Veterans Day programs announced

Friday, Nov. 8

DEDICATION DAY: Island County Art for Veterans will hold a dedication of the Veteran’s Memorial site at the Island County Law and Justice complex in Coupeville. Ceremonies begin at noon and will last for about an hour.

VETERAN’S DINNER: American Legion Post 129 will host a dinner for its members, open to those with a 2003 membership card. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., and dinner is at 7 p.m. Dinner is free to member and one guest. Additional guests are $5 each. Call 675-6752.

Saturday, Nov. 9

VETERAN’S DAY: Help honor veterans at the Oak Harbor Elks lodge, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a flag folding ceremony, drill team, honor guard, guest speakers and music. Lunch will be served for $8. If you know a vet who needs a ride to the ceremony, call the lodge at 675-7111.

Monday, Nov. 11

VET’S HOLIDAY: Local veteran’s associations will hold Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, with the program starting at 11 a.m. Scheduled guest speakers are NAS Whidbey Commanding Officer Capt. Black and Oak Harbor Mayor Patty Cohen. Public is encouraged to attend. call Walt Yates at 679-6723 or Mike Douglas at 679-3366.