Veteran’s Day is Friday, Nov. 11. There are numerous events across Colorado in the week leading up to the holiday, as well as events on the day itself.
Saturday Nov. 5
Denver parade Colorado-based United Launch Alliance will be the first-ever presenting sponsor of the Denver Veterans Day Parade and Fallen Heroes Honor Roll Reading. The parade, with nearly 100 groups gathering to honor active military servicemen and women, veterans, first responders and the fallen, will be at 10 a.m. The parade will begin on the corner of Bannock and Colfax. Participants will march along 14th street to Court Place, then turn on 15th St. and march to Welton St., then will follow Welton St. to 17th St., then will follow 17th St. to Broadway. Once at Broadway, they will march to Colfax and 14th Ave. where the Parade Review Stand will be located between Civic Center Park and the State Capitol. The parade features 9/11 World Trade Center Steel, floats, military units, first responder units, equestrians, vintage cars, marching bands, a fly-over, cannon and gun salutes and live entertainment. After the parade (between 11:30 a.m. and noon), at the Fallen Heroes Honor Roll Reading at the Colorado Veterans Monument in the park west of the state capitol between Lincoln and Broadway, names will be read of Colorado war heroes who have given their lives for our country. Governor John Hickenlooper will be in attendance. There will also be a benediction and TAPS. Info: .
Auraria 5K run The third annual Denver Veterans Day 5K Run and Walk will be held at Auraria Campus with runners/walkers taking off at 8 a.m. from outside the Tivoli Student Lounge. They will follow a paved, double-loop course around the campus and pass the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall. There is a registration fee of $30 ($20 for Veterans) which includes a t-shirt and refreshments. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category. In attendance on race day: U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter and Colorado Assistant Adjunct General Brigadier General Dana Capozzella as well as the support of the US Army Reserve 349th Tactical Psychological Operations Company. Register online at .
Grand Junction parade The Grand Junction Veteran’s Day parade starts at 2 p.m. on 8th Street, then heads west on Main to 1st (City Market parking lot).
Grand Junction poppies American Legion will present poppies to Veterans at 10 a.m. at Mesa View Retirement Residence, 601 Horizon Place, Grand Junction.
Nov. 5 and 6
Denver flag placing Volunteers are needed to assist Fairmount Heritage Foundation place flags at veterans’ gravesites from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6 at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. Meet at the Fairmount Gate Lodge at the northwest corner of the cemetery. Register: or call 303-322-3895.
Nov. 5 through Nov. 12
Denver clothing/hygiene item drive The Fairmont Heritage Foundation is collecting clothing and hygiene items for men and women to be donated to the Denver Veteran’s Hospital. Donations of the following items are being accepted: hats, gloves, and scarves, all sizes, for men and women; underwear and socks, all sizes, for men and women; toiletries for men and women; sunscreen and lipbalm. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 12 at the Fairmount Cemetery and Mortuary Office, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver; and at Riverside Cemetery, 2501 Brighton Blvd., Denver, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5, 8 and 10, and from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Info: call 303-322-3895 or e-mail heritage@fairmountheritagefoundation.org.
Sunday Nov. 6
Cherry Hills mosaic Staff, students and families at Cherry Hills Village Elementary, 2400 E. Quincy Ave., Englewood, will create a mosaic American flag and flowers that will hang on the fence along University Boulevard to say “thank you” to veterans. Info: 720-747-2700.
Monday Nov. 7
CSU breakfast A Veteran’s Breakfast with free bagels and fruit for student veterans and veterans from the community will be from 8 to 10 a.m. in room 195 at Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Info: .
CSU movie As part of Veterans Week, the movie “Stop-Loss” will be shown at 7 p.m. in room 228 of the Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Info: .
