Several events are planned over the next week to honor military veterans for their service to our country, with Veterans Day falling on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
In addition to the community events, the community is also taking part in the Operation Greenlight Program, where everyone is asked to show support by shining a green light at your home or business through Nov. 11.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Pagosa Springs-area Marines and their guests are invited to celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps at Boss Hogg’s Restaurant and Grill, 157 Navajo Trail Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wilderness Room on the restaurant’s main floor.
The celebration will feature the traditional cake-cutting with a Mameluke sword and a video message from both the commandant and the sergeant major of the Marine Corps. The oldest and the youngest Marine in attendance will also be honored.
Attendees may order food and beverages from the menu at their own expense, with a 20 percent gratuity added. Complimentary birthday cake will be served.
Other service members, especially U.S. Navy corpsmen, are welcome. Dress is casual; however, uniforms are always welcome.
Contact Ed Robinson, (970) 731-0718, with any questions.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day will kick off with the 23rd annual breakfast hosted by the Pagosa Springs Middle School’s eighth-grade class.
The breakfast will again be held at the Ross Aragon Community Center from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
The Color Guard will hold a flag presentation ceremony at 9 a.m.
All veterans are invited.
At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Honor Guard will hold its formal ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park of Archuleta County, with the San Juan Squadron leading the event with a missing man formation flyover at 11 a.m.
That evening, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a free spaghetti dinner for all veterans at Pope John Paul Catholic Church located at 353 S. Pagosa Blvd. beginning at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14
The week will cap off with Vets4Vets’ annual dinner and dance at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse from 5 to 9 p.m.
randi@pagosasun.com
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