Veterans breakfast will be this Saturday
Donna and Chalice Bingham attended the February veterans appreciation breakfast. Chalice Bingham is a U.S. Navy veteran. He signed up to join the Navy in spring 1961 during his senior year in high school.
This month’s event is sponsored by is sponsored this month by Big Orange Tree Service and Oliver Springs Mayor Jason Stiltner.
Ebony Capshaw will be May’s doughnut sponsor.
Many generous donors are also recognized for providing monthly door prizes.
At the Community Center, 101 S. Hicks St., the chow line will open at 8:30 a.m., and there will be a brief program at 9 honoring veterans.
All of the veterans breakfasts are held to recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Anderson County residents and community volunteers work together to make the breakfasts 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 setup. Local media are especially recognized for their role in letting veterans know about the breakfast each month.
More breakfasts coming up:
• June 14 is sponsored by Ray Varner Ford.
• July 12 is sponsored by Clinch River Home Healthcare.
• Aug. 9 is sponsored by CNS Cares.
• Sept. 13 is sponsored by American Legion Post 172.
• Nov. 8 is sponsored by Friends of U.S. Military Families, Inc. along with Roger and Judy Kelly.
To learn more, e-mail VeteransofAndersonCounty@gmail.com, or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Anderson County.
Anyone interested in sponsoring one of the breakfasts should contact Terry at 865-310-4097.
