Veteran Calendar

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Lough Legacy Veterans Parade: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 1001 E. Fifth St., No. 1501, Vancouver. Celebrate America's veterans during the annual Lough Legacy Veterans Parade hosted by The Historic Trust. The parade will begin at the east end of Officers Row at East Reserve Street and Evergreen Boulevard and conclude on Fifth Street near Pearson Air Museum. The free event will take place rain or shine and will be broadcast live on CVTV.

Veterans Day Open House: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pearson Air Museum, 1115 E. Fifth St., Vancouver. Celebrate Veterans Day at an open house hosted by the Community Military Appreciation Committee. Local organizations and employers that support veterans will be available. For more information, visit cmac11.com/cmac-events.

Sixth Annual Windhaven Ride for Veterans Planning Meeting: Friday, Nov. 13, 6-7 p.m., American Legion Tum Tum Post 168, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. Help plan the annual ride for veterans. Volunteers and committee members are welcome, and American Legion Family membership is not required. No special skills are needed. For more information, call 360-818-4466 or visit amboytumtumpost168.org.

BG Senior Citizens Veterans Lunch Club: Friday, Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m., The Prairie Tavern, 14925 NE Caples Road, Brush Prairie. Meet fellow veterans at the monthly lunch club hosted by Battle Ground Senior Citizens. Participants are responsible for their own meal costs. Contact Sharon Wodtke at swodtke@comcast.net for more information.

American Legion Tum Tum Post 168 Bingo: Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Territorial Park, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. Enjoy an evening of bingo with the local American Legion Family, which serves veterans, their families and the community. For more information, call 360-818-4466 or visit amboytumtumpost168.org.

American Legion Riders Chapter 168: Every first Friday of the month, 6-7 p.m., American Legion Tum Tum Post 168, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. See how the Riders support veterans through patriotic events, charitable activities and community service during the chapter’s monthly meeting. For membership and meeting information, call 360-818-4466 or visit amboytumtumpost168.org.

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 168: Every first Saturday of the month, 9-10 a.m., American Legion Tum Tum Post 168, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. See how the Sons honor their families’ military service through volunteerism, support for veterans and community service during the squadron’s monthly meeting. Membership is open to eligible male descendants of veterans. For more information, call 360-818-4466 or visit amboytumtumpost168.org.

American Legion (TAL) Tum Tum Post 168: Every first Saturday of the month, 10-11 a.m., American Legion Tum Tum Post 168, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. See how veterans work together to support fellow veterans and their families, promote patriotism and serve the local community during the post’s monthly meeting. For membership information, call 360-818-4466 or visit amboytumtumpost168.org.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 168: Every first Saturday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., American Legion Tum Tum Post 168, 21400 NE 399th St., Amboy. See how the Auxiliary supports veterans, military families and the community through volunteer programs during the unit’s monthly meeting. For membership information and ways to help, call 360-818-4466 or visit amboytumtumpost168.org. 

La Center American Legion Meeting: Every second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., La Center Church, 111 E. Fifth St., La Center. Learn about the community work and veteran fellowship at the monthly La Center American Legion Post 189 meeting. Email post189lacenter@gmail.com for more information.

Ridgefield American Legion Meeting: Every first Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., Ridgefield Fire Station, 911 N. 65th Ave., Ridgefield. Learn about the community work and veteran fellowship at the monthly Ridgefield American Legion Post 44 meeting. Meetings feature community guest speakers and planning for the Parade of Flags program.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7824 Meeting: Every second Thursday of the month, 7-8 p.m., VFW Post 7824, 400 N. Andresen Road. Vancouver. Learn about the community work and fellowship among veterans of overseas conflicts during the monthly VFW Post 7824 meeting. For information about membership eligibility and public events, visit vfw7824.org.

NAMI Veterans’ Support: Every first and third Monday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m., Clark County Veterans Assistance Center, 907 Harney St., Suite 200, Vancouver. Meet and discuss mental health with local veterans during a structured support group hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness in partnership with the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center. Register by visiting namiswwa.org/support-groups. Drop-ins are also welcome.

Clark County Veterans Advisory Board: Every second Thursday of the month, 2 p.m., Clark County Public Service Center, Room 680, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, or online via WebEx. The board oversees the Clark County Veterans Assistance Fund, which provides emergency relief to qualified veterans. For more information, visit shorturl.at/fEIGT.

Community Military Appreciation Committee Membership Meeting: Friday, Nov. 13, 8:30-10 a.m., 40 et 8 Boxcar, 2809 NE 78th St., Vancouver. The committee brings together veterans organizations, civic groups and community members to plan events honoring military personnel, first responders and their families. For more information, visit cmac11.com/cmac-events.