Nov. 1-30 – A variety of veteran displays and recommended
readings will be highlighted at all Douglas Public
Libraries.
Wednesday – Douglas County Recognition of Military Vets, 1 p.m.,
Philip S. Miller Building on 100 Third St. in Castle Rock. Each
known veteran in Douglas County will be listed on an honor roll and
given a certificate of recognition from the Douglas Board of County
Commissioners.
Thursday – Stand Down 2000, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., a commemoration for
homeless veterans at the Colorado Convention Center on 14th Street
in Denver. Services for homeless vets will be provided, and the
vets without homes will be recognized.
– Noon, American Ex-Prisoners of War will speak to the Highlands
Ranch Rotary Club at the Lone Tree Country Club
– Noon, American Ex-Prisoners of War will speak to the Castle
Rock Rotary Club at Victoria’s Pantry on Wilcox Street in Castle
Rock.
Friday – In recognition of Veterans Day, Douglas County offices
will be closed for the day.
– 9 a.m. – The Colorado Division of Veteran Services is breaking
ground at the Fitzsimons Nursing Home.
– 2 p.m., American Legion will visit Northridge Elementary
School students in Highlands Ranch for an assembly on the American
flag.
– 1 p.m., 2 p.m. – American Ex-Prisoners of War will visit with
Cresthill Middle School students in Highlands Ranch.
– 1:30 p.m. American Ex-Prisoners of War will visit with Sierra
Middle School in Parker
Nov. 11, Veterans Day – 10 a.m., VFW Honor Guard will be at the
Cedar Hills Cemetery.
– 11 a.m., American Legion Honor Guard will have a recognition
ceremony at Bear Canyon Cemetery.
– 11 a.m., Sen. Wayne Allard will dedicate the World War II
Memorial in Littleton.
– 7 p.m., The Colorado Military Ball will be at the Adams Mark
Hotel in Denver.
Tuesday – The U.S. Air Force Band of the Rockies will visit
Sagewood Middle School in Parker.
Nov. 16 – 7 a.m., Veterans’ Service Program with the Parker
Rotary Club at the Pinery Country Club.
Nov. 20 – Castle Rock 4-H Club flag program at the Philip S.
Miller Building in Castle Rock.