Veterans Day Activities 2017
NATIONAL EVENTS
35th Anniversary Commemorative Events
Events commemorating The Wall’s 35th Anniversary take place throughout 2017. Ticketed events include Evening Reception Honoring Maya Lin, Designer Of The Wall; and, Breakfast And Discussion With Lynn Novick, Co-Director Of The Vietnam War. Other Veterans Day events include Reading Of The Names, and Veterans Day Observance At The Wall. Join the online conversation by following @VVMF and #TheWall35
Reading of the Names
Tuesday, November 7, 2017-November 10, 2017
3:45 P.M.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. 20245
https://www.thewall35.org/
The Reading of the Names will take place in 65 hours over a four day period. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is located along Constitution Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets, northeast of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. Join the online conversation by following @VVMF and #TheWall35
Veterans Day Observance At The Wall
Saturday, November 11, 2017
1:00 P.M.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. 20245
https://www.thewall35.org/
Plan to join us as we remember and honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces. The Keynote Speaker will be Former Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Chuck Hagel. Maya Lin, architect and sculptor, designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will deliver special remarks. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is located along Constitution Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets, northeast of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. Join the online conversation by following @VVMF and #TheWall35
VVA CHAPTER EVENTS
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Southwest Montana Chapter 788, Bozeman, MT
Join us for any or all Gallatin Valley Veterans Day events from Wednesday through Saturday. For more information email cdrinmt@gmail.com.
8:30 am Gallatin Gateway School Veteran Program
11:30 am Veteran Lunch @ Bozeman Lodge
3 pm Veterans Event hosted by GCRW @ Sidewinders
Chapter 1000, Harker Heights, TX
6:30 p.m, Recreation Center, 307 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights, TX 76548
The Annual Harker Heights Veterans Ceremony is sponsored by the City of Harker Heights and the Harker Heights Veterans’ Council. Features include a wreath laying, guest speaker Lt. Col. James R. Crane, deputy commander of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment (Brave Rifles), and remarks by Harker Heights Mayor Spencer H. Smith. VVA Chapter 1000 is a member of The Harker Heights Veterans’ Council. For more information, contact Broemer at 254-953-5465.
Chapter 331, New Richmond, WI
6 p.m., New Richmond Civic Center
The Friday Memorial Library’s annual Veteran’s Roundtable will include VVA Chapter 331 member Sam King as one of the panelists.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Chapter 946, Cumming, GA
11 a.m., 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Cumming | GA 30040-2643
Members of VVA Chapter 946 will participate in the City of Cumming’s Veterans War Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony. There will be a playing of Taps, a 21 gun salute, and a color guard. The rain location is Cumming Fairgrounds’ covered arena.
Chapter 788, Bozeman, MT
Join us for any or all Gallatin Valley Veterans Day events from Wednesday through Saturday. For more information email cdrinmt@gmail.com.
8:30 am Veterans Day Assembly @ Sacajawea Middle School
9 am Vets breakfast @ Belgrade Event Center followed by a program
9 am Veteran Program @ Meadowlark School
2 pm Veteran Program Monforton School
Chapter 200, Toms River, NJ
12 p.m., 1 College Dr, Toms River, NJ 08754
There will be a number of Ocean County Veterans Day activities for our veterans and the community. Ocean County College’s Tribute to Veterans is at 12 noon on Friday, November 10 on its Toms River campus. For more information, visit www.co.ocean.nj.us. There will be a parade on Monday.
Chapter 1122, Allen, TX
9:00 a.m., 451 St Mary Dr, Allen, TX 75002
All are invited to Collin County Chapter 1122’s Veterans Day Ceremony at the Allen Senior Center.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Chapter 400, Alameda, CA
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building, 2203 Central Ave.
Chapter 400 will host their third annual Veterans Day Picnic. There will be a dedication of Alameda’s American Flag Retirement drop box, food, and a viewing of the documentary film “Finally A Voice.” The picnic is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.vvachapter400.org.
Chapter 446, Pasadena, CA
10:30 a.m., 100 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Chapter 446 will join city officials and other veteran and community groups to a free Veterans Day Ceremony at the Pasadena City Hall. The special occasion will feature a military fly-over in formation at 11:11 a.m., guest speaker Retired U.S. Army Col. Keith Nightingale, military vehicles displays, and free refreshments.
Chapter 850, Dover, DE
2 p.m., 760-816 S Little Creek Rd, Dover, DE 19901
All are welcome to attend Kent County Chapter 850’s Veterans Day event. The keynote speaker will be two-time Bronze Star recipient Retired Lt. Col. Marybel H. ‘Mary’ Johnson. The event will be held at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park on South Little Creek Road in Dover.
