Seasonal & Holidays
Veterans Day 2017: Ceremonies Taking Place In Portland
Numerous communities throughout Oregon are hosting Veterans Day events to honor their local heroes. This list covers Portland proper.
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs on Monday revealed its 2017 list of community Veterans Day events happening across the state.
Veterans Day is Nov. 11, but many cities are honoring their local servicemen and women with celebrations, parades, banquets, and more beginning this week.
The list of events being held in Portland will be shared here. To see the complete list of Oregon communities' events, click here. If you don't see your community's event listed, ODVA officials ask for your submissions at www.surveymonkey.com/r/EventSubmissions.
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All events are free to the public, unless otherwise noted.
What
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- Chow Down for Vets 2017
When
- Beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 11
Where
- Eat at participating restaurants on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, and a portion of the day's sales will go towards helping returning veterans and their families. For more information, call 503-954-2259, or email mike@returningveterans.org.
What
When
- 9 a.m. Nov 11
Where
- Portland VA Medical Center Auditorium Bldg. 101, 2nd Floor — 3710 S.W. US Veterans Hospital Rd. in Portland
Who
Notes
- The Portland VA will offer a few movies, popcorn, cookies, and other refreshments on Veterans Day. From 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., watch "At War with the Army" (1950). From 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., watch "Wackiest Ship in the Navy" (1960). From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., watch "The Great Escape" (1963). Portland VA officials note these films were chosen with sensitivity to PTSD triggers.
What
- Chow Down for Vets 2017
When
- Beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 11
Where
- On Deck Sports Bar and Grill — 910 N.W. 14th Ave. in Portland
Who
Notes
- Eat at participating restaurants on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, and a portion of the day's sales will go towards helping returning veterans and their families. For more information, call 503-954-2259, or email mike@returningveterans.org.
What
- Chow Down for Vets 2017
When
- Beginning at 11 a.m. Nov. 11
Where
- Pastini Pastaria-Downtown Portland — 911 S.W. Taylor St.
Who
Notes
- Eat at participating restaurants on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, and a portion of the day's sales will go towards helping returning veterans and their families. For more information, call 503-954-2259, or email mike@returningveterans.org.
What
- Chow Down for Vets 2017
When
- Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11
Where
- Pastini Pastaria-Broadway — 1426 N.E. Broadway Blvd.
Who
Notes
- Eat at participating restaurants on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, and a portion of the day's sales will go towards helping returning veterans and their families. For more information, call 503-954-2259, or email mike@returningveterans.org.
What
- Chow Down for Vets 2017
When
- Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11
Where
- Pastini Pastaria-Division — 2027 S.E. Division St.
Who
Notes
- Eat at participating restaurants on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, and a portion of the day's sales will go towards helping returning veterans and their families. For more information, call 503-954-2259, or email mike@returningveterans.org.
What
When
- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 9
Where
- Dress for Success Oregon — 1532 N.E. 37th Ave., Suite B, in Portland
Who
- Dress For Success Oregon
Notes
- Honoring and serving women veterans who are looking for work or are under-employed by providing them with free professional clothing, accessories, and shoes. Hair and make-up services will also be available. A resource fair will be held in the Career Center, and refreshments will be provided, along with raffle prizes and goodie bags. This event is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, contact Phylicia Jackson-Lockett at phyliciaj@dressforsuccessoregon.org or call 503-249-7300.
What
- Portland Veterans Day Parade
When
- 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11
Where
- Hollywood District — Northeast 40th Avenue and Northeast Tillamook Street in Portland
Who
Notes
- The deadline to apply for participation in the parade was Nov. 1. For more information, call the parade office at 971-220-6428. At the conclusion of the parade, a flag raising ceremony will be held. Attendees are also encouraged to visit Dignity Row, a collection of organizations containing veteran support, information, benefits, and resources setup like an outdoor market.
What
- A Tribute To Veterans
When
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7
Where
- Portland Community College, Southeast Campus - Mt. Tabor Hall — 2305 S.E. 82nd Ave. in Portland
Who
Notes
- The SE Student Veterans Association (SVA-SE) is presenting a Veterans Recognition Ceremony in the Great Hall. Guest speakers include 14th Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Tony McPeak and Portland VA Regional Office Director Will Streitberger. Music will be provided by vocalist Julianne Johnson, the 234th Army Band and Marine Corps Color Guard. Reception with refreshments will follow the program. For more information, call Steven Gordon at 971-722-6116, or email vetsclub.sec@pcc.edu.
What
When
- 1 p.m. Nov. 11
Where
- Pure Space — 1315 N.W. Overton St.
Who
Notes
- One Saturday to Dream Fearlessly is a special Veterans Day event to inspire women veterans and Portland's next generation of entrepreneurs, technologists, and change-makers to dream fearlessly. From the nuclear field to administrative services, women veterans are some of the most highly skilled workers in the marketplace, and many are looking to continue a tech career or start a new one when they've left the military. Along with Amazon, ChickTech, and brand ambassador Kathy Ireland, American Family Insurance invites local teen girls (ages 13 and older) and their guardians to explore, imagine, and learn together through an incredible afternoon of hands-on activities. From designing their very own video game to building an awesome Alexa skill on an Amazon Echo Dot, aspiring teens and their guardians will leave the day empowered by their unlimited possibilities. Space is limited.
What
When
- 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10
Where
- The Sentinel Hotel-Governor Ballroom — 614 S.W. 11th Ave.
Who
Cost
- Varies depending on ticket type. Prices range from $85 to $10,000.
Notes
The 2017 Operation Code Benefit Dinner & Auction will celebrate the tens of hundreds of life-changing educational and mentorship opportunities provided throughout the country and across the globe since 2014 — while aspiring to deliver more next year. On Friday, November 10, 2017, we will come together at the Sentinel Hotel’s Governor Ballroom to pause, reflect, toast and celebrate how far we’ve come. We will honor those who’ve served in uniform and how much they’ve learned through the communities generosity. With your support, we will continue to fund our education programs and seed our first scholarship endowment so we can go further, faster tomorrow.
- For more information, contact David Molina at 971-279-2586, or email david@operationcode.org.
Image: AP Photo/Andres Kudacki
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