Members of the American Legion Elgin Post 57 fire a volley during the rifle solute at Elgin’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in 2023 | Photo by Rick West
Daily Herald report
Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces.
SUNDAY, NOV. 10
“In the Presence of Heroes: A Military Tribute”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Mount Prospect Community Band’s fall concert will honor veterans, current military, police, firefighters, and all first responders. Featuring James Swearingen’s “In the Presence of Heroes”; Kenneth J. Alford’s “Cavalry of the Clouds”; Michael Mogensen’s “Aerial Fantasy”; selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”; and audience favorite “Salute to Armed Forces,” now updated to include the Space Force. Guest trombone soloist Thomas Stark will perform Rimsky-Korsakov’s Concerto for Trombone and Military Band. $5 at the door. mppd.org/community-band/.
Jazz Consortium Big Band Salutes Veterans: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Durty Nellie’s Gastropub and Entertainment Hub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. 13th annual holiday food drive and musical salute for Veterans Day. McHenry Community High School returns as a special guest at 6 p.m. Bring canned or nonperishable food items, which will be delivered to the Palatine Township Food Pantry. Cover: $10 cash; $5 for ages 17 or younger. Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged at (847) 358-9150. Visit durtynellies.com.
MONDAY, NOV. 11
Barrington Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial, Park Avenue and Cook Street, Barrington. Free. barrington-il.gov/events/veterans-day-ceremony-2.
Lake Barrington Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at The Lodge at The Shores of Lake Barrington, 64 Old Barn Road, Lake Barrington Shores. The veterans of Lake Barrington Shores invite area active-duty military, veterans and their families to the annual Veterans Days ceremony. Retired U.S. Navy Commander Nicholas Kalkas will be the keynote speaker. www.lakebarrington.org.
Hoffman Estates Veterans Day ceremony: 10:45 a.m. Monday, 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. www.hoffmanestates.org.
Palatine American Legion Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11, at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. The Veterans Day observance will feature the officers from Post 690. Speakers will include Jill Robertson and Erica Bartnicki, presidents, American Legion Auxiliary; Mike Rocha, commander, Sons of the American Legion Squadron; and Mark Cramer, commander, American Legion Palatine Post 690. Free. alpost690.us.
Buffalo Grove Veterans Day Celebration: 12:15-1:15 p.m. reception and 1:30 p.m. program Monday, 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 special Armed Services flag presentation. Lunch will be served before the program. All ages are invited to this free program. For details, contact Derek Hoffman at (847) 850-2119 or derek@bgparks.org. www.bgparks.org/veterans-day-celebration/.
Schaumburg Veterans Day Ceremony: 10:45 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Gateway Park, Roselle and Schaumburg roads. Schaumburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2202 hosts the annual ceremony to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Schaumburg police and fire departments will perform the honor guard while flanked by the Schaumburg VFW Post 2202 Rifle Squad. Schaumburg Christian Academy will perform before the ceremony. www.villageofschaumburg.com.
Elgin Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin. The city and American Legion Post 57 honor our nation’s veterans. Seating will be provided. Parking available in the parking deck on the southwest corner of Symphony and Grove. elginil.gov.
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