Veterans Day events in and around Carson City
Carson City:
Thursday Nov. 9, 11-11:30 a.m. — Carson City Senior Center Veterans Day Program with remarks from Carson City Mayor, Bob Crowell
Thursday Nov. 9, 2-3 p.m. — Fritsch Elementary School Veterans Day Program
Friday Nov. 10, 3 p.m. — Flag Retirement Ceremony at Fuji Park. More than 2,000 flags deposited by Carson City residents in various collection bins around Carson City will be ceremonially retired. The Master of Ceremonies is Bob Crowell, Carson City Mayor. This ceremony includes a packed schedule of events in the attached PDF below.
Carson Valley/Douglas County:
Thursday Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m. — Veterans are invited to Gardnerville Elementary School to attend a ceremony in their honor. Coffee and snacks will be provided and ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. The address is 1290 Toler Avenue, Gardnerville.
Thursday Nov. 9, 11:00 a.m. — Douglas County Marines and spouses invited to gather in the training room of the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement building for cake and coffee in celebration of the service’s 242nd birthday. The address is 1038 Buckeye Road, Minden.
Friday Nov. 10, 9 a.m. — Eastside Memorial Park is hosting a presentation of colors and ceremonial wreath laying. The address is 1600 Buckeye Road, Minden.
Saturday Nov. 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — The Carson Valley Inn is hosting it’s annual free spaghetti lunch for veterans and active-duty military. Veterans and a guest can participate by showing military ID, or describing their service to the host. The address is 1627 Highway 395, Minden.
Saturday Nov. 11 — Free admission and open house at The Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in observance of Veterans Day. Complimentary refreshments and cake cutting at noon. The address is 1477 Main Street, Gardnerville.
Reno:
Saturday Nov. 11, 11:11 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. — Opening ceremony with fly-by and ceremonial wreath toss into the Truckee River at the Virginia Street Bridge.
11:20 a.m. — A Veterans Day parade will be held following the Opening Ceremony at the Virginia Street Bridge on the corner of Virginia and 1st Street. The parade begins directly following the opening ceremony with participants north on Virginia Street from Liberty to 5th Street, and finishing some time between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Click here for more information.
Veterans Guest House hosts day of events:
9:00 a.m. — Orange Balloon Release in honor of those lost and affected by Agent Orange health related issues.
Noon - 4 p.m. — Open House at the Veterans Guest House
Saturday Nov. 11, 9:00 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Marked Studios offers free tattoo day and live music and DJ's for veterans and active duty service members. Hundreds of tattoo designs to choose from. Veterans must provide honorable DD-214 or military ID. The address is 945 West Moana Lane, Reno.
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
Saturday Nov. 11, 12-4 p.m. — RSIC/THPO Cultural Arts Opening Exhibit after Veterans Day Parade in Reno. The featured exhibit is Mr. Burton Pete's Contribution to Native American Arts and Military Service. Light refreshments provided. This event is at the RSIC THPO Cultural Office, 1995 East 2nd Street, Reno.
Saturday Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. — Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Veterans Dinner at the RSIC gymnasium. The recreation department has planned activities and dinner for children, 5-years and older. The address is 34 Reservation Rd, Reno.
Virginia City:
11a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Veterans Day Parade along C-Street
Schools, city, state and government offices will be closed on Friday.
If you are aware of any additional Veterans Day events in and around Carson City send details to jeff@carsonnow.org.
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