Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Veterans Day activities free and open to the public in North Pinellas County on Thursday:
Dunedin: The city of Dunedin, in conjunction with the Dunedin High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit, presents the fifth annual Veterans Day Ceremony in the high school's Memorial Stadium. The event will include performances by the Dunedin High School Highlander Band, Dunedin High School Chorus, and comments from the Dunedin City Commission. The NJROTC Cadets will present a rifle drill team demonstration and a 21-gun salute. 9 a.m. Dunedin High School, 1651 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin. (727) 812-4530.
Curlew Hill Memory Gardens: Curlew Hills Memory Gardens announces its 23rd annual Veterans Day Services. Guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. Live patriotic music as well as local military, religious and political leaders will be part of this event. 9:30 a.m. Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. (727) 789-2000.
Oldsmar: At Oldsmar's annual Veteran's Day Ceremony, all military veterans who have served their country, past and present, will be honored. The Suncoast String Band will provide musical entertainment and the WorkNet VA van will be available for military veteran guests seeking employment information. 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park (Oldsmar), 250 Shore Drive E, Oldsmar. (813) 749-1260; www.MyOldsmar.com.
Safety Harbor: Celebrate the efforts of America's veterans at this event in Veterans Park featuring the posting of the colors, a 21-gun salute, a wreath toss and patriotic songs by the Espiritu Santo Elementary School Choir. 11 a.m. Safety Harbor City Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane, Safety Harbor. (727) 724-1572.
Largo: Join the city of Largo as it celebrates Veterans Day with an intimate ceremony at the Military Court of Honor featuring special music, a key note speaker and color guard presentation. 7-9 p.m. Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo. (727) 587-6740, ext. 5014.