Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Federal, state and local government agency offices are closed, as are banks and the post office. Public schools, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee and the University of the South will hold classes, and their offices are open. The Sewanee Senior Center will be open.
Veterans Day will be celebrated beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Hall, 36 University Ave., in Sewanee, with a covered-dish meal, followed by a program. The speaker for the evening will be Bobby Clark, Veteran representative for Franklin County.
Also, American flags that are torn, tattered, or otherwise “unserviceable” can be brought at this time to either be buried or burned, and weather permitting, flags will be burned. American Legion members, Auxiliary members, friends and the public are welcome at the event.
Every year at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School the “Chocolate Bells” are rung at 11:11 a.m. on Armistice Day, a yearly remembrance of peace and a reminder of the unusual way the bells in the St. Andrew’s Chapel came from New Jersey to Tennessee more than 90 years ago. Students gather to meet at the appointed hour and walk to the chapel for the ceremonial ringing. This year, that will be Monday, Nov. 11.
Animal Harbor is offering a veteran’s special on pet adoptions. Learn more on page 14.
Many businesses offer Veterans Day specials and discounts. See page 12 for a list of some of these specials.
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