Tuesday Nov. 8
Denver VA A “VA Information Day” event will be from 8 a.m. to noon in the auditorium at the Denver VA Medical Center, 1055 Clermont St. The event is an opportunity for any Veteran to come to the Medical Center and find information about (and assistance applying for) any VA benefit they may be entitled to. Nursing staff will be in attendance to provide flu shots and blood pressure checks to eligible Veterans. There will be high level representatives and information on: Healthcare Eligibility and Enrollment, Women Veterans Program, Jobs with VA, Mental Health Services, Compensation and Pension, Homeless Veteran Programs, Suicide Prevention Program, GI Bill, VA Home Loan, Survivor Benefits, Burial Benefits and more.
CSU panel As part of Veterans Week, there will be a “Diversity Day” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 228 at Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Hear a panel of diverse veterans who will share their stories with hopes of destroying stereotypes formed around people of the military. A question-and-answer period will follow. Info: .
CSU movie As part of Veterans Week, the movie “Home of the Brave” will be shown at 7 p.m. in room 220-2 of the Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Info: .
Grand Junction poppies American Legion will present poppies to Veterans at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at The Retreat at Harbor Cove, 2835 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, and at the Retreat at Palisade, 3780 Heritage Lane.
Wednesday Nov. 9
Englewood music Cottonwood Creek Elementary, 11200 East Orchard Ave., Englewood, is having Veterans Day musical performances at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. to honor veterans. A Veterans Day Tea will be held at 2 p.m. Students will also donate Halloween candy to the VA hospital for staff and patient families. Info: 720-554-3200.
CSU panel As part of Veterans Week, there will be a “Veterans Panel” event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 230 at Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Listen to veterans share their experiences. A question-and-answer period will follow. Info: .
CSU movie As part of Veterans Week, the movie “War Torn 1861-2010” will be shown at 7 p.m. in room 220-2 of the Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Info: .
Frederick DAV The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office will be at the High Country Harley-Davidson/Buell, 3761 Monarch St., Frederick, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be providing free counseling and claim-filing assistance to veterans. Info: contact Brian E. Austin at 303-914-5570.
Thursday Nov. 10
Aurora honor guard
At 9 a.m. Nov. 10, Cimarron Elementary School, 17373 E. Lehigh Place, Aurora, is having an honor guard leading students in a parade around the school while singing patriotic songs. Info: 720-886-8100.
Community College of Aurora Free Veteran’s Day events will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Centre Rotunda on the Community College of Aurora’s CentreTech Campus, 16000 E. CentreTech Pkwy., Aurora. There will be a video presentation of “The Wars We Fought,” a film created by students and faculty at CCA’s Colorado Film School, at 11 a.m.; from noon to 1 p.m., there will be panel discussion with Community College of Aurora Veterans; and video presentations will continue from 1 to 2 p.m.
Arapahoe VA bake sale The Arapahoe County Veterans Service Office is hosting its 3rd annual “Treats for Troops” bake sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Arapahoe County Administration Building, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton. Proceeds will benefit Freedom Service Dogs, an Englewood-based non-profit that provides service dogs to veterans who return from service with a life-altering disability.
Aurora breakfast Arrowhead Elementary, 19100 E. Bates Ave., Aurora, is having a Veterans Breakfast at 8:15 a.m. featuring Cub Scouts leading the Pledge of Allegiance and a video honoring local veterans. Info: 720-886-2800.
Aurora open house Canyon Creek Elementary, 6070 S. Versailles Way, Aurora, is having a Veterans Day Open House from 6 to 7:30 p.m. featuring military vehicles outside the school, student council members passing out flag pins and stickers, military memorabilia displayed in hallways, video of Veterans Day assembly, and tribute card station where students and families can write cards to active duty military. Info: 720-886-3600.
Englewood assembly Dry Creek Elementary, 7686 E. Hinsdale Ave., Englewood, is having a Veterans Day Reception and Assembly at 9:30 a.m. featuring local veterans and a slide show about them, and students singing songs and reading their personal expressions of gratitude. After the assembly, students will line the halls and wave flags and cheer as veterans walk through the school. Info: 720-554-3300.
