A list of upcoming Veterans Day events, compiled by the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services, appears below:
Sunday, Nov. 9:
What: Village of Pleasant Prairie Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Sunday, Nov. 9, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pleasant Prairie Veterans Memorial on the southeast side of 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: Monday, Nov. 10, 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Gateway Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave., Kenosha (Atrium)
Note: This year’s guest speaker is retired Army veteran Joshua Deron, a Crystal Lake VFW Memorial Post 12014 Commander. Among many other things, he is also a peer support specialist at Veterans Path to Hope, which provides housing assistance, employment assistance, and more for veterans. Dinner will be served, and registration is 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: Tuesday, Nov. 11; 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. Please RSVP to Lisa Obertin at
262-862-2351, ext. 321m or obertinl@wilmoths.k12.wi.us. Please indicate your name and the number of guests attending breakfast.
What: Salem Consolidated Grade School Veterans Day Program
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.
Where: 8828 Antioch Road, Salem. Enter the North Gym through Door #11.
Note: The school would like to extend the invitation to all veterans. A reception for veterans and guests will follow the program. For more information, please get in touch with Rebecca at 262-843-2356, ext. 2753
What: American Legion Post 21, American Legion Family Veterans Day Celebration
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to Noon. The program includes the Flanders Field Ceremony at 10:45 a.m., the Rendering of Honors at 11 a.m. sharp, coffee and doughnuts before the ceremony, and Veterans Day stew starting at 11:15 a.m.
Where: 504 58th St., Kenosha
Note: For more details, please visit https://alpost21.com
What: Veterans Day Program at the Civil War Museum, presented by Navy Club Ship 40
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
Where: Civil War Museum, Freedom Hall, 5400 First Ave, Kenosha
Note: This special ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans is led by Navy Ship Club 40. All are welcome to attend and show support for local veterans.
What: VFW Post 1865 Veterans Day Celebration Events
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 6618 39th Ave, Kenosha
Note: VFW Post 1865 will host a variety of events on Veterans Day, kicking off the day with a Veterans’ Ceremony. Lunch (beef stew) will be provided by the post, followed by a flag retirement ceremony at 1 p.m.
What: Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, Noon
Where: Library Park, 711 59th Place, Kenosha
Note: For more details, please contact Richard Bowker at 262-694-1129
What: Shoreland Lutheran High School Veterans Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2:15 p.m.
Where: 9026 12th St, Somers
Note: The special guest speaker is Navy Veteran Jeremy Krusemark, with music and a reception to follow. RSVP to wasuricka@slhs.us or 262 859-2595
