Veterans Day Area Events

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military.

Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover:

Hutchinson

Vieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo Fundraiser Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Enter the raffle for a chance to win a 2025 Banner in Downtown Hutch! Pancake Feed from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. (Suggested $10 donation) Bingo starts at 1:15 p.m. (Pay to play w/portion going to VHF)

Reno County Lights Courthouse Green: in Support of “Operation Green Light for Veterans” Nov. 4-11
Veterans Potato Bar Nov. 15 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Delos V Smith Senior Citizens Foundation & Center, 101 W 1st St. Hutchinson, KS

McPherson

Veterans Breakfast at the American Legion Post 24 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., for all veterans and their guests, sponsored by Gentiva Hospice.
Veterans Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. at Park Department Building (Old Armory) – 607 W. First St. There will be music by the McPherson High School Band along with a rifle salute by VFW Post #2715 and “Taps” played by Mark Casebeer. The guest speaker will be Admiral Timothy A. Brown, Director, Logistics Division, OPNAV N4L and McPherson native. The ceremony will also be aired on 98.9/1540 KMCP. (**No parade this year due to construction on parade route**)
Honoring Heroes, Transforming Lives – Wild Valor Fall Fundraiser: Wild Valor seeks to help combat veterans overcoming mental health challenges through in-depth fellowship, programmed peer-to-peer mentoring and experiences in the outdoors.
On the day of the Marine Corps birthday, celebrate and raise funds to provide opportunities to Veterans seeking purpose, peace and comradery. Tickets are $100/person and can be purchased here.
– 5:00 Doors Open
– 5:00-7:00 Silent Auction
– 7:00-8:00 Dinner and Speaker
– 8:00-9:00 Live Auction and Foundation Drive
– 9:00-10:00 Birthday Celebration
Veterans Eat Free for Veterans Day at Pizza Ranch: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Pizza Ranch – 206 N. Main (Please bring your veteran’s ID)
Veterans Appreciation at the Cedars: Nov. 11 at 7 pm. The public is invited to celebrate at The Cedars Event Center as those serving in the military are recognized.

Larned

Veterans Donation Drive (November 3rd-9th) All items needed can be dropped off at the Larned Area Chamber, 502 Broadway.
Veterans Day Parade at Downtown Larned (Veterans meet at the Welcome Inn at 10:45 a.m.)
Veteran’s Day Breakfast November 11 from 7-9 a.m. before the parade at 11 a.m. The Larned Knights of Columbus is located at 1216 M Rd.
Veteran’s Day Soup and Pie Luncheon November 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saints Mary and Martha Episcopal Church, 803 Main (Veterans eat free)

Great Bend

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ribbon Cutting at the Veterans Memorial Park. 11:00 – 11:30 AM: Avenue of Flags 11:30 AM – Noon: Vietnam Memorial Dedication

Lyons

Veterans Day Parade: Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at 10 a.m., with line up at 9 a.m. Ceremony immediately to follow at The Gathering Place. Parade will begin at Park Elementary and travel down Commercial Street to South Pioneer Street.
Reception Following Parade Nov. 9 at 11:15 am at Brew 56, 11 W Main in Lyons. FREE to all veterans by donation, to guests and the public. Finger foods, coffee, tea and soft drinks. All other menu items free to veterans with gluten-free options available as well. Veterans-Sign up for door prizes as well! (Prizes provided by businesses and individuals of the Lyons/Sterling area) Do not need to be present to win.

Iola

Veterans Day Mess Call (Veterans and 1 Guest) Nov. 9, 2024. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. behind the Veterans Wall on the square. In case of inclement weather, the program will move to the North Community Building at 505 N. Buckeye St., in Iola. RSVP required.

Garnett

Veterans Day Lunch and Supper VFW Auxiliary Fundraiser: Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Serving Ham & Beans, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Vegetable Beef Soup and Desserts (Suggested Donation: $10 Adult and $6 Child)