Veterans Day activities planned in Oakland County

On Veterans Day, November 11, we honor and thank the service and sacrifices of all who’ve served the nation in battle or peace. This 12 months, November 11 falls on a Tuesday and plenty of authorities workplaces are closed. The next Veterans Day commemorations will happen in Oakland County:

Birmingham

• The Metropolis of Birmingham’s annual public wreath-laying ceremony, co-hosted by the Piety Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will happen at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, at Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill, Birmingham. They are going to honor veterans and lay wreaths on the websites of Civil Warfare and WWII monuments. The visitor speaker is Joel Collin, Outreach Assistant, Fisher Home Michigan. A reception for veterans will comply with the ceremony on the Baldwin Public Library, 300 W Merrill, www.fb.com/PietyHillChapter.

Bloomfield Twp.

• Bloomfield Hills Excessive College Theater Firm honors native navy heroes with a particular veterans tribute of its fall musical, “The Whats up Ladies,” at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, on the college, 4200 Andover Highway, Bloomfield Township. To order seats for the tribute, please contact Wendy Shanker at wendy.shanker@gmail.com or 917-603-9222. Performances open to the general public are at 7pm on November 13-14 and at 2pm on November 15, bhhs.ludus.com.

Clarkston/Independence Twp.

• Independence Township Senior Heart will host Veterans Day luncheon for native veterans and their spouses at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at 8047 Ortonville Highway, Clarkston. Free for veterans and spouses. Extra meals $7. Pre-registration required by October 31 at 248-625-8231, www.indtwp.com/residents/senior_center.

Clawson

• The Clawson Senior Heart will host a Veterans Day live performance and luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11:30 a.m. within the senior eating room of the Clawson Senior Heart, 509 Fisher Court docket, Clawson. The Clawson Public Colleges Band will carry out. All ages welcome. Lunch is free for veterans $4 for others, superior registration required at 248-589-0334, https://cityofclawson.com/your_government/parks_and_recreation/senior_adult_programs.php

Farmington/Farmington Hills

• The Metropolis of Farmington Hills Particular Providers Adults 50 & Higher Division will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration luncheon honoring native veterans at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 on the Costick Actions Heart, 28600 W. Eleven Mile Highway in Farmington Hills. All native veterans and their visitors are welcome. Admission is free for veterans dwelling within the cities of Farmington Hills and Farmington. Tickets for non-veterans value $12 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Register prematurely at recreg.fhgov.com or name 248-473-1830 by means of November 3. Stroll-ins should not accepted.

Ferndale

• The Ferndale Memorial Affiliation will host its annual Veterans Day celebration at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 on the Memorial Mall, on Livernois, simply south of W. 9 Mile Highway, Ferndale, www.ferndalememorial.org.

Holly

• Valued Veterans Celebration Pancake Breakfast is from 8:30 a.m. to midday Saturday, Nov. 8 at Holly Moose Lodge, 210 S Broad St., Holly, 248-634-5804. Free for veterans, $10 for non-veterans, $5 for youngsters beneath 12. Open to the general public.

• Holly American Legion Publish 149 will host the Veterans Day Service on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Lakeside Park Cemetery, 860 Thomas St. For extra info, name Joe Mishler at 810-348-9960.

• Holly Excessive College will host a free Veterans Day Salute on Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at 6161 East Holly Highway, Holly. Open to the general public and all veterans are inspired to attend. For extra info, name 810-348-9960.

Oakland County

•Oakland County is collaborating within the annual Operation Greenlight by shining the inexperienced mild on the Oakland County Circuit Court docket Constructing from November 4 to 11. The Nationwide Affiliation of Counties and the Nationwide Affiliation of County Veteran Service Officers invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs to affix Operation Inexperienced Gentle and present help for veterans by lighting buildings inexperienced for Veterans Day. By shining the inexperienced mild, provincial governments and residents will let veterans know they’re valued and supported, www.naco.org, www.fb.com/OakGov.EM.

Oakland Twp.

• The Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on the tribute at 5236 Adams Highway, Oakland Township, on Sunday, November 9, at 1 p.m. This 12 months’s ceremony celebrates the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps, the dedication of a number of new Freedom Benches and a historic monument. Outside seating, lined in dangerous climate, plus espresso and donuts. The occasion is open to the general public. For info, go to vtotmi.org or www.fb.com/VTOTMI, or name 248-608-2804.

Municipality of Orion

• Orion Township will host a free veterans luncheon at midday on Nov. 11 on the Nice Lakes Athletic Membership, 3800 S. Baldwin Highway, Orion Twp. Every veteran could convey one visitor. Register prematurely at 248-391-0304, ext. 3500, www.orionparks.com.

Ortonville

• The annual Ruck for Vets Sack Stroll to lift cash for VFW Publish 582 to assist veterans and households in want will happen Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 a.m. at Bearss Health, 4 N. Ortonville Highway.https://www.fb.com/Bearssfitness.

