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Lubbock to mark Veterans Day at Silent Wings Museum, around city

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - 11/10/2021

A variety of events are being hosted in Lubbock to mark Veterans Day Thursday to honor those who have served our country.

The Silent Wings Museum is inviting the community to join in its celebration, with an assortment of activities throughout the day.

All visitors will be welcomed with free admission to the museum, which opens at 10 a.m. near Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport along the north Interstate 27 access road.

Along with the Silent Wings Museum activities, veterans advocates groups including the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the VFW will gather for a lunch to present the Russ Murphy Ministry Service Award to a Lubbock-area veteran, according to organizer Danny Koch.

Also, several Lubbock area elementary schools are hosting Veterans Day assemblies aimed at teaching students about service.

The events at the Silent Wings Museum are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. with the presentation of colors by the Estacado High School Junior ROTC, a Veterans Day Proclamation read by Mayor Dan Pope followed by taps performed by Jerry Serrano, and a patriotic musical performance by the All Saints Episcopal Choir.

The celebration will continue with afternoon activities starting at noon and evening events starting at 5 p.m. The full schedule is listed below:

10 a.m.: Doors open with free admission all day.

11 a.m.: Morning ceremony

Presentation of the colors by Estacado High School Junior ROTC

Reading of the Veterans Day Proclamation by Mayor Dan Pope

Taps performed by Jerry Serrano

Patriotic musical performance by the All Saints Episcopal Choir

Noon.: Afternoon Activities

Showing of "Arlington: Field of Honor" in the Theater

Poppy Making and Poster Signing

2 p.m.: We Keep 'Em Flying Educators panel

5 p.m.: Free swing dance lessons

Come to the Hangar Gallery and brush-up on your dance steps with professional dance instructors before the big band starts!

Lessons are free to the public and open to all ages.

6 p.m.: Evening Concert and dance

Featuring the big band sounds of Finessence, with a full brass horn section and dynamic vocal performers

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and refreshments

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