Country Spouses’ Club Invites

you to participate in the first annual wreath & tree auction!

!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas TreeHow Lovely Are Your Branches

Event Date:

Saturday, December 1, 2012

10:45 AM

The Commons

Cost: $20/person

Tree Themes, Donating

Organization Name and Approximate Value of the tree/wreath due to the

Event Chair at treeandwreathauction@gmail.com by November 16.

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.