“We raise funds for veterans all year, but it’s nice to have a special day for the veterans and the members and their wives.” American Legion Post 7 Commander Dave Dellinger
Friday
Rock Creek Veterans Park
What: Honoring veterans, including James Ed Clark who served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 223 Northside Drive NW, Gainesville
What: A reception to give veterans letters and cards made by members and kids of the YMCA program. Short program and refreshments.
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: 2455 Howard Road, Gainesville
More info: 770-297-9622
Lakewood Baptist Church
What: Annual program hosted by American Legion Post 7, which includes Riverside Military Academy’s color guard and speaker Col. William Gallagher, Riverside’s president
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 2235 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
More info: 770-532-6307
University of North Georgia
What: Parade on the drill field
When: 3-4 p.m.
Where: 82 College Circle, Dahlonega
More info: richard.neikirk@ung.edu or www.business.dahlonega.org/events/details/veterans-day-parade-38261
SATURDAY
American Legion
What: Car show and cookout hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 772
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville
More info: 770-534-7091
St. John Baptist Church
What: Charity drive for veterans and homeless
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 757 E.E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville
American Legion
What: Live country and rock music with unlimited cheeseburgers and hot dogs
How much: $20
When: 5 p.m. to midnight
Where: 2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville
More info: 770-534-7091
MONDAY
Rotary Club meeting
What: World War II veterans speaking
When: 12:45 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church, 751 Green St., Gainesville