Veterans Day Concert presented by Southington HS Band and American Legion Post 72 to Benefit CT Fisher House

The Southington High School Symphonic Band, in conjunction with the American Legion Post 72, is presenting their third annual Veterans Day concert on Monday, November 10th at 7 PM in the Southington High School auditorium.

The musical program consists mostly of patriotic songs. Veterans in attendance will be recognized at the end of the evening. The concert is part of a Southington district-wide initiative with local veterans’ organizations. “This has become one of my favorite events of the year because of the way it brings together Veterans, our students and the community,” said Jeffrey Shaw, Chairman of the Southington HS Music Department.

Tickets are $5 and proceeds will benefit the creation of a Fisher House in CT. Tickets are available at the door and daily from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm at American Legion Post 72, 64 Main St Southington.

“American Legion Post 72 is proud to be working with the Southington High School band to recognize our veterans and to help the Fisher House in Connecticut,” said Steve McCarty, Commander of Post 72.

The Friends of Fisher House CT is raising $3 million in funds for the construction of a Fisher House on the campus of the VA Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. Once their goal is reached, Fisher House Foundation Inc. will match their funds. Construction is scheduled to break ground next spring.The Fisher House Foundation builds and maintains long term residential facilities near military hospitals nationwide. The families of seriously injured soldiers need a place to stay during the long rehabilitation process. This vital need is not covered by any other resource. Currently there are 54 Fisher Houses nationwide. Since 1990 they have provided services to over 142,000 military families who have stayed more than 3.6 million days supporting their soldier during rehabilitation. Fisher Houses have saved these families more than $167 million in lodging and transportation costs. The facilities are supported by contributions and openings are granted in reverse order of rank, so that the lower enlisted soldiers have first chance at housing. More information about The Friends of Fisher House CT is at http://www.fisherhousect.org/.

For more information about the concert, contact the Southington HS music department at 860-628-3229 x250.