Sunday, November 11, 2012
Find out how you can celebrate Veterans Day this weekend and support your local veterans by participating in the Distribution of Poppies.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
The City of Smyrna is holding a Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Brinkley Park, in addition to the Veterans Day service held by The American Legion Post 160 at 11 a.m. outside of the Legion office on 160 Legion Drive. This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend Spotlight features an area Veterans Day event in Smyrna where residents can show their support for local veterans. The 5th Annual Smyrna Veterans Day Service will be held this Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at Brinkley Park next to The American Legion Post 160 office at 160 Legion Drive SE in Smyrna. The event is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to arrive by 1:45 p.m. Residents can help support local veterans and their families by making donations at the …
The city's annual ceremony will be held on Monday.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
The City of Woodstock on Monday will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony. The event, held in conjunction with the American Legion Post 316 and the Marine Corps League Detachment 1311, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Park at City Center. The candlelight ceremony will feature special guest speakers, the Together In Harmony choral group, guitarist Kareem Rea and the Etowah High School Air Force JROTC. As a special tribute to our Vietnam veterans, the city will include songs from that era, yellow ribbons and each Vietnam Vet attending will receive a P-51 Can Opener provided by the Warriors’ Watch Riders. While the city will honor all veterans who've served in the armed forces, a special tribute will be dedicated to veterans of the Vietnam era …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
The Northeast Cobb elementary school held several events this week in advance of Veteran's Day.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Keheley Elementary School students and staff members honored U.S. veterans this week with a variety of special activities and events. “We have a number of students who have a parent or grandparent who now serves in the military, or has served in year’s past,” said Liz Jackson, principal. “We feel it’s important to honor these members of our students’ families, and also to emphasize to all of our students the importance of the contributions that veterans have made to our country.” As part of its salute to veterans, Keheley Elementary, family members, and the school’s community committee hosted Veterans Day family lunches on Nov. 8 and 9. Keheley’s cafeteria staff prepared the traditional turkey and dressing holiday meal. Fourth and …
Friday, November 11, 2011
A glimpse of your regional headlines Friday, Nov. 11.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Click on the links below to read more about stories featured in today's PatchCast: Suspected 'Cross-Dressing Bandit' Shot 'Smart' Transit Option Unveiled in Cobb Show Us Your Heroes
Northeast Cobb Patch has compiled a list of restaurant and retail offers honoring veterans.
Many restaurants and companies want to thank our veterans by providing discounts on retail merchandise or a free meal. To take advantage of the offers please note the following: Applebee’s – free meal, Friday. Last year, Applebee’s served 1,024,000 million free meals to military veterans and active servicemembers. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veteran’s Day. There are seven entrées to choose from. Military ID or proof of service required. Chili’s – free meal, Friday. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of one of six meals. This offer is available from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday at participating Chili’s. Dine-in from limited menu …
Veterans Day is Friday. Here is a list of events honoring veterans in and around Northeast Cobb.
Fifth-grade students at Shallowford Falls Elementary will present that school’s Thirteenth Annual Veteran’s Day Concert on Friday. Two performances are scheduled, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Patriotic music, dance numbers, and a moving tribute to our armed forces members past and present are planned. A reception will follow each performance. Approximately 125 students along with several professional guest musicians will join together to honor veterans in the community. The public is invited, especially veterans. For more information, contact Donna Swan, music teacher. Shallowford Falls Elementary is located at 3529 Lassiter Road. The students of Faith Lutheran Church and School will present a Veterans Day celebration, “Thanking Those Who’ve …
Upload a photo or video of your loved one to be featured in this article on Veterans Day.
Did you or a loved one serve our country? If so, there have got to be some good photos and videos to show it. So, dig through that old shoebox; find that file folder or scroll way down on your profile pictures — they’re bound to be somewhere. Are you a tough sergeant major? Surely, someone in basic training took your picture looking stunning with standard-issue glasses. Whether you were a soldier right here at Fort Stewart or a Marine out at Camp Pendleton, Patch wants to see your photos and videos, as well as hear your story. Is there a photo showing you serving the veteran community? We want to see that too. Simply upload your photos clicking the “Submit Your Photos” button above the main image and we will feature it on Veterans Day. …