Aurora assembly Coyote Hills Elementary, 24605 E. Davies Way, Aurora, is having a Veteran’s Day Assembly at 10:30 a.m. with fifth grade students presenting “Veterans Day Reader’s Theater,” followed by introductions of veterans in attendance. Veterans will then visit individual classrooms to talk with students and receive a gift from them. Info: 720-886-3900.
Aurora parade, assemblyFox Hollow Elementary, 6363 South Waco Street, Aurora,is having a Veterans Day Breakfast, Parade and Assembly starting at 8 a.m. After breakfast, students and guests will parade around Central Park, next to the school. the “Meaning of Service,” is the theme for the assembly, featuring student songs and presentations. Veterans will be presented with books made by students. Info: 720-866-8700.
Aurora assembly Buffalo Trail Elementary, 24300 E. Progress Drive, Aurora, is having a Veterans Day Assembly at 9:30 a.m. featuring the choir performing patriotic songs, a military tribute slide show and the opportunity for veterans to talk with students about their service to our country. Info: 720-886-4000.
Broomfield lecture Historian and Broomfield resident Katie Allan will give a lecture, “A Secret in the Ranks: Women Soldiers in the Civil War,” at 7 p.m. at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. This program is presented as part of Broomfield’s Veterans Day celebration and is co-sponsored by the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library and the Cultural Affairs Division. To register, call 720-887-2350 or e-mail library@broomfield.org.
Fort Collins-Loveland Stand Down The fifth annual Northern Colorado Veterans STAND-DOWN from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Catholic Charities – The Mission, 460 Linden Center Drive, Fort Collins. Services provided for the day include: a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. and hot meal served from noon to 1 p.m.; clothing items and basic living essentials; flu shots; oral cancer screening; suicide prevention; free haircuts; watch repair; assistance with VA eligibility claims; VA application and DD214 application assistance; and bicycle tune-ups. Various organizations on-site will be: the VA Hospital; County Veteran Services; local VFW’s and American Legion’s; Colorado Department of Labor Veteran Staff; Salvation Army and United Way; and Social Security Administration/Benefits. Also, the Colorado Bar Association will be offering free legal assistance to veterans, service members and their families. Transportation pick-up times and locations: 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot behind House of Neighborly Service, 565 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland; 8 a.m. at Disabled American Veterans, 1830 8th Ave., Greeley; or at 8 a.m. at 225 Kimbark St., Longmont. Info for Fort Collins/Loveland: Chad, 970-498-6651; Teresa, 970-498-6645; or Tom, 970-498-6556. Info for Greeley: Kristi, 970-353-3800, ext. 6712. Info for Boulder/Longmont: Ben Chavez, 303-301-2919 or Jim Moore, 303-827-7433. General info: .
CSU movie As part of Veterans Week, the movie “Battle for Haditha” will be shown at 7 p.m. in room 208 of the Lory Student Center on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. Info: .
CSU roll call As part of Veterans Week, a National Roll Call will be in the Lory Student Center Plaza on the Colorado State University Fort Collins campus. There will be a synchronized reading of all the names of the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom casualties with all participating schools observing a pause at noon to observe a simultaneous “minute of silence” Info: or .
Grand Junction breakfast As part of Alpine Hospice and Home Care’s “We Honor Veterans” campaign, there will be a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at Homeward Bound, 2853 North Ave., Grand Junction.
Grand Junction poppies Pie and cider will be served at 2:30 p.m. at Senior Day Break of Hilltop, 1620 Hermosa, No. 64, Grand Junction. American Legion will present poppies to Veterans.
Friday, Nov. 11
Aurora breakfast Antelope Ridge Elementary School, 5455 S. Tempe Street, Aurora, is hosting a Veterans Breakfast from 8 to 8:45 a.m. with students singing patriotic songs, special artwork in the hallways, a Veterans wall in the front lobby and flags along the school driveway. Info: 720-886-3300.
