Veterans Day observances & events Area veterans will be honored on Thursday, Nov. 10 at area schools:

Manson High School: Join students and staff at Manson High School, in the Student Center at 8:30 a.m., for their annual Veterans Breakfast. This is a great opportunity for Veterans and students to make a personal connection.  

Morgen Owings Elementary (K-5th) in Chelan: Students and staff at MOE will honor all service Veterans at a very special assembly 1:30-2 p.m. at the Community Gym, located at 309  E. Johnson Ave.

Entiat School District: Parade at 1 p.m. Lineup begins at 12:45 p.m. at the gravel lot with the old Ambulance Shed, at the corner of Entiat Way and Entiat River Road. The route will go along Entiat Way, past the front of the school (students will be there waving), and left into the staff parking lot for the Veterans Day Assembly. All community members are encourage to join the parade. The Veterans Day Assembly will begin at 1:30 p.m. The community is invited to bring a Veteran as a guest of honor for the all school assembly.

Friday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Parade
CHELAN  - The Veterans Day Parade, organized by VFW Post #6853, will be held on Friday, Nov.11, at 11 a.m. (11th hour/11th Day/11th Month). Bring your flag, be proud, and show your patriotism. Come celebrate with the Veterans  at Chelan’s annual Veterans Day Parade along Woodin Avenue. The parade will line up on Woodin Avenue by the U.S. Forest Service headquarters, come across the old bridge, go up Woodin Avenue, turn right onto Emerson Street and end at  Riverwalk Park.

Friday, Nov. 11 – Community Lunch
CHELAN - After the 11 a.m. Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, a Community Lunch will follow at Chelan Fire & Rescue, corner of Wapato Avenue and Sanders Street. Chelan District #7 Firefighters Association and Chelan Firefighters Local 4816 will prepare and serve hamburgers and hotdogs. Lunch is free to all Veterans and currently serving military personnel and their immediate families. The public is also invited. A $5 donation is suggested, but not required. All proceeds will be donated to the Chelan VFW Post.

Friday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony
MANSON – The Manson American Legion Post #108 will hold its annual Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., at the American Legion Park, across from  the Manson Business Center. Manson Fire Chief Arnold Baker will bring Tower 51, an arial platform truck and raise a large flag above Wapato Way. There will be several short speaches and the Lake Chelan Patriotic Singers will lead those in attendance in song. This is a great event to honort all veterans that have served or are serving in the United States Armed Services.

Saturday, Nov. 12 – Veterans Stand Down
CHELAN -  Lake Chelan VFW Post #6853, the Manson American Legion Post #108 and Marine Corps League are sponsoring a Veterans Stand Down, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the VFW Post located at 427 S. Bradley Street. Please bring proof of service, DD-214 or government issue ID card. The concept of Stand Down relates specficially to the homeless veteran crisis. Veterans are provided with a broad range of necessities, including food, clothing, medical, legal and mental health assistance, job counseling and referral, and most importantly, companionship and camaraderie. It is a time for the community to connect with the homeless veteran population. All veterans are encouraged to attend this event.

Saturday, Nov. 12 - Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra salutes U.S. Armed Forces
WENATCHEE - Join the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra on Saturday November 12 at 7 p.m. at Numercia Performing Arts Center for a symphonic tribute to our veterans - past and present. Concert II, Songs of our Nation will feature: John Williams - Film Music from Lincoln and Saving Private Ryan; Aaron Copland - A Lincoln Portrait; Barber - Adagio for Strings; Wagner - Armed Forces Salute. Complimentary ticket vouchers presented to military service members and veterans - subject to availability. For more information visit wenatcheesymphony.org or call 509-663-2787.