Daily Herald report
Nov. 9
Vietnam Wall of Remembrance 2023: Sunrise to 10 p.m. Thursday to Monday, Nov. 9-13, Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, just west of Centennial Beach, Naperville. Naperville Park District is partnering with Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, Naperville American Legion Post 43, and Naperville Responds for Veterans to display a replica and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from South Vietnam in 1973. Opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Nov. 9; Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11; and closing ceremony at 8 p.m. Nov. 13. During these ceremonies, and at 8 p.m. each night, an Honor Guard will play taps and conduct a three-volley rifle salute in memory of the fallen. The wall is approximately 233 feet in length and includes the names of more than 58,000 service members who gave their lives between 1957 and 1975. Those interested in finding the name of a family member or friend on the wall can search the virtual wall at vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/.
Nov. 10
Village of Barrington Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Veterans Memorial Park, corner of Cook and Main streets, Barrington. Join local veterans and dignitaries as they celebrate Veterans Day. www.barrington-il.gov.
Elgin Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in the Centre of Elgin Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way in Elgin. The city of Elgin, in partnership with American Legion Post 57, will honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Seating will be provided. Parking is available in the Centre parking deck. www.cityofelgin.org.
Nov. 11
Schaumburg Veterans Day Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Gateway Park, at the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg roads. The Schaumburg Veterans of Foreign War Post 2202 will host the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Schaumburg Police Department and Fire Department will perform the honor guard while flanked by the Schaumburg VFW Post 2202 Rifle Squad. Schaumburg Christian Academy will sing the national anthem, God Bless America, and all of the branches of service hymns. www.villageofschaumburg.com.
Hoffman Estates Veterans Day ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at Hoffman Estates Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Join the Veterans Commission at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial Site in honoring all who have served. Light refreshments will be served at the police department following the ceremony. www.hoffmanestates.org.
Palatine Veterans Day program: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. American Legion Post 690 will be hosting a program to honor all veterans. Speakers will include Erica Bartnicki, president, American Legion Auxiliary; Mike Rocha, Commander, Sons of the American Legion Squadron; and Mark Cramer, Commander, American Legion Palatine Post 690. The Legion color guard will also participate. A free luncheon will follow the Cutting Hall event. The luncheon is open to all and will be held at the American Legion Post 690, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. For information, (847) 359-1606 or www.alpost690.us.
Buffalo Grove Veterans Day Celebration: 12:15-1:15 p.m. reception; 1:30 p.m. program, Saturday, Nov. 11, at Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Join and honor all veterans, their families and friends. VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the colors, as well as present a very special Armed Services flag presentation. Speeches and military music will also be included. Lunch will be served before the program. For information, contact Megan Baird at (847) 850- 2119 or megan@bgparks.org.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band presents ‘Freedom’: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band presents its 22nd annual fall concert, “Freedom,” featuring music honoring our military veterans and trailblazers of Black music history. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door; $8 for seniors and students with ID; free for veterans and current military service members with ID at the door. For tickets, visit tickets.bgsb.org.
Nov. 12
Free Dinner for Veterans: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Immanuel Lutheran, 310 E. Main St. in East Dundee. Local veterans are invited to the sixth annual event, with dinner catered by Aliano’s in East Dundee. To RSVP, call Alison Lyon at (630) 709-6546 or visit ImmanuelVeteransDinner2023.eventbrite.com.
Jazz Consortium Big Band Salutes Veterans: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Durty Nellie’s Gastropub and Entertainment Hub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. A musical salute for Veterans Day, plus a guest performance by the Schaumburg High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Vinnie Inendino. Patrons are asked to bring canned or nonperishable food items, which will be delivered to the Palatine Township Food Pantry. Cover: $10 cash; $5 for ages 17 and younger. Seating is limited, and reservations are encouraged at (847) 358-9150. Visit durtynellies.com.
Lutheran Home Arts Series: 7-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in St. John’s Chapel at The Lutheran Home, 800 W. Oakton, Arlington Heights. Featuring Mark Olen and the eight-piece Brassworks performing Broadway tunes and American favorites in honor of Veterans Day. Come early and enjoy a specially priced, limited fall menu at the new Jenny’s Bistro in Lutheran Home. Free. Register: lutheranlifecommunities.org/lutheranhome/events/.
Through Nov. 30
“Honor Our Veterans” art exhibit: Through Nov. 30 at Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington Ave. Artwork by Artists’ Association of Elk Grove Village members commemorating Veterans Day. aaegv.org.
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