Veterans and the community are invited to a Veterans Day Community Tribute and free breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
The tribute begins at 8 a.m. at Veterans Park, 5825 Sibley Road, with reveille, coffee, and donuts hosted by the American Legion Herbert J. McKune Post 31. Immediately following, all are welcome at Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington St., for a community breakfast and Veterans Day Tribute Program from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
The program will include:
- Welcome remarks by Chelsea Mayor Kate Henson
- Readings by student writers from Beach Middle School
- Musical performances by Chelsea High School Band, Choir, and Theatre Guild, and CSC’s ukulele group
- Keynote speaker John Sickler
Keynote speaker John Sickler, a local Civil War historian, will speak about three Chelsea residents who earned Medals of Honor during the Civil War.
The breakfast is free for veterans, their families, and all community members, courtesy of the City of Chelsea. Space is limited, and reservations for the breakfast are required by Nov. 6. To RSVP, contact Chelsea Senior Center at 734-475-9242.
The event is hosted by American Legion Herbert J. McKune Post 31, Chelsea Senior Center, City of Chelsea, and Chelsea School District.
Thanks to Chelsea Senior Center for the information in this story.
