Veteran’s Day is Sunday and the area is gearing up to celebrate veterans with a variety of programs this weekend.
SATURDAY:
Warren County will hold its veterans memorial ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday at the veterans memorial at the corner of East Warren and High Schools in Lebanon. Warren County Sheriff Larry Sims will be the keynote speaker.
The Lebanon, Mason & Monroe Railroad will remember veterans Saturday with special one-hour train rides and walk-through displays of military equipment and vehicles.
Veterans receive a free ride in coach on Saturday with proof of service. Other ticket prices are #13 adults; $8 for seniors and children ages 5-16; $5 for toddlers ages 2-4 and free for children 1 and under. Rides depart from the Lebanon station at 127 S. Mechanic St.
The railroad will hold a USA Style Dance from 7-10 p.m. Saturday. Admission is a $5 donation to the United Service Organizations. Reserve tickets by calling 513-933-8022, ext. 106. More information is at www.lebanonrr.com.
SUNDAY:
The city will hold a memorial service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mason City Building, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road. Steve Maynard, a captain who served 29 years in the U.S. Navy, will be the guest speaker.
MONDAY:
Veterans are invited to attend a breakfast at Mason Middle School at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the school, 6370 Mason-Montgomery Road. A tribute to veterans follows the breakfast.
Emeritus at Long Cove Pointe will hold a flag raising at 1 p.m. Monday in which they will honor 7 local WWII veterans, along with current veterans at 5535 Irwin Simpson Road.
Second-grade students at Mason Early Childhood Center will demonstrate proper flag folding techniques at 11 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. Monday at the school, 4631 Hickory Woods Drive.
