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Veterans Day Events

Updated 5:41 PM Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Here’s a list of community events planned to commemorate Veterans Day:

Waynesville Junior High/High School Veterans Day Program: Veterans and their families are invited. Refreshments at 7:45 a.m. in the lobby. Assembly at 8:15 a.m. in the gymnasium. Nov. 11. Free. Waynesville High School, 735 Dayton Road, Waynesville. (513) 897-2776, www.wayne-local.com.

Butler County Veterans Day Program: Complimentary coffee and donuts sponsored by The Butler County Veterans’ Service Commission at 8:30 a.m., followed by the program at 9 a.m. Nov. 11 in the Michael J. Colligan Lodge at Butler County Veterans Memorial Park, South B. Street and New London Road, Hamilton.

Morton Middle School annual Veterans Day Program: The assembly will include the presentation of colors and choir, band, and handbell performances. Open to the public. 9 a.m. Nov. 11 at Morton Middle School, 231 W. National Road, Vandalia. (937) 415-6600. www.vandaliabutlerschools.org.

Veterans Day Program: Presented by LT Ball fifth-graders. Ron Re will speak about Tipp City veterans, students will present a choral reading and sing God Bless America. The students will also place a wreath dedicated to veterans on the gazebo. 9:15 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. Tipp City Veterans Memorial, Hyatt and Main streets, Tipp City.

Murlin Heights Elementary School Veterans Day Program: The program will include singing by the third grade class and essay readings by students about what veterans mean to them. The event will also feature a keynote address from a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Open to the public. 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at Murlin Heights Elementary School, 8515 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton. (937) 415-3900.

Veterans Day Assembly: Honoring veterans and active duty personnel who have graduated from Greenon or who are currently residing in the school district. 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at Greenon High School, 3950 S. Tecumseh Road, Springfield. (937) 325-7343. www.greenon.k12.oh.us. jholland@greenon.k12.oh.us.

Veterans Day Program: Guest speakers are veterans Fred Shively and Ken Williamson. Held in the Hartzell Lecture Hall. 9:51 to 10:31 a.m. and 12:37 to 1:17 p.m. Nov. 11. Free. Upper Valley JVS, 8811 Career Drive, Piqua. (937) 778-1980, www.uvjvs.org.

Local Veterans Celebration: In honor of the sacrifice and dedication of service men and women. During the ceremony, Alex Mol, a senior chemistry education major at Cedarville, will share the story of Retired Army Air Corps Lt. Col. James B. Cheney’s time as a fighter pilot and POW during World War II. The ceremony also features musical performances by the university’s Men’s Glee Club, the symphonic band, and Beth Porter, associate professor of music. The public is invited, and all military personnel are encouraged to attend in uniform. 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Cedarville University, Dixon Ministry Center, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville. (937) 766-7610. www.cedarville.edu/chapel.

“Americans We” Veterans Day Program: 10:15 a.m. Nov. 11. Free. Fairview PK-7 School, 1305 W. Fairview Ave., Dayton. Principal Charles Davis at (937) 542-4590, www.dps.k12.oh.us/cms/schools/elementary/fairview.html.

Veterans Exhibit, Open House and Reception: Exhibit on display during regular library hours through 6 p.m. Nov. 11. Veterans Day Open House and Reception from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at Centerville Library, 111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville. (937) 433-8091. www.wclibrary.info/events/index.asp.

The Life of the Soldier: A special Civil War program presented by the American Civil War Museum of Ohio. Appropriate for all ages. 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 11 at Centerville Library, 111 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville. (937) 433-8091. www.wclibrary.info/events/index.asp.

City of Centerville and Centerville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9550 to Honor Veterans: 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Veterans Memorial at Stubbs Park, 255 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Centerville Police Building, 155 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville. (937) 433-7151. www.ci.centerville.oh.us.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Miami Valley Chapter 97, Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Nov. 11. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, Stewart St. and S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton. (937) 432-1957.

Veterans Day Concert by Dr. Larry Weinstein: Family friendly. 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. (937) 293-2841. www.carillonpark.org.

Veterans Day Event: All military veterans or current military personnel will receive a complimentary lunch or dinner. Some form of military identification or proof of serving is required. Dine–in only. Nov. 11 at Bar Louie, 4492 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek. (937) 427-3900.www.barlouieamerica.com/beavercreek.html.

Ohio Liberty Film Festival: “Saving Private Ryan” at 2 p.m. and “The Birth of Freedom” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Neon Movies, 130 E. Fifth St. “The Ultimate Resource” at 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne. Ave. “The Birth of Freedom” at 4 p.m. and “Animal Farm” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Engineers Club of Dayton, 110 E. Monument Ave. “Papillon” at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Engineers Club of Dayton. “The Mission” at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Neon Movies. Festival passes available at Dublin Pub. (937) 429-3703 or (937) 673-4362. www.ohiolibertyfilmfestival.com.

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