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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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
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.