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November 7, 2009
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Parade November 7, 2009 2:00 pm Downtown Shelby, Ohio 44875
Contact Bill Staton Office (419) 756-7598 Cell (419) 566-8155
Looking for Vietnam Veterans to be in the parade Looking for volunteers to help Vietnam Veterans please show up at 1pm at Grand Blvd in Shelby and please ask other Veterans to show up
November 8, 2009
National Building Museum November 8, 2009. 401 F Street NW Washington, DC. The National Building Museum offers a concert with the Navy Band, family activities, and special tours of its facility in honor of Veterans Day. Bring the family, a blanket, and picnic (food can be purchased in the cafe in the Museum's Great Hall, while listening to a free, noon-time performance by the United States Navy Band Cruisers. Special historic building tours will be offered for free at 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, and 3:30 p.m.
November 10, 2009
National Marine Corps Museum November 10, 2009, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, Virginia. (800) 397-7585. Celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day with a ceremonial sword cake cutting.
November 11, 2009
Vietnam Veterans Memorial November 11, 2009, 1 p.m. Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. NW, Washington, DC. Color guard, speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony.
Arlington National Cemetery November 11, 2009, 11 a.m. Across the Potomac from Washington at the west end of the Memorial Bridge, Arlington, Virginia. (703) 607-8000 This is the national Veterans day service with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Seating in the amphitheater is limited, so visitors should plan to arrive at least a half hour before the ceremony.
Vietnam Women's Memorial November 11, 2009, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive, NW Washington, DC. (301) 314-8505. Vietnam-era veterans and the children of veterans tell stories "in their own voices" about their experiences.
World War II Memorial November 11, 2009, 8 a.m. 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, NW Washington, DC. (202) 619-7222. Wreath laying ceremony.
Navy Memorial November 11, 2009.1:00 p.m. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. (202)737-2300. Wreath Laying Ceremony by the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard and Navy Band. 2:30 p.m. “World War II Radio Show” Live Concert. For one hour, be transported back to the 1940s. Local entertainers “Make A Scene Music” will recreate the atmosphere of a WWII era radio show as performed by “Maxine and LaVerne Andrews,” accompanied at the keyboard by their sister, “Patty.” This interactive program involves the “radio studio” audience with requests, sing-alongs and trivia questions from the era. Some of the songs performed will include popular 1940s hits such as “Don’t Sit Under the Appletree,” “Sentimental Journey,” and “I’ll Be Seeing You,” along with patriotic favorites like “You’re A Grand Old Flag” and “God Bless America.”
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens November 11, 2009. Mount Vernon, Virginia. Special activities include a patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus at 11 a.m., at 2 p.m. wreathlaying at the tomb of our first commander-in-chief, George Washington, and "Martha Washington" talking about her work with veterans at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Little Theater. Active duty military personnel and veterans are admitted free-of-charge. The wreathlaying is included with regular Mount Vernon admission, $13 for adults and $6 children. The barbershop concert and Martha Washington program are free.
Chapter 850 VVA of Dover, DE
will be dedicating a Vietnam Memorial at 1400 on Nov 11, 2009 The site is located at Levy Court Lane & South Little Creek Road , Dover Del. The memorial will honor 26 from Kent County Delaware that were KIA in Vietnam. Our web page is www.delawarevva.com or contact PaulDavis VP Chap 850 at pauldavis5233@comcast.net
Women In Military Service For America Memorial
at Arlington Cemetery
Join us for the annual Women's Memorial Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2009. The program will begin at 3 PM. The ceremony, one of three major observances in the nation's capital, is free and open to the public and will include formal military honors, a keynote address, veterans' remarks, and a wreath laying. For more information, call 800-222-2294 or 703-533-1155.
Inaugural Veterans Day National
Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast
As a supporter of soldiers and veterans, SOS Support our Soldiers, Inc., a non-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers, is asking for your help to publicize their Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast.
Veterans Day has almost become an afterthought in America, just another holiday whose true meaning has nearly been forgotten. As a result, celebrity entertainer and spokesperson Ben Vereen and SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc. would like to invite all Americans to join them for the Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast on November 11, 2009. This event is an opportunity to celebrate the American way of life and take care of our own by showing our gratitude to every U.S. soldier and veteran.
SOS has partnered with GI Radio, the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, and Comcast Cable Company to produce a 24-hour Internet Radio and Web TV Live Streaming simulcast event beginning at 12:01 am on Veterans Day, with additional support from the Military Channel.