Lakewood donation drive A Soldier’s Wish List is holding a donation drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the food Court at Colorado Mills Mall. A Soldiers Wish List sends care packages to troops serving overseas. Donations of the following items are needed: personal hygiene items, snacks, drink mixes, microwavable meals, games (hand held and board), sporting equipment, Mens Health magazines, CD’s, DVD’s, white or black gym socks, underwear, books, pens, paper, envelopes, and Christmas and Hannukah decorations so they can decorate for the holidays. Some soldiers have asked for assistance for their families for the holidays. Toys, games and clothing are being collected for soldiers’ families. The list wish includes: Nintendo DS portable systems, Playstation 3 games, football/baseball gear, play house or play kitchen items, dress up items including dresses and make up, and clothing, sizes 32-34 for boys, size 7 and 8 for younger boys, size 3 and 1 shoes, size 5t for girls and 11 in shoes. Info: contact Melinda at 303-400-9254 or meepp@comcast.net.
Aurora ceremony, lunch There will be an honoring ceremony for military men, women and dependents and a free job expo with Military-friendly employers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Colorado Technical University, Denver South Campus, 3151 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora. The event is sponsored by the Student Veteran’s Organization at Colorado Technical University in Denver and features a catered BBQ lunch and a 5-0/50 raffle, with half of the proceeds going towards purchasing Thanksgiving turkeys for underprivileged families in the Denver-area. Employers participating in the job expo include: The US Forest Service, Target, Denver’s RTD, Hire Smart, Soft Tech Solutions, Excelsior Youth Center, Global Technology Resources, KBC Advanced Technologies and Evolver. RSVPs are encouraged. To register, e-mail svo@coloradotech.edu or leave a message at 303-623-2372.
Aurora breakfast, assembly Dakota Valley Elementary, 3950 S. Kirk Way, Aurora, is having a Veterans Day Breakfast and Assembly at 7:45 a.m. featuring second grade singers, students sharing their writing about what it means to be a hero, and staff members participating in a choral reading of tribute. Info: 720-886-3000.
Denver cemetery service The Fairmount Heritage Foundation is having a “Veteran’s Remembered,” service at 1 p.m. at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., Denver. There will also be a free historic tour, “Military Veterans of Fairmount.” Meet at the Gate Lodge for the tour. Donations of the following items are needed for donation to the Denver Veteran’s Hospital: hats, gloves and scarves of all sizes for men and women; underwear and warm sock of all sizes for men and women; toiletry items for men and women; sunscreen; and lip balm. Info: 303-322-3895 or .
Denver cemetery service The Fairmount Heritage Foundation is having a “Veteran’s Remembered,” service at 1 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, 5201 Brighton Blvd. There will also be a free historic tour, “The Civil War.” at Riverside Cemetery. Donations of the following items are needed for donation to the Denver Veteran’s Hospital: hats, gloves and scarves of all sizes for men and women; underwear and warm sock of all sizes for men and women; toiletry items for men and women; sunscreen; and lip balm. Info: 303-322-3895 or .
Applebee’s offers free meals Applebee’s restaurants are serving free meals to Veterans and active duty military personnel on Nov. 11 to say “thank you” to veterans and troops on Veteran’s Day. Simply show proof of military service, such as a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, DDT214 Citation or Commendation, your U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, a Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) or your Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW). Alternatively, provide a photograph of yourself in your military uniform — or, come into your neighborhood Applebee’s wearing it. Info: /faq.
Texas Roadhouse offers free meals Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the Denver area are serving free lunches to Veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All veterans, including active, retired or former military, can choose one of 10 entrees, plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee. Proof of service includes military or VA card or discharge papers. Locations: 14200 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora; 5515 Vance St., Arvada; 10310 Grant St., Thornton; 10066 W. San Juan Way, Littleton; 11205 S. Parker Road, Thornton; or 2301 Clover Basin Drive, Longmont. Info: .
