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WASILLA — While numerous Veterans Day events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, there’s still a number of events and alternative solutions planned around the Valley.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veterans Wall of Honor Veterans Day ceremony
The VFW and other veterans associations across the Valley are gathering at the Veterans Wall of Honor at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 in downtown Wasilla. The wall is located off Fishhook Road, near the Wasilla Police Station. For more information, call 907-376-5820.
AMVETS Veterans Day open house
AMVETS Post 9 and Post 11 are both hosting an open house directly following the Veterans Wall of Honor event Wednesday, Nov. 11 in downtown Wasilla. For more information, call 907-376-2999 for Post 9 and 907-376-7820 for Post 11.
Alpine Inn offering home cooked meals to 20 Sutton veterans
The Alpine Inn posted on their Facebook page to inform the public of their annual Veterans Day festivities being cancelled. Since they’re unable to host a gathering, they’re working with Boy Scout Troop #378 to provide homemade dinners with dessert to 20 Sutton based veterans. Scouts will be onsite handing out meals starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Delivery will be available upon request. For more information, email heymarla@outlook.com.
Rustic Chic Poppies Paint Night honoring Veterans Day
Paintastic Art Studio is offering a special, Veterans Day inspired class where participants will paint “rustic chic” poppies with step by step instruction. All supplies will be provided, and no experience is required. The Rustic Chic Poppies Paint Night begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. For more information, call 907-227-7115.
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic Veterans Day drive-thru event
Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health is honoring local veterans with a contact-free drive thru event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at 1450 Muldoon Rd. #11 in Anchorage Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com
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