Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced a week‑long schedule of Veterans Day activities that will run Thursday, Nov. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 11. The events are organized by the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services and are open to all veterans, their families and the public.
Nov. 7 – County Veterans Day Celebration and Resource Fair
When: 9 a.m. (arrive by 8:30 a.m.)
Where: Kenosha County Job Center commons, 8600 Sheridan Road, Entrance D, Kenosha
Details: A brief program with military honors and the Star‑Spangled Banner begins at 9 a.m., followed by a free breakfast sponsored by Piasecki Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. Veterans service providers and community resources will be on hand all morning, and Gateway Technical College student barbers will offer free haircuts. The event is free and open to everyone.
Other Community Ceremonies and Services
Nov. 5 – Jeffery Elementary School
9 a.m. – Veterans invited into classrooms to answer student questions. Contact Trenai Dagen at [email protected] for details.
Nov. 5 – Journey Church Auditorium
9:30‑10:30 a.m. – Light reception follows. Contact Mary‑Kay at 262‑694‑3900.
Nov. 5 – Village Pub of Silver Lake
8:30‑10 a.m. – RSVP at 262‑843‑4242 or [email protected].
Nov. 5 – Lord of Life Lutheran Church
11 a.m. – Free lunch follows the service.
Nov. 5 – Pleasant Prairie Veterans Memorial
1:30 p.m. – Featured speaker Laurens “Dutch” Vellekoop, former POW from the 1990 Gulf conflict.
Nov. 5 – Gateway Technical College Kenosha Campus Atrium
5‑7 p.m. – Guest speaker Scott D. English, President and CEO of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Dinner is served; registration not required. Contact Edwardo Vargas at [email protected] or 262‑564‑2459.
Nov. 6 – Wilmot Union High School
Breakfast 7:45 a.m.; assembly 8:45 a.m. – All community veterans and family members invited. RSVP to Lisa Obertin at 262‑862‑2351 ext. 321 or [email protected].
Nov. 6 – North Gym, 8828 Antioch Road, Salem
8:45‑9:15 a.m. – Reception for veterans and guests follows the program. Contact Rebecca at 262‑843‑2356 ext. 2753.
Nov. 6 – American Legion Post 21
10‑11:30 a.m. – Coffee and doughnuts, Flanders Field Ceremony at 10:45 a.m., Rendering of Honors at 11 a.m., and Veterans Day stew starting at 11:15 a.m. More details at alpost21.com.
Nov. 6 – Freedom Hall, Civil War Museum
11 a.m.‑1 p.m. – Ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans. Open to all.
Nov. 6 – VFW Post 1865
11 a.m.‑5 p.m. – Veterans Ceremony, beef stew lunch, and flag retirement ceremony at 1 p.m.
Nov. 6 – Library Park
Noon – Contact Richard Bowker at 262‑694‑1129 for details.
Nov. 6 – Shoreland Lutheran High School
2:15 p.m. – Guest speaker Navy veteran Jeremy Krusemark, followed by music and a reception. RSVP to [email protected] or 262‑859‑2595.
Additional Honors
On Monday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.‑1 p.m., the Civil War Museum will host a commemorative ceremony led by Navy Club Ship 40 to honor those affected by the attack on Pearl Harbor. Details are available on the Kenosha Public Museums event page.
The Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services compiled the full schedule and can be reached at 262‑605‑6690 or via the county website.
Original reporting: Kenosha.com — read the source article.
