South Big Horn County Veterans Day celebrations planned

Celebrations start this week for veterans in Big Horn County, culminating in community events planned for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. 

BASIN

For an early celebration, veterans can eat free soup and cookies at Basin City Arts Center Thursday, Nov. 5 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Veterans Christmas Tree is on display, with ornaments available to be decorated with the names of veterans. 

American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day for Veterans will be Friday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in downtown Basin. 

November 11, the Big Horn County School District No. 4 Veterans Day program starts at 9 a.m. in the Riverside High School gym. The choir is set to perform, with Boys State to read the poem “In Flanders Field.”

Copper Corner Cafe and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 will host a free meal, drink and dessert for veterans on November 11. 

BURLINGTON

A Veterans Day program hosted by Burlington Schools music department will be held in the auxiliary gym at 2:45 p.m. on November 11. 

GREYBULL

Greybull Middle School student council will hold a Veterans Day assembly at Buff Gym at 9 a.m. November 11. Local U.S. Army veteran Tommy Kershner will be the speaker, with performances by the school bands and choirs. GHS culinary students have prepared refreshments for veterans to enjoy after the assembly in the cafeteria. 

A free treat and cup of coffee will be available for veterans at Bob’s Diner and Bakery on November 11, courtesy of Jamie and Tim Flitner. 

A Veterans Day Dinner will be held at the Greybull Elks hall at 6:30 p.m. Free meal of strip roast, baked potato, rolls, salad, vegetables and dessert for veterans, $20 for guests. Please RSVP to Sherri Wilkinson at 307-899-4358.