Veterans Day events are scheduled across the Wisconsin Rapids area on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies in Wisconsin Rapids and Nekoosa and an open house in Neillsville.
The South Wood County YMCA, at 601 W. Grand Ave. in Wisconsin Rapids, will hold a flag ceremony at 7 a.m., offered in person and on Facebook Live. Veterans can also ask about a one-week free trial membership at the front desk.
The School District of Nekoosa will hold two school programs that morning. One begins at 9:15 a.m. at Alexander Middle School, with entry through Door B and VFW Post 5960 attending. A second begins at 11:10 a.m. at Nekoosa High School, with entry through Door J. The guest speaker is Jb Moody, a Nekoosa graduate who joined the Air Force and now serves as chief of the Stevens Point Fire Department.
The Highgrounds Veterans Memorial, W7031 Ridge Road in Neillsville, will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Welcome Center, inviting veterans, military families and the wider community.
Local offers for veterans on Nov. 11 include a free pour at B's Tap House in Wisconsin Rapids, a free breakfast sandwich and a 16-ounce drink at Kwik Trip, free car washes at Tsunami Express Car Wash, and a free meal at Ponderosa Pines in Bancroft from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Festival Foods is also offering veterans up to 17 free grocery items with a $20 purchase and a military or veteran ID, while supplies last.
