Honoring Veterans: Nov. 11, 2024

Nov. 9, 2024

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and several area businesses and organizations are hosting events throughout the day. The Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay will have two showings of the film We Were Soldiers, focused on the first major battle of the Vietnam War, with introduction from Retired Colonel Steve Briggs at 1:30pm and 7pm. Tickets are free for veterans, $5 for general admission. Yen Yoga and Lululemon of Traverse City have teamed up for a free, candlelit restorative yoga class for active military and vets from 7-8pm. Northwestern Michigan College observes at 9am with coffee and donuts for NMC/community veterans in the Osterlin building, followed by a flag raising ceremony. Last but not least, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers a free entrance day in honor of Veterans Day. And be sure to check with your local Veterans Affairs or VWF for more events.