Veterans’ Day/weekend events in Central Florida
This DOES NOT include other November events. They were in a separate email.
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Honoring Our Heroes – Thurs. Nov 7 – The First Academy students Wounded Warrior Club is proud to honor “Our Heroes” of the United States Armed Forces, including a special recognition of our Korean War Veterans. 10am at First Baptist Orlando - Faith Hall, located at 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, 32805. Special seating is available for guests with special needs. For more information, please call (407) 206-8643.
The American’s Creed - Inseparable, Unbreakable, Indivisible! – Thurs. Nov 7 - Lake Highland Prep School presents its annual tribute of music, dancing, drama and video footage to honor veterans. Shows at 8:45 am, 10:45 am, and 1 pm in the Harriett Coleman Center for the Arts on campus, 901 N. Highland Ave., Orlando, 32803. All LHP friends and family are welcome to attend. 407-206-1900 x5762.
Salute to Veterans – Fri. Nov 8 – 7pm Orlando Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra presents a musical tribute to veterans with aswingin' concert of instrumental and vocal sounds of big band and swing-era favorites like Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Count Basie. Cornerstone Auditorium, 801 Fairlane Ave., Belle Isle, 32809. This is also the grand-opening celebration of the Cornerstone auditorium, now a premier Central Florida concert hall and the area's best local venue for the performing arts.
General admission tickets are $17. Veterans who RSVP to 407- 851-7730 are eligible for a FREE ticket with valid military identification. Doors open at 6 p.m. and refreshments will be available for sale. Salute to Veterans is made possible by City of Belle Isle and sponsors like the Regal Family Center, a charitable arm of Regal Marine Industries.
City of Winter Park 3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration - Fri Nov 8 at 10 am. This Free event will be held in honor of all of the veterans of Winter Park, at the Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheatre located at 721 W. New England Ave. VFW Post 2093 Community Band is playing musical tributes, anecdotal speakers; WP Fire-Rescue is collecting candy and letters of encouragement thru Operation Gratitude to send to deployed troops. Info: 407-599-3428.
Orlando Vet Center Open House 2013 – Fri. Nov 8 – In honor of Veterans Day, the Vet Center will be celebrating all veterans with an Open House and a special presentation by Quilts of Valor at 1pm. 12noon – 4pm. 5575 S. Semoran Blvd, Suite 30, Orlando, 32822. 407-857-2800. (Notice courtesy of Seminole Co.VSO.)
Boomer Bash and Senior Expo – Fri. Nov 8 – King Center – 9am – 3:30 pm - Veterans will be honored and there will be a special veteran’s motorcycle rider entry. Vet riders – gather at 8am at the Veterans Memorial Center or the American Legion Post #81. The ride will be at 8:30am with special VIP parking. Ceremony at 9am to 10:20 am. Free Expo with military exhibits, entertainment and speakers, including a live musical tribute to veterans will showcase the Moving Wall, honoring the lives of service men and women who gave their all protecting our great nation. King Center, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, 32935.
Seats for Soldiers Night – Fri. Nov 8 – Orlando Magic professional basketball team will be celebrating the many contributions our troops have made to this country. They have a limited number of donated tickets that will be distributed. Contact Ms. Leak, Asst. Dir of Community Relations, 407-916-2454.
The Warbird Museum Annual Veterans Open house – Sat., Sun, Mon Nov 9, 10, 11 – 9am – 5pm Free entry for All active, retired military and all FL residents. Please bring a non-perishable food item. Combat pilots on hand, displays, along with antique cars and model train displays. Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Rd, Titusville, 32780. 321-268-1941 www.vacwarbirds.org
Amvets 5K Run/Walk – Sat. Nov 9 – Amvet Post #30 sponsors this event – their first 5K Run/Walk at Hankins Park and surrounding streets. (Park is south of Columbia, west of John Young Parkway) 407-294-0838 or 407-290-2055 for further information.
City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade – Sat. Nov 9, Downtown Orlando, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Parade with 100+ units begins at the corner of Orange Ave. and Robinson St., down to Central, north on Rosalind Ave. past Lake Eola. 12 Red Tail pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen of WWII will be Grand Marshalls.
