Military Matters: Upcoming Events
Military Matters: Upcoming Events
If you know of an event that should be added to the Military Matters calendar, please email Katie Alexander at kalexander@wwnytv.net
April: Month of the Military Child
April 15-21: Fort Drum Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 18
Buy Your Ticket to the USO's Big Band Bash!
-ADMISSION TICKET SALES END APRIL 21
-Buy tickets or make donation online: http://usobigbandbash.eventbrite.com/
Jump and jive at the USO Fort Drum's Big Band Bash to be held May 12, 2012 at the Watertown Elks Club, Watertown. Tickets are $41 per person in honor of the USO's birthday year-1941! Music will be provided by the Do Good Swing Band and guests will be the USO Liberty Bells. For more information or to purchase tickets click here.
Positive Discipline for Children
-10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Army Community Service
The Family Advocacy Program provides positive ways to discipline children. For more information call 772-6929.
Cope With Hope
-10 a.m.-Noon, ACS
Survivor Outreach Program. Call 772-6357 for more information.
Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Property Sale
-April 16-20 & April 23-27
-9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Used property and equipment will be for sale to DoD ID card holders only, April 16 – 20, this first week and then open to the public, April 23 – 27, the second week of the NAF Property Sale. Recreational equipment, office equipment, furniture, and much more will be priced to sell. CREDIT CARD AND CASH ONLY ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT. EVERYTHING SOLD AS-IS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Sale located at the corner of Oswego Drive and Warehouse Road, Building S-68. Fore more information call Susanne Berry at 772-6660.
April 19
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony
-5 p.m.-8 p.m., The Commons
This annual event honors volunteers from Fort Drum. Presidential Volunteer Awards and Volunteer of the Year are presented at this cocktail event held at the Commons. Call Jane Bresko at 772-2899 for more information.
Overseas PCS Briefing
Meet with Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program staff for updates on PCS procedures. Call 772-6566 for time and location.
AA Meeting on Post
-Noon-1 p.m.
-Tuesdays and Thursdays
Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall of North Riva Ridge Chapel, Bldg. 10030. For details, call Ronald D. Jacob, 772-0035.
April 20
21st Annual International Festival of Foods
-4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., The Commons
Come to the Commons to enjoy foods from around the world at this annual event to benefit the Fort Drum Volunteer Support Fund. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 – 11. Email: volsupfund@gmail.com
Exceptional Family Member Program Autism Support Group Meeting
-9 a.m.-11 a.m., Army Community Service
Call EFMP at 772-5476 for more information.
Teen Karaoke Contest
-6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Teens in grades 7 – 12 can choose their favorite song, grab the mike, and have a great time in the spotlight with a chance to win a prize. Serious and “just for fun” singers are welcome. Call Steve Ferguson at 772-6719 for more information.
BOSS Takes You to the Movies
-Friday and Saturday nights
Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers mush call at least one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides are available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.
April 21
Month of the Military Child Carnival and ID & Safety Day
-1 p.m.-4 p.m.
April is Month of the Military Child and Fort Drum has events to honor those young heroes. CYS Services offers a carnival for children in grades one through five in the Youth Center gym. Food, an inflatable bounce house, and games are some of the fun offered. ACS is also on hand with their Child Identification and Safety event. A teddy bear clinic will give free checkups to fuzzy stuffed friends, the Tooth Fairy, Pluggy the Fire Plug and McGruff the Crime Dog will be ready to meet your child, and Emergency Services will assist families in completing child identification packets. For more information, call Daniel Reed at 772-4244.
Mountain Community Homes Earth Day Celebration
-11 a.m.-1 p.m., Adirondack Creek Community Center
Residents of all ages are invited to celebrate sustainability with crafts, face painting, snacks, and maybe even a special visitor or two. Representatives from Fort Drum and beyond will be on hand to collect rechargeable batteries and provide information about everything from recycling to cloth diapering, so be sure to join in for an afternoon of education AND fun! Don’t forget to come and sign up for a spot in our Community Garden too! For additional information, call 955-6817.
Mountain Community Homes Recycled Art Contest Entry Deadline
-Artwork must be entered by 10:30 a.m.
Join us at our annual Earth Day Celebration with your recycled artwork! We want to see how creative the kids of Mountain Community Homes can be turning old junk into amazing pieces of art. All artwork must be entered in by 10:30am on April 21st at the Adirondack Creek Community Center, along with an entry form and a copy of the directions on how it was made. There will be four winners selected to receive prizes from Old McDonald’s Farm, Aqua Zoo, Thompson Park Zoo and the Sci-Tech Center!