Chapter 566, Fort Pierce, FL
Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, Jetson TV & Appliance
All are invited to the Annual Veterans Day Celebration. Features include veteran exhibits, free hot dogs, and live music by The Doo Wop Guys, and bracelets with each branch of the armed services for sale. Chapter 566 will be one of the exhibitors. Plan to join us at Jetson TV & Appliance in Fort Pierce from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11. For more information, contact 772-464-7050 or visit www.shopjetson.com.
Chapter 311, Des Plaines, IL
1 p.m., Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St.
Des Plaines Chapter 311 and the American Legion Post 36 will sponsor a Veterans Day ceremony.
Chapter 940, Enid, OK
10 a.m., 1026 S 66th St, Enid, OK 73701
Chapter 940 along with Blue Star Mothers are hosting the Veterans Day parade in downtown Enid, OK, ending at the Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park, Inc. The parade will start at 10 a.m. at the downtown Square. There will be over 30 bands, veterans groups, and other members of the community. There will also be a Veterans Day ceremony at Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park at 11:30 a.m., and a Veterans Day concert and dance at the Enid Moose Lodge, 302 E. Purdue at 6:30 p.m.
Chapter 528, Canton, MI
11 a.m., 1150 S Canton Center , Canton, MI 48188
Chapter 528 invites the public to a Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial in Heritage Park, near the former Central Middle School at Church and Main streets.
Chapter 154, Clinton, MI
11 a.m. to 5 p.m, Veterans Support Center, 18025 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035
Bring your family and friends out for Chapter 154’s open house at the Veterans Support Center. The community will have the opportunity to see what the veterans do on a daily basis. Also, VVA Chapter 154’s hospitalized veterans committee will collect children’s handmade cards for inpatients and outpatients; and, socks and coats for homeless veterans. Items can be dropped off during business hours. For more information, please call 586-776-9810.
Chapter 73, Holland, MI
7:00 p.m., 480 State St, Holland, MI 49423
Holland Area Veterans Council with Chapter 73 will host their annual Veterans Day Program in the auditorium of The Commons of Evergreen. There will books for each of the names etched on the Michigan Vietnam Wall. The free event will include music and a history of Veterans Day.
Chapter 31, Muskegon, MI
11 a.m., M.Causeway, Muskegon, MI 49445
Chapter 31 founding member Lupe Alviar Jr. will be the keynote speaker for the Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony. The presentation of colors will start at 11 a.m., and there will also be a traditional wreath laying ceremony, and a 21 gun salute.
Chapter 788, Bozeman, MT
Join Southwest Montana Chapter 788 for any or all Gallatin Valley Veterans Day events from Wednesday through Saturday. For more information email cdrinmt@gmail.com.
7-9 am Legion Breakfast for all @ Post 14
11 am Veterans Day Services @ Vietnam Wall in Sunset Hills Cemetery
5 pm Vet’s Day Dinner @ Olive Garden
5:15 pm United States Marine Corps Ball @ Gran Tree Inn RSVP 406-587-7776
7 pm Veteran Program @ Manhattan HS hosted by Post 87
Chapter 1022, Rockingham, NC
11am, VFW Memorial Park, next to the VFW Post, at 106 Old River Road, Rockingham, NC
Plan to join Chapter 1022 for Veterans Day activites in Richmond County. At 11AM, there will be a celebration of our local veterans, and free food. At 1PM, bring the family for the Veterans Day parade with floats and marching bands. At 3PM, the opening ceremony will feature an address by County Commission Chair Kenneth Robinette, a 21-gun salute, and the playing of taps. For more information, contact Roberts at vfwparade17@gmail.com.
Chapter 1, Rutland, VT
10 a.m., corner of West Street and Route 7, Rutland, VT 05701 United States
Rutland County, VT Chapter 1 will rededicate the Rutland County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Main Street Park. The brief ceremony will include remarks by Rutland Mayor David Allaire. The new monument will bear 343 names.
Chapter 686, Yakima, WA
1 p.m., 111 S 18th St, Yakima, WA 98901
Join Chapter 686 for a Veterans Day Commemoration at the Korean/Vietnam Memorial Wall. There will be a presentation of the colors, guest speakers, a 21 gun salute, and more.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
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Monday, November 13, 2017
Chapter 200, Toms River, NJ
9:45 a.m., Main Street and Washington Street
There will be a number of Ocean County Veterans Day activities for our veterans and the community. The Toms River Annual Veterans Day Parade will be on Main Street and Washington Street at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, November 13. For more information, visit www.co.ocean.nj.us.
OTHER VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Free Meals 2017
A list of Veterans Day Free Meals and other Veterans Day freebies for 2017
https://www.thebalance.com/veterans-day-free-meals-1357348
Freebies, services and discounts for veterans in Wisconsin and nationwide, check for participation.
http://www.postcrescent.com/story/money/companies/buzz/2017/11/07/buzz-businesses-honor-those-who-served-freebies-services-and-discounts/837842001/
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