Veterans breakfast is Saturday at Clinton Community Center
Regina Copeland (left) assists Clinch River Quilts of Valor President Gwen Cole with the quilt presentation to U.S. Army veteran James “Jim” Cooper at the Dec. 13 veterans breakfast.
The chow line opens at 8:30 a.m. and there will be a brief program at 9 a.m. honoring veterans.
This month’s breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is sponsored by Sheriff Russell Barker and employees of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department.
This month’s doughnuts are sponsored by county Trustee Regina Copeland.
These breakfasts are held to recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Many generous donors are also recognized for providing door prizes, including a monthly gift card donated by East TN Foundation for Women Veterans.
Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfasts a free monthly event that will allow veterans of all ages and branches to fellowship..
Veterans are welcome to bring spouses, family or friends.
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 breakfasts each month.
Breakfasts coming up:
• Feb. 14 is sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club and Emory Mills Assisted Living/Memory Care Center of Excellence.
• March 14 is sponsored by state Rep. Rick Scarbrough.
• April 11 is sponsored by Clinch River Home Healthcare.
• May 9 is sponsored by Norris First Baptist Church.
• June 13 is sponsored by Ray Varner Ford.
• July 11 is sponsored by Apple Blossom Cafe.
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 Frank at 865-310-4097.
