HANCOCK COUNTY – Local veterans are invited to several upcoming community events.
Since Veterans Day Nov. 11 falls on a Saturday this year, local events to honor those who have served the country span across several days in Hancock County. Here’s a look at what’s coming and how to get involved:
– VFW Post 2693 will be offering a serve-yourself Soup & Sandwich lunch on Saturdays throughout November to honor veterans. On Nov. 4, 11 and 25, various soups and sandwiches will be served at 11:30 a.m. and will continue until gone. Veterans eat free; guests can join for $6. On Saturday, Nov. 18 Auxiliary Unit 2693 will be offering its traditional Veterans Thanksgiving lunch, including turkey and all the trimmings. Food is served starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone; veterans eat free, guests are $6. The VFW is located at 529 Apple St., Greenfield.
-The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Invite a Veteran To Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at NineStar Connect, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield. The event will honor all who have served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. Veterans can join for free; non-veteran attendees pay $15. Reserve a spot by Nov. 3 to 317-477-4188 or [email protected].
-Greenfield Elks are planning a breakfast free to all veterans from 8-11 a.m. Nov. 11. The event is at the Elks Lodge, 820 S. State St., Greenfield.
-Greenfield-Central schools will host several programs open to all veterans. On Friday, Nov. 10 Greenfield Intermediate School will host a program at 8:30 a.m.; Harris Elementary School, 9:30 a.m.; JB Stephens Elementary School, 1 p.m.; Greenfield-Central High School, 2 p.m.; Greenfield Central Junior High School, 2:30 p.m. On Monday, Nov. 13 Eden Elementary School will host a program at 8:30 a.m.; Maxwell Intermediate School, 9:30 a.m.; and Weston Elementary School, 1 p.m.
-Mt. Vernon schools will host programs open to veterans and their families by invitation only.
-Eastern Hancock Middle/High School will host a Veterans Day program at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 with grades 6-12 in the main gym.
-Each school in the Southern Hancock district will host its own event for veterans on Friday, Nov. 10. New Palestine High School’s event is at 9 a.m.; New Palestine Junior High School will host a breakfast followed by a program from 7:30-10 a.m.; New Palestine Intermediate School’s program is at 9:30 a.m.; New Palestine Elementary School, 9:15 a.m.; Sugar Creek Elementary School, 2:15 p.m. Brandywine Elementary School will create a recorded tribute and share it.
Local schools, churches and community groups are invited to share information to the Daily Reporter about upcoming Veterans Day events to [email protected].
