VETERANS DAY EVENTS

Southern Arkansas Universtiy will have a Veterans Day Tribute from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Reynolds Center on campus, 100 E. University, Magnolia, Ark.

Colors will be posted and retired by the 1-153 Infantry Battalion Color Guard from Hope, Ark.

The event will feature various performances by SAU students.

Keely Stofer will play the national anthem on the oboe, SAU band member Devin Sipes will play taps, and the SAU Brass Quintet will perform the “Armed Forces Salute.” The quintet comprises Devin Sipes, trumpet; Sarah Fincher, trumpet; Renee Jorgensen, horn; Raechel Settlemoir, trombone; and Cyrus Tucker, tuba.

University singing and dancing troupe Encore and soloist Dalicia Torrence also will perform.

SAU President Dr. Trey Berry is scheduled to speak at the event.

A lunch reception will follow the program.

The SAU President’s Ambassadors will provide shuttle services from the parking area.

For more information, contact Deana Taylor at 870-235-4922 or deanataylor@saumag.edu.

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

will host a Veterans Day luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8.

The luncheon will be in the library at Liberty-Eylau High School, 2901 Leopard Drive, Texarkana, Texas.

For more information, contact Shirley Washington at 903-8321535 or Verna Davis at 903-8385555.

Four States Fusion Chorus will host the Freedom Defenders Veterans Day event at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in the Cabe Center at First United Methodist Church.

The event will feature performances by the chorus and Voice of the Dragon Choir, historical trivia and military display tables.

General admission is $10. Admission is free for children younger than 5 and veterans with military ID or a photo of themselves in uniform.

A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Hero’s Pantry, a local organization that assists veterans.

The church is at 400 E. Sixth St., Texarkana, Ark.