Interviews with celebrities, world-renowned medical professionals, veterans’ organizations, and veteran heroes are planned, while special guests and active duty troops throughout the world will call in to inspire, educate, and share stories. Music from every generation will be featured, from the sounds of the WWII era through today’s current hits. Our radio and web TV hosts will invite Americans to pledge $11 on 11/11 throughout this “Every Penny Counts” campaign by dialing into our national toll-free hotline or by clicking on the “Donate Now” button on www.supportoursoldiers.org.
SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc. is a non-profit organization in West Palm Beach, Florida, dedicated to supporting the many veterans’ organizations throughout the nation. As the goal is to make this an annual event, SOS will choose six new recipients to receive donations each year.
This year’s event will benefit five national charities and one local South Florida organization. The local organization, Hope*Faith*Love*Charity, Inc. and its Stand Down House was chosen to honor Mr. Roy Foster, the first CNN Hero of 2009, for his tireless efforts on behalf of homeless veterans. The five national organizations selected this year are The Fisher House Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, Vietnam Veterans of America, Operation Mend, and the Korean Veterans Association of America - all deserving organizations that serve the many needs of our nation’s veterans, active duty soldiers, and their families.
“We are asking those in the broadcast, internet media, and news industry to link to or embed our Live Streaming simulcast in their web sites by going to http://www.supportoursoldiers.org/livestream.htm and clicking on “Embed,” said Valerie Halaby, president of SOS Support Our Soldiers. “Please help us get the word out to everyone in America to let them know about this worthy cause.”
This is not just another fundraising campaign, this is a movement to renew a sense of patriotism and pride – to raise awareness and motivate our great nation. It’s time to restore Veterans Day to its rightful place of honor among our nation’s holidays.
For further details on how to join the broadcast, please contact us at (561) 254-8335 or at vhalaby@supportoursoldiers.org.
For interviews and other media information, contact:
Janice Gruenwald Aponte
Dick Gruenwald Associates, LLC
4362 Northlake Blvd., Ste. 204
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
janice_dga@bellsouth.net
561-622-3200
561-627-6403 fax
November 14 & 15
NATIONAL VETERANS POWWOW & WARRIOR SALUTE November 14th & 15th, 2009 - Boling Park in Canton, Georgia
Saturday 11am until 7pm - Sunday 11am until 6pm
(Everyone is Welcome)
American Indian Dance Competition
All Drums Welcome
All Dancers Welcome (Respectful Regalia Only Please)
Grand Entry @ 1:00 pm on Sat. & Sun.
Color Guards w/military protocal
Arts, Crafts, & Concessions by Invitation Only
Hoop Dance and Specialty Acts
American Indian Dance Games (audience participation)
K-9 Hero's - War Dog display
Military displays
Warriors on Horseback
Thunder the Buffalo
Soldier’s vs Soldier’s, Bikers vs Bikers in Warrior Games:
Monster Mud Pit Tug-O-War, Joust, Rock Wall Race (audience)
Suggestion: Warrior Games are open to audience participation so bring a towel and/or a change of clothes if you choose to enter into the Tug-O-War (Mud Pit)
Indigenous Arts & Crafts
Kids activities/blow-ups, etc
Native American Cuisine – Indian Fry bread, Pima Wraps, Buffalo, Gator, Roasted Corn & More
Primitive Skills Demonstrations
Tipi Encampment
Shuffle Junckies – The best in the leg shakin music we all relate to…
Motorcycle show: Saturday – Warrior, Patriotic, theme only:
NOTE: Bike Show Only Has 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, place. All sizes and makes enter together
(Bikes must be themed to patriotic concept)
VIP PARKING for MOTORCYCLES
All of this and more
Tickets at the gate:
Adults: $9
Veteran’s w/military ID: $5
Active Duty in Uniform: FREE
Kids: $5
Kids under 6 yrs: FREE
Supports: My Brothers Keeper Animal Rescue & Cherokee Horse Rescue
Location: Behind the National Guard Armory and Cherokee High School in Boling Park-Canton, Georgia
Approximately 35 miles north of Atlanta
From Atlanta: Go north on I-75 to 575 and get off at Exit 16 and follow the event signs. (Easy to find) on the beautiful Etowah river
For additional information: 770-735-6275 rolling_thunder@earthlink.net WWW.RTHUNDER.COM
Sorry, all concession spaces are filled!
