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Veteran's Day and more......

Veteran's Day - The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - marking the end of what was one of the most destructive wars of our time, WWI.  In 4 years time, more than 20 million lives were lost.  The year was 1918.  A year later, it was made an official holiday.  Today, we celebrate EVERY veteran, every military person past and present who has served in every war and we take a moment to give our thanks.   Following are a few things going on November 11th to commemorate this day.  ALL past and current military service people are welcome, and most of these events are also open to the public:

Project Evergreen's SnowCare for Troops - snow season 2011-2012, THE BOSS Snowplow sponsors this unique way of helping our troops, by being a volunteer and helping with snow removal for military families!  YOU can help by donating money, loaning removal equipment, or doing the removal yourself for one or two military families in your community this winter!  Call 1-800-286-4155. 

Veteran's Day Brunch, Big Spring Senior Center, Newville, 9:00-10:30am, 717-776-4478

Veteran's Day Ceremony, Spring Grove VFW Post 5262, 8:00-9:00pm, honoring all vets

Veteran's Day FREE Bowling - Trindle Bowl, 11:00am-5:00pm, all military personnel get 3 FREE games, 717-737-9820

Veteran's Day Appreciation - Brown's Orchards, Emigsville, all Vets receive FREE cookie & apple

Veteran's Day Memorial Service - Penbrook American Legion and at the American Bar & Grill in Lancaster, both FREE, both services at 11:00am

Veteran's Day Spaghetti Dinner - Rescue Fire Co, 717-564-2783, All Military Personnel eat FREE from 4:30-6:00pm

Veteran's Day Dedication - Will Mill Park, Silver Spring Township, 11:00am, dedication of the brand new Veteran's Memorial, ALL are welcome!

Thank a Veteran!!  Go to your local VFW and donate.  Become a pen pal with someone in our military!  Help a Veteran in need!

Other Happenings:

November 12th - NCAA Wrestle for a Cure (Cystic Fibrosis), at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, 9am - 9pm.  717-724-3662

November 12th - Sugar Hill Gang (yes, that's right, they're back!), The Village, Lancaster, show starts at 9:30pm

In conjunction with the Christmas Shows I listed last week, that are going on around the region, add these:

"Missletoe Magic", Allenberry Playhouse, Nov. 2 - Dec. 23, 717-258-3211

"Home For The Holidays", Rainbow Dinner Theatre, Paradise, Nov. 8 - Dec. 30, 800-292-4301

Restaurant in the Spotlight:

Home 231, North Street (between 2nd & 3rd Streets, Harrisburg).  Formerly Zephyr's, among others, this is a great little neighborhood spot that focuses on a modern homestyle menu that is partially supported by our local area farmers!  I highly recommend their Sunday Brunch that includes my personal favorite, Huevos Rancheros and my 2nd favorite, a fabulous Spicy Bloody Mary!!  For lunch and dinner, you will find anything from Chicken Pie to Hanger Steak to Smoked Trout, to the classic Reuben and Burger.  They have a very tasty Beet Salad with goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts.  And I've never seen this on the menu anywhere....Deviled Eggs AND Homemade Donuts!!!  The relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff reasonably priced, yummy food make this a must-hang!