A ecumenical prayer service led by representatives of area churches will be 8 a.m. today at the Clearwater Branch YMCA, 1005 S Highland Ave. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served. The event is free and open to the public. Call 461-9622.
By Times Staff Writer
Published November 11, 2005
State Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, will be the featured speaker at a 10 a.m. service today at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor. Retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. William S. Schwob will be the master of ceremonies. Members of more than 20 veterans organizations and their auxiliaries are expected to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Call 789-2000.
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Fred Marquis will be the guest speaker at 10:30 a.m. today in front of the Highland Lakes Clubhouse, 3300 MacGregor Drive, Palm Harbor. A MacDill Air Force color guard will present the colors. Call 784-1402.
State Rep. Kim Berfield, R-Clearwater, will be the keynote speaker at 3 p.m. today at Oldsmar City Hall, 100 State St. W. Piper Emmet Bondurant will perform the bagpipes and Lisa Nicole will sing. There will be a roll call of newly engraved veterans' names and a special dedication to the families of those currently serving in the armed forces. Call (813) 749-1115.
The city of Largo and the Pinellas County Veterans Liaison Council will present a program at 7 p.m. tonight at the James S. Miles and Richard A. Leandri Military Court of Honor in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. The event will include a guest speaker, color guard presentation and live patriotic music. Call 587-6775.
Clearwater Veterans Appreciation Day will be Saturday at the Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, at 11 a.m. with the Massing of the Colors, the Honor Guards Memorial Service and the presentation of Medal of Honor recipients. The event will include canine heroes, military memorabilia, Spritz the Clown, face painting, sand art, live music and an art contest. Call 443-7830 or visit www.cvad.org
