VeTERANS DAY EVENTS
Thursday, November 8
Miller Heights E.S. 18th annual Veterans’ Day program, 10 a.m. Student narrations and songs, Cub Scout Pack #346, H.S. musicians, community members. 3605 Allen St. 18020. RSVP only: call 610-868-6441 or email jpreletz@basdschools.org.
Friday, November 9
11th annual memorial service honoring veterans who have died in the last year. 2 p.m., Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St. Welcome: owner, Dino Cantelmi; guest speaker: Lt. Col. John McGeehan: Military Honors and Taps: Harry F. W. Johnson Post #379. State Representative Steve Samuelson will present certificates to family members honoring veterans the funeral home has served in the past year. Refreshments will be served following the service. This year Cantelmi Long Funeral Home is a donation site for Stockings for Soldiers.
Saturday, November 10
Our Vets-Serving Our Country with combat veteran Jenny Pacanowski: value of theatre and writing in helping returning veterans transition to home. Wear red, white and blue; ages: eight and older. 10 a.m. to noon. Cops ‘n’ Kids, Fowler Center, N.C.C., 511 E. Third St. Visit http://copsnkidslv.org/flyers/2018_Fall_Events_Poster.pdf.
Sunday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Bethlehem Steelworkers war veterans memorial service, 11 a.m. Free, open to the public. E. Third and Filmore streets.
“World War I and the Making of Bethlehem Steel” with Professor John K. Smith from Lehigh University’s History Department, 11 a.m., free admission for veterans. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St., 18015. Information: visit http://nmih.org/.
Borough of Fountain Hill and the Fountain Hill American Legion Post 406 Veterans Day observance and 125 year anniversary of the incorporation of Fountain Hill kickoff , 1 p.m. Stanley Avenue Memorial plot.
Participants: Post #406 members, Broughal Middle School Band, Salisbury Boy Scout Troop #146, Hellertown F.W. Johnson American Legion Post 379 Honor Guard, honored guests. Speaker: Karen Dacey, M.D., U.S. Air Force veteran who earned the rank of Major and served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.
For information, call 610-797-7563.
The Young Musicians Club (ages six to 18), sponsor: Allentown Music Club. Free concert. 2 p.m. Blue Cross Creativity Commons, Arts Quest, 101 Founders Way. Visit https://sites.google.com/site/ymcofallentown/.
Women Veterans: Reflections of their time in the Armed Forces; screening of “Blood Stripe”, 6:30 p.m. presented by Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries. During screening, donations will be collected for local nonprofit Women Veterans Empowered and Thriving. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. For tickets, information, visit www.steelstacks.org/festivals/patriotic-holidays/veterans-day/.
Monday, November 12 - Federal holiday
Annual Veteran’s Day ceremony, 11 a.m. Veterans’ Memorial, Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Road. Light luncheon follows. Community Center. Visit www.bethlehemtownship.org/btcc/forms/newsletter.pdf.
Sunday, November 18
Allentown Band: Salute the Troops. Benefits Victory House of the L.V., Veterans program and Rotary activities; sponsored by Bethlehem Rotary Club. 3 p.m. Northeast M.S., 1170 Fernwood St. Visit www.allentownband.com or call 610-442-5983 or email glhartney@aol.com or visit www.morningstarrotary.org. Tickets in advance or at door.
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