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Veterans Day events

Monday, November 12, 2007 9:29 AM CST

The following Veterans Day events are going on across the region. The public is invited to attend all of the events.

Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. today, 707 E. Webster St., Benton. Honoring current and former Armed Forces members and their families. Veterans are invited to wear their uniforms or other apparel representative of their service. 435-6207.

Anna VFW Post 3455: 2 p.m. today, Veterans Day parade, Anna Fairgrounds. 833-5182.

Benton VFW Post 2671: 9 a.m. today, Benton City Hall. 435-3918.

Beggs-Gurley VFW Post 5222: 11 a.m. Monday, Veterans Memorial, Vienna Carnegie Library. Guest speakers Major Roy Gilbert, retired, and Captain Janet Gilbert, retired. Co-hosted by Daniel Chapman Daughters of the American Revolution and Johnson County Ministerial Alliance.

Cairo VFW American Legion Post 406: 11 a.m. today, Candy Park.

Carbondale VFW Post 2605: 11 a.m. Monday, Veterans Memorial Plaza. Guest speaker Lt. Col. Richard D. Kuehl, U.S. Army, retired. 534-4697.

Chester VFW: Monday, parade from Buena Vista Bank to Evergreen Cemetery with meal to follow at VFW. 826-3411.

Christopher American Legion Post 528: 1 p.m. today. Rededicating the remodeled Christopher Veterans Memorial; memorial was remodeled by Eagle Scout Nick Webb, his family and scouts with money from a state grant. 724-4646.

Du Quoin Elks: 1:30 p.m. today. Presenting medals of valor to local servicemen killed in combat, Drew Uhles of Du Quoin and Wyatt Eisenhauer of Pinckneyville.

George Hart American Legion Post 167: 11 a.m. today, 600 E. Logan St., Harrisburg. 252-6444.

Herrin American Legion: 11 a.m. today, memorial services, Herrin Doughboy. 942-3313.

Marion VA Medical Center: 5 p.m. today, 2401 W. Main St. Annual candlelight vigil begins on Commander Drive. Participants asked to arrive by 4:50 p.m. Veterans encouraged to wear uniforms. 993-4121.

Marion VFW Post 1301: 10:30 a.m. today. Ceremony at Veterans Memorial. 997-1188.

Mound City Women's Club: 10:30 a.m. today, park across from fire station.

Murphysboro American Legion Paul Stout Post 127: 11 a.m. today, 1700 Gartside St. Rep. Mike Bost keynote speaker; Honor Guard commanded by Dr. Lewis Strackk with 21-gun salute and Taps. Complementary meal. 985-5464.

Pinckneyville American Legion: 11 a.m. Monday, next to Veterans Memorial outside Perry County Courthouse. Featuring music by Pinckneyville High School Jazz Band; speaker Col. Joe Grasso; and special military honors to recognize men and women who were killed in service. 357-9560.

Southern Illinois Homeless Assistance Concerts: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Marion Civic Center. A Salute to Vets program; tickets are $12; proceeds help support homeless through efforts of the Williamson County Family Crises Center, the Carterville Family Clinic, and the VA Medical Center for Homeless Coalition. Attendees welcome to bring 8x12 photographs of family members who have served past or present in the military services.

Steeleville American Legion: 5 p.m. today. Program at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and dance afterward. 965-3362.

Tri-State Region Veterans Program Evening of Thanks: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Century Elementary School gym, Ullin.

U.S. Army Corp of Engineers: today. Waiving day-use fees for veterans, active, reserve and guard service members and their families at its recreation areas nationwide. 724-2493.

West Frankfort VFW Post 5764 and Orient American Legion Post: 11:11 a.m. today, The Depot, West Frankfort. 937-2212.