Northwest suburban Veterans Day events
Wednesday
Arlington Heights: Speakers at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Presentations last 30 minutes, followed by interaction with guests, questions and refreshments. The story of Honor Flight Chicago, co-presenters Ed Landow and Greg Padovani, 1 p.m.; the story of Veterans Memorial Park, the village's oldest park, presented by Greg Padovani; a service flag ceremony, narrated by Ed Landow and presented by the American Legion Post 208 color guard, 3 p.m.
Buffalo Grove: The Buffalo Grove Police and Fire Honor Guard will present the colors at 9 a.m. at the Cooper Middle School, gymnasium, 1050 Plum Grove Road. Dewey Lutzow, Army colonel and a Cooper parent, will be the keynote speaker. Local and state officials will be in attendance. Open to the public; RSVP to Principal Pamela Kibbons, (847) 520-2750.
Prospect Heights: A Soldier's Salute, featuring film historian Steven Frenzel and a singalong to songs of the World War II era as well as music from films such as “Buck Privates,” “Anchors Aweigh”, and “For Me and My Gal” at 7 p.m., Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. To register, call (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or visit phpl.info.
Thursday
Arlington Heights: “In The Mood: A Salute to Veterans Day” 1 and 7:30 p.m. at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St. Danceable swing and upbeat tunes including classics made famous by Basie, Goodman and more. Tickets $35 at MetropolisArts.com or call (847) 577-2121.
Barrington: Veterans Day ceremony, 11 a.m., Main and Cook streets.
Bartlett: Veterans Memorial Site dedication, 11 a.m., on the south side of Stearns Road west of the intersection of South Bartlett and Stearns Roads. Bartlett Veterans Memorial Foundation will be dedicating the site and unveiling the statue that will be placed permanently there next spring. Visit bartlettveteransmemorial.com.
Bartlett: James Robideau shares his experience in the service and as general counsel for the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs 3:30 p.m. at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Call (630) 213-0100.
Buffalo Grove: 12:15 p.m. reception, 1:30 p.m. program, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Entertainment, free refreshments, speeches, flag ceremony, 21-gun salute and a presentation about war dogs. Singer Heather Braoudakis, presentation of the colors by Marine Air Control Group 48 Great Lakes, music by the Brass Quintet from the United States Navy Band Great Lakes. Visit bgparkdistrict.org.
Des Plaines: Veterans Day program, 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, Lake Park Memorial Pavilion. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2992 and American Legion Post 36 put on a 45 minute program. The guest speaker will be Sgt. Maj. Thomas Hoskinson of the National Security Agency Support Command. For details, call VFW Commander David Murphy at (847) 648-1036.
Des Plaines: Veterans Day celebration from 12-3 p.m., Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Includes a Pearl Harbor display, uniform display, crafts projects, letter writing to active military with a pocket-size flag. All ages are invited. VFW Post 2992 presents “Visit With A Veteran” from 1-3 p.m. Veterans who served in World War II, Korea, and other conflicts are available to meet and greet. Visit dppl.org or desplaineshistory.org or call (847) 299-1886 or (847) 391-5399.
Hanover Park: Alberto Velasco, a veteran who was paralyzed in a car accident and now works as a military liaison for U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, speaks at 7 p.m. at village hall, 2121 W. Lake St. Refreshments will be served.
Hoffman Estates: Veterans Day ceremony, 10:45 a.m., Veterans Memorial site at the new Police Department building, 411 W. Higgins Road. For information, call (847) 781-2844.
Mount Prospect: Veterans Day ceremony, 10:45 a.m., Lion's Park Recreation Center, 300 E. Council Trail. A 21-gun salute will be fired, followed by the keynote speaker, Lt. Michael Gumina, U.S. Navy, an Afghanistan veteran. Patriotic songs will be lead by the St. Cecilia's Church Choir and taps will be played. Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1337. Special seating for veterans.
Palatine: American Legion Post 690 Veterans Day Program at 10:25 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Community Park, at the intersection of Northwest Highway and East Wood Street. Legion color guard and rifle team, remarks by leaders of the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion. Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz will present the keynote address. Rifle salute and playing of taps at 11 a.m.
Prospect Heights: Breakfast for any veteran from Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights and Wheeling at 8:30 a.m. at MacArthur Middle School, 700 Schoenbeck Road. Served by MacArthur students, followed by a seventh- and eighth-grade assembly featuring the band, chorus and orchestra. Students will make speeches about America, the flag and Veterans Day. The veterans will be introduced individually.
Schaumburg: Veterans Day remembrance 11 a.m. at Veterans Gateway Park, southwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle roads. Pledge of Allegiance by veteran Graham McNamee, speech by Bob Napier, past commander of VFW Post 2202, guns salute by post commander Joe Wein, Taps.
Wheeling: Veterans Day presentation, 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road. Veterans will be honored. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit indiantrailslibrary.org.