Many events scheduled for Veterans Week

Each year thousands of veterans visit Branson during Branson Veterans Homecoming Week, a special week set aside to honor and thank our nation's veterans.

The week is packed with special shows, ceremonies, mini reunions and other events in celebration of Veterans Week.

November 5-10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

·       BVTF Veterans Village at Ballparks of America, Buildings 2 and 3, 1000 Pat Nash Drive. Includes a mess hall with meals served 11:30 to 1:30 daily (Free to all veterans and just $10 for all others). Veterans Village also features 40 vendors and has a dayroom that serves as an informal gathering place for our veterans. For more information, call Bob Smithers, Branson Veterans Task Force at 417-339-1420.

November 5

·       BVTF Veterans Celebration Show, Pepsi Legends Theater, 1600 West 76 Country Boulevard, 2 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. For more information, contact Becky at 417-332-3557.

·       Opening ceremonies at the Americana Theater, 2905 West 76 Country Boulevard, 5 p.m. Admission is free for veterans and their families and seating is first come, first served. For more information, contact Dee at 870-421-3511.

November 6

·       POW/MIA Service of Remembrance, College of the Ozarks Memorial Grove, 8 a.m. Call Mary at 417-336-4232 for information.

·       Vietnam Veterans Reunion, AmericInn by Wyndham, 275 Tanger Boulevard, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes a hot meal, entertainment and more. Call Dee to RSVP at 870-421-3511.

November 7 

·       Sandbox Party, Mel's Hard Luck Diner, 2800 West 76 Country Boulevard, 8:30 to 10 a.m. A hot breakfast, entertainment and door prizes. Open to all who have served in the Gulf War or afterwards.  No admittance charge. Call Dee to RSVP, 870-421-3511.

·       Homefront Heroes (Spouses) Salute, AmericInn by Wyndham, 275 Tanger Blvd, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Includes a hot meal, entertainment and door prizes. RSVP to Dee at 870-421-3511.

·       “Pueblo, a Year of Crisis in America,” at the Royal Oak Forum, College of the Ozarks, begins at 5 p.m. This is an International Film Festival winner. Call the P.O.W. Network for information, 417-336-4232.

November 8

·       WWII and Korean War Veterans Reunion, AmericInn by Wyndham, 275 Tanger Boulevard, 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy coffee, dessert and door prizes. Call Mac at 417-230-1283 for information.

November 9

·       Sunday Worship Service with Barbara Fairchild, Clay Cooper Theatre, 2316 W. 76 Country Blvd., 10 am. Call 417-879-6060 for information.

·       29th Annual Military Gala and Banquet at Chateau on the Lake, 415 N. State Highway 265, 5 to 11 p.m.  Public is invited, and all branches of the service are welcome. Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps with dinner, a cake cutting, dancing and fireworks. Reservations are required. Tickets are $69 each. Call 417-336-4232 for reservations.

November 10

·       Veterans Show at Clay Cooper Theatre, 10 a.m. Call for ticket info, 417-879-6060.

·       16th Annual Walmart Tribute to the Veterans Show, Mansion Theatre, 189 Expressway Lane.  No charge. Pre-show begins at 8:30 with the show starting at 9:00.  Event will be hosted by Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris. Special guest speaker is award winning military/film documentary producer Bill Lowe.

·       Walmart Veterans Tribute Lunch at Branson Meadows, 4562 N. Gretna Road, 11:30 to 1:30. Call Dee for information, 870-421-3511.

·       12th Annual Navy Memorial Service, Grand Pavilion at Westgate Resort, 2201 Roark Valley Road, 8:30 am. Includes a public bell tolling ceremony to honor the lives and service of Naval shipmates. Also, a keynote speaker, entertainment and coffee. Call Becky at 417-332-3557 for information.       

·       Medics, Nurses and Combat Vets Mini Reunion, Grand Pavilion at Westgate Resort, 2201 Roark Valley Road, 2 pm.  Free admission and open to the public. Call Becky for more information, 417-332-3557.

·       Pizza Ranch Fundraiser, 1464 State Highway 248, 4 to 8:30 pm. All tips and 10% of sales will benefit the P.O.W. Network to help cover events and activities during Veterans Homecoming. For information, call 417-336-4232.

November 11

·       Veterans Day Sunrise Service, College of the Ozarks, 7 am. Call 800-222-0030 for details.

·       Annual Veterans Day Parade, downtown Branson, 11 a.m. Call 417-294-0030 for information.

The Branson Globe salutes our veterans, visitors and local residents alike. Thank you for your service! Happy Veterans Week!