Famous Dave’s BBQ offers free meals Famous Dave’s BBQ is honoring Colorado Veterans and active duty military with a free “Two Meat Salute” from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Each veteran/active duty military servicemen or servicewomen who visit Famous Dave’s BBQ will receive a free Two Meat Salute which includes their choice of two meats, one side, a cornbread muffin and corn-on-the-cob. Veterans must provide proof of service such as a military ID, DD214 or a Veterans organization card (American Legion and VFW). Locations: 7557 E. 36th Ave. Denver; 15725 E. Briarwood Circle, Aurora; 16539 N. Washington St., Thornton; 8330 Razorback Road, Colorado Springs; 2880 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins; and 2440 Hwy. 6 7 50, Grand Junction. Info: 303-918-4108 or facebook/com/famousdavescolorado.
Free car wash Autawash is honoring all veterans and active military on Nov. 11 with a free Wheel Express Full-Service Car Wash (a $20.9 value) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations: 7919 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, 303-694-2370; Riverboat Car Wash, 3480 S. Poplar St., Denver, 303-756-1560; and 2291 S. Havana St., Aurora, 303-695-9331.
Broomfield ceremony The Broomfield Veterans Museum will have its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Broomfield High School Auditorium, 1 Eagle Way. The event is free and open to the public. Lt. Col. Andrew Ulrich, US Army, will deliver the keynote address. The Broomfield Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors. Music will be provided by the 101st Army National Guard Band, Broomfield High School Jazz Band and the Broomfield Civic Chorus. The ceremony will close with Taps. Following the ceremony, a reception and open house will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the Broomfield Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center. Info: or call Vance Rasmussen at 303-902-6521 or Larry Hasty at 303-883-4078.
Colorado Springs panel Veterans Remember – Session 1 – “How To Tell a True War Story,” a program inviting veterans to share, presented as part of the “Military/Community Dialogues” and “Veterans Remember” series, will begin with check-in at 8:30 a.m. There will be coffee, muffins and fruit. The event starts at 9 a.m. at Slocum Commons, first floor, southwest wing, Slocum Hall, on the Colorado College campus, 130 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or visit .
Colorado Springs panel Veterans Remember – Session 2 – “How To Tell a True War Story,” is a program inviting veterans to share, presented as part of the “Military/Community Dialogues” and “Veterans Remember” series. The event starts at 1 p.m. at Slocum Commons, first floor, southwest wing, Slocum Hall, on the Colorado College campus, 130 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or visit .
Colorado Springs lecture “Operation Warrior Wellness: The Warrior and Meditation,” a keynote address by Col. Brian Rees, M.D., U.S. Army Medical Corps, with discussant Antione Johnson, Founder of the Warrior Relaxation Response Center – on relaxation techniques related to resiliency and recovery, is presented as part of the “Military/Community Dialogues” and “Veterans Remember” series. The event starts at 4 p.m. at Slocum Commons, first floor, southwest wing, Slocum Hall, on the Colorado College campus, 130 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or visit .
Colorado Springs videos “Roosters Remembers – The Veterans Video Project,” an opportunity for Colorado Springs-area Veterans who would like to share their stories on video to be produced by Steve Mack of Impact Video Production, will be available on Nov. 11 at Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, 1466 W. Garden of the Gods Road. In addition to preserving the stories, edited portions of the interview may be used at Roosters, the Mountain Post Historical Center and other locations. This is a way to honor veterans and support the Mountain Post Historical Center by offering vets of World War II, Korea and beyond the chance to preserve their stories for the future. Info: contact Rachel Valdes at 1-866-543-6308.
Colorado Springs movie “The Dryland,” a film about a young soldier returning to his wife from Iraq, battling PTSD, will be screened at 7:30 p.m. in the Screening Room at Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center on the Colorado College campus, 825 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs. The film screening is part of the “Military/Community Dialogues” and “Veterans Remember” series and will be followed by a debriefing panel. Info: 719-389-6607 or visit .
Colorado Springs legal advice The Colorado Bar Association will be offering free legal assistance to veterans, service members and their families from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Citadel Mall on the upper level of the food court area near guest services, 750 Citadel Drive East. The event is hosted by the El Paso Bar Association. Info: /ID/55/subID/27279/DPPLE/.
