Local veteran activities taking place

As Veterans Day approaches Tuesday, Nov. 11, the following events and activities will be occurring locally to honor and celebrate our veterans. On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 will have a recruitment and fundraising booth at the Cathlamet Market. Depending on manpower, the Post may extend the days to Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10-11 during the same hours. On Saturday, Nov. 8, there will be a Veterans Dinner hosted by the Our Savior Lutheran Church (549 State Route 409) and other organizations at 5:30 p.m. All veterans and their spouses are invited. On Monday, Nov. 10, there will be two Veterans Day Ceremonies. The first will take place at 10:30 a.m. inside the Wahkiakum High School (500 S. Third St.) gymnasium. At 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, Naselle-Grays River Valley High School (793 WA-4, Naselle) will have a veterans assembly inside their gymnasium.