Take a minute to honor our veteran's on Nov 11, 2014 with local Veteran's Day celebrations. If you are a vet, scroll down, and find some free-bies to thank you for your service.
Please join VFW Post 8081 Commander Jerry Gobe, the mayor, and city staff, and local veterans to honor those that have served in the US armed forces. The ceremony will be at:
Warrenville Veteran's Memorial
Intersection of Stafford Place and Warren Ave.
Nov 11, 2014 at 11:00 am
(image courtesy of Warrenville.il.us)
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of World War I, as RJ Lindsey tells the story of the “war to end all wars” thru the eyes of Charles Dawes. You will experience the people, places and political climate that plunged the world into war. Dawes was a colorful banker and businessman that served in WWI and later became vice president and a Nobel prize winner.
6:30 pm at the Warrenville Public Library
Refreshments will be served – Registration required.
Sponsors: Warrenville Public Library and Warrenville Historical Society
(image courtesy of http://www.rjlindsey.com/)
Cantigny celebrates Veteran's Day on November 11 with free parking and admission. Special programs include:
Many businesses and restaurants offer free services or meals to veteran on Veteran's Day, to thank the vets for their service. Some local offerings include:
Note: Please double check times and offerings before you go. Most require proof that you are a veteran. If you don't mind traveling a bit further, there's longer list online, including about.com
If you have additional free-bies or celebrations to share, send an email to sue@warrenville.info before Nov 9, and I'll add them to the
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