Denver ceremony A Veteran’s Day Celebration to honor veterans will be from 10 to 11:340 a.m. at The Spearly Center, 2205 W. 29th Ave., Denver. There will be a guest speaker and a presentation of appreciation awards to veterans. The event will be held in the main dining room; light refreshments will be served. Info: 303-458-1112.
Denver breakfast Veterans Green Jobs, a national, veteran-focused nonprofit organization, will host its second annual Veterans Day Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at the Denver Police Protective Association, 2105 Decatur St. The event was created to honor and applaud the generations of military veterans who have served our nation. This year’s breakfast will feature keynote speaker James F. Yacone, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for Colorado and Wyoming. Governor Hickenlooper will also be in attendance. Sponsorships, featuring tables of 8, start at $350. Individual tickets cost $35. Veterans Green Jobs is actively seeking sponsorships for veterans who would like to attend the breakfast. Proceeds from the event benefit Veterans Green Jobs’ programs that prepare military veterans for meaningful employment in the green jobs sector. Info: contact Leigha at 720-236-1300, ext. 5506. Table reservations: visit .
Denver legal advice The Colorado Bar Assocation will be offering free legal assistance to veterans, service members and their families from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Matthews Center, 3030 Downing St., Denver. Info: /ID/55/subID/27279/DPPLE/.
Durango parade The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4031 Members and members of the Ladies and Men’s Auxiliaries are sponsoring the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in Durango. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Main Avenue and College and will continue north on Main to 12th Street. The VFM Post at 1550 Main Ave. will host an open house immediately after the parade.
Evergreen ceremony Green Ridge Meadow Apartments, 31250 John Wallace Road, Evergreen, is celebrating Veteran’s Day by retiring their old American flag and replacing it with a new one at 11:11 a.m. Local firefighters and Cub Scout//Boy Scout troops will attend. There will be light refreshments served.
Fort Collins celebration A Veteran’s Day Celebration, with a chili lunch, cinnamon rolls, lemonade and free chair massages, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Institute of Business and Medical Careers campus locations in Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont and Cheyenne. Participating campus locations: 3842 S. Mason St., Fort Collins, 970-223-2669; 5400 W. 11th St., Ste D., Greeley, 970-356-4733; 2315 N. Main St., Longmont, 303-651-6819; and 1854 Dell Range Blvd., Cheyenne, 307-433-8363.
Fruita poppies American Legion will present poppies to Veterans at 10 a.m. at Family Health West, The Willows, 23 N. Cherry St. Fruita. There will be pie and cider; family and friends are welcome.
Fruita poppies American Legion will present poppies to Veterans at 1 p.m. at Family Health West, The Oaks, 805 W. Ottley Ave., Fruita. There will be pie and cider; family and friends are welcome.
Fruita celebration A Veterans Day Celebration will be at 11 a.m. at the Fruita Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial, at I-70 and Service Road at the rest area.
Grand Junction ceremony Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, is having a Flag Raising Ceremony at 8 a.m. in front of Lowle Hinie Hall.
Littleton ceremony The 11th anniversary of the City of Littleton World War II Memorial will be at 11 a.m. at Ketring Park, 6000 S. Gallup St.
Longmont parade The annual Longmont Veteran’s Day Parade starts at 11:11 a.m. on Main Street. There will also be a fly-over of two F-16’s.
Free recrecation sites The US Forest Service is waiving fees at most of its day use recreation sites for Veteran’s Day weekend in recognition of current and former servicemen and women.
Wheat Ridge ceremony There will be a free Veterans Day service at 9 a.m. at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, 7777 W. 29th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Keynote speaker will be Vietnam Veteran Artie Guerrero and the event features the dedication of the cemetery’s five-block historic district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Veterans who served in the Grand Army of the Republic, the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II are among those who rest within the historic district. Info: 303-233-461 or visit .