UFC Compliments of BOSS
-9 p.m., The Winner's Circle
Check out the Pay-Per-View UFC Fight Night at the Winner’s Circle Sports Bar at The Commons. Pre fight activities begin at 9 pm with the main event beginning at 10 pm. Jones vs Evans for UFC 145 with free admission compliments of BOSS. Transportation provided to and from Barracks call BOSS. Call Brandon Smith at 772-7807 for more information.
April 23
Family & MWR Abandonded Automobile Auction
- April 23 - 27
-10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Privately owned vehicles that have been abandoned on Fort Drum will be sold at this silent auction. Vehicles can be viewed in the fenced lot at the corner of Euphrates River Valley Road and Oneida Avenue, Fort Drum. All vehicles are sold in as-is condition. Sealed, dated and time-stamped bids of a minimum of $300 will be accepted throughout the week at the viewing lot and at Family and MWR Window on the second floor of Clark Hall between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm April 23 – 27. All sealed bids will be opened on May 2 then high bidders will be called. Winning bidders must pay for and remove vehicles from the lot by May 8. Cash or Credit Card only will be accepted for payment. For more information, call Troy Larock at 772-7902.
Youth Center Billiards Tournament
- April 23 - 27
-6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Youth in grades 7 – 12 are invited to attend with friends to compete in this week long evening tournament for prizes and to see who is king of the cue. This is a free event. Call Steve Ferguson at 772-6719 for more information.
April 24
Computer Basics for Job Seekers: Intro to MS Word
-9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Army Community Service
Call the Employment Readiness Service at 772-9611 for more information. 15 seats available. Registration is required.
Welcome Tour
-9:30 a.m, Most Tuesdays
-Tour departs from the Fort Drum Inn
Drum Family Welcome Tour is a narrated van tour of Fort Drum and the local community. Call the Relocation Readiness Program at 772-6566 for information.
Conditioning Center Instruction: Circuit
-9 a.m.
-Fitness Program
Offered on a first come-first served basis, with every piece of equipment in the Magrath Conditioning Center covered in the weekly rotation. Call 772-9672/4585 for details.
April 25
Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
-11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Commons
Show the Administrative Professional in your office they are appreciated by taking them to this special luncheon at the Commons. The menu includes maple - cranberry glazed chicken with new garlic potatoes, Swiss vegetable bake, tossed salad, and dessert for $7.95 includes drink. For information, call Cindy Romig at 772-6222.
2012 Fort Drum Basketball Championships Registration Deadline
-Tournament: April 28 at 9 a.m.
Sports tournaments are open to all active-duty military assigned or attached to Fort Drum, family members 19 years and older, and DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum. Rosters due at Sports Office by COB April 28. Call 772-6663 for details.
Carthage Bears Football & Cheerleading Signups
-6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., West Carthage Fire Hall
The Carthage Bears Pop Warner football and cheerleading teams will hold signups from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 25 at the West Carthage Fire Hall. Both teams are open to students 5-12. Students wishing to sign up should bring their birth certificate, copy of most recent grades, and a copy of their physical form if available. The Carthage Bears also are looking for volunteers to serve as coaches, assistants and other miscellaneous positions. For more information on signups or volunteering, contact Corina or Michelle at 493-2654 or email michelle@championmaterials.com.
April 26
BOSS Gaming Tournament
-5 p.m.
Video Game Roulette. Food and registration will begin at 5 pm with gaming starting at 7 pm. Video game roulette will consist of various games and/or gamily systems where contestants will spin a wheel to see which games they will play and on what game system they will play on. Call Brandon Smith at 772-7807 for information.
Federal Employment Workshop
-9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., ACS
-Call the Employment Readiness Program at 772-9611 for information
Learn the ins and outs of the Federal Employment System. Applying for federal employment can often be confusing and a little frustrating if you are not familiar with the procedures. This free workshop allows time to work on your federal resume using the Employment Readiness computer lab.
Computer Basics for Job Seekers: Basic Excell
-1 p.m.-3 p.m., Army Community Service
Call the Employment Readiness Service at 772-9611 for more information. 15 seats available. Registration is required.
