Danville Veterans Day Observance To Feature Mt. Diablo Beacon Lighting, Historical Displays

DANVILLE, CA — The town of Danville and Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley will host a Veterans Day commemoration featuring a pancake breakfast, museum exhibit, observance, and lecture.

The day will begin with a Veterans Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on the second floor of the Veterans Wing that is open to all veterans and their families.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the main hall of the Veterans Memorial Building will feature a number of displays honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States and its military, and items from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Spanish American War. There will also be displays of the Huey Helicopter and various military vehicles outside.

Quest Science Center will also lead several family activities.

The Veterans Day Observance will begin at 11 a.m. in the main hall. The Sons of the American Revolution will present the American flag, followed by patriotic songs from the Monte Vista High School Choir.

Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich will speak about his personal experiences with veterans. Featured speaker Bill Green, who has presented at many local schools, will give insight into his life and times with the army.

At 4:40 p.m., the community is invited to gather outside the flagpole at the corner of Hartz and East Prospect Avenue for the Mount Diablo Beacon Lighting Ceremony.