Family and MWR Special Event Family and MWR/United Service Organization Event Family and MWR/Yellow Ribbon Committee Partnership Event Association of the United States Army

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April April 16 - 20 April 23 - 27 9 am – 3 pm April 19 5 – 8 pm April 20 4:30 – 8 pm April 20 6 – 8 pm April 21 1 – 4 pm April 21 9 pm April 23 – 27 10 am – 6 pm

Notable Events NAF Property Sale Annual Volunteer Ceremony 21st Annual International Festival of Food Teen Karaoke Contest Month Of The Military Child Carnival/ID and Safety Day UFC Compliments of BOSS Family and MWR Abandoned Automobile Auction

April – Month Of The Military Child 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. Susanne Berry 772-6660 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. Jane Bresko 772-2899 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 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. Steve Ferguson 772-6719 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. Daniel Reed 772-4244 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. Brandon Smith 772-7807 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. Troy Larock 772-7902

FORT DRUM FAMILY AND MWR

COMING ATTRACTIONS April 16, 2012

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April 23 – 27 6 – 8 pm April 25 11 am – 1pm April 26 5 pm April 27 5 – 7 pm April 27 6 – 9 pm April 28 8 am April 28 9 am April 28 10 am – 3 pm April 29 3 pm April 29 6 pm

Youth Center Billiards Tournament Administrative Proffessionals Day Luncheon BOSS Gaming Tournament Right Arm Night Indoor Paintball Adventure Training Fishing Trip 2012 Fort Drum Basketball Championships GM Military Discount Tour Ride and Drive Event GM Military Discount Tour Pre-Show Display Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band

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. Steve Ferguson 772-6719 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. Cindy Romig 772-6222 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. Brandon Smith 772-7807 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. Cindy Romig 772-6222 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. Steve Ferguson 772-6719 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. Rich Cole 772-4010 Open to active duty Military assigned/attached to Fort Drum, Family members 19 years and older, retirees, reservists, and DoD civilians employed on Fort Drum. Rosters due to the Sports Office, Bldg. P-10050, by 25 April. Brandon Doherty 772-6663 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. Donna Orvis 772-3304

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. Donna Orvis 772-3304

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. Donna Orvis 772-3304

Recurring Events

Sports Office Sign up for sporting events through the Fort Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics

Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex. Open to Active Duty Military, Family Members 19 yrs or older, and DoD Civilians. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate. Call 772-6663 for deadlines. Water Aerobics – Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30 – 11:30 am Aerobics and Fitness Classes – Monday - Friday Brandon Doherty 772-6663

Pine Plains Bowling Center Adventure Training

Monday 11 am – 3 pm, Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm, Wednesday 11 am – 10 pm. Cindy Flemming 772-6601 ATV Safety Courses – Available by request – 772-4010. Extreme Sports for Recreation and Training – Orienteering, Hunting and Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Whitewater Rafting. What do you want to do today? Let us know and we will tailor a trip to meet your needs. Murray Averill 772-4010

Parks and Recreation The Commons

Remington Park RV Campground and Cabins – Reservations 772-5435Party Equipment Rental – 772-5169 Make your next Family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and snow-cone makers, inflatable bounce houses, tables, chairs, coolers, ice and dunking booth. Leisure Travel Services - Travel Center Discount Tickets – 772-8222 Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local and out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-6568 Family Nights Every Tuesday – Family Night returns to the Commons every Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm. A pizza and pasta buffet is featured at $6 for adults and $3 for children 8 years of age and under. A different activity or theme is planned each week.

Tuesday 5 - 9 pm Wednesday 5 – 9 pm Thursday 5 – 9 pm Friday 4 – 9 pm Friday 5 – 9 pm Monthly 5 – 7 Following Retirement Ceremony

Open Faced Grilled Rib Eye Sandwich Rib Night Prime Rib Night Friday Night Specials (except 3 day holidays) Buster’s Steak Special Right Arm Night

A tender and juicy grilled to order rib eye steak served on a fresh roll with salad, potato, vegetable, dinner roll and butter, $10.95. Start your evening out right with the mouth-watering ‘Rack of Ribs Special’ in Buster’s Brew Pub. Half rack of ribs - $11.95; Half roasted or BBQ chicken - $9.95 Thursday is Prime Rib Night at Buster’s Brew Pub. Enjoy a generous portion of prime rib with your choice of salad, starch and vegetable. 12 oz Prime Rib - $12.95 At Ease! Bar Specials Everyone needs a little down time. After a week of hard work you deserve to join friends, unwind, and ready yourself for the weekend. At Ease! Offer’s free snacks and drink specials from 4 – 7 pm in Buster’s Brew Pub. Fridays from 5 – 9 pm enjoy a steak cooked to order, with baked potato, and vegetable. Buster’s also has freshly made brews and tempting desserts. Porterhouse - $17.95; NY Strip - $15.95. Show your appreciation to your team at Right Arm Night. Held monthly following the Retirement Ceremony and sponsored by a Fort Drum unit. Enjoy 10th Mountain Right Arm Brew for only $1 per glass, Pool, Foosball, Air Hockey, and a hot snack buffet. Win $200 for your unit fund. A prize for the unit with the highest percentage of attendance at Right Arm Night, look for the Family and MWR table to sign in. Cindy Romig 772-6222

LOOK FOR THE FAMILY AND MWR PREVIEW EACH MONTH FOR UPCOMING EVENTS, CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.

Coming Attractions & Items of Interest

April 30 – OPSEC Training – Army Community Service

April 30 – Event Planning Class – Army Community Service

May 1 – From Victim to Survivor Support Group – Army Community Service

May 1 – Fort Drum Welcome Tour – Army Community Service

May 1 – Stress Management Class – Army Community Service

May 2 – Unit Cross Country Run – Sports Office

May 2 – Terrific Toddlers – Army Community Service

May 3 – Computer Basics for Job Seekers – Army Community Service

May 3 – Welding Class – Automotive Skills Center

May 4 – Hearts Apart Group Meeting – Army Community Service

May 4 – In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence – Army Community Service

May 5 – Syracuse Stage Play Trip: The Brother’s Size – Youth Center

May 7 – Newcomers Orientation – Army Community Service

May 7 – June 8 – 2012 Unit Softball League – Sports Office

May 7 & 8 – ScreamFree Parenting Workshop – Army Community Service

May 8 – VMIS -101 Training – Army Community Service

May 8 – EFMP Support Group Meeting – Army Community Service

May 8 – Key Caller Training – Army Community Service

May 9 – 10K Army 10 Miler Qualifier – Sports Office

May 9 & 10 – AFTB Level 1 Training – Army Community Service

May 9 – June 6 – 2012 Flag Football League – Sports Office

May 10 – Employment 101 Class – Army Community Service

May 10 – Basic Automotive Electrical Class – Automotive Skills Center

May 11 – 13 – New York City Trip – Parks and Recreation

May 12 – Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament – BOSS

Save the Dates! Fort Drum’s Summer Special Events: Riverfest – Enjoy a day on the Saint Lawrence River in the village of Alexandria Bay including a boat tour of the Thousand Islands, visit to Heart Island and Boldt Castle, Lunch, children’s amusements and fun on June 21with tickets on sale from your Unit Representative soon. Mountainfest – A great day of food, activities, Salute to the Nation, games, and music on Division Hill, June 28.