Automotive Class: Basic Engine Maintenance
-5 p.m., Automotive Skills Center
-Free Class
Learn to do easy repairs and save money. In this class, you will learn how to perform engine maintenance, check oil and transmission fluids, and check belts, hoses, air and fuel filters. Must sign up for classes in advance. Contact Mike Graveline at 772-5785.
April 27
In Her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence
-9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
This simulation activity is used to increase awareness of the struggles that women with abusive partners face. The activity illustrates how domestic violence is a community tragedy, not a private problem, the ups and downs a battered woman faces over the course of many years, and shows how we all have a role in the movement to end domestic violence. Space is limited to 20-30 participants. Please call to register. Contact: Sharmane Delgado, 772-6929.
Right Arm Night
-5 p.m.-7 p.m., The Winner's Circle
Let your team know how much you appreciate them by inviting the whole office to Right Arm Night at the Winner’s Circle located in the Commons. Free hot snack bar and beverage specials along with pool and air hockey tables and events hosted by a Fort Drum Military Unit. For information, call Cindy Romig at 772-6222.
Indoor Paintball at the Youth Center
-6 p.m .-9 p.m.
Youth 10 – 18 years of age can enjoy paintball inside in the Fort Drum Youth Center’s inflatable arena. Cost is $5 for Youth Center Members and $10 for Non-members. Membership at the Youth Center is free. This will be the last indoor paintball session of the season, which will resume in October. For more information, call Steve Ferguson at 772-6719.
BOSS Takes You to the Movies
-Friday and Saturday nights
Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers mush call at least one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides are available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.
April 28
Adventure Training Fishing Trip
-8 a.m.
Fishing Trip to local streams in search of the elusive brook trout. Cost is $20 which includes transportation. Equipment is available for rent at Parks and Recreation. Call Rich Cole at 772-4010 for information.
2012 Fort Drum Basketball Championships
-9 a.m., Magrath Sports Complex
-Rosters due to the Sports Office by COB November 2.
Sports tournaments are open to all active-duty military assigned or attached to Fort Drum, family members 19 years and older, and DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum. Call 772-6663 for details.
GM Military Discount Tour Ride and Drive Event
-10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fort Drum Main Exchange
The GM Military Discount Program, as primary sponsor of the Gary Sinise and the LT Dan Band concert, has events planned for the weekend of Sinise’s visit. On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the GM Military Discount Tour Ride and Drive Event will set up shop in front of the Fort Drum Main Exchange offering participants a chance to test drive vehicles and receive a $10 Visa Gift Card. Call Donna Orvis at 772-3304 for more information.
USO Month of the Military Child Ice Cream Social
-2 p.m.-4 p.m., USO Center
The USO Fort Drum will host a Month of the Military Child Ice Cream Social on April 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. (or until the ice cream is gone) at the USO Fort Drum, 10502 S. Riva Ridge Loop. There will be games, music, door prizes and, of course, ice cream sundaes! This event is free and open to all military ID card holders and Family Members, first come, first served.
April 29
GM Military Discount Tour Pre-Show Display
-3 p.m., Magrath Sports Complex
GM Military Discount display will be set up in front of Magrath Sports Complex. Concert-goers are invited to stop by before enjoying The Lt. Dan Band to view four custom Camaro hoods each depicting one of the four branches of the US Military and “The First Responder” Silverado, a custom airbrushed vehicle depicting images honoring the heroes of 911, all painted by renowned artist, Mickey Harris. Patrons visiting the GM Military Discount Display will receive great giveaways, have fun at the video arcade, and can also enter a drawing for a chance to win a pair of VIP Ticket upgrades to the concert. Information: Donna Orvis, 772-3304.
Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band
-6 p.m., Magrath Gym
-Free tickets available through Military Unit representatives
Fort Drum Family and MWR, The Gary Sinise Foundation, and GM Military Discount Program are proud to present Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band performing at the Fort Drum Magrath Gym. Gary Sinise, the award winning actor best known for his portrayal as LT. Dan in the movie, Forest Gump and as Detective Mac Taylor in the television series, CSI: New York is bringing the whole Lt. Dan Band to rock out Magrath Sports Complex Gym. The Lieutenant Dan Band covers everything from classics to contemporary songs and more. Even tunes from the 40′s big band era. There’s something for everyone and each show highlights the musical diversity of the band, as well as the passion and energy each member brings to the stage. Free tickets are available to Active Duty Soldiers and Families through Military Unit representatives. Call Donna Orvis at 772-3304 for information.
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