Local veteran day activities happening this month

On Thursday Nov 7, there will be two Veterans Day ceremonies for all veterans and their families: one at 10:30 hosted by Wahkiakum High School at the WHS gym, and the other at 1:00, hosted by Naselle High School at their gym.

On Saturday and Sunday, Nov 9 & 10 from 08:00 to 5:00, the Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 will have a recruitment and fundraising booth at the Cathlamet Market.

On Monday, Nov 11 (Veterans Day) at 11:00, there will be a dedication ceremony for a new Wahkiakum County Veterans Memorial in front of the Wahkiakum County Court House. The memorial will honor all local and deceased veterans. The event is hosted by Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 and American Legion Barr-Johnson-Hill Post 0111. Agencies making the memorial possible are Wahkiakum County, the Town of Cathlamet, WWest Communications, and both Posts. A number of local elected officials have been invited and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. There will be several canopies erected and chairs for all to sit. Refreshments will be served.