Veterans breakfast to follow parade
WW II Veteran Ruth Skidmore (left) chats with regular monthly volunteer DJ Bridges. Attendees at October’s breakfast took time to sing “Happy Birthday” to Ruth in honor of her 101st Birthday.
The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is locally sponsored this month by Daniel Forrester Law Office.
The breakfast will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Clinton Community Center, 101 S. Hicks St.
The chow line opens at 8:30 a.m. and there will be a brief program at 9 a.m. honoring veterans.
November’s Breakfast will be held in the gymnasium of the Community Center to accommodate a larger crowd.
Anderson County’s 16th-annual Veterans Day Parade will follow the breakfast, and begins at 10 a.m.
In addition to the breakfast, Walgreen’s will be on hand to offer free flu shots for attendees.
All of the Veterans Breakfasts will recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfast a free monthly event that will allow veterans of all ages and branches to fellowship and share stories together.
Veterans are welcome to bring spouses, family, or friends with them. The city of Clinton is recognized as a special sponsor for hosting the monthly location and set up. Local media are recognized for their role in letting veterans know about the breakfasts.
Many generous donors are also recognized for providing regular monthly door prizes.
The Dec. 9 breakfast is sponsored by Lt. Governor Randy McNally, Rep. John Ragan, and Rep. Ed Butler; Jan. 13’s is sponsored by Chancellor Jamie Brooks; and Feb. 10’s is sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club.
To learn more, e-mail VeteransofAndersonCounty@gmail.com, or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Anderson County.
If you are interested in sponsoring a breakfast, please call 865-310-4097.