Many other Veterans Day events to follow
Kenosha County will host its annual Veterans Breakfast and Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Nov. 1.
This free community event will be held in the commons area at the Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road, Entrance D. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a free breakfast, sponsored by Piasecki Funeral Home, to celebrate and honor the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the U.S. military, Kerkman said.
In addition to breakfast, which will be served at 9:15 a.m., the event will include military honors, the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner, and a brief program at 9 a.m.
A resource fair featuring informational vendors and free haircuts provided by Gateway Technical College student barbers will be available throughout the morning.
“It’s an honor to celebrate with our veterans and their supporters at this event every year, and it’s a wonderful kickoff to the series of ceremonies and programs that follow on Veterans Day and in the days leading up to it,” Kerkman said.
A full list of Veterans Day events, compiled by the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services, appears below:
Saturday, Nov. 1
What: Kenosha County Veterans Day Celebration and Resource Fair
When: 9 a.m.–noon (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
Where: Kenosha County Job Center, 8600 Sheridan Road, Kenosha
Note: Breakfast will be served, along with a wide variety of veterans service providers and community resources. Gateway student barbers will also provide free haircuts.
Thursday, Nov. 6
What: Jeffery Elementary Veterans Day Program
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 4011 87th St., Kenosha
Note: Veterans will be invited into classrooms to answer student questions. For details, contact Trenai Dagen at tdagen@kusd.edu.
Friday, Nov. 7
What: Christian Life School Veterans Day Program
When: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Where: Journey Church Auditorium, 10700 75th St., Kenosha
Note: Light reception to follow. For details, contact Mary-Kay at 262-694-3900.
What: Veterans Day Worship Service
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Road, Kenosha
Note: The service will be followed by a free lunch.
Saturday, Nov. 8
What: Veterans Day Breakfast
When: 8:30–10 a.m.
Where: Village Pub of Silver Lake, 307 N. Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake
Note: RSVP at 262-843-4242 or mindy@mindycooling.com.
Sunday, Nov. 9
What: Village of Pleasant Prairie Veterans Day Ceremony
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pleasant Prairie Veterans Memorial, Prairie Springs Park, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie
Note: Light refreshments will be served.
Monday, Nov. 10
What: Gateway Technical College Veterans Honor Dinner
When: 5–7 p.m.
Where: Gateway Kenosha Campus Atrium, 3520 30th Ave., Kenosha
Note: Guest speaker: Retired Army Veteran Joshua Deron, Commander of Crystal Lake VFW Memorial Post 12014. Dinner will be served; registration not required. For more information, contact Edwardo Vargas at vargase@gtc.edu or 262-564-2459.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
What: Wilmot Union High School Veterans Day Breakfast & Observance
When: Breakfast at 7:45 a.m.; Assembly at 8:45 a.m.
Where: Wilmot Union High School Commons & Veterans Memorial Field House, 11112 308th Ave., Wilmot
Note: All community veterans and family members are invited. RSVP to Lisa Obertin at 262-862-2351 ext. 321 or obertinl@wilmoths.k12.wi.us.
What: Salem Consolidated Grade School Veterans Day Program
When: 8:45–9:15 a.m.
Where: 8828 Antioch Road, Salem (enter North Gym, Door #11)
Note: Reception for veterans and guests to follow. Contact Rebecca at 262-843-2356 ext. 2753.
What: American Legion Post 21 Veterans Day Celebration
When: 10 a.m.–Noon (Flanders Field Ceremony at 10:45 a.m.; Honors at 11 a.m.)
Where: 504 58th St., Kenosha
Note: Coffee and doughnuts before the ceremony; Veterans Day stew served at 11:15 a.m. Details: https://alpost21.com
What: Veterans Day Program at the Civil War Museum (presented by Navy Club Ship 40)
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Civil War Museum Freedom Hall, 5400 First Ave., Kenosha
Note: Ceremony led by Navy Club Ship 40. All are welcome.
What: VFW Post 1865 Veterans Day Celebration
When: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: 6618 39th Ave., Kenosha
Note: Veterans ceremony followed by lunch (beef stew) and a flag retirement ceremony at 1 p.m.
What: Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Noon
Where: Library Park, 711 59th Place, Kenosha
Note: Contact Richard Bowker at 262-694-1129 for details.
What: Shoreland Lutheran High School Veterans Day Ceremony
When: 2:15 p.m.
Where: 9026 12th St., Somers
Note: Guest speaker: Navy Veteran Jeremy Krusemark. Music and reception to follow. RSVP to wasuricka@slhs.usor 262-859-2595.