Free parks Mesa Verde National Park is joining national parks around the country to waive entrance fees on Veterans Day Weekend in recognition of current and former servicemen and women. All visitors who arrive at Mesa Verde National Park Nov. 11-13 will be allowed free entry. Info: .
Free car wash Waterway Carwash is offering free car washes and discounted gasoline on Nov.11 at all six of its Colorado locations to honor and recognize veterans and current military service personnel. In order to receive a free full service car wash (an exterior car wash plus vacuum, window-cleaning and thorough hand-dry) and 10-cents off every gallon of gasoline, veterans and current military personnel will only need to verbally inform Waterway. For directions to the nearest Waterway location, visit . Info: 1-800-807-8880.
Saturday Nov. 12
Broomfield ceremony The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum is holding a Veterans Day ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon. The ceremony will be in the Broomfield High School Auditorium, 1 Eagle Way. The event is free and open to the public. The Keynote speaker is Broomfield native US Army Lt. Col. Andrew Ulrich. The Broomfield Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors. Music will be provided by the 101st Army National Guard Band, Broomfield High School Jazz Band and the Broomfield Civic Chorus. Following the ceremony, a reception and open house will be from noon to 3 p.m. at the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center. Info: or call Vance Rasmussen at 303-902-6251 or Larry Hasty at 303-883-4078.
Broomfield lecture “Saints and Sinners: The Pentagon Disagreements on Vietnam,” a morning talk with coffee, donuts and conversation with retired US Army Col. Tom Courant, will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center. Courant will discuss the heated arguments that went on in the Pentagon concerning Vietnam War strategy. Courant served at the senior levels of the Army Staff in the Pentagon during the mid-1960s. Info: or call 303-460-6824.
Colorado Springs panel “Reflections From the Homefront,” a panel and discussion featuring military spouses, community organizations, writers and artists, moderated by Professor Sarah Hautzinger, will be at 9 a.m. at Slocum Commons, first floor, southwest wing, Slocum Hall, on the Colorado College campus, 130 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. The event is presented as part of the “Military/Community Dialogues” and “Veterans Remember” series. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.; there will be coffee, muffins and fruit. Info: 719-389-6607 or visit .
Colorado Springs panel “Reflections on Veteran Reintegration and Recovery,” a panel and discussion with healthcare providers, therapists, caretakers and other supporters, moderated by Jean Scandlyn, will be at presented as part of the “Military/Community Dialogues” and “Veterans Remember” series. The event will be at 10:45 a.m. at Slocum Commons, first floor, southwest wing, Slocum Hall, on the Colorado College campus, 130 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or visit .
Colorado Springs exhibit, roundtable Local artist Laura Ben-Amots presents her portraits of war veterans – “Wounded Lions, Wounded Lambs,” at 1:30 p.m. followed by a roundtable discussion with Ben-Amots and local artists who are vets and art therapists/activists. The event is part of the “Military/Community Dialogues” and “Veterans Remember” series at Slocum Commons, first floor, southwest wing, Slocum Hall, on the Colorado College campus, 130 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs. Info: 719-389-6607 or visit .
CSU 5K run The Veterans at Colorado State University Veterans Day 5K race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Oval on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins. Net proceeds will go towards the (Veteran) Scholarship Fund at CSU with the intent to “support future leaders and the men and women who have paid service to us.” Pre-registration, (by noon on Nov. 11) is $25; race day registration is $30 and begins at 7:30 a.m. Race day registration payment will be by check only. Credit cards are not accepted on race day. Parking will be available in the Lory Student Center parking lot. No dogs will be allowed in the race. Commemorative t-shirts will be handed out to participants. Results will be posted at . Info/register: .
Nov. 15
Centennial reception Creekside Elementary, 19993 E. Long Ave., Centennial, is having a Veterans Day Program and Reception at 2 p.m. featuring Cub Scouts presenting the colors, local veterans sharing their stories, and the choir singing a song for each military branch, followed by a reception. Info: 720-886-3500.
