1. FRSA FLASH 6 Septmber 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
REMINDER SCHOOL IS
BACK IN SESSION PLEASE
KEEP OUR CHILDREN’S
SAFETY IN MIND PLUS
IT’S THE LAW
http://www.safeny.ny.gov/sbus-vt.htm
IT’S APPLE PICKING SEASON
http://www.behlingorchards.com/index.htm
http://www.pickyourown.org/nyup.htm

4. 2012 THOUSAND ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL CHOPIN FESTIVAL AND PIANO COMPETITION FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE
Friday, September 07, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Cape Vincent, NY - From South: Take Route 81 North to exit 46. Turn left onto Route 12F and follow to Route 12E
at Paddy Hill. Turn right onto Route 12E into Brownville. Turn left in Brownville and follow Route 12E straight
into Cape Vincent approximately 20 miles. From Canada: Take TI Bridge at Collins Landing. Get off at the Clayton
exit and take Route 12 into Cape Vincent approximately 22 miles. The competition is at the Stone House on West
Broadway Street. The Chopin Society of the Thousand Islands and the Cape Vincent Arts Council present the 2012
Thousand Islands International Chopin Festival and Piano Competition for Young People. The competition will be
held at Maple Grove on West Broadway under a tent beside the St. Lawrence River.
Phone: SHELLEY HIGGINS - 315-654-2481 LIZ BRENNAN - 315-654-2480
Links: http://www.capevincentartscouncil.org
Watertown Gears Up For Black River Fall Fest Sep 8
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, why not help Watertown celebrate autumn?
Public Square will be blocked off Saturday and filled with all sorts of fun things to see and do.
There will be food to taste, games to play, music to listen to and demonstrations to learn from.
If you're into cars, wait until you see some of the ones on display.
The Black River Fall Fest begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m.
1000 ISLANDS MODEL TRAIN FAIR
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Clayton, NY - Recreation Park Arena - East Line Rd.
10 am - 4 pm. Wall-to-Wall operating model trains. Buying & Selling exhibitors.....for the kid in all of us!
Admission charged. Email: www.info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER Links: http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
AKWESASNE INTERNATIONAL POWWOW
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
Akwesasne, Ontario - A'nowara'ko:wa Arena, 325 Island Rd, Cornwall Island
Featuring traditional native drumming, singing and dances, authentic arts & crafts and traditional native food
vendors. The Powwow features competitive Smoke, Fancy, Traditional, Grass & Jingle Dance competition with
special events planned throughout the weekend.
Links: http://www.akwesasnepowwow.com
VILLAGE WIDE YARD SALE
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Saturday, September 08, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - throughout the Village and Township. Welcome to Alex Bay and spend your day looking for
hidden treasures. Local & township residents will be set up and ready from 9am to 3pm. Rain date is Saturday,
September 15th
Email: info@alexbay.org ALEX BAY CHAMBER Phone: 315-482-9531 - ALEX BAY CHAMBER
Links: http://www.visitalexbay.org
TILTREK - POTTERS BEACH CLEAN-UP
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Saturday, September 08, 2012
Clayton, NY - Grindstone Island 9 am. Help steward one of TILT's preserves. Wear gloves, bring tools if you have
them and spend an enjoyable morning on the beach, tending and caring for a preserve. Lunch provided.
Email: events@tilandtrust.org TILT STAFF
Phone: 315-686-5345 - TILT STAFF
Links: http://www.TILandTrust.org

5. GREAT LAKES UNDERWATER PRESENTATION
Saturday, September 08, 2012 - Saturday, September 08, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
12pm-5pm. Four distinct speakers focused on history, shipwrecks and innovative technology for boaters. The
September 8 program includes the following presentations: • “Historic Weather Patterns Impact on Lake
Ontario Shipwrecks” with National Weather Service Forecaster Robert Hamilton •...
Phone: 315-646-1000 x 203 - REGISTRATION
Links:http://www.seawaytrail.com/dive
ANNUAL BLUEGRASS PICNIC
Sunday, September 09, 2012 - Sunday, September 09, 2012
LaFargeville, NY - NNY Agricultural Society at Stone Mills, Route 180
The public is invited to stop in and enjoy some good old-fashioned bluegrass music. Free admission. Please bring a
dish to pass.
Email: agstonemills@yahoo.com MUSEUM STAFF
Phone: 315-658-2353 - MUSEUM STAFF
Links: http://www.stonemillsmuseum.org
CLAYTON COUNTRY JAM 2ND ANNUAL
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Clayton, New York - Join us for the Farmers Market on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Outdoor concerts at Frink
Park Pavilion and two concerts daily at the Clayton Opera House.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMER
Links: http://www.claytoncountryjam.com
CHANGES IN LATITUDE (JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE)
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - Thursday, September 13, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Two Shows 6pm & 9pm provide a musical tribute to Jimmy Buffet VIP Tickets Reserved $25.00 (Rows A to F)
Reserved Tickets $20.00 General Admission Advanced $15.00 General Admission Day of Show $20.00
Phone: 315-686-2200 - CLAYTON OPERA HOUSE
Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
ROCK & ROLL OLDIES SHOW
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Bonnie Castle Resort & Marina, Holland St.
Join us for the 12th Annual Rock & Roll Oldies Show to benefit 1 World Foundation. Showtime 8 pm. Featuring
Terry Sylvester from the Hollies & The Fabulous...Ettes. General Admission Tickets $30. Gold Reserved Tickets
including an Uncle Sam's Boat Cruise before the show, preferred seating...
Phone: TICKETS - 800-533-2859 TICKETS - 315-782-0044
Links: http://www.dpao.org
EXHIBITION, ENCORE: BRA-VO! II
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Clayton, NY - 314 John St Clayton, NY
Please join us for the Opening Reception of our Art BeCause Exhibition, Encore: BRA-VO! II on Friday, September
14th from 5:00-7:00PM at the Arts Center.
Email: info@tiartscenter.org INFORMATION
Phone: 315-686-4123 - INFORMATION
Links: http://www.tiartscenter.com