Timber Creek Air Force JROTC Veterans Day Program – Sat. Nov 9 - 10am in Timber Creek High School auditorium, 1001 S Avalon Park Blvd, Orlando, 32828. The Honor Guard will be conducting their annual ceremony, including the guarding of a replica Tomb of the Unknown and the cadets will be changing the guards at the completion of various other presentations. The POW/MIA Missing Man Table Ceremony, the Battle Cross Presentation, honoring of wounded, and a guest speaker. Free and open to the public. Info: SMSgt Dowdy at donald.dowdy@ocps.net (321) 235-7800 ext. 6142622.
Veterans Day Memorial Parade and Ceremony – Sat. Nov 9 – Town of Celebration in Osceola County. Parade at 9am – Front St. in Downtown Celebration; Ceremony at 10am – Veterans Memorial. Info: Dulcy at 407-566-1200 ext. 202, Dmurchison@celebrationtownhall.com www.celebration.fl.us
UCF Football Game – Sat. Nov 9 - UCF is offering a free game ticket to active duty/reservists and retirees for the UCF vs. Houston football game. Eligible members can purchase their free ticket by visiting the website:www.ticketmaster.com/event/22004ABB99733777?did=military ;
Additional tickets can be purchased at the same time for prices starting at $15.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball – Sat. Nov 9 - This annual event sponsored by the Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation will feature John L. Estrada, 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps (2003-2007), retired after 34 years of service. Sergeant Major Estrada serves as a committee member of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, a member of the national Board of Directors for Operation Homefront, and on the executive committee for the United Services Organization (USO). Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, 32819. Info: Ms. Jan Baka jan.baka@ecs-federal.com 407-745- 3029 or 407-758-0968 Semper Fi!
Vision of Flight Scholarship and Acknowledgement Gala – Sat. Nov 9 – Meet the Red Tail Pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen, recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. Live music, dinner, silent auction, more. Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, 32819. $125/pp 407-719-0912.
Veterans Celebration – Sat. Nov 9 – VFW Post 10139 of Chuluota and Oviedo, starts at 4pm with fireworks at 7pm. Open to public. Live country music by Bryan K. Buchanan. Special memorial dedication for Army Spc Brendan Salazar at 5pm. Located at the corner of Lake Mills Ave and East 7th St in Chuluota, 32766 in Seminole County. (407) 359-5020 post10139@flvfw.org
Mount Dora Patriot Cruise and Salute - Sun. Nov 10 - 16 wounded, ill or injured veterans and their families will be taken on a scenic boat ride. At 1 pm, after their return, a patriotic ceremony and picnic will be held. Gilbert Park in downtown Mt. Dora. 310 S Tremain St, Mount Dora, 32757. Details: www.mountdorapcs.org Email: fra10@aol.com 305-772-5246
Maitland Salutes Veterans – Sun. Nov 10 – 4pm - Free patriotic program with live band performance followed by BBQ, cake and ice cream. Hosted by Maitland Community Organizations at the Maitland Civic Center, 641 Maitland Ave S, Maitland, 32751 RSVP requested (for food planning) by Nov 7 at 407-677-2111 or online at www.maitlandciviccenter.com
Fourth Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon – Sun. Nov 10 – 12noon at First United Methodist Church of Winter Park will be honoring veterans, guardsmen, reservists and active duty military men and women. Past attendees know that we like to incorporate photographs of military men and women into a slide show…please send yours to Andy, Military Outreach Ministry atjandrewwilliams@bellsouth.net or RSVP to 407-595-6190. 125 N Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, 32789
Red Tail Pilots of Tuskegee Airmen Monument Dedication - Mon. Nov 11 –– 10am – The first monument in the country honoring them. Abt. 12 of the original pilots will be here. Orlando Science Center, 777 East Princeton St., Orlando, 32803. Free parking in Science Center garage. Sponsors include Vision of Flight and City of Orlando. www.osc.org 407-719-0912
Central Florida Veterans Memorial Dedication - Mon. Nov 11 –11:30am adjacent to the Lake Nona VA Hospital site. The Memorial honors approximately 1,100 veterans from Orange, Lake, Brevard, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties who made the ultimate sacrifice. A major fund-raising effort has allowed their names to be engraved in granite. Registration for attendance is required – send email to CFVMPF.RSVP@gmail.com by Mon. Nov 4. www.cfvmpf.org
The City of Ocoee Veterans Day Ceremony – Mon. Nov 11 - 11:00 am at Bill Breeze Park, 125 North Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, 34761. Patriotic songs, musical tributes by the Ocoee Middle School Jazz Ensemble, flag presentations by Ocoee High School JROTC Color Guard and Ocoee Police Department Honor Guard. Keynote speaker: Capt. Bruce Garrott, USN (ret.), US Merchant Marine Academy graduate, naval service in anti-submarine helicopters, with significant service in Djibouti and the Horn of Africa. For more information on Ocoee’s Veterans Day Ceremony - 407-905-3100.
