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A variety of events throughout the region are celebrating Veteran’s Day -- and the veterans that are the reason to celebrate -- will start this weekend, continuing through Veteran’s Day, held on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Veteran’s Day was first proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson following World War I. “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…,” Wilson said.
Monday, Nov. 9
-- A Veteran's service will be held in the Bald Eagle Area Middle/High School Gym at 9:30 a.m. Registration can be done by calling 814-355-4866.
Veteran's Day: Nov. 11
-- Wingate Faith Church is planning a Veteran's Day Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m. In honor of Veteran's Day and to celebrate our country's freedoms because of our veterans, any veteran attending this public dinner will eat for free!
The meal will be a Lasagna Dinner, and includes salad, a roll, drink and dessert for $10 for those 13 and older; $5 for ages 6-12 and younger kiddos eat free! Proceeds from the meal will benefit Keystone Family Alliance. The church is located at 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte, which is directly behind the Sheetz store and beside Wingate Elementary. For more info about Wingate Faith Church and the activities there, call Janette at 814-883-0893.
-- St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Bellefonte invites you to join us for our Field of Flags ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 1:15 p.m. The ceremony will begin inside St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where our students and staff will gather in prayer and song to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Following the ceremony, we will move outside to the school courtyard for our Field of Flags, featuring hundreds of American flags representing our gratitude and respect for those who have served.
St. John's School is located at 116 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte.
-- Veteran's Pie and Ice Cream, Nov. 11 Any veteran is invited to share pie and ice cream on Veterans Day from 2-6 p.m. at 120 E. Walnut St., Suite 2, in the Save A Lot Plaza. Suite 2 is between the Vape Shop and One Main Financial.
-- Veterans Day will be recognized at the Centre County Court House on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be JFHQ Pennsylvania Chief of the Joint Staff, COL Brad Pierson. Pierson is a COL in the PA National Guard, the current position is Chief of the Joint Staff. The event is held on and in front of the Centre County Court House in Bellefonte. Following the Veterans' ceremony, the Bellefonte VFW Post 1600 provides a meal. Veterans eat free and all are welcome.
-- Burkholder's Market is saluting our military veterans by providing a complimentary meal (up to $15) on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
-- Robin Hood Brewing Company will be offering a complimentary meal (up to $20) to all military veterans on Nov. 11.
-- Milesburg American Legion Post 893 is offering a free meal for veteran's, but their family members who accompany the veteran will have to pay for the brisket meal. Otherwise, hot dogs with sauerkraut will be free.
-- Sheetz offers a free turkey sub with drink for all veterans.
-- Perkins, Applebees and Olive Garden offer meals to veterans.
Veterans Day Prayer Service
-- The 23rd Annual Veteran's Day Prayer for America service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church, 235 S. Main St., Jersey Shore. The service features the Jersey Shore Honor Guard, the Fair Play Brass, scripture readings, prayers, patriotic hymns and recognition of the fallen. Pastor Max Furman will speak about "Faded, But Not Forgotten." Join us as we say "thank you" to God for our Veterans, our freedom and our country. More information can be found on our website, www.jspresby.com.
Penn State's Military Appreciation Football Game
-- If seats are still available for the Nittany Lions game on Nov. 14, veterans can get two free tickets and buy two additional tickets for $35 each.
-- Military Appreciation Tailgate at the Bryce Jordan Center. Veterans can get a free meal along with many vendors being set up to offer brochures and to offer assistance to veterans and their families.
Centre County Military Share Program
-- Fresh Mobile Food Distribution for Veterans will be held on Monday, Nov. 9.
Pre-registration is required for this monthly distribution that is usually held on the second Monday of every month.
Distribution is from 10-11 a.m. at the UEC 12 Theatre, 125 Premiere Drive, State College.
Registration can be done or questions can be directed to Mel Curtis at 814-801-0111.
Centre County Veterans' Affairs
-- The CCVA office is located at 502 E. Howard St., Suite 140, Bellefonte. Contact can be made to the County Veterans Service Officer, Sherry Narehood-Carthwright, by calling 814-355-6812 or by emailing snarehood@centrecountypa.gov.
Clinton County Veterans' Affairs
-- The office is located in the Garden Building, 217 N. Jay Street, Lock Haven. Director Jeff Croak can be reached by calling 570-893-4339.