6. HOTEL CALIFORNIA (EAGLES TRIBUTE)
Friday, September 14, 2012 - Friday, September 14, 2012
Clayton, NY - Clayton Opera House, 405 Riverside Dr.
Two Shows 6pm & 9pm provide a musical tribute to the great band, The Eagles. VIP Tickets Reserved $25.00
(Rows A to F) Reserved Tickets $20.00 General Admission Advanced $15.00 General Admission Day of Show
$20.00
Phone: 315-686-2200 - CLAYTON OPERA HOUSE
Links: http://www.claytonoperahouse.com
HARVEST BALL DINNER & DANCING
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Scenic View Park Pavilion, Fuller Street
Enjoy a beautiful fall evening to benefit the Alexandria Bay Historical Society. Rain date: September 22
Phone: 315-482-4586 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Links: http://www.alexandriahistorical.com
BOLDT CASTLE WINE FESTIVAL AND FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012
Alexandria Bay, New York - Heart Island Boldt Castle
Boldt Castle will host a Wine Festival and Farmers Market from 11 am to 4 pm. Featured wineries will include
Thousand Islands Winery, Coyote Moon Winery, Otter Creek Winery, River Myst Winery and Yellow Barn
Winery. Wine sampling and sales will be available throughout the afternoon. New York St...
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Phone: 315-482-9724 - BOLDT CASTLE ADMISSIONS
Links: http://www.boldtcastle.com
8TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 16, 2012 - Sunday, September 16, 2012
LaFargeville, NY - Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society, Route 180 at Stone Mills
All the favorite things you enjoy about the fall season...Scare crow contest, music, food, fun and fellowship.
Email: agstonemills@yahoo.com AG MUSEUM STAFF
Phone: 315/658-2353 - AG MUSEUM STAFF
Links: http://www.stonemillsmuseum.org
15TH ANNUAL VINTAGE & CLASSIC STREET MEET
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - Sunday, September 23, 2012
Clayton, NY - Downtown Clayton & Graves Street
This is a fun filled weekend for the whole family! Come and enjoy the cars and memorabilia on display.
Email: info@1000islands-clayton.com CLAYTON CHAMBER
Phone: 315-686-3771 - CLAYTON CHAMBER
Links: http://www.1000islands-clayton.com
WAR OF 1812 QUILT CHALLENGE - PART TWO
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sackets Harbor, NY - Seaway Trail Discovery Center, 401 W. Main St.
The Great Lakes Seaway Trail War of 1812 Traveling Quilt Exhibit has been extremely popular and well-received.
Due to its popularity and the success of the War of 1812 Quilt Challenge held earlier this year, Seaway Trail will be
holding the "War of 1812 Quilt Challenge – Part Two" September 29 and 3...
Email: daryl@seawaytrail.com INFORMATION
Phone: 315-646-1000 - INFORMATION
Links: http://www.seawaytrail.com

7. OKTOBERFEST
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Saturday, September 29, 2012
Cape Vincent, NY - From South: Take Route 81 North to exit 46. Turn left onto Route 12F and follow to Route 12E
at Paddy Hill. Turn right onto Route 12E into Brownville. Turn left in Brownville and follow Route 12E straight
into Cape Vincent approximately 20 miles. From Canada: Take TI Bridge at Collins Landing. Get off at the Clayton
exit and take Route 12 into Cape Vincent approximately 22 miles. In Kingston take the Wolfe Island Ferry then the
Horne's Ferry into Cape Vincent. Noon - 5 pm. The official Oktoberfest in Munich typically runs from the last 2
weeks in September to October. An Autumn Farmers and crafters Market will compliment our Beer Garden,
featuring authenitc German beers, NY State microbreweries and wineries.
Email: thecape@tds.net SHELLEY HIGGINS
Phone: 315-654-2481 - SHELLEY HIGGINS
Links: http//www.capevincent.org
1812 WALK
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Friday, September 28, 2012
Sackets Harbor , NY - Begins at Seaway Trail Discovery Center, 401 W. Main Street
Enjoy 3.1 and 6.2-mile walks sanctioned by American Volkssport Association (AVA). Organized leisure walkers
who want the official stamp for completing the walks for AVA logbooks can purchase accreditation for $3.00.
Those completing Great Lakes Seaway Trail Walks can purchase commemorative pins ($4 ...
Email: daryl@seawaytrail.com DARYL GILES
Phone: 315-646-1000 x200 - DARYL GILES
Links: http://www.seawaytrail.com/volkssport

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, 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.