Veterans Day celebrations, ceremonies and more will take place
throughout the community in the days leading up to Saturday, Nov. 11.
Here is a list of Veterans
Day events in our area:
Nov. 9
Free dental clinic for
veterans | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Idaho College Dental Hygiene Clinic, Winton
Hall, 536 N. College Drive, Coeur d'Alene. Operation Veteran Smiles is open to
U.S. veterans and provides services by NIC dental hygiene students and faculty,
as well as volunteers from the local dental community. Veterans must show proof
of status to schedule appointments. Call the clinic at 208-929-4002 to
schedule. Info: email dhclinicnic@nic.edu or call 208-929-4002.
Night of Honor | 6-9 p.m.,
Post Falls American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave. Award ceremony and
fundraiser benefiting local servant warriors and programs that benefit
military, veterans, first responders and their families. If you know a veteran
or first responder who has exhibited character excellence and you'd like to
honor them at this event, visit jraphaconsulting.com/nominate to fill out the
nomination form. Tickets: $35.
Nov. 10
Veterans Day Assembly | 2:15
p.m., Spirit Lake Elementary School, 32605 N. Fifth Ave., Spirit Lake. Third
graders will present poems, service anthems and thank-you letters to veterans.
The program begins at 2:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Nov. 11, Veterans Day
Free car washes for veterans
| Metro Express Car Wash, 3131 Conference Drive, Coeur d'Alene; 4041 E.
Primrose Lane, Post Falls. Metro Car Wash will offer complimentary car washes
to veterans all day.
Wills for Warriors | 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., 8596 N. Wayne Drive, Hayden. Estate planning event hosted by eLegacy
Law and the Crandall Law Group. Veterans are invited to come and create their
free basic wills. Openings are limited. Qualify and register:
info@elegacylaw.com or 208-719-7293
Veterans Recognition Ceremony
| 10 a.m., Lakeland High School, 7006 Highway 53, Rathdrum. Free lunch at noon
in the commons area. A celebration to meet, honor and thank veterans.
Veterans Day Ceremony | 11
a.m., Veterans Memorial Park, McEuen Park, 504 E. Front Ave., Coeur d'Alene.
American Legion Post 14, Coeur d'Alene, will host a ceremony to honor and
celebrate veterans. Newby-ginnings of North Idaho founder and Gold Star mom
Theresa Hart is the honored guest speaker. Honor Guard presentation, flyover
and complimentary coffee and pastries.
City of Hayden Veterans Day and
Distinguished Veteran Ceremony | 11 a.m., McIntire Family Park, 8930 N.
Government Way. The city of Hayden and its Veterans Commission will hold the
17th annual Veterans Day Ceremony and recognize the 2023 Distinguished Veteran
of the Year, Christopher Spatz. Names of those on newly installed pavers in the
PFC Robert J. Gordon Memorial Plaza will be announced. Capt. Bill Muck of the
U.S. Air Force is the honored guest speaker.
Veterans Day Lunch Event |
10:30 a.m., Post Falls American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Ave. Idaho
Veterans Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet until 11 a.m. Presentation at noon.
Free lunch. Dr. Neilly Buckalew will discuss a free treatment available with VA
benefits to those with headaches and conditions such as post-traumatic stress
disorder. Q&A, social time at 1:30 p.m.
Annual Veterans Dinner | 6
p.m., Athol American Legion Hall, 5525 E. Highway 54. Presented by American
Legion Auxiliary No. 149. Barbecue beef brisket, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner
rolls, salad and desserts. $10 for non-veterans. Meals are free for all
military personnel.
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