This document provides a summary of local community events in and around Watertown and Sackets Harbor from May 18 to June 24, including details on:
- Zoo events at the Thompson Park Zoo on May 18-19
- A 5K/10K run on May 19 to benefit the Heather A. Freeman Foundation
- A cystic fibrosis walk in Sackets Harbor on May 20
- A village-wide yard sale in Sackets Harbor on May 26
- A grape blossom festival in Alexandria Bay on May 26
- An art show in Sackets Harbor from May 26 to June 24
- A talk on the War of 1812 from a Canadian perspective in Sackets Harbor on
1. FRSA FLASH 17 May 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, 2 nd 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
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4. May 18 and 19
Watertown
Thompson Park Zoo ( http://nyszoo.org/)
The Zoo is open 7 days a week from 10AM - 5PM.
May 18 - Wild About Reading! (11AM - 11:30AM)
May 19 - Animal Enrichment - Lynx (10AM - 11AM)
May 19
Watertown
Run to the Sun
5K, 10K, Half Marathon to benefit Heather A. Freeman Foundation (HAFF) for more details visit
www.haffblogspot.com
May 19
Watertown
Armed Forces Day Parade beginning at 10:00 AM from the Watertown High School parking lot, proceeding
north on Washington Street to the reviewing stand in front of the Dulles State Office Building on to Stone Street
where units will disband. Contact Information: Stan Zaremba @ 315-785-0102 or Kathleen
May 20
Sackets Harbor
GREAT STRIDES WALK TO BENEFIT CYSTIC FIBROSIS Held @ Gazebo on W. Main Steet Starts @ 8am
and ends 4pm Email: cjardine@cff.org MORE INFO Phone: 315-463-7965 - CRISTINA JARDINE
May 26
Sackets Harbor
VILLAGE WIDE YARD SALE Phone: 315-783-2995 - BARB MCKEEVER
May 26
Alexandria Bay
Grape Blossom Festival at Thousand Islands Winery from 12:00 - 8:00 PM http://www.thousandislandswinery.com
We will have a pig roast, beer, Thousand Islands Winery Wine, local craft vendors, and live music! Complimentary
wine tastings and winery tours available! Don’t miss this fun for the whole family event!
May 26 – June 24
Sackets Harbor
SACKETS HARBOR 12TH ANNUAL SPRING ART SHOW Sackets Harbor Arts Gallery 119 West Main Street
Open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00-4:00pm. Free admission. The Arts Association of
Northern New York invites you to come and enjoy the competitive artwork of our local and regional artists. Seven
divisions plus youth. Email: ldeming1@twcny.rr.com MARSHA DEMING Phone: MARSHA DEMING - (315)
785-9038 DONNA REPATY - (315) 777-2492 Links: http://www.aanny.org
May 29
Sackets Harbor
''THE WAR OF 1812 STORY FROM A CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE''
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site Barn, Hill St., off West Washington St. Join the Sackets Harbor
Battlefield Alliance for their annual meeting with guest speaker MJ John Grodzinski from Kingston's Royal Military
College for his presentation at 7pm following the annual business meeting at 6pm. MJ Grodzinski teaches history
and writes extensively on military topics. Email: CONSTANCE.BARONE@OPRHP.STATE.NY.US
Phone: 315-646-3634 - CONSTANCE BARONE Links: http://www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org
http://www.sacketsharborny.com http://www.nysparks.com
5. May 30
Watertown
Opening Day Watertown Farm & Craft Market
Date: May 30, 2012 Time: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
June 16-17
Watertown
Thompson Park Zoo
ZOOM is coming back to the North Country! The Fast and the Furriest.
Presented by the Car-Freshner Corporation and sponsored by Otis Technology, ZOOM is a car show like no
other! This year's event will be hosted at the New York State Zoo on June 16th and 17th and will feature big trucks,
fast cars, sleek limos, smoking sports cars, giant dump trucks, fire trucks; all the hottest vehicles in one place!
ZOOM has raffles, giveaways and kids games; plenty to do and see!
This years highlights include the Highway Legends and a demonstration by the heroes of the Watertown Fire
Department as they perform a vehicle extraction right before your eyes!
August 11
Watertown
Thompson Park Zoo
Bobcats, Bears and Brews - (21+ only)
Taste test good food and different brews with a special evening view of the animals.
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8. Safety Day Fair 2012
Civilian Organization Safety Fair Topics
Environmental Conservation
Victims Assistance
Persons with disabilities agencies
American Red Cross
24 May 2012 Chiropractic and Spinal Regeneration
Firearms Safety
at Magrath Gym Railroad Safety
0900-1500 Child and Traffic Safety
Nutrition and Healthy lifestyles
Green Cleaning Products
Workplace Safety Practices
Banking and Insurance
Fort Drum Agency Topics Carthage Hospital Information
FMWR Attractions Wildlife trade projects
USO Information Fire Safety
Physical therapy and balance testing Work zone safety
Health Promotion and Preventive medicine Protective motorcycle riding gear
Seatbelt convincer Organ, eye, and tissue donation
Safety near roads and grounds work sites Eye Safety
Bed Bug Awareness Maintenance Safety
White water rafting
Maternity, child, and family health
Jefferson County STAR
Distracted Driving
Town of Webb and Enchanted Forest Water Safari
Command Safety Office
M-10282 4th Armored Division Drive
Fort Drum, NY 13602
Phone: 315-772-0310
(DSN) 772-0310
9. CHECK OUT THE DRIVEIN
www.baydrivein.com
Adults (12 & over) $6
Active duty military with ID $5
Children 7-11 $2 and under 6 free
Showing this week:
Cinema 1
Battleship and The 5 Year Engagement
Cinema 2
Dark Shadows and The Avengers
www.blackriverdrivein.com
Adults (12 & over) $7
Children 7-11 $2 and under 6 free
Showing this week:
The Avengers and The Cabin in the Woods
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15. 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, 2 nd 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.