Rochester

• Oakland College Veterans Appreciation Week is Nov. 10 to Nov. 14. Be a part of fellow veterans, group members, campus college students and employees for occasions to commemorate those that have served. All occasions are free and happen at varied campus areas. Mess Corridor Monday – Free breakfast is November 10; Push, Pull, Plank occasion is November 11; OU Day of Service – Make a Wreath or Card is November 12; Ruck March – Meals donation occasion is November thirteenth and Veterans Recognition and Scholarship Luncheon is November 14th. For extra info, name 248-370-2100 or e-mail Lisa Rhoades at rhoades@oakland.edu, or go to https://oakland.edu/veterans.

• The Rochester American Legion Publish 172 Auxiliary will host a free Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the Rochester Group Home, 816 Ludlow St., Rochester. For the achievement choice, name 248-931-6491. Veterans and the general public are invited. For extra info, name Terri Williams at 248-651-8137, www.fb.com/RochesterCommunityHouse.

Rochester Hills

• The Veterans Day ceremony will happen from 11 a.m. to midday on Nov. 11 at Veterans Memorial Pointe, 1015 S Livernois Highway, Rochester Hills. For extra info, go to Rochesterhills.org.

Royal Oak

• The annual Ruck March 22 for veterans is Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. at Centennial Commons, 203 S Troy St., Royal Oak. Individuals are invited to stroll or march 2 miles whereas carrying 22 kilos (or 22 objects of meals or private objects) to lift consciousness for veterans in disaster. Youngsters have to be accompanied by an grownup. The Royal Oak Veterans Occasions Committee encourages participation and the donation of non-perishable meals/private objects for veterans in want. For a whole listing of required objects, go to www.romi.gov/492/Veterans-Occasions-Committee. All meals goes to the Vietnam Veterans of America 154 meals pantry. Financial donations go to the John Dingell VA to help psychological well being care. To sponsor the Ruck 22 occasion, name Dave Wandoff at 248-505-8115.

• The Royal Oak Veterans Day Service will happen on November 11 at 11 a.m. at or close to the Royal Oak Warfare Memorial in Barbara A. Hallman Memorial Plaza in Centennial Commons (Troy and Second Streets). For extra info, go to romi.gov/492/Veterans-Occasions-Committee.

Southfield

• The Veterans Day Ceremony is 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at Southfield Metropolis Corridor, 26000 Evergreen Highway Southfield. The keynote speaker shall be Todd Butler, deputy director, Michigan Veterans Affairs Company, www.cityofsouthfield.com.

Troy

• The annual Veterans Day ceremony shall be held on November 11 at 11 a.m. on the Troy Veterans Plaza, throughout from Metropolis Corridor, 500 W. Massive Beaver Highway, Troy. This occasion will function skilled audio system with a wreath laying ceremony, elevating of colours and music. The ceremony honors all U.S. navy veterans for his or her service. For info, 248-524-1147 or go to www.troymi.gov.

• White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy will show greater than 400 American flags in recognition of our veterans of all American wars, on the cemetery grounds, 621 W. Lengthy Lake Highway, Troy, climate allowing, www.whitechapelcemetery.com.

Detroit

• twentieth annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade + tenth annual 4Star 4Mile Race is on November 9. For extra info, go to www.detroitveteransdayparade.com.

Lansing

• The Michigan Veterans Affairs Company will host the sixth annual Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Heritage Corridor, within the Capitol, 323 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. This occasion is free and open to the general public. To order your seat, e-mail GoldenK1@Michigan.gov.

Actions on Veterans Day

• Sport Clips Haircuts launched its 2025 “Assist A Hero” grant marketing campaign in partnership with the US Veterans of International Wars. The marketing campaign runs till November 15 and goals to lift $1.35 million. Anybody can help the scholarship program by donating throughout a go to to Sport Clips. On November 11, Veterans Day, collaborating Sport Clips areas are providing free haircuts to veterans and lively obligation members, www.sportclips.com/partnerships/help-a-hero.

• Collaborating White Fort eating places are providing a free particular person combo meal or breakfast combo meal to all veterans and lively navy personnel on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. No buy is critical, however you’ll be requested to indicate navy ID. www.whitecastle.com.

• Emagine is honoring veterans and lively navy personnel by inviting them and a visitor to see a film of their selection free of charge on Tuesday, November 11. All lively navy and veterans can obtain a ticket for them and a visitor to any film of their selection (excluding particular occasions). Friends should go to the field workplace and current their navy service ID card or discharge papers, www.emagine-entertainment.com.

• For extra restaurant and purchasing reductions for veterans and lively navy on Veterans Day, go to www.navy.com/veterans-day/restaurants-veterans-day-military-discounts.html.

To submit an occasion, go to https://bit.ly/40a2iAm.