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November: Veterans’ Ceremonies and Celebrations

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Saturday, Nov. 2
The Sunrise Detachment will hold its annual Marine Corps Ball on Nov. 2 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Memorare Council (2183 Jackson Ave., in Seaford). Formal attire is requested. Tickets are $85 per person. Call 516-798-9369 for details.

Kiwanis of Lindenhurst will hold a luncheon on Nov. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Venetian Room at Lindenhurst Memorial Library (1 Lee Ave., in Lindenhurst). Call 631-957-7755 to reserve a seat.

The Air Force Association will hold its 50th Vietnam Anniversary Commemorative Medal and D.O.D. Lapel Pinning Ceremony on Nov. 2 at the American Museum of Armor (1303 Round Swamp Rd. in Bethpage) at 11:30 a.m. This year, the association will also honor Australian Vietnam Veterans.

Monday, Nov. 4
Legislator Seth Koslow will host a job and resource fair for veterans on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Am of Merrick & Bellmore (2377 Merrick Ave., in Merrick). Call 516-571-6205 for details.

Tuesday, Nov. 5
Girl Scouts of South Huntington will hold a veterans lunch on Nov. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church (1670 NY-25A, in Cold Spring Harbor). Reservations are required. Email Jennifer at jmaier2012@yahoo.com for details.

A veterans’ support group is held every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at East Meadow Public Library (1886 Front St., in East Meadow). Call Angel at 516-237-9259 for details.

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Thursday, Nov. 7
St. John’s University Veterans Success Center will hold a luncheon for veterans on Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s D’Angelo Center. Registration is required. Email veterans@stjohns.edu for details.

Roslyn Middle School (375 Locust Ln. in Roslyn) will honor veterans on Nov. 7 at 9 a.m.

Mount Sinai South Nassau will hold a celebration on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. in the famility’s conference center (1 Healthy Way, in Oceanside). Call 516-452-7457 for details.

Friday, Nov. 8

Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale will hold a veterans’ tribute dinner on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Call 516-292-0200 for details.

The Town of North Hempstead will hold a celebration luncheon on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park  (1601 Marcus Ave., in New Hyde Park). Reservations are requested by calling 516-869-6311.

Nassau County will hold its monthly Senior Veterans’ Luncheon on Nov. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Bethpage Community Center (103 Grumman Road West, in Bethpage) and also at St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus (78 Hempstead Ave., in Lynbrook). Reservations are required. Call 516-571-9910 for a seat in Bethpage. Call 516-227-8900 for a seat in Lynbrook.

Copiague Memorial Public Library (50 Deauville Blvd. in Copiague) will hold a celebration on Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 631-691-1111 to reserve a seat.

Saturday, Nov. 9
Leathernecks MC New York will hold its 24th Annual Hospital Run on Nov. 9 at the Marine Corps League in Massapequa. Ride registration begins at 9 a.m. with an afterparty at 1p.m.

American Legion Rusy Bohm Post 411 in Islip will hold a resource fair on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 631-277-8383 for details.

New York Islanders and Long island Warriors Hockey will host Military Appreciation Hockey Fun for military family children at The Park at UBS Arena on Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. Email amateurhockey@newyorkislanders.com for details.

Tumbleweeds Foundation, along with Sempre Fame BBQ will hold its annual Rib Eating Contest on Nov. 9 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at American Legion (15 Elizabeth St. in Floral Park). Contest entry is $50; spectator admission is $10. Call 516-488-7900 for details.

Sunday, Nov. 10
VFW Butehorn Brothers Post 4987 (428 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage) will hold a celebration on Nov. 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Call 516-644-6662 for details.

United Veterans Organization (UVO) will hold its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Eisenhower Park, near parking field 6A.

Long Island National Cemetery (2040 Wellwood Ave., in Farmingdale) will hold a veterans’ honor ceremony on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.

Fighters of Fire MC will hold its Turkey Run on Nov. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Green Turtle (1740 Hempstead Tpke. In East Meadow) with an after party at American Legion Post 1082  (294 Bellmore Rd. in East Meadow).

 

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Monday, Nov. 11
The Carle Place American Legion will host a service on Veterans Day at 11 a.m. at Carle Place Veterans Memorial Park located at the corner of Westbury Ave. and Carle Rd.

Catholic Health will hold an outreach and screening event on Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 502 Commack Rd. in Deer Park. Event offers meal vouchers and food distribution. Call 631-242-7427 for details.

Elmont American Legion Post 1033 will hold its annual parade and celebration on Nov. 11. Assembly is at 10:30 a.m. at 60 Hill Ave., in Elmont, with a parade to Elmont Veterans’ Square and refreshments following back at the post on Hill Ave.

North Shore Towers (27040 Grand Central Parkway, in Floral Park) will hold its veterans’ celebration on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Towers on the Green. Call 718-423-3335 for details.

Friday, Nov. 15

The Boulton Center (37 W. Main St.,  in Bay Shore) will hold a musical tribute on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45. Visit www.boultoncenter.org for details.

Sunday, Nov. 17
Veterans Yoga Project will hold a donation-based yoga class on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 94 (22 Grove Place in Babylon). All yoga levels are invited to participate.

Hallockville Farm Museum will present The Battle of Long Island and the British Occupation on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at Hallock State Park Preserve Community Room (6062 South Ave., in Riverhead). Visit www.hallockville.org for details.

Wednesday, Nov. 20
Blue Star Mothers Chapter 6 will hold its meeting on Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at VFW Medford (507 Long Island Ave., in Medford). New and associate members are welcome. Call 631-553-9592 for details.

Thursday, Nov. 21
PSEG Long Island and Suffolk County Veteran Service Agency will hold a Thanksgiving Distribution event for veterans on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the H. Lee Dennison Bldg. (100 Veterans Memorial Hwy., in Hauppauge). Pre-registration is required. Visit www.bit.ly/thanksgiving-distribution call  for details 631-582-3663, ext. 142.

Saturday, Nov. 23
American legion Auxiliary Unit 1887 will hold a craft and vendor fair on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 381 Woodbridge Dr. in Ridge. Event benefits veterans, active military and Gold Star families. Email alaunit1887@yahoo.com for details.

Tuesday, Nov. 26
Nassau County Veterans’ Stand Down will be held on Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Freeport Armory (63 Babylon Tpke., in Freeport). Call 516-572-6565 for details.