100-Year Remembrance
This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution installment of the World War I Memorial Monument in Aptos, honoring those Santa Cruz County residents who perished in the war.
There will be a Centennial Commemoration at the site, on the northeast side of the intersection of Soquel Drive and Freedom Boulevard 100 feet from the bus stop on Freedom, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m.
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Veterans Day Parade
Veterans, family members, citizens, and youth groups are invited to participate in the Veterans Day Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, on Main Street in Watsonville.
Participants will assemble at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 721 Main St., starting at 9:30 a.m.
The parade will end at the Mello Center with the Watsonville Community Band playing at 10:30 a.m. and the ceremony beginning at 11 a.m.
When the program ends, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, co-hosted by Applebee’s, will provide lunch at the Watsonville High School cafeteria for veterans and attendees.
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Terry Plank Bowling Fundraiser
Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff St., Santa Cruz, hosts this fundraiser Nov. 11 with sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The fee to participate is $30 in the morning and $15 in the afternoon. Proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Vets4Vets.
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Veterans Day Dinner
The San Lorenzo Valley Museum presents the 11th annual Veterans Day Dinner 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday Nov. 11, at Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 13300 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek.
The program will recognize veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Veteran Ron Sekkel will be master of ceremonies and pianist Beth Hollenbeck will accompany the assembly singing the branches songs. Veteran Rob Lackey and Keith Collins, director of Veterans Village, will be guest speakers and Supervisor Bruce McPherson will present a proclamation. Dinner is your choice of beef, salmon, or eggplant parmesan. Bugler Dr. Jeff Kaplan will play “Taps” as the finale.
Tickets are $50 for veterans or active military personnel, $60 for Museum members and $70 for non-members. They can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-day-dinner-tickets-735681612507?aff=oddtdtcreator or in the Museum office.
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Journey for Change Walk
Journey for Change will host a 5-mile walk Nov. 11 to raise awareness of the veteran suicide rate. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, finish at noon at Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff St., Santa Cruz, with a bowling fundraiser at 1 p.m.. All are welcome.
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Veterans Village Fundraiser
A fundraiser featuring local musicians will take place 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Memorial Hall 846 Front St., Santa Cruz. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans Village in Ben Lomond, where the county is requiring a $1 million septic upgrade.
Performers: James Durbin, Locomotive Breath, Bog Iron, RumbleSteelskin and Dylan Rose Band.
Tickets are $20 in advance at www.veteranshall.org/ or $25 at the door.