Veterans Day Parade – Mon. Nov 11 – Downtown Kissimmee starting and ending at Beaumont Field, at 10 am thru 1pm. This parade honors all former members of the Armed Services and is followed by an awards ceremony. Sponsored by the Osceola County Veterans Council. Info – 407-518-2561 tpalmer44@cfl.rr.com
Veterans Day in Sanford - Mon. Nov 11 - 11 am the annual Veterans Day celebration will be held at the Veterans Memorial Park,400 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Fl. 32771. Celebrating our Nation’s past and honoring our veterans. Info: 407-688-5120 or email Jennifer Broos@sanfordfl.gov (Notice courtesy of Seminole Co.VSO.)
Marine Corp Toys for Tots Golf Tournament - Mon. Nov 11 - Reserve your place ASAP at 407-322-2531. Registration at 7:30, Shotgun start 8:30, 4-man scramble – make your own or allow us. $25 per person plus $10 lunch AND each player must bring a Toy (suggested $10 price), a gift card, or a cash donation when you or your team registers to play. Our Buffet Luncheon will have a Veterans Day Cake, honoring all branches of our Armed Forces, including the Marine Corps Anniversary of November the 10th. Mayfair Country Club, 3536 Country Club Road, Sanford, 32773.
Veterans Concert Hosted by the Lake Brantley High School Concert Bands – Mon. Nov 11 at 7 PM. (Altamonte Springs, FL) The Lake Brantley High School Concert Bands request the honor of your presence for their annual Veterans Concert. Berry - Douce Auditorium, 991 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Springs. (Notice courtesy of Seminole Co.VSO.)
Events in media - Do you like seeing heartwarming coverage of veterans or military stories on TV? Have there been good articles of local veterans or military efforts in newspaper or social media that make you smile? Let the writers, producers and editors know. Thank them for the thoughtful coverage and ask for more like it!
EXTRAS of Interest:
· American Warrior Radio Show from 11am-noon EDT on Saturdays, radio station WMEL - AM 1300 Nationwide broadcast: www.1300wmel.com
· WoundedTimes.blogspot.com - Veterans News Service covering news that matters to veterans and their families. Local, state and national news and events – especially with videos involving Central Florida military and veterans. Dedicated to defeating Combat PTS.
· Shades of Green Resort – Armed Forces Recreation Center on Disney property provides various packages for active duty, reservists, guardmen, 100% service connected disabled, and retired military personnel and their families. Go towww.shadesofgreen.org for information. Special discounts for rooms may be available based on occupancy levels, and special ticket rates. (407) 824-3400
· Vet Centers are available for combat zone veterans to help with personal and family readjustment counseling and outreach services. The nearest centers are located in Orlando, Melbourne, Clermont, and Daytona Beach. www.vetcenter.va.gov/
· The Navy Exchange (NEX) still exists in Orlando for all branches of active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, retirees, 100% service-connected disabled veterans and their dependents. It is located west of Orlando Int’l Airport, about 1 mile south of the Beachline Expy/528 on Tradeport Dr. Competitive pricing and programs. 7151 Earhart Dr., Orlando, 32827. www.mynavyexchange.com 407-857-3550
· Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense (DoD) to active duty, Guard and Reserve service members, and their families with comprehensive information on every aspect of military life including deployment, relationships, economics, grief, education, parenting and child care, and much more. www.militaryonesource.mil
Caring and sharing,
Cathy Haynes
Member/supporter of numerous veteran and military organizations in Central Florida